You are a part of something bigger just by going on an adventure with us.
When you join us for a tour, you are supporting our small native Hawaiian-owned business and a team whom are passionate about inspiring visitors to respect the culture, land, ocean and each other.
Our Hawaiian heritage impacts our mission, the goals we set and business practices we embrace.
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Local partnerships with Lahaina Land Trust and Maui Hero Project are made possible by you.
MEET PARTNERS
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Our programs are teaching students career options in marine and conservation related fields.
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MEDIA FEATURES
Peter (owner & operator) values his Hawaiian heritage as it plays an important role in the mission and daily operations.
Hawaii Ocean Rafting was established in Lahaina Harbor, Maui.
Peter and Toni purchased Hawaii Ocean Rafting.
August 8th: We lose our home, boats harbor in the Lahaina wildfires. December 1st, find temporary boats and restart tours at temporary location at Mala, Lahaina.
Gratefully begin our field trips with Maui Hero Project and education program with Lahaina Intermediate School.
Honesty and integrity are taught by our conduct, not our words. We work as a team with clear and fair expectations, respect and appreciation for each other while finding enjoyment in sharing Maui’s adventures with our visitors. We want visitors to learn to be pono and not only respect our island and culture, but take that positive mana (energy) back home with them.
Our small group, family style experience means every guest gets one-on-one with our team. From the booking experience to the moment you step off the boat, we want you to learn what our island and community are about and grow your connection with it. As you feel more a part of our Maui ohana, we believe you willing turn see yourself as a part of the solution to caring for our island and it’s community, even as a visitor.
Adapting is a part of connecting with our visitors while proudly sharing what important to our community. We are working to create an authentic experience that gives visitors a glimpse of Maui’s life giving mana while educating about marine life, our ocean, community and how we all play a role in caring for the àina God has blessed us with.
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Your ticket supports community partnerships and thats really what sustainable tourism is all about.
Partnering with Maui Hero Project to offer ocean field trips, Whale Trust for educational tours, Keiki Kohola to support research of mom and calves and Lahaina Land Trust land preservation programs are just a few of the organizations you impact just by going on an ocean adventure with us!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Launched in 2025, our new education programs are opportunities for the next generation of conservationist to gain knowledge, build careers and learn to care for the ocean they love.
These programs are a great way for our team to share their practical understanding of the ocean and education in marine biology with students of all ages.
Your ticket funds these in class programs and field trips for Maui’s youth.
Our online educational videos are for all ages but we want to encourage Junior Naturalists to learn about and have conservation minded practices for the better of our earth and ocean.
Hop on our Youtube Channel for education and marine related videos about Maui and wildlife encounters.
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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We’ve partnered with Lahaina Intermediate to offer a curriculum that teaches students in the classroom and takes them on the water to learn navigation, current and weather, hands-on topics related to working as deckhands, captains and other marine-related fields.
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Real-life skills are acquired through mentorship and experience. We want students to have the opportunity to explore interest in marine or business related fields in a hands-on learning environment with our team who love the ocean and sharing their knowledge with the next generation.
APPLICATIONS COMING SOON
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Check-in Location: Temporary Dive Maui Shop, 1223 Front Street Lahaina, Maui, 96761
Parking : Front Street or near Lahaina Cannery Mall parking lot.
OUR MISSION is to provide a fun, authentic, aloha filled, Maui ocean experience that educates and inspires visitors to love and respect Hawaiian culture, the ocean and our island.