Top 10 Things To Do on Maui for Couples

For over 17 years, Conde Nast has rated the magical island of Maui as the Best Island in the World. This is no coincidence, it’s the truth! While on vacation in Maui, it is impossible to not notice all of the beautiful aspects of the Hawaiian Islands, all tied up in the perfect package that is Maui. As a couple, you’ll see that there is a plethora of activities for you to do together.

Best Maui Activities Couples

Without having previous experience traveling to Maui, how will you know what the best activities on Maui for couples are? Fear not, and eliminate the stress of seeking out the unknown during your travels. The goal of this article is to make it easy for you!

We’ve provided our research and our best activity suggestions all together in one easy list. We assure you that our “Top 10 Activities on Maui For Couples,” has the most recent information, and is the best guide for choosing the perfect romantic adventure for your vacation or honeymoon.

When on the island, you’ll find adventure, exploration, activities, restaurants, nightlife, and an incredible selection of services and events bustling with pure enjoyment. Create memories, experience fun adventures, and bond together as a couple with only your love between you.

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Haleakala Sunrise

The best activity for couples in Maui is a romantic sunrise trip 10,000 feet above sea level at Mt. Haleakala’s summit. This adventure takes a bit of preplanning but is well worth it, for it will set the pace for the couples vacation of a lifetime. Whether you’re planning to pop the question, renew your love, or simply bond over the endless beauty of Maui, experiencing a sunrise at Haleakala is a must do activity in Maui.

Local Tip #1: BE PREPARED

Get a good night’s sleep and allow yourself ample time to get ready for your sunrise adventure in Maui. Depending on which part of the island you are coming from, it can take up to two hours to drive up to Mt. Haleakala’s sunrise peak. During the winter months, a Maui sunrise can be as late as 6:55 am, and during the summer months as early as 5:38 am.

*Reservations are required to enter the park between 3 am and 7 am.

We suggest that you fill up your gas tank and arrive at the Haleakala Visitors Center at 9,740 feet at least a half-hour before sunrise so that you can ensure the best vantage point from which to take in the precious experience of watching the watercolor scenes of daybreak before the sun fills the horizon. Don’t forget your camera and make sure to grab some breakfast and a couple of strong Hawaiian coffees before you hit the road. This escapade is well worth it!

Local Tip #2: THINK ABOUT COMFORT

When journeying to a tropical sunrise, most visitors don’t think about the weather as a possible obstacle. Typically in Hawaii, the temperature drops approximately 3 degrees per thousand feet; at Mt. Haleakala’s summit, expect the temperature to be 30 degrees colder than sea-level. Make sure to bring warm clothing: shoes, pants, jackets and a cozy blanket for an early morning snuggle. Witness the beautiful island of Maui awakening to a breathtaking sunset at Mt. Haleakala. Allow yourself to be inspired by the tropical scenes bursting with color, and the innate splendor of the Hawaiian Islands.


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Maui Luau

Hawaiian and Polynesian-style luau feasts are some of the most frequently attended activities throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Everyone must attend a luau at least once in their lifetime! Whether you love going to luaus or are trying to figure out which one is the best fit for you and your group—no worries—there is a variety of luaus from which to choose on each island.

There are so many amazing luaus from which to choose on the Island of Maui. Guests will surely love being greeted with a delicious Mai Tai and a fragrant lei as the evening festivities begin. The evening offers a beautiful opportunity to explore ancient Hawaiian culture with a traditional luau feast: Lau Lau, Kalua Pork, Squid Luau, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Poi, Hawaiian Sweet Breads, Coconut Haupia, tropical fruits, and more.

This is one of the best activities for couples to do on Maui. The highlight of the evening is always when the nightly performance begins, and guests will be amazed by a host of fabulous Hawaiian culture presentations: the melodic sounds of ancient drumming, chanting, storytelling, Hawaiian hula, and fire dance performances.


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Pride of Maui Sunset
Dinner Cruise & Luau

Charm and captivate your loved one with a sentimental, fairytale-like Sunset Luau Dinner Cruise with Pride of Maui. Celebrate, cherish and remember what being in love is really all about. Together you will gaze upon a rapturous Maui horizon from the best vantage point ever, the deck of the famously stable Pride of Maui vessel. Inhale the calm breezes of the Pacific Ocean, stare deeply into the eyes of your loved one, and melt into each other’s presence.

Smile at each other with a premium cocktail in hand from the open bar, and enjoy delectable island-style pupus and a delicious, freshly prepared dinner. Delight in the luau entertainment, traditional hula dance and Polynesian storytelling, and create lasting memories as the sun sets on an exquisite evening.


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Maui Helicopter Tour

A Maui helicopter tour is definitely one of the most exciting and romantic things to do in Maui. Here’s an awesome way to treat your loved one to the Maui adventure of a lifetime. Have you ever dreamed of flying high in the clouds? Does the thought of exploring the Island of Maui from a birds-eye view appeal to you? Take the ultimate challenge, bond with your loved one, and journey through the skies on a Maui Helicopter Tour!

Offering a variety of specials and packages, Air Maui has successfully created the best helicopter tours on Maui. They offer daily flights to a handful of the most inaccessible areas around Maui and the outer Island of Molokai. For a super romantic Maui helicopter tour, consider booking a Custom Hawaii Helicopter Charter with Air Maui. With this option, guests can fly anywhere they’d like in Hawaii, and enjoy many perks like point-to-point transportation, custom tours, remote landing sites, catering, and more creative ideas that they may have in mind.

Scheduled Air Maui tours include: Doors-Off West Maui & Molokai (45 min), West Maui & Molokai with Oceanfront Landing (75 min), Hana & Haleakala with Cliffside Landing (75 min), Hana & Haleakala (45 min), Complete Island (60 min), and West Maui & Molokai (45 min & 60 min).


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Romantic Couples Photoshoot

We are so fortunate to be able to love, laugh, share, connect, and feel. To feel joy, happiness, awe, gratitude, inspiration, and love is what life is all about.

There are so many great reasons you might have to come to Maui, Hawaii. Whether it’s for your honeymoon, a special anniversary trip, a romantic proposal, or even for a beautiful Maui wedding, you will want to have a keepsake of that wonderful time. Michelle Drevlow has the skills and experience to help you and your sweetie commemorate your trip to Maui with a personalized photography session.

What better way is there to celebrate your love than by capturing that perfect moment forever? Michelle will help guide you as you choose the best setting for your photography session. She will make sure that you have dozens of great shots from which to choose. All of her sessions include an online gallery, digital files, and printing rights.


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Horseback Tours on Maui

One of the top activities in Hawaii is a horseback riding tour on Maui. With many options from which to choose on the island, you should first decide which kind of tour you would like to take. With an abundance of locations and different types of horseback ride tours on Maui from which to choose,, you should ask yourself some questions: Do you and your love want a privately guided tour on the hillside looking over the Pacific Ocean? Or, would you feel more comfortable in a larger group with more instruction and views of South Maui and the outer island of Kaho’olawe?

For riders from beginner to novice levels, a Maui horseback riding adventure is the perfect activity to enjoy island style country living to its fullest.


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North Shore Zipline

North Shore Zipline is undoubtedly one of the top activities to do on the North Shore of Maui. If you are a thrill seeker looking for an exciting yet safe escapade on Maui, and you enjoy the sweet rush of adrenaline, this is the outing for you! On this exhilarating Maui adventure, you and your loved one will soar high above the historic Upcountry region of Maui while taking in the spectacular ocean, tree-top and Upcountry views.

Imagine the thrill of zipping up to 40 mph through a crown of giant and fragrant Eucalyptus trees. Guests will experience seven different ziplines, some stretching up to 900 feet and reaching heights of 70 feet! North Shore Zipline is designed for novice as well as experienced. Even if you have never tried Maui ziplining before, you will feel at ease with the support and instruction of their professional guides.

Built above the foundations of a WWII military training base, this is also a place where guests will receive a little history lesson. You will learn about the land here, where 18,500 Marines were stationed for two years.

North Shore Zipline is a great daytime adventure for couples looking for a unique challenge. We promise it will be an outdoor Maui experience that you will hold close to your heart and never forget.


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Spas on Maui

What could be better than a relaxing spa day on Maui with the melodic sounds of calm rolling waves, and palm trees lightly blowing in the wind in the background?

Together you will unwind, soothe your travel tension, and reinvigorate your senses with fresh island ingredients, aromatherapy, and tropical healing elements. Spoil yourselves with a couples massage package on Maui that will help you decompress, heal and renew your body, mind, and spirit.

There is a plethora of healing practitioners, massage options, and spa services from which to choose on Maui. For more information on locations and spa packages throughout Maui, visit:

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Sightseeing in Maui

With your love, create exciting day trips where you can go sightseeing in Maui. Venture to the North Shore of Maui and enjoy exploring the historic sugar cane town of Paia, where you’ll find a sweet handful of bohemian island culture. Check out world-renowned Ho’okipa Beach Park, and watch watersports professionals surf, windsurf, and kiteboard off the shores of Maui. Journey to the South side of Maui, and visit La Perouse Bay and the ancient King’s Trail.

Venture out to the West Side and be inspired by miles of tropical beaches and countless West Maui activities for couples. Take coastal drives during the winter months, and see awe-inspiring sights of Humpback Whales breaching in the ocean during their annual migration to the Hawaiian Islands. Create your own dream vacation on Maui by maximizing on all that Maui has to offer!

If you want to see Maui as it has never be seen before, check out Hike Maui for a variety of fun and exciting day trips. With a Hike Maui guide, couples can bond while exploring East Maui Waterfalls and Rainforests, 4-mile hikes through the Haleakala Crater, or the ultra-valuable combination packages with kayaking, snorkeling and waterfall hikes included. For a more exclusive experience, inquire about Hike Maui’s Custom Tours, where you and your loved one can explore Maui more intimately, with your secret adventure desires created just for you.


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Savor Maui's Best Restaurants

Maui’s culinary canvas is a vibrant palette of tasty goodness with an amazing blend of traditional local food spots and a fusion of international cuisines. From the freshest seafood at iconic spots like Mama’s Fish House to innovative fusion dishes at Lineage Maui, each restaurant tells its own story.

Maui honeymooners can indulge in one of the island’s best poke spots at Tobi’s Poke & Shave Ice in Paia or savor authentic Thai flavors at Nutcharee’s in Hana. Tin Roof’s Kau Kau Tau Tins are must-tries for those seeking a casual yet memorable meal, and the rustic charm of Upcountry’s Marlow is not to be missed. Maui dining is not just a meal but an amazing vacation journey of flavor.

No matter your budget or dietary needs, the good news is that Maui is still one of the best vacation spots for eating! There’s a wide range of incredible restaurants to enjoy and even more tempting local food spots to explore.

Savoring Maui’s many restaurants and flavors should 100% be on the top of your list. From mom-and-pop style local spots to dining with a gorgeous sunset view, there’s no shortage of incredible Maui restaurants for newlyweds to find.


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Mahalo Nui Loa for reading Pride of Maui’s Top 10 Most Romantic Things To Do on Maui for Couples. The island of Maui is a treasure trove of perfect activities for couples. What is your favorite romantic thing to do in Maui?

Alexandra Mitchell

Alexandra is a marketing professional with a passion for writing about travel to the Hawaiian Islands, vacation rentals, and luxury real estate. She exposes readers to glimpses of 'Old Hawaii,' new destinations to explore, local events, and all the best things to do on Maui.