Marina· Maui· Hawaii

Maalaea Small Boat Harbor

20° 47.5′ N · 156° 30.7′ W

A breakwater harbor on the northwest shore of Maalaea Bay, base for most of Maui's whale-watch, Molokini and Lanai boats and, with Lahaina closed, the main state harbor on the leeward side.

Practical

DOBOR: 89 berths and moorings, 1 ramp, loading dock, drydock, vessel washdown, restrooms and shower, restaurant and boat club, US Coast Guard station; fuel delivered by truck. Harbor office at the head of the harbor, 101 Maalaea Boat Harbor Road, (808) 243-5818, VHF 68. Depths about 7 ft in the west basin and 10 ft in the northeast basin, mud; a reef and shoal extend into the centre of the harbor, so take care approaching the north-side slips. Considerable surge in all but calm weather. Gasoline, diesel by truck, engine repairs available (Coast Pilot). Guest space is scarce and first come, first served; call ahead. Restaurants and the Maui Ocean Center are on the harbor.

Best for

Fuel, water and a working harbor on Maui's leeward side

Season

Year-round; surge in south swell