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One of the most popular Maui activities to do is Bike the Volcano. We love it, and so will you!

Our latest trip was with Haleakala Bike Company.  They were professional, friendly, and safe.  Not only was the trip great, but Boss Frog’s offers it at incredibly inexpensive rates.

The trip started with a ride up the summit of Haleakala Crater.  The sunrise was spectacular with the sun breaking through the lower clouds and past the edge of the crater.  As it came up, the entire crater lit up and made for some fantastic pictures.

The ride down was unforgetable.  We saw fields of cows, Jacaranda Trees, Euclyptis Forests, a Lavender Farm and vast views of both coastlines and the valley of Maui.  It was a lot of fun.

Great trip!  You can book this adventure down the volcano at Maui Bike Tours.

Famous for always being held the day before Mother’s Day, Upcountry’s Seabury Hall Annual Craft Fair went off without a hitch today. There was a slight drizzle of moisture that arrived late in the afternoon, but for most everyone, it was a welcome cool-down.

The music was great, with Marty Dread getting people to dance and have fun. There were countless booths with crafts of all kinds (great for the last minute Mother’s Day shoppers!) They also had delicious food and fun for the Keikis. 2 large slip-n-slides were set up as well as multiple jumping castles. The kids also loved the face painting available.

As for the Maui artists, we had dozens of great artists from every discipline. Everyone was friendly and enjoying the vibe as people from all over the island, and mainland visitors, met up to talk story and check out the goods. There was also a few Maui art galleries showing and selling paintings, prints, and maps like Maui Giclee.

The classic car show was ALL TIME!  Collectors pulled out some old cherry vehicles that don’t see sunlight very much.  These beauties made us all a little more than envious.
Today was a great day with a very strong turn out at the crafts fair. The only regret I have is not having shown up earlier. There was too much to do and see for the few hours I attended. Next year we’ll do it differently with a full day of fun!
See you then!

We thought we’d share some of the many comments received from previous guests of the Quicksilver morning snorkel cruise to Molokini Crater.  Please consider making the Quicksilver snorkeling adventure part of your next Maui Vacation.

“Awesome, fun experience.  Thank you!  Nice and friendly crew.  best money we’ve spent so far!”
Tami Bates of Roseville, CA

“Worth every penny!  Knowledgeable and friendly crew, good food, and a lot of fun!  We loved swimming with the turtles! Can’t wait to see the video!”
Tanya and Mathew Grace of Hicksville, NY

“Wonderful day!  We were very happy.  The crew was polite and fun.  The food was delicious.  We will repeat it again.”
Ana Carlos and Carmina of Seattle, Washington

“Great snorkeling!  Turtle town was an experience to remember!  Crew was funny and friendly.  Thanks for the great time!”
Rod and Alicia Magner of Montana

“Fun, great music, equipment (loved the shower) and friendly, helpful crew.  We will recommend this!”
Dave Allen of Simsbury, CT

“Awesome time - we had a blast!  The crew was great!!  We will come back.”
Mike and Vicki Barker of Gig Harbor, WA

“Fabulous trip!  Great value, wonderful crew, good food - What more could you ask for?”
Steve Roizen and Gary Averett of Vernon, CT

“We had a great time - beautiful views, good snorkeling and wonderful crew!  Mahalo!”
Lillian and Joe Evcole of New York

“Awesome experience especially for people like me who had little to no experience with swimming.  Will definitely recommend.”
Prashant and Aika Kalanta of Jersey City, New Jersey

“Had a wonderful time, the expereince was one I will never forget!  Thank you, crew!”
Lisa Morelli, Tucson, Arizona

“Wonderful experience.  Great crew - friendly and careful.  Nice commentary.  Loved the Hawaii history lesson!”
Brenda Starr

“Thanks for a wonderful day and sightseeing.  Comments on the history were very cool.  Third time on board with y’all!”
John and Barbara Martin of Katy, Texas

“Great tour, wonderful staff, had a great time and would recommend to people!!”
Tim and Sarah Hanstine of Orting, WA

“Crew is great, good things to see.  I couldn’t believe how talented Ric was!  Great job!”
Bill Smith of Greeley, CO

Thanks to everyone that put the time into responding to us with your kind comments.  The Quicksilver continues to strive for perfection.  We know we have the best trip to Molokini with the friendliest staff, best boat, and highest quality overall experience.  Give us a call today toll free at 1-888-700-3764 to reserve seats, or learn more online about our Maui snorkeling cruises.

One of the most exciting things to happen in Maui as far as upgraded activities involves delicious food, great cocktails, perfect sunsets, and open ocean views.

 The Quicksilver Maui has recently upgraded their dinner cruise with hand-carved roasted prime rib and a full menu of delicious food.

“This is easily the best dinner cruise on Maui.  We’ve been on most of them and this one beats them all.  What really sets it apart is the quality of the food, the roominess of the large boat, its stability, and I think it’s the only Maui dinner cruise with sit down tables.  The others make you eat on your lap.  The Quicksilver has cloth linens and silverware, which makes our dining experience even nicer.  We like that.”
Jason and Molly Atkins, Kihei

Not only is the food great, but the cocktails are superb.  The crew will make you 2 drinks as part of your meal, and additional ones will cost $3 each.

For entertainment, the Quicksilver has at least one musician playing Hawaiian music as well as other fun tunes.  After a brilliant sunset, if people want to dance, the tables are cleared inside for dancing.

The new menu includes roasted prime rib, tropical fruit salad, grilled pineapple chicke with a ginger soy glaze, coconut rice made with real coconut milk and shredded coconut, caesar salad, steamed vegetables in a garlic olive oil, dinner rolls, and dessert.

You can reserve your seats online for your Maui Dinner Cruise.

Whale watching season in Hawaii runs from Approximately December 15th to April 15th.  It’s early right now, but we felt we’d share some great photos a good friend has shared with us from last years’ whale watching sessions.

The most exciting whale activity to see is a breach.  This is when a humpback whale launches its body out of the water, usually about 3/4 of the body.  In this image, the whale has almost completely left the water!  Incredible shot.  Sherrie Miller-Evans took the photos and commented:

“This wonderful juvenile was in such a playful state. Look at the fabulous breach with all but his tail in stately orbit. He graced us with several of these high flying breaches before settling down.”

They certainly had a treat, but these breaches are not all that uncommon on a whale watch. During Maui’s peak of whale season, around February, there are so many whales in the water that it’s difficult not to watch them breaching.

This next photograph shows a Pec Slap.  This is when a whale slaps its pectoral fin against the surface of the water.  You’ll regularly see humpbacks slapping dozens of times in a row.  Sherrie observed:

“It can be seen in most pods or by a lone animal which only confuses the matter about why do humpback whales do that.  It a can be seen as a sign of aggression or anger in a comp pod, as playful amusement among calves or juveniles or as a means of communication among adults.”

You can enjoy some of the best whale watching on Maui while cruising with the Quicksilver Catamaran out of Maalaea Harbor.  With 2 decks, you’ll have many different vantage points to view the whales.  Also, check out some other exciting Maui Activities. To make reservations, call (808) 662-0075.