Honeymoon Ideas - Most Romantic Maui Activities

One of the most romantic destinations in the world, Maui is also one of the top wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world. While some couples may want to stay at their hotel for the majority of their honeymoon, many like to  explore all that this beautiful island has to offer. So what are some romantic Maui activities that you can plan?

Watch the Haleakala sunrise. 

One of the most romantic and memorable things to do in Maui is watch the sunrise at the Haleakala volcano. Viewing the sunrise over Haleakala at its peak of 10,023 feet is almost indescribable. Here above the clouds, it’s amazing to see the stunning colors of the sky at sunrise.

Many honeymooners take our Haleakala sunrise bike tour, watch this spectacular display, and then explore all the beauty of Upcountry Maui on their self-paced Maui bike tour down the volcano. In fact, the entire Haleakala bike tour can offer many romantic places to stop at along the way, and because it’s a self-paced bike tour, you can stop and go whenever you would like. Have a romantic lunch at the Kula Lodge and Restaurant with its views of the gorgeous green hillsides of West Maui. Or stop at one of the quaint little towns along this Maui bike route and browse their charming shops and art galleries. So many memories can be made along the Haleakala sunrise bike tour of Upcountry Maui.

Swim under a waterfall along the Road to Hana. 

Driving the Road to Hana is one of the most popular things to do in Maui, and along the road there are several scenic places to stop for a romantic photo-op. And of course swimming under a waterfall is one of the most romantic things to do on your honeymoon. So along the road to Hana there are several waterfall areas including Twin Falls, which offers a nice area to swim in, and the famous ‘Ohe’o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools), which is home to breathtaking waterfalls and freshwater pools where swimming is possible when conditions allow. Dangerous flash flooding can occur here however so check with the visitor center for the current water conditions before swimming.

Take a sunset sail or dinner cruise. 

A great way to end one of your days here on Maui is by taking a sail or dinner cruise at sunset. There are numerous companies here on Maui that offer either sunset dinner cruises or romantic sailing on gorgeous catamarans along one of Maui’s beautiful coastlines. Have a nice relaxing evening as you sip champagne and enjoy gourmet dining as you watch the sunset over Maui from your ocean vantage point.

Go snorkeling or scuba diving. 

Explore the amazing world of the sea together as you go snorkeling or scuba diving at one of Maui’s premier underwater destinations. One of those most famous spots is Molokini, a moon-shaped island three miles off the coast of southwest Maui. This island is actually a partially-submerged volcanic crater and is a State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District. Here there is a plentiful array of coral reefs and more than 250 species of tropical fish and marine life. With incredible visibility in its calm, clear waters, Molokini Crater offers one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in Maui.

Enjoy a Hawaiian Luau together. 

Celebrate Polynesian culture and cuisine at one of Maui’s memorable Luaus. There are several luau shows on the island often at a hotel or resort featuring various authentic Hawaiian dancing, music, sometimes traditional torch lighting and imu (unveiling of the main dish) ceremonies, and great Hawaiian dinner buffets and drinks. Experience the traditions and flavors of native Hawaii at one of these romantic luaus.

Ohe’o Gulch photo courtesy of James Jong.