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    Beach Stargazing Tour with Telescope in Kapalua, Maui

    Discover the night sky through astronomy and Hawaiian storytelling

    Duration

    1 hr

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Guide, telescope, sand mat

    Highlights

    Explore the night sky with a seasoned professional guide on a beach-based group tour that includes naked-eye observations.

    • Look through a powerful Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope for a closer view of celestial objects
    • Learn about planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies
    • Discover Hawaiian history and mythology connected to the night sky

    What's Included

    • Sand mat for sitting
    • Red-light torches

    Important details

    • Ages 6+ only on this group tour; children under 6 cannot participate.
    • Good physical health and the ability to navigate uneven, unpaved terrain and stairs in dark conditions are required. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
    • Bring a valid Hawaii ID to check in with the Kamaʻāina rate.
    • Complete a separate digital liability waiver before departure. Each adult 18+ must sign their own; a parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18. Participation requires a completed waiver.
    • A parking fee applies and is not included in the listed price.
    • Keep cell phones put away and do not use white lights during the tour. Take astrophotographs only in designated areas away from the group, using red lights exclusively. Keep camera screens at their lowest brightness and do not use flash.
    • Arrive 15 minutes before the start. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the start, you may not be permitted to join.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before the tour for a full refund; no refund within 48 hours or for no-shows. If the operator cancels for weather, choose another night or a full refund. Your guide decides near start time whether weather allows the tour to run. If weather ends the tour at or after halfway, refunds are at the guide's discretion and may be partial.

    Product ID: 3CGSRT

    FAQs

    No. Explore live views through the telescope, but expect fewer colors and details than appear in long-exposure, processed photographs.

    Bring warm clothes, a rain jacket, and water. You're welcome to bring your own drinks and a beach chair if you prefer it to the provided sand mat.

    Meeting details

    Ironwoods Beach Public Parking, 12 Kapalua Place, Lahaina, HI 96761

    Experience provided by Stargaze West Maui

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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