Brittany
My Hometown
Dunellen, NJ
Why Maui?
I came to visit my Aunty in Haiku as a teenager. I instantly fell in love with the island's beauty and laidback lifestyle. There's no place like Maui!
Why the activities industry?
I love that my job involves being active in nature and sharing adventures with others!
What do I do on my days off?
I spend time exploring and enjoying the island with my family. Hiking, shell diving, doing yoga, playing at the beach, relaxing and even stand up paddling!
My Favorite Sighseeing Spots on Maui
La Perouse Bay
Road to Hana
Waihee Ridge Trail
Iao Valley
All the Wailea Beaches!
My Favorite Restaurants
Paia Fish Market
Monsoon Indian Restaurant
Three's Bar and Grill
South Maui Gardens Food Trucks
Amigos
My “Aumakua” Spirit Ocean Animal
Dolphin! (Na'ia)
Hidden Talents and Interesting Tidbits
After graduating highschool I became a yoga teacher and moved to Southeast Alaska. There I was introduced to kayak guiding and my love of ocean tour guiding began!
I also practice Reiki and love holistic wellness !
What do you love most about being an Ocean guide?
I love getting to spend so much time in and on the water! It's a gift to get paid to play at the beach! I love sharing wildlife encounters with visitors and seeing their joy!
What do you love most about Maui? How did you end up living on Maui?
I love the laid back island attitude in Maui. Life moves a bit slower with a deeper connection to nature. Of course the year round perfect weather doesn't hurt!
After visiting my aunty as a teenager I fell so in love with the island that I made it a mission to move here! When my parents sold their house in NJ and moved to Maui in 2012 I had to follow!
Emily
My Hometown?
Parker, Colorado
Why Maui?
I moved to maui because of my love of the islands nature, the warmth and authenticity of its people, and the awesome, fun lifestyle it provides to me. The natural beauty, from the beaches to the mountains, inspires me everyday to take advantage of the beautiful earth we live on. The welcoming community and slower pace of life make it a place where I truly feel at home and who wouldn’t love to live on an island?
Why the Activities Industry?
When I was a little girl I used to write ocean facts and put them up all over my room in hopes I would one day become a dolphin trainer or a marine biologist. Being a tour guide was not where I thought id end up but I’m so thankful I did. This career choice allows me to combine my love for the ocean while inspiring and teaching others!
What do I do on my days off?
When I have days off you’ll most likely still catch me in the ocean whether thats diving, surfing or paddle boarding on my own time.
My Favorite Sightseeing Spot on Maui:
Waihee Ridge Trail. The views are incredible and the biodiversity of the hike keeps it fun and interesting every step of the way!
My Favorite Restaurants:
-Flatbread Pizza (Paia)
-Spoon and Key (Wailea)
-Cool Cats (Kihei)
-Koast (Wailea) I also work here
My “Aumakua” Spirit Ocean Animal:
My Spirit Ocean Animal is a Manta Ray because of their graceful and elegant movement in the water. It reminds me to slow down and move through life through life with calmness and grace.
Hidden Talents and Interesting Tidbits:
My hidden talents are doing headstands and I can catch a football from 50 yards!
What do you love most about being an Ocean Guide?
I love being an ocean guide because I not only get to call the ocean my “office” but I enjoy getting to meet people from all over the world & help them make memories… it fills my heart & soul.
How did you end up living on Maui?
I ended up on Maui because I got an opportunity not a lot of 19 year olds get, which was college or Hawaii! Sounds crazy, I know… and it was! 2.5 weeks before I was supposed to go to college. I got the option to scrap everything I had planned, uproot my life to move to an island I had only ever gone for vacation as a kid. Now I’ve lived on Maui for over 3 years and have found the place that gives me opportunities I never dreamed of…
What do you love most about Maui?
I love how everyday is an adventure and you don’t know where you’ll end up or who you will meet!
Peg
Owner and passionate photographer capturing the beauty of Maui.