Beginning October 8th, 2023, all of Maui is open and welcoming visitors with the exception of Lahaina.
For the most updated information, please visit Maui Travel Updates. Mahalo for your support as we collectively mālama (care for) Maui—through your travels or from afar.
If you are considering visiting any of the Hawaiian Islands in the near future, including the accessible areas of Maui, please know that respectful travel is welcomed and encouraged, now more than ever. Your visit will support Hawaiʻi’s economy and make a positive impact, especially when you are mindful in the following ways:
• Visit with aloha and compassion.
• Support local businesses.
• Consider participating in unique volunteer opportunities throughout the islands.
• Learn about the historical and cultural significance of Lahaina but stay away from the area as a means of respect for the people and places that have been lost during this devastating tragedy.
Volunteer Opportunities Throughout the Islands
It’s wonderful to see a focus on responsible and sustainable tourism in Hawaii that encourages visitors to give back to the community and the environment. This approach not only enriches the experience for travelers but also helps preserve the natural beauty and culture of the Hawaiian Islands for future generations.
By participating in activities like beach clean-ups, tree planting, and other volunteer opportunities, visitors can create a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy. Furthermore, initiatives like the Mālama Hawaiʻi Program, which offer discounts or free nights at participating hotels in exchange for volunteer work, provide additional incentives for tourists to contribute to the well-being of the islands.
This approach not only benefits the environment but also fosters a deeper connection between travelers and the places they visit. It’s a win-win situation where visitors get to enjoy a more meaningful and fulfilling experience while helping to protect the unique treasures of Hawaii.
Aquaculture
Noelani Lee
Visitors restoring traditional native Hawaiian masterworks discover the secret to healing a community – and themselves.
Habitat Stewardship
Kiai Collier
Volunteers leave a positive impact that lasts generations by protecting fragile habitats extending from the mountain to the ocean.
Reforestation
Sam Ohu Gon III
Hikers are led deep into a special realm – where species found nowhere else still reign – to conserve native ecosystems and the vibrant culture they sustain.
Giving Back on Vacation
The Mālama Hawaiʻi Program
By booking a Mālama Hawaiʻi package and participating in the hotel’s designated volunteer activity, you’ll qualify for a special discount or even a free night. Please see some the partners participating below for information then visit their website for complete package offer details.
Waikiki Malia: Receive your 3rd night free when participating in Kualoa Ranch’s Malama ka Aina Tour, an immersive 2-hour eco-adventure that includes various types of community service and cultural learning experiences from land to sea.
Castle Poipu Shores: Receive up to 15% off when volunteering with any organization listed on GoHawaii’s Voluntourism page. Opportunities range from planting a native tree to participating in a beach cleanup.
Kahala Hotel & Resort: Receive your 15% off when participating in a volunteer experience through Travel2Change and form a deeper connection to our people and place. Opportunities range from helping to restore a native Hawaiian fishpond to self directed beach cleanups.
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel: Receive your 3rd night free when participating in Kualoa Ranch’s Malama ka Aina Tour, an immersive 2-hour eco-adventure that includes various types of community service and cultural learning experiences from land to sea.
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach: Receive your 5th night free when volunteering with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative. Help restore our native forests and volunteer in their nursery, or plant and dedicate a native tree at Gunstock Ranch.
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa: Receive your 5th night free and daily breakfast for two when participating in a self-directed beach cleanup, and help preserve our coastal and marine resources. A DIY beach cleanup kit will be provided courtesy of Surfrider Foundation Kauai.
International Marketplace: International Market Place guests will have the opportunity to participate in a DIY Beach Cleanup Program and will receive a gift from the center valued at $20. One gift, per group, per day.
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: Receive your 5th night free when participating in a group clean-up of the beach or cultural sites in the Waikoloa community. For the scheduled activity, the hotel team will provide tools as well as refreshments to enjoy while walking along the shore.
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii: Receive your 5th night free and daily breakfast for two when volunteering with any volunteer program on GoHawaii’s Voluntourism site including Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, Hawaii Wildlife Fund or Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.
