
Kainani Sails · Maui sailing blog — Notes from the deck.
Snorkel spots, sunsets, whales, honu and life aboard, from the Kainani crew.

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West Maui Snorkeling Adventure Aboard Kainani Sails from Kaanapali Beach
The best snorkeling days in West Maui start before the mask touches the water. They begin with bare feet in the sand at Kaanapali Beach, the morning sun warming the…

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Uncover the Thrills and Wonders of the Kainani Sails Experience
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the ocean? The Kainani Sails experience is not just about sailing; it's an exciting adventure that combines…

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Where is the best place to whale watch?
If you are looking for the best place to whale watch, itʻs going to be on a boat. Avoid the crowds and experience a truly unique whale watch aboard your own private…

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The Whales are Defrosting
Our giant ocean ballerinas are FINALLY starting to make their way back to Maui, just in time for the 2022 holidays! From December - mid April, more than half of the…

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A true Hawaiian!
Meet The Hawaiian Monk Seal, “The Dog Which Runs Through Rough Water” Occasionally on our charters we are lucky enough to encounter the rarest marine mammal in the…

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Featured Destination: The Mala Wharf Experience
Mala Wharf, located on the southwestern coast of West Maui, between Lahaina and Ka’anapali is one of the most unique snorkeling destinations in Hawai'i. From the surface…

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Cruise Into The Maui Sunset
Maui sunsets are second to none…In the winter, the sun slowly sinks behind Lanai with some undoubtedly dramatic cloud formations all around giving layers of vibrant and…

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What Will I See?
When you join Kainani Sails in Maui on our snorkeling tour, sunset sail or our custom private charter what will you see?? Well, we can’t make any guarantees except that…

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Snorkel with Fish Seen Nowhere Else on Earth
When you come on a Maui snorkel tour with Kainani Sails you will see fish that live nowhere else on earth. The Hawaiian Islands is the most remote island archipelago in…

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Maui is a “Honu” World
Maui is synonymous with marine sea turtles. It’s a must-do activity to dip your head in the ocean to see them in their natural habitat during a Maui snorkel tour with…

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Meet Our Hawaiian Ambassador
Our official Hawaiian ambassador is actually a fish. It makes sense, the Hawaiian Islands are rooted deep in culture surrounded my water. Its name is, “Humuhumu…

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Maui is Not Like Other Islands
Maui is a special place in general but it also stands out from the other Hawaiian Islands when it comes to our private sailing charters. Kainani Sails lets YOU create…

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Unique is an Understatement
We specialize in unique here at Kainani Sails. Why? Because we do what YOU want to do, where you create the itinerary. Imagine a Maui adventure on your own private,…

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