Haleakala Crater & Maui Ocean Center
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Puerto
Kahului, Maui, EE. UU.
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Nivel de actividad
Easy
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$319
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals included
Magnificent Haleakala, with its vast crater, is the highest point on the island of Maui, at 10,032 feet above sea level. Haleakala is considered dormant, having last erupted in 1790.
You will climb the switchback road leading to the crater’s rim at 9,740 ft. You're traveling through Haleakala National Park. The mountaintop is a favorite for marvelous panoramic views -- weather and cloud conditions permitting. Spectacular natural colors and a tapestry of fascinating landforms fashion a stupendous outlook over the crater. The crater measures 7.5 miles long, 2.5 miles wide and 21 miles around -- large enough to hold all of Manhattan Island, and the Empire State Building could be vertically stacked four times without reaching the top. The scale of this natural wonder is quite staggering.
Enjoy lunch at a local venue.
Next, you'll visit the Maui Ocean Center -- the largest tropical aquarium in the western hemisphere. Its displays offer fine examples of the brilliantly colored marine life found in Hawaii's rich waters.
Return to the ship via the highway.
Please note:
It is cool at Haleakala; bring a windproof jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests who have a heart condition or respiratory difficulties should note that the elevation of the viewpoint is 9740 feet above sea level. Views are not guaranteed as they are weather and atmospheric conditions permitting.The road to the summit is a series of winding switchbacks; guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication.
Maui Ocean Center Update:
Maui Ocean Center transitioned to a cashless payment system where only debit/credit cards are accepted for purchases of souvenirs, food, and other items. Please remember to bring a credit or debit card if you plan on making any purchases at the Maui Ocean Center.