The Truth About Sharks—And Shark Attacks—In Maui

No one really likes to talk about sharks when it comes to Maui snorkeling tours, but rather than sweep the topic under the rug, or make the same, tired jokes (i.e. “How do you know if there might be a shark here? Dip your finger in the water and taste if it’s salty. If so, there’s a chance there’s a shark here!”), we want to address the issue head on as a means of empowering and educating our guests about myths vs. facts, ocean safety, and some steps we’ve proactively taken as a company to ensure the safety of our guests.

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9 Little Known Facts About Maui

Think you know everything about the island of Maui? You might want to think again. There are a lot things people already know—like the fact that Maui is home to some of the best whale watching in the world—but this island has such a fascinating past that even longtime visitors (and locals!) might be surprised at some of these facts about one of the most popular islands in the world

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Trilogy Helps Remove 5 TONS of Plastic From Kaho‘olawe Beach

Trilogy crew member, Captain Mario, couldn’t believe his eyes:

Here on an island where there aren’t any any people, an entire stretch of golden sand was buried under mountains of plastic.

Laundry baskets, fishing floats, colorful tangles of nets; just thousands of pieces of evidence of man—yet there weren’t any humans to be found.

He, along with Trilogy crew members Gabe and Aaron, joined a team of volunteers from Malama Maui Nui and Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) for a four day, three night trip to Kaho‘olawe—the island off Maui’s southwestern coast that’s famously covered in bombs.

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Kapena's Wood Fired Kitchen and Trilogy: Exploring Lahaina’s Hottest New Restaurant and The Best Pizza On Maui!

When Trilogy Excursions first set sail back in 1973, it was all about showing our guests a good time—and part of that is eating good food!

Trilogy’s founder, Captain Eldon Coon, would cook up chicken over a kiawe wood grill while barbecuing at the beach on Lanai, and many of our Maui snorkeling tours still feature original Coon family recipes we’ve been serving for half a century!

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Maui In 5 Days: Best of the Best and How To Maximize Your Stay

The ticket is booked. The date is on the calendar. You’re planning the trip of a lifetime.

Now comes the hard part:

Finding the best activities on Maui, and figuring out how to schedule your trip—especially if you only have five days.

Some people will want to swim beneath waterfalls, go hiking, and catch a few waves, while others might just want to sit by the pool and listen to the wind in the palm trees.

And you know what? Both are great plans. If you’re happy then you’re doing it right.

That said, a lot of people might feel overwhelmed when planning a trip to Maui.

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