Price from:
112 USD
Take a journey at sea with Pacific Whale Foundation and international award-winning astronomy writer and speaker Harriet Witt to experience our “Moving Planet”.
Duration
Approximately 2.5 hours.
About
During this new and improved version of our original Stargazing cruise, you’ll enjoy delicious appetizers, drinks and Maui’s famous sunsets while learning about Polynesian navigation (wayfinding) and how these amazing people utilized the stars to find the Hawaiian Islands. Once the sun sets and stars begin to appear, Harriet will highlight specific stars to observe and relate stories about their significance to the Hawaiian culture in juxtaposition with popularly known Greek cultural explanations.
Astronomer Harriet Witt is known for her entertaining and informative commentary on all things celestial. If you’re looking to do something unique and to learn more about the Hawaiian culture and the star-filled canvas above us, we encourage you to take this journey with us. As a special bonus during winter months, a hydrophone is lowered into the sea to hear the beautifully haunting songs of humpback whales under the stars.
Includes
-Appetizers: furikake crusted ahi crostini (sustainably caught tuna) with cilantro aioli and unagi glaze, grilled and chilled (sustainably farm-raised) tiger prawn cocktails with wasabi sauce, BBQ kalua pork quesadillas with Maui Gold pineapple chutney and cilantro lime aioli, vegan “pork” gyoza (dumpling), house fried corn tortilla chips with salsa, artisan cheese platter, fresh fruit, dessert of Kula strawberries and chocolate chip cookies
-Our vessels are CASHLESS for purchases. Only credit, debit or digital payment methods with a QR code will be accepted for on board purchases. Cash will graciously be accepted for gratuities only. Mahalo.
-Refreshments: unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water, plus three complimentary alcoholic beverages. Enjoy vodka, gin, rum and beer crafted on island from Ocean Vodka and Maui Brewing Company. We also have wine and tequila available.
- Certified Marine Naturalists onboard
- Award-winning astronomer onboard
Additional Info
**What To Bring**
- Sunglasses, hat, light jacket recommended.
- Credit card or cash for optional souvenirs and gratuities.
**Available Rentals**
- Affordable rentals of cameras and binoculars
**Check-in Time**
45 minutes prior to departure.
**Check-In Location**
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Store located in the Harbor Shops of Ma’alaea (share parking lot with the Maui Ocean Center)
**Departs From**
Ma'alaea Harbor
Booking Notes
**Check-In Location**
PacWhale Eco-Adventures Ocean Store, Maui Harbor Shops
300 Maʻalaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
Important: Please do NOT navigate to "Maʻalaea Harbor" or the boat harbor lot. Search "Maui Harbor Shops" or "Maui Ocean Center" in your GPS instead, and park in the Harbor Shops lot that fronts the Ocean Center.
- [Click here to view our location on Google Maps.](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7374012686738459295)
Once parked, walk into the Harbor Shops courtyard and check in at our Ocean Store, next to Maui Ocean Center.
For any question about parking:
- Harbor shops parking call PARKLINQ at (808) 207-4715
- Harbor parking call SECURE at (808) 517-1331
*Please see bottom of this email for information about **mobility challenged passengers**
**Cash Policy**
Our vessels are cashless for purchases. Only credit, debit, or digital payment methods with will be accepted for onboard purchases. Cash will be graciously accepted for gratuities.
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Join us in making a difference one stylish choice at a time by visiting our Ocean Store's. Proceeds go to Pacific Whale Foundations ocean conservation efforts.
#Ocean Store Locations:
Kihei: [1993 S Kihei Rd #7 96753](https://www.google.com/maps/place/1941+S+Kihei+Rd+g,+Kihei,+HI+96753/@20.7300067,-156.4509487,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x7954d074cc7fcb1f:0xb708be62335199f!8m2!3d20.7299915!4d-156.4511496!16s%2Fg%2F11nyp92g62?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
Ma'alaea Harbor: [300 Ma'alaea Rd 96793](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Pacific+Whale+Foundation/@20.7919943,-156.51442,19z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
Online: [Shop Now](https://www.pacwhale.com/ocean-store/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Confirmation&utm_campaign=PacWhale&utm_id=1)
**Mobility Challenged Passengers**
If your party includes mobility challenged passengers, please park in the handicapped spots just in front of our Ocean Store, then send a member of your party to check in at the store. You will be given directions on how to drive your mobility challenged friend or family member to the boat.
