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Maui New Years Eve 2024

Things to do in Maui on new years eve. Top fireworks, hotels, parties and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

When it comes to winter sun and celebrating New Years Eve, Maui is a hugely popular destination, especially with visitors from the US mainland.

Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiin islands in the Mid-Pacific. It is here that you can relax and enjoy all the delights this stunning location has to offer, including whale watching, hiking, wind surfing, sailing, kite boarding scuba diving, snorkelling, you get the idea, there is a lot to do here.

The more frequented parts of Maui are West and South Maui, so think of Lahaina, Napili, Ka'anapali, Kahana and Kapalua in the West and Kihei and Wailea-Makena in the South.

Famed for its beach resorts, Maui is a fantastic place to base yourself for New Year especially if you enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and being active.

With a varied landscape, from the Haleakala Volcano, to gushing waterfalls, rain forest, black sand beaches, dramatic sea cliffs, it's a budding photographers dream come true. But if it's relaxation you are after, there are more sedate activities to lull the senses, visit a spa, wile away the hours and sample delicious cuisine at local restaurants, shop in the islands boutiques, watch the sunrise, or take to the sea for a sunset dinner cruise. There is quite literally something for everyone, so you're time in Maui will be a real treat.

As is second nature these days, we strongly advise that you double check with organisers and venues, as many events may be subject to changes or last minute cancellations.

Wailea New Years Eve Fireworks

In Maui, New Years Eve is a particularly spectacular event with the main fireworks display usually in Wailea, with the pyrotechnics launched from barges on the water. But, be warned, this gets busy and I mean super busy, the beaches in this area will be crammed with people waiting to celebrate the new year and watch the fireworks.

Parking is very limited once the crowds start appearing, so get there early. There are also usually some non scheduled fireworks (just people lighting their own) on the beaches like Kā'anapali, but it's not guaranteed.

Ritz Carlton New Years Eve Party

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Kapalua will be hosting their new years eve party, which is always a hugely popular event. The hotel always gets well into the holiday spirit, transforming themselves into a holiday wonderland with sparkling lights, sweet treats and a series of special events.

You can get full details and book your places online here.

New Year Cruises

Or, and this sounds fabulous, get yourself booked on one of the many New Years Eve Cruises available and party through the night with good food and great company and when midnight strikes, watch the fireworks at Wailea from the sea. Imagine it, star filled evening, music, dancing, glass of bubbly and then a clear view of the gorgeous fireworks. Happy New Year indeed!

Try out this New Year's Eve Cocktail Party Cruise here.

New Year's Eve on Pride of Maui - details here.

Parties & Events

All the major hotels have New Years Eve Parties, so you won't have to venture very far for an amazing evening if you're already staying in these hotels. It takes all the fuss out of getting to and from another location, and if like me you get whoozy after a sniff of champagne, it's much easier to find your way back to your room.

There is also the option of a traditional Luau, try out Drums of the Pacific Luau at the Hyatt Regency. That would be incredibly memorable for bringing in the new year.

NYE Restaurants

Important detail - BOOK EARLY. Restaurants, hotels, cruises, special New Years Eve parties, they all get booked up quickly, so make your reservation as soon as you can.

Here are a few restaurants to get your appetite started.

Mama's Fish House
Ko Restaurant
Lobby Lounge at Four Seasons
Pacific'o on the Beach
Merrimans

New Years Eve Hotels

Anywhere you stay on this beautiful island will be fantastic, and it's worth looking out for the hotels that offer new years eve package deals to include entertainment and dining options along with your accommodation as this can make for some great savings. Our top recommendations are:

Montage Kapalua Bay
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Aston Mahana at Kaanapali
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
Andaz Maui At Wailea

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Maui hotels here.

NYE Live Stream

For live views from Maui on new years eve, then your best option is to check out the local webcams. There are a whole host of Maui live webcams from across the island to choose from

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