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Maui Ocean Center Aquarium Admission

TourTruth score 4.2 out of 10

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  • Maui
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore live coral, Hawaiian sea turtles, and a 54-foot shark tunnel with all-day admission to Maui Ocean Center in Māʻalaea Harbor.

About this tour

Discover the remarkable life beneath Hawaiʻi’s waves at Maui Ocean Center, the Aquarium of Hawaiʻi. Set beside the water in Māʻalaea Harbor, this all-day admission invites you to explore at your own pace, from living coral displays to close-up encounters with the islands’ marine residents.

Follow the exhibits past reef fish, octopus, rays, and Hawaiian green sea turtles, then step into the 54-foot Open Ocean tunnel as sharks and schools of fish move overhead. Interactive displays and tactile tide pool discovery bring the underwater world within reach. The Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere adds an immersive look at the whales’ migration, while daily marine naturalist presentations offer more insight into turtles and sharks. A cultural wood carving demonstration is also part of the experience.

Maui Ocean Center admission gives you time to take in the exhibits without rushing; most visitors spend about 2 to 2.5 hours, and you may stay until closing. Food, drinks, and parking are not included, so plan ahead for those extras. Make room in your Maui itinerary for a vivid encounter with the Pacific’s marine life at Maui Ocean Center.

Highlights

  • Walk through a 54-foot tunnel as sharks and rays glide overhead
  • Admire one of the world’s largest displays of live Pacific corals
  • Meet Hawaiian green sea turtles, reef fish, octopus, and more
  • Experience the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere
  • Explore interactive exhibits, touch pools, and marine presentations

What's included

Included

  • Full-day admission to Maui Ocean Center
  • Access to live coral and reef fish exhibits
  • Access to the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere Experience
  • Access to interactive exhibits and video monitors
  • Access to the 54-foot Open Ocean tunnel
  • Access to tide pool tactile discovery
  • Access to daily marine naturalist presentations
  • Access to cultural wood carving demonstration

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Paid parking ($3 per hour)

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Important information

  • Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; final entry is at 4 p.m.
  • On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; final entry is at 3 p.m.
  • The Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere showings begin at 10 a.m. and run every 30 minutes; the final showing is at 4:30 p.m.
  • Paid parking is available in the lot in front of the aquarium; pay by scanning a parking sign QR code or using the ParkLinq app.
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed.
  • Located in Māʻalaea Harbor, within 20–30 minutes of major resort areas.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I plan for my visit?

Most guests spend about 2 to 2.5 hours exploring, but you can stay until closing.

What are the aquarium’s hours?

It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with final entry at 4 p.m. Holiday hours vary on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Is parking included?

No. Parking costs $3 per hour and is paid through the ParkLinq app or by scanning a QR code at the lot.

Is the ticket wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a stroller.

What is included with admission?

Admission includes aquarium exhibits, the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi 3D Sphere, interactive experiences, and daily marine presentations.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.40 on Viator and 4.66 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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