Road to Hana guided tour
Waterfalls, black sand beaches and rainforest along the famous coastal road.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Whale watching cruise
Humpback whales fill Maui's waters every winter.
See dates and prices →Sunset dinner cruise
Dinner and drinks on a catamaran as the sun sets behind Lanai.
See dates and prices →Lanai snorkel and dolphin trip
A full day on the water with snorkeling at Lanai's reefs.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Traditional Hawaiian luau
Kalua pig, live music and hula. A great group night out.
See dates and prices →Upcountry farm tour and tasting
Lavender, pineapple or goat cheese farms on the slopes of Haleakalā.
See dates and prices →Maui food tour
Poke, shave ice, malasadas and local plate lunch spots.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Haleakalā sunrise tour
Watch the sun rise above the clouds from the 10,000-foot summit.
See dates and prices →Molokini crater snorkel trip
Snorkel in the clear water of a sunken volcanic crater, plus Turtle Town.
See dates and prices →Surf lesson for beginners
Gentle waves and patient instructors on the south or west shore.
See dates and prices →Zipline over the valleys
Fly over eucalyptus forests and gulches.
See dates and prices →Helicopter tour over Maui
Hidden waterfalls and sea cliffs you cannot reach by road.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Maui
Mama's Fish House
Paia
Iconic oceanfront fish house. Book well ahead.
Map ↗Merriman's Kapalua
Kapalua
Point-side dining at sunset.
Map ↗Nick's Fishmarket
Wailea
Elegant seafood with ocean views.
Map ↗Ka'ana Kitchen
Andaz, Wailea
Open kitchen and Maui-grown ingredients.
Map ↗Monkeypod Kitchen
Wailea
Big, lively and good for groups. Try the mai tai.
Map ↗Café O'Lei
Kihei
Good-value local favorite.
Map ↗Hali'imaile General Store
Upcountry
A former plantation store among the pineapple fields.
Map ↗Paia Fish Market
Paia
Fish plates at picnic tables.
Map ↗Tin Roof
Kahului
Chef Sheldon Simeon's plate lunch spot.
Map ↗Kihei Caffe
Kihei
Big breakfasts before a beach day.
Map ↗Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop
Olowalu
Famous pies on the road to West Maui.
Map ↗Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
Several locations
Fluffy shave ice with tropical syrups.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea $$$
Wailea. Beachfront resort with an adults' infinity pool. - Montage Kapalua Bay $$$
Kapalua. Residences above a calm snorkeling bay. - Paia Inn $$$
Paia. Boutique inn in a laid-back surf town.
Getting around
- Rent a car. Rideshare is limited outside Kahului and the resort areas.
- Haleakalā sunrise requires a reservation from the National Park Service, booked in advance.
- Start the Road to Hana early. The road is narrow with one-lane bridges.
- Lahaina is still being rebuilt. Respect closed areas and support reopened local businesses.
Arriving
Kahului airport (OGG) is 30 minutes from Wailea and about 1 hour from Kapalua.
Good to know for guests in Maui
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Tipping: Expected: 18 to 22% in restaurants. Large groups often get an automatic gratuity.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 6 to 9 pm. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs, 120 V.
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Questions guests ask about Maui
When is the best time for a wedding in Maui?
April to May, September to November is the most popular season. Volcano sunrises, the Road to Hana, snorkeling with turtles and whales in winter. West Maui is still recovering from the 2023 Lahaina fire, so please visit respectfully.
How do guests get to Maui?
Kahului airport (OGG) is 30 minutes from Wailea and about 1 hour from Kapalua.
How do guests get around Maui?
Rent a car. Rideshare is limited outside Kahului and the resort areas. Haleakalā sunrise requires a reservation from the National Park Service, booked in advance. Start the Road to Hana early. The road is narrow with one-lane bridges. Lahaina is still being rebuilt. Respect closed areas and support reopened local businesses.
What can wedding guests do in Maui as a group?
Good group options include road to Hana guided tour, haleakalā sunrise tour, molokini crater snorkel trip, whale watching cruise. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Maui?
Yes. Our Maui wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Maui wedding weekend itinerary
Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Maui
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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