SO MUCH TO DO on MAUI Other Than Beaches! Lahaina & Maui Ocean Center (NCL Pride of America)

We are on Maui for the second day and we want to see what we can find to do other than the beaches since we don't think we can top what we did yesterday! And our car was still in the parking lot when we got back to it, yay!!
First up for the day is the Maui Ocean Center which is one of the top 10 aquariums in the WORLD! Yeah, the world! It was amazing and the best part was seeing the fishes that we swam with yesterday and finding out their names and more about the wildlife under the sea. All of the fish... and sharks... here are local to the Hawaiian Islands.
Then we are ready for lunch and drive over to Front Street in Lahaina for a yummy lunch overlooking the ocean at Cheeseburger in Paradise... so good! While in the area we decide to walk around Front Street and maybe do a little shopping. There are some amazing artist's galleries here and we were very tempted to buy a piece of art depicting our visit to Hawaii... but our pocketbooks won out here. So instead we enjoyed a Dole Whip while walking through Banyan Tree Park and seeing the largest tree on Maui. It was incredible and this one tree takes up an entire city block!
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[@EECCTravels]

What is your favorite non-beach activity in Maui??

[@jonbennett4311]

In Lahaina, we have taken in the show called Warren and Annabelle. You can get drinks and HUGE appetizers while being serenaded by a piano playing ghost (Annabelle), and then you move into a very intimate theatre for an up close, sleight of hand magician show(Warren or one of his guest magicians). We have seen this show multiple times and I feel it is one of the best values on Maui!

[@imfaina3910]

Hiking. Try 13 crossings. At the end of the hiking you’ll reach the water fall on top of it is another water fall.

[@imfaina3910]

You need to see the iao needle and iao valley

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Top of volcano best thing to do in Maui. It looks like MARS

[@deannazampa5286]

Ooh botanical gardens.

[@EverydayGetaways]

We are loving your adventures! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@102810281028nl]

Love this video. Can’t wait to watch others.

[@alej8902]

Hi Alisa, Jason and family! We are loving your videos from Hawaii 🌺☀️🌴🌊 Thank you so much for taking us along!

[@bettyboopputman9652]

O My, ya'll had a ball!! Enjoy going along. Thanks 😊

[@terireid651]

Those Hawaiian Cookie Co cookies are the best. My favorite island. God bless.

[@olafpamela]

I'm loving the you are visiting Hawaii 👍🥰 We visted for two weeks flying inter Island it's on our bucket list to do Hawaii like you are doing.🤔👍🥰😎 Thanks for sharing your adventures 😎

[@Soul_Education]

I get so teary eyed every time I see the Pride of America and all the stops I used to enjoy as an employee on the ship💕Thanks for sharing your journey with us💕

[@imuawarriors]

great video! Mahalo for visiting!

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Really cool museum! Cool city too! Food looked great! Beautiful place! That sucks you lost the drone!

[@Michael-wg1mt]

Great videos, got to go back to Hawaii and explore more islands.

[@julietaylor2497]

Between you and ParoDeeJay, I'm loving this Hawaii series. Keep em' coming! I'll be sad when it's over, but on to new adventures I guess.

[@angelabrown3994]

Me too 😊

[@EECCTravels]

Glad you’re enjoying them!

[@christinataylor393]

Me too!

[@gaycale5563]

I was thinking the same thing! My two favorite vlogger couples!

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I remember learning how many types of sharks where in Hawaii!!! That ocean centre looks awesome!!! That tree is awesome!!!

[@abqrusschewler2876]

Just started following your channel. Really liking the presentation.

[@HealthywithAmy]

Headed to Maui for the first time in Sept.Can't wait,,,,,, Mahalo 😁🙏🏽👋🏽🏖️

[@winniebrazill9432]

Amaxzing!

[@Cloud7Travel]

I miss Maui... such a nice place. Spent a week there about 9 years ago and wanted to return ever since. 🥰🥰🥰

[@lindamalo4368]

Love this video

[@joshuabenoit3744]

Lahaina is a great town, Fleetwoods and the Dirty Monkey are some of our favorites there to hit up. So many great things to do on Maui like driving up to the crater, Ocean vodka tour, surfing goat farm, road to Hana, and snorkeling so many great beaches.

[@superdave1949]

We loved Old Town Lahaina and the Ocean Center also. If you ever do Maui on land (and you need to!) I'd suggest staying on Ka'anapali Beach, do the whale watch excursion (was incredible in February!), the Haleakala sunrise (beyond words), and book an all-day tour of the Hana Highway that circles the island and includes a stop at a winery. And of course a luau! The Hyatt had a really good one, wonderful food and entertainment.

[@lisawilson9612]

Great video! My husband and I are currently in Maui and took a helicopter tour today to the Hana Rainforest. It was spectacular! Kauai and Maui are my favorite islands. 🌴🌸😊

[@SH-up5ww]

We did the same helicopter tour two weeks ago, it was AMAZING!!!

[@thedaviszone5187]

I'm an oldie here but I'm really enjoying this

[@aarifshivji149]

I love the ocean center. I try to go there every time we are on Maui. The last time I was there, I got to dive into the shark tank for 45 minutes and hang out with the sharks. It was amazing.

[@jchai1343]

Great Video!!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Looks AWSOME there. We are Headed to iceland then Hawaii hope you like the cruise.

[@janshe3597]

When you first rented a vehicle on Maui I thought you were going to drive the Road to Hanna, it’s a must see on Maui. Gorgeous views and very scenic.

[@enixon8268]

I haven't been in Lahaina since 1987. It has changed alot but still familiar in your vlog. There used to be a tiny restaurant called The Hole in the Wall. They made a Mudpie dessert to die for.

[@donnawood271]

You guys have the best videos and stuff as far as taking us along with you just when you’re walking and talking and letting us know what the weather is what you’re going to be doing I really really enjoy your videos I look forward to them daily but of course you don’t always have time to do daily videos but thank you for all your hard work putting into all the videos that you post

[@Grizbear92]

Me and my lady were their at the Maui ocean center it was amazing :)

[@pamhill1901]

Yummy looking food

[@sololife1968]

Bitter sweet to see your visit to Lahaina 😢

[@rhondalockrey9592]

This is an absolutely fantastic vlog felt like I was with you on its on my bucket list. Thanks for taking us with you!

[@ssue4q]

Very cool. Are you guys going to go to a luau while you're there? Those are a lot of fun. Don't you love the weather there NO humidity. I was living in my home state of Colorado which boat loads of snow and cold in March. Got to Hawaii gorgeous weather and then this little miists of rain of and on just to cool you down it doesn't even feel like rain it was really weird 😆p.s. I loved the way all the traditional Hawaiian restaurant have coconut syrup on their tables for your breakfast pancakes. And every meal comes with a slice of pineapple. That coconut syrup was to die for 😆 I don't know that I believe that's the biggest Banyan in the U.S. Miami and the keys have huge Banyan trees just saying 😆

[@patgalvan8824]

So sad to hear your loco moco egg yolk was not runny...it should be. Glad you are enjoying the local food.

[@lindawoody8501]

Iao Needle is spectacular as is the drive up there.

[@lucylynnjohnson]

We have really enjoyed following you on this adventure! Any chance you could post our share your full itinerary? Where you flew in to, how many days you spent there before boarding the cruise ship and how many days is the cruise, how many days post cruise? Very interested in planning a similar trip for my husband's 60th birthday (2023) or our 40th anniversary (2025).

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

I agree I would love to see that. I would be interested in booking this as well.

[@julieparker5029]

This was an absolutely awesome video! Isn't Hawaii marvelous?!

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

I wish more cruise ships would do 24-36 hours in each port……..

[@EECCTravels]

Me too!

[@donnawood271]

Hey I had a question. Would you guys be willing to do like a Price log on your next cruise or adventure what you spend out of pocket when it comes to food and drink compared to what is included with the cruise like when you go in the ports. Because a lot of times people does it take in the consideration what maybe an average would be to spend out-of-pocket. And I know it varies but I’m talking about just an average of what you could spend. Because I know you guys do a lot of different things and I’m not talking about purchasing items I’m just talking about food and drink. Thank you so much I know that’s asking a lot but just curious. Thank you guys I love love love love your channel🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertbradt8249]

Nice✅

[@LifeofTelly]

I loving these Hawaii vlogs. Oh I hope to visit oneday. Y’all are living my dream. 🏝😍

[@EECCTravels]

We fell in love with Hawaii!!

[@yogerke]

The bar across from bayan tree and called “ down the hatch” great place to hang out

[@pammartin227]

One of the best meals I had in Maui for lunch. The fish tacos were amazing

[@thedaviszone5187]

I'm an oldie here and I'm Loving ❤️ this series. Alot of fun and good information. Loved Hennessy (sp.? Sorry Google sp cked it) pronouncing that fish's name because I couldn't do it!!

[@mimig6932]

Will you get the drone back when leaving? Great video btw, great.

[@deborahbolton3417]

Beautiful video so excited to go now!!! But sorry its a great idea to rent a car but not for me! Thanks for sharing this 💖💖💖💖 we can hardly wait for the next one! You guys are great.💖🙏🏼🛳⚓️🛟🥰

[@jlizardi5013]

🙄 Can't believe you had a car and time and didn't go up the volcano! It is a must early in the morning. You have to go back 😁

[@vickigilligan8159]

You can see the black tip fin sharks in Florida as well. They go right past the east coast on their annual migration with HUGE schools

[@hikerjim63]

OMG, have been to Maui as well taking the car to Hana would have been worth it.

[@kimschacht4284]

Next time in Lahaina you need to eat at Maui Tacos.So good.

[@adventuresinspired]

Make sure you try a spam Musubi also - delish!!

[@frankie2257]

Another excellent video. We love Maui, try to go once a year.

[@bobcarr5497]

Thank you for sharing! My wife and I have well over a year to plan out our vacation in Hawaii for Mid October 2025. We have to decide whether to go on our own or maybe use NCL's excursions? Or a combination of both? Lots to decide lol. I take it by renting a vehicle you all planned out your own excursions, beaches etc for the entire trip? Thank you again for sharing.

[@kevinodonnell5205]

Video brings backs great memories I had when i use to vacation there..

[@lennie7888]

Question: I am going to be on a Hawaiian cruise in March, can you tell me where that Dole Whip store is located? Thank you so much! I totally enjoy all your videos.

[@Soul_Education]

The Dole Plantation is on the North Shore of Oahu where they serve that famous pineapple whip💕

[@barbielou5611]

Omg look yummy

[@claramcalister]

You guys, I am so grateful that you took us along with you i am really enjoying the trip. Thanks so much. Sorry for the loss of the drome

[@EECCTravels]

So glad you are enjoying the videos 😊

[@colorchalk]

you guys really need to try Poke! it is THE PLACE TO GET. just try it. they are marinated with shoyu or mayo, so you won't taste much of raw fish.

[@lisawright5674]

One of my favorite things to eat is a Poke bowl. So good! And of course, the poke is better in Hawaii than anywhere else.

[@vickigardner3518]

Love Lahaina!! (La-high-na)

[@julieDJTFP]

I laughed a little when Jason said he wants to touch it just because of a side reference. If you want to have a little fun, find videos from the comedian Fluffy about Steve Irwin. I love Loco Moco and Garlic Shrimp. So yummy.

[@carolkalin-lam8999]

Did they ever give you back your drone at the end of the cruise i hope? Great video!!!

[@EECCTravels]

Yes, they let us check it out each day.

[@mandybruner731]

Makes me want to go so bad!! I look forward to your videos.

[@Maren01ML]

La-hi-nah, Lahaina.🌺 Do you get your drone back at the end of the cruise? Have fun on the Big Island of Hawaii! 🤙🏼Shaka

[@EECCTravels]

Yes, they let us check it in and out each day.

[@generalismoGrosMichel]

We made a game of walking around downtown Waikiki eating free Honolulu Cookie samples. Also Spam Masubi is awesom.

[@donnawood271]

Are you guys gonna do a full tour of the ship

[@joesimeao7611]

Happy anniversary ,,,,, hey Jason I agree with Ethan the poke bowl is much better than. Beer …. Glade to see you all had some great family time … Thanks to Ethan for his services ,,,,,,,🔥✌️

[@EECCTravels]

Thank you 😊

[@sirrobertrobertson6836]

I wish I had stayed in Hawaii a week longer to explore more places. I am back home and still recovering from the baby jelly fish that stun me all over except wear I was wearing my Speedo. Stay safe. Cheers.!

[@jeandalton7108]

So sad that the fire happened…A lot was lost. We are going in 2026 on Spirit of America. Really excited, but a long time to go!

[@yogerke]

Uber on Maui is great

[@Marielm1]

We hope they give you your drone back at the end of the cruise.

[@EECCTravels]

They let us check it in and out each day 👍

[@troymitchell6591]

Sad to hear about your drone. Do you get that back at the end of the cruise?

[@stevebartley628]

Next time - Haleakala volcano, Iao needle, Road to Hana

[@bmlaurent32137]

Did they give you back your drone at the end of the cruise? Looking forward to seeing the videos from the Big Island. Was in Kona about 34 yrs ago but it was the best snorkeling ever!

[@hawaiiguy1]

Lahaina: luh high nuh

[@johnsnider4551]

I will be on this cruise in just over 2 months. Thanks for the recon.

[@EECCTravels]

Have fun!

[@hawaiiguy1]

That is my elementary and high achool classmate (Keoki) performing Hawaiian slack key music on his guitar (at the 8:22 mark).

[@ericweiss9445]

Did they give your drone back after the cruise?

[@jeffffej01]

Glad you liked my old stomping grounds but the correct pronunciation of Lahaina is LA-HIgh-NA

[@EECCTravels]

👍👍👍

[@VShea07]

It's pronounced "Luh-hi-nuh" I believe. That food looked amazing!

[@Cayla2015]

2:20 the song is from High School Musical 2. Hennessey don't be modest!! Sing it loud and proud 😁

[@luvablesweetnsassy]

Love a good cruise, but this video series has convinced me to do Hawaii by land and do a couple of flight hoppers, as there’s so much to see and do.

[@mrgreen9900]

Did the ocean center survive the fires? Had to come watch these videos to see what I will never see in its original incarnation (Front Street, Baldwin House, etc...) but the Banyan I suspect will survive! LONG LIVE MAUI!

[@EECCTravels]

I am so saddened by these fires!! I honestly don’t know what all has survived.

[@coyowens5847]

So funny when he calls Lahaina, La hay na

[@destinsansbury4992]

That fish name is from lilo and stitch theme song. That is how Henesseas knew it.

[@adamsteinel944]

I absolutely loved the ocean center when I was there

[@MO-xm1kj]

Are they going to give you your drone back?

[@deborahmcclintock5955]

Lol u say la hi na!!!

[@EECCTravels]

Well now I know…

[@deanwiley1454]

Did Jason have any options before they confiscated his drone? Could you have stepped off and mailed it home? I am assuming there was no filming with the drone on the ship, just in Hawaii?

[@ericweiss9445]

Do you think this will work? Drop the kids off at kids club on ship and then go to the Feast of Lele in the evening on Maui? Google says about 35 min drive. Show is over at 9:00 pm. In the past the Splash Academy closed at 10:30pm. Not sure what the hours are now since the restart.

[@genesiesky3756]

When you say they confiscated the drone, does that mean you won't get it back, or get it back after the cruise? So you did not drive to the top of the volcano? You missed something by not going there.

[@EECCTravels]

They let us check it in and out each day.

[@lisazapiec2539]

Does each island have their own aquarium

[@adventuresofanunlikelypair9695]

HI!

[@vickielopresti5767]

Others will probably tell you, the same its Pronounced La Hi Na! We did segways there the last time we visited... a great way to cruise the town! Enjoying revisiting, and refreshing our Memories! Vickie from SE Pa

[@EECCTravels]

Yeah I am terrible at pronunciations… segways would be fun there!

[@donnawood271]

Are the twins with you guys on this trip?

[@mandyjohnson8984]

I've been hearing that the pride of America is run down not a good ship I know it's a older 1 but your thoughts please

[@auntfleaux5777]

So I am assuming you are anti the standard cruise ship excursions? You do the excursions on your own?

[@EECCTravels]

We occasionally book excursions with the cruise line but we find we have a better time exploring on our own.

[@hairychest1666]

Can you guys rank the Hawaiian islands as far as your favorites because I’d like to visit but I can only afford to go to one or two of the islands. Thanks!

[@chefslog2970]

The drone... we are a USCG ship and have a whole SAMs system for terrorist attacks etc. The drones are a big thing on POA for security reasons.

[@EECCTravels]

Interesting. We were wondering why the issue when we bring our drone on every cruise.

[@stevekania1495]

No road to Hana?

[@PhillProbst]

So sad to see what was lost in the fires ...

[@mathissolidproperties2842]

Do you need a car once you get off the ship.