Sanctuary Education Center (Whale Watch Center)

Sanctuary Education Center (Whale Watch Center) is located on South Kihei Road in Kihei on the island of Maui, Hawaii and is approximately 13 miles from Kahalui Airport. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands and this visitor attraction is situated on the southwest of the island. The visitor center is open to the public from 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday throughout the year.

The education center helps visitors to understand more about whales through outreach programs and exhibits. Its beachfront location means it is also a great place for viewing humpback whales in the winter, especially as the main building has a viewing deck with binoculars provided. The center features a marine science library with information available for children and adults and informed staff members are on hand to provide further facts and stories.

The center also has exhibits about the natural and cultural history of humpback whales and other marine life found at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary actually composes some 1,400 square miles of the waters around Maui and helps in the research and education on humpback whales. The area is used for recreation as well as whale watching.