Maui is the island also referred to as “no ka oi” – the Hawaiian phrase representing the best. Many travel magazines rate Hana Maui as the best island vacation destination in the US.
When people have difficulty deciding which island to choose for their honeymoon destination, we normally recommend Hana Maui as it has something for people of all ages. Moreover, it’s not too slow or too busy. So, decide if you want to relax or stay active as you wish.
What’s so Unique about Maui for Honeymoons?
Maui has exceptional beauty to explore. The place is lined with numerous gorgeous beaches and beautiful waterfalls. A lush rainforest filled with waterfalls on the east side. The Haleakala summit, situated at 10,000 feet above sea level, offers an excellent view of a romantic, star-filled sky along with an impressive sunrise over a cavity.
Who can forget the royal blue ocean encircling the famous road to Hana Maui? The submerged world offers a new layer of beauty with excellent snorkeling sites.
Suppose your romantic trip to Hana Maui falls between January and March. In that case, you may get the chance to see the majestic humpback whales as they arrive in the island’s beautiful ocean to breed and give birth – a romantic expedition of their own! Although whales visit different Hawaiian Islands, most gather between Lana, Maui, and Molokai.
Tours and Activities for Honeymooners and Romantics
Maui has numerous adventures to choose from, and enjoy a romantic escape to this beautiful island. For easy planning, check our famous list of the top tour routes to see on Maui. That list tells you about enough activities to plan a Maui honeymoon while spearing some time to rest.
Here are some Hana Maui activities for those celebrating romance:
- Imagine snorkeling side by side with your partner; how romantic it is. This is a romantic way to explore multicolored tropical fish. A catamaran voyage to Molokini takes you to Hawaii’s well-known snorkeling sites, but other great spots are available directly from the coast.
- Sunset sails are still romantic.
- Go to a luau to test some local food and energetic Polynesian dancing performance.
- Tour the road to Hana, where you’ll see the beautiful coastal and rainforest scenery. You can also swim at a waterfall or black sand beaches.
- Stargaze the mesmerizing shooting stars before witnessing the magical sunrise at the Haleakala crater. Then, you and your beloved will want to cuddle to stay warm at more than 10,000 feet above sea level.
- Get a couples massage at Maui’s famous spas.
See our road to Hana guided tour itinerary with details on how to enjoy all of Maui’s prime attractions.
Maui Romantic Dining
You’ll see romantic ocean-view or oceanfront restaurants in Maui’s main resort areas. Not only this, the South and West Hana Maui oceanfront and ocean-view restaurants have incredible sunset views too.
We suggest you plan a sunset picnic on a Maui beach for one memorable dinner. Then, you may have the beach to yourself for a remarkably romantic sunset breeze.
Planning to Enjoy the Road to Hana
Now, if you’ve decided to drive the road to Hana with your partner, here are some practical and helpful tips for enjoying your romantic drive. So, let’s begin with what to plan before your day driving on the road to Hana.
- If you or your partner have motion sickness, this drive is not for you as it has hundreds of curves. If you are prone to carsickness, prevent getting sick by taking medication, supplements, or acupuncture remedies.
- Take a small virtual drive on the road to Hana through Google Maps to get aware of the region.
- If you are still deciding if the road to Hana is for you or whether you have adequate time, check out our guided tour of the road to Hana with numerous scenic stops.
- There’s a new reservation system for visitors to the black sand beach at Wai’anapanapa State Park. The rule states that you can make the reservations 30 days in advance but up to 24 hours prior.
- There are so many things to do and see that you can’t do in one day. We’ve driven our guests to the road to Hana, and we know the major stops you can’t miss. Ideally, an overnight or longer holiday in Hana town lets you explore and accomplish more in the area.
- Get a Maui-guided tour like Stardust Hawaii, where the experts will detail what to see along the trip. We provide references by mile markers. We also ensure you don’t trespass or do any swimming or hiking beyond your skills.
- As you plan your Hana Maui itinerary, drive the road to Hana to see the sunrise from the famous summit of Haleakala on different days, as the entrance fee is applicable for both the summit and the coastal in the Kipahulu area.
- Make a list of all the places you want to see on the road to Hana. The location of most spots and diversions is identified as between such and such mile markers. For instance, the mile markers from Paia highways 36 and 360 count up. Then, just crossing Hana, the road to Highway 31, the mile markers counting down from 50. If you want to avoid researching, hire Stardust Hawaii, which provides the road to Hana guide to the best stops we’ve listed on the website.
- The drive can be stressful for the partner who is driving. Consider whether you should add a driver to your trip, Allow the driver from Stardust Hawaii to do all the driving for you while you and your partner cuddle and enjoy the romantic view outside.
We highly recommend Hana Maui as a honeymoon destination; however, Maui’s average hotel cost is higher than the other Hawaiian Islands.
So, allow us to plan everything for you and your partner.