Experience the enchantment of Maui's velvet night sky on this stargazing cruise with Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures. Here in Hawaii, the most remote island chain in the world, you'll experience brilliant stars from an optimal vantage point.

This cruise is narrated by special guest Harriett Witt, an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker, known for her entertaining and informative commentary on the stars. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope, and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990 and teaching "Making Friends With the Night Sky" classes at Maui Community College since 1992.

While listening to Witt's intriguing presentation, enjoy a tantalizing array of appetizers (served family-style):  Crudités Platter of Carrots, Celery, Broccoli Florets, Soft Pita Triangles & Pretzels served with Maui Onion Dip, and Roasted Garlic Thai Basil Hummus.   Island Slider Pupus of Local Style BBQ Pulled Pork from the Imu and Teriyaki Chicken Sliders served with soft rolls, caramelized onions and crisp Asian slaw to top it slider style.   Vegetarian Summer Rolls of Soft Rice paper rolls filled with rice noodles tossed in salty sweet dressing, With fresh mint, basil, carrots, cucumber and mango slices served with sweet chili sauce and House Made Vegetable Chow Mein noodles tossed with Stir-fried Local Seasonal vegetables in traditional garlic Chow Mein Sauce.   Desert is House Made and Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies with Guittard Chocolate

We include all-you-can-drink chilled soda, juice, filtered water and up to three cocktails per adult, with a choice of local Maui microbrewery (Maui Brewing Co.) beer, plus wine and tropical well drinks including our famous Mai Tais.

During whale season (December through April) we'll also listen to the songs of humpback whales, picked up live from whales in the area via our underwater hydrophones.  It is truly one of the best adventures on Maui!

Available 2010: May 13, June 11, July 1 & 10, August 4 & 11, September 8, October 7, November 5

Pacific Whale Foundation offers our Christmas Stargazing Cruise on December 4, 2010.

Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my! Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine naturalists and educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night during our Moonlight Tidepool Explorations. This discovery event is recommended for everyone ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.

Start time for this event varies from month to month in accordance with the time of sunset and low tide. Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This event lasts approximately 2 hours. Refreshments will be provided.

Advance reservations are required.

We will meet at the Public Beach Access on the south side of the Mana Kai resort in South Kihei (just past the Kihei boat ramp); there is a sign that reads "Public Beach Access."

Available 2010: April 23 & 24, May 21 & 22, June 11 & 12, August 20 & 21, September 17 & 18, October 15 & 16, November 19 & 20, December 17 & 18

* Please no slippers/flip flops - teva type sandals, sturdy shoes are fine, just not slippers/flip flops.

Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my! Pacific Whale Foundation’s marine naturalists and educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii’s tidepools at night during our Moonlight Tidepool Explorations. This discovery event is recommended for everyone ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight.

Start time for this event varies from month to month in accordance with the time of sunset and low tide. Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes prior to the start time.
This event lasts approximately 2 hours. Refreshments will be provided.

Advance reservations are required.

We will meet at the Public Beach Access on the south side of the Mana Kai resort in South Kihei (just past the Kihei boat ramp); there is a sign that reads "Public Beach Access."

Available 2010: April 23 & 24, May 21 & 22, June 11 & 12, August 20 & 21, September 17 & 18, October 15 & 16, November 19 & 20, December 17 & 18

* Please no slippers/flip flops - teva type sandals, sturdy shoes are fine, just not slippers/flip flops.

Join us for an enchanted blend of listening to whale songs at sea by the light of the full moon, while learning about Maui's intriguing night sky.

This cruise features riveting narration by Harriet Witt, an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope, and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990 and teaching "Making Friends With the Night Sky" classes at Maui Community College since 1992.

Adding to the magic in the winter months (December through April) is the opportunity to listen to the live, haunting songs of the humpback whales in the area, picked up via our underwater hydrophones and played on the speaker system on our vessel.

Our appetizer array includes (served family-style):  Crudités Platter of Carrots, Celery, Broccoli Florets, Soft Pita Triangles & Pretzels served with Maui Onion Dip, and Roasted Garlic Thai Basil Hummus.   Island Slider Pupus of Local Style BBQ Pulled Pork from the Imu and Teriyaki Chicken Sliders served with soft rolls, caramelized onions and crisp Asian slaw to top it slider style.   Vegetarian Summer Rolls of Soft Rice paper rolls filled with rice noodles tossed in salty sweet dressing, With fresh mint, basil, carrots, cucumber and mango slices served with sweet chili sauce and House Made Vegetable Chow Mein noodles tossed with Stir-fried Local Seasonal vegetables in traditional garlic Chow Mein Sauce.   Desert is House Made and Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies with Guittard Chocolate

Your ticket also includes all-you-can-drink chilled soda, juice, filtered water and up to three cocktails per adult, with a choice of local Maui microbrewery (Maui Brewing Co.) beer, plus wine and tropical well drinks including our famous Mai Tais. And we offer a free full color marine life poster for you to take home.

Available 2010: April 28, May 27, June 26, July 26, August 25, September 23, October 22, November 20 and December 22.