Call it a comeback: A Lahaina whale-watching business returns after Maui wildfire

Chrissy Lovett had just opened Maui Ocean Adventures when a deadly wildfire swept through Lahaina in 2023, burning up the entire business. A year and half later, they're finally back in the water.

Feb 9, 2025 - 21:40
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Call it a comeback: A Lahaina whale-watching business returns after Maui wildfire
A humpback whale whale surfaces during a Maui Ocean Adventures whale watching tour off the coast of Lahaina on Jan. 29.

Chrissy Lovett had just opened Maui Ocean Adventures when a deadly wildfire swept through Lahaina in 2023, burning up the entire business. A year and half later, they're finally back in the water.

(Image credit: Ashley Westerman)