Soar high above the crowds (at around 400 ft.) for a bird's-eye view of Maui. This ocean adventure sport, which is something of a cross between skydiving and water-skiing, involves sailing through the air, suspended under a large parachute attached by a towline to a speedboat. Keep in mind, though, that parasailing tours don't run during whale season, which is roughly December through May.

We recommend UFO Parasail (tel. 800/FLY-4-UFO or 808/661-7-UFO; www.ufoparasail.net), which picks you up at Kaanapali Beach. UFO offers parasail rides daily from 8am to 2pm. The cost is $47 for the standard flight of 7 minutes of air time at 400 feet, $57 for a deluxe 10-minute ride at 800 feet and for the very adventurous, $67 for 10 minutes at 1,200 feet. You can go up alone or with a friend; no experience is necessary. Tip: Take the early bird special (when the light is fantastic and the price is right) at 8am for just $42 for 400 feet, or $52 for 800 feet.