Maui Box Jellyfish Calendar 2026: Dates, Beaches & Tips

February 13, 2026

Planning a Maui snorkel trip in 2026? Here's the Maui box jellyfish calendar, monthly high-risk windows, South Maui beach tips, and what to do if you're stung.

Hawksbill Sea Turtles In Maui: Rare Honuʻea Guide

January 20, 2026

Hawksbill sea turtles in Maui, called honuʻea, are rare reef turtles. Learn how to identify them, where they may appear, and how to view them safely.

Maui Wildlife Guide: Animals To See On Land And Sea

January 2, 2026

Maui wildlife includes sea turtles, tropical reef fish, rays, dolphins, monk seals, humpback whales in winter, nēnē, seabirds, geckos, mongooses, and axis deer. This guide shows where to look, when…

Long Skinny Fish in Maui: How to Tell Needlefish, Trumpetfish, And Cornetfish Apart

December 16, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered what that long, skinny fish was in Maui, this guide helps you identify needlefish, trumpetfish, and cornetfish with easy snorkeler clues.

Are There Sharks in Maui? What Snorkelers Should Know

November 25, 2025

Yes, there are sharks in Maui, but that doesn’t mean you need to skip the ocean. You’ll learn how rare shark incidents are, when risk is higher, and what simple…

Molokini And Turtle Town: What To Expect At Each Snorkel Stop

November 11, 2025

Yes, you can snorkel Molokini and Turtle Town in one morning. Here's how our 5-hour Maui tour flows, from Maʻalaea check-in to Molokini, Turtle Town, breakfast, lunch, and honu etiquette.

Hawaiian Sergeant Fish In Maui: Mamo Guide For Snorkelers

November 4, 2025

Meet the Hawaiian sergeant fish, called mamo in Hawaiʻi. Learn how to identify this striped reef fish, where you’ll see it on Maui, and how to snorkel responsibly around reef…

Molokini Marine Life: What You’ll See at Molokini and Turtle Town

October 24, 2025

Curious what you’ll see while snorkeling Molokini and Turtle Town? This guide breaks down likely, occasional, and rare Maui marine life sightings, plus the best times to go and respectful…

Maui Whale Season 2026-2027: Best Times, Places, And Tips

October 17, 2025

Planning Maui whale season 2026-2027? Here's when humpbacks arrive, where you'll see them from shore or by boat and how to enjoy whale season safely on a Maui snorkeling trip.

Hawaii State Fish: Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa Maui Guide

September 8, 2025

Meet Hawaii’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa. You’ll learn what its name means, how to pronounce it, how to identify it underwater, and where to look for it on Maui.

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