How to Spend a Memorable Romantic Week on Maui

I think Maui may be my favorite Hawaiian Island. It is the perfect balance between outdoorsy Kaui and city-life Oahu. Maui is a great destination for couples that love the balance between relaxation and adventure in their vacation while reconnecting and creating lifelong memories together. Spending a romantic week on Maui is not difficult to do. The most difficult part will be deciding what to fit into one short week! 

Here are my recommendations on how to spend a romantic week on Maui.

You will find everything from dining, hotel and excursion recommendations to a sample itinerary at the end! 

Where to Stay for a Romantic Week on Maui

With so many different unique areas to explore on Maui, my recommendation is to split your stay into 2-3 hotels. Check out my blog where I share different hotel recommendations throughout the different parts of Maui, from Hana to Wailea and Kaanapali. 

Where to Eat and Drink 

This list could go on forever. Maui is not lacking in the dining category! It really depends on what your budget is and what you feel like eating or drinking. When I visited, my husband and I splurged on a few meals and went more affordable on others. I like having a balance of fancy and “normal” while vacationing. 

Here are some recommendations I tried as well as others that have been recommended to me: 

• Mama’s Fish House
• Catch the sunset and happy hour at Merriman’s
• Sushi dinner at Sensai
• Pizza at Lahaina Pizza Co.
• Half off bottles of wine at Ferraro’s Bar E Ristorante in The Four Seasons after 8 pm

Things to Do on Maui

There are endless adventures to experience on Maui. Here are some of my top recommendations on things to do for a romantic week on Maui. 

1. Drive the Road to Hana

Being one of the most popular activities on Maui, it’s hard to visit the island without driving the Road to Hana. If you get car sick, make sure to take it slow and stop a lot along the way. I don’t get car sick and it was still getting me a bit queasy. Check out my blog on some of the best stops to see along the road to Hana. When you visit, let me know what your favorite stops are!

2. Snorkel the Molokini Crater

Molokini is one of the most popular spots for snorkeling. It is 3 miles off Maui’s southwestern coast and filled with coral and over 250 species of fish. If you go during the winter months, you will also get to enjoy hale watching!

3. Whale Watching Cruise

If you are visiting Maui in the winter months (January through April), you will have the opportunity to go whale watching. During the peak months, you can easily see the whales from shore, but make sure to take a cruise to get up close. It is an experience unlike anything else. The humpback whales are such beautiful majestic creatures, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to see them. 

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4. Sunrise at Haleakala Crater

If you can handle extremely early mornings, make sure to see a sunrise at Haleakala Crater. You will feel like you’re on top of the world. It gets really cold, so bring warmer clothes! If you’re not an early morning person, you can always visit for sunset, which is also less crowded. 

5. Find your Perfect Beach

Maui has over 30 miles of beautiful beaches! You can find the perfect beach for whatever activity you’re looking for. Maui has white, red, and black sand beaches, beaches best for surfing, ideal snorkel locations, and quiet beaches for relaxing. Which one will become your favorite? 

6. Walk the Wailea Beach Path

Wailea’s Oceanfront Boardwalk is about 3.5 miles long and perfect to unwind after a long day or start a morning fresh. My recommendation, do this walk before your late night flight home. You will get to see a beautiful sunset while watching whales swim in the foreground. And you can check out some incredible homes along the path. Here’s to dreaming! 

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Sample Itinerary for a Romantic Week on Maui

Day 1: 

Arrive in Maui. Pick up a rental car and check into a hotel near the airport. Have a nice first-night dinner at the famous Mama’s Fish House in Paia. Rest up for the Road to Hana tomorrow. 

Travel Tip: Make sure to make reservations in advance for Mama’s Fish House. They fill up fast! 

Day 2: 

Check out of the hotel and start the Road to Hana. Take your time making a lot of stops along the way. I recommend fueling up with a good breakfast at Colleen’s at the Cannery. Here are my recommendations for stops along The Road to Hana. 

Check in to Hana – Maui Resort 

Day 3: 

Relax at the hotel or explore other great hotspots around the resort, like sunrise at Haleakala, or hike the Pipiwai Trail inside Haleakala National Park where you get to walk through a bamboo forest! One of my favorite beaches near the resort is Hamoa Beach. 

Travel Tip – Purchase a National Parks Pass before your trip, especially if you are planning on going to more National Parks around the USA in one year. Haleakala National Park’s entrance fee is $30 per vehicle. National Park Passes are $80 for the year. If you’re going to visit more than one National Park in the year, it is definitely worth it to buy a National Parks Pass

Day 4: 

Check out of Hana – Maui Resort and make your way to Wailea or Kaanapali. 

Check in to your next hotel. 

Day 5/6/7: 

Spend some time exploring the west side of Maui. Snorkel the Molokini Crater, take a sunset cruise, relax on the wonderful Kaanapali Beach, or walk along the Wailea Beach Path. 

Make sure to: 

• Catch the sunset and happy hour at Merriman’s
• Sushi dinner at Sensei in Kapalua
• Pizza at Lahaina Pizza Co.
• Shop in Lahaina and Wailea
• Half off bottles of wine at Ferraro’s Bar E Ristorante in The Four Seasons after 8 pm

Day 8:

Check out of your hotel and enjoy a beer and some dinner at Maui Brewing Co. before returning your rental car and flying home. 

Day 9:

Arrive home bright and early!

Are you ready to take a romantic vacation to Maui with your significant other? Need help making the trip memorable? Send me an email and we can start planning!

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