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Sanctuary Education Center (Whale Watch Center)

726 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753
808 879 2818
Ranked #12 of 24 attractions in Kihei
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Most recent review
- Apr 11, 2012
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Mosier, Oregon, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

It is being remodeled and should be done summer 2012. Great information, even greater volunteers. Spent two hours there with a 10 & 6 year old. Could walk there or take bus More

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Orono, Maine
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

This is lovely for helping to support whale conservation. Nice and unique inexpensive activities. More

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Delta, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

I like to take in the talk at the Whale center each year and this year I went twice. The volunteer follows a powerpoint presentation and so stays on topic. Info is updated and there is so much to learn that each visit adds to the enjoyment of watching the whales. Talks on Tues. and Thurs. at 11 a.m in... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

We (my 10 yr old daughter and myself) were staying right down the road from this Center and stopped in to check it out as we really enjoy learning about the whales. The staff are very knowledgeable and also very passionate about whales and the marine environment in Maui. We learned so much - it was great! I highly recommend. More

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Medford, Oregon
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

I stoped in on my way back to the room from the post office. It is a nice little educational center. I wish I would have gone sooner in my trip because I learned a lot about turtles and could have used the information I learned while I was snorkling. And the information would have been nice to have while... More

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Reno, Nevada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

Gives a good overview of the famous Humpback whales. More

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Everett, WA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

This company goes out of it's way to educate people and keep the environment better in Maui. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

I was a bit disappointed in the Center. It was a room with lots of posters, a few shells and skeletons and some books. I don't know what I was expecting...but I didn't really learn anything I didn't already know. The staff were friendly. More

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California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

My husband and I had a little time to kill so we went over to this tiny place and read all about whales. There were a couple of hands on activities for young kids. Better to just get out there and enjoy the sea life in the ocean. More

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