With the holiday season in full swing, and Christmas and New Years Day fast approaching, Hawaii is gearing up for the festivities just like the rest of the world. And while we can rule out a white Christmas, there are still fantastic ways to celebrate the season while visiting the islands.
On Maui, Front St. in Lahaina will be decked out with familiar decorations of wreaths, colorful lights, and Christmas décor. Many boats see in the harbors will be decorated with Christmas lights, and even Santa Claus will make the rounds, though he may trade his warm clothes for board shorts and a tank top when he arrives.
Christmas Day will bring the familiar traditions to Maui, but for those visiting for the holiday, the question of where to eat and what to do will surely be at the front of everyone’s mind. Luckily, we have found the perfect activity that will show you how Christmas is celebrated in Hawaii.
The first options is a Christmas Brunch Cruise, departing from Lahaina Harbor just before lunchtime, and enjoy a festive cruise along Maui’s coast, with the stunning coastline and scenery from the deck of the Pacific Whale Foundations cruise ship. Dine on a special buffet of dishes, including fresh veggies, island favorites, and Christmas themed desserts.
The second option gives you your choice of departure times, and takes you along the coastline for an afternoon or evening Christmas cruise along Maui’s coastline. As the sun starts to set, the festive lights of Front St. light the island giving a festive look at Christmas Hawaiian Style. The buffet on the evening cruise features fresh veggies and an assortment of familiar Christmas dishes, including roast turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, plus all of the favorite desserts.
With the winter months now upon us, all cruises offer the chance to spot Humpback Whales who have returned from their summer up North. Keep your eyes open for breaching whales and the iconic tails that are known to make an appearance. The channel between Maui and Molokai is a known location that whales frequent, and whales are often spotted while cruising from Lahaina.
Spending the holidays in an unfamiliar place are never easy, so make the day a little easier by enjoying a holiday cruise. It may not be sledding or having a snowball fight, but the holidays on the water is a truly authentic Hawaiian celebration.
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