I don’t mean to be going on and on about Maui but it was the last trip I took and I will be going back again in February so it’s on my mind.
In fact it is so much on my mind that it is distracting me from some other things that I should be focusing on.
Like the sleigh ride photos, wolves, a winter harbor cruise. I’ll update you on all that stuff once my mind is back here on the mainland.
Besides, I have all these neat pictures to share.
So today I thought I’s make a FAQ list and see if I can share some of the basic of Maui with you.
What is the time difference from the continental US?
Hawaii has its own time zone, Hawaii Standard time. This is 5 hours behind EST and 2 hours behind Pacific Standard time. Hawaii does not observe Daylight Savings Time so add one extra hour to the time difference between March and November. (Quick tip…if you use your phone in place of a watch it should automatically update. If it doesn’t turn it off and back on and that should get it to Island Time.)
Where is the main airport on Maui?
The main airport is Kahului Airport (OGG). There are smaller commuter airports in Kapalua (West Maui and Hana (East Maui). It’s about a 45 minute drive from Kahului Airport to Lahaina.
Do I need a car to get around on Maui?
Maui dose have public transportation, shuttles, tour buses and taxis but I found that to have the most freedom to explore a car really came in handy. There are car rentals at both the Kahului and Kapalua airports.
Do I need my passport to get to Maui?
Hawaii is the 50th state so no, you don’t need a passport as long as you are traveling from the US. If you are coming from another country then you will need one. With all the security restrictions these days, I use my passport anyway for my ID. Something to think about.
When can I see whales?
Whale watching season begins in December and runs to May. The whales begin arriving in late October and November but things don’t really get “hopping” until December when the ocean starts to get a large number of humpbacks.
Well I think that sums up the most frequently asked questions for now. If I think of more, I’ll let you know. Feel free to jump in with your own questions. If I can’t answer them now I’ll be sure to get answers when I visit Maui in February.
