Hula & Cliff Diving at Sheraton Maui Resort

This morning we checked out of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. While we only spent a few days at this property, we really enjoyed it. The West Maui location—at Black Rock—is hard to beat. The beach here is excellent for snorkeling and you'll be constantly entertained by the cliff divers who are drawn to Black Rock itself.

Saturday nights at the Sheraton are laid back with Hawaiian music and dance followed by the sunset cliff diving ceremony. The official cliff diver scaled the rocks, lit torch in hand, and then threw his torch and lei into the sea as an "offering." Then, he executed a perfect dive into the water below.

Immediately after he jumped, a group of locals did a "domino" jump...one after another jumped off the cliff in quick succession. Loads of applause from all us beachcombers followed! For so many, cliff diving is an invigorating pastime here in Hawaii. It would be my worst nightmare! I don't think I would want to climb Black Rock itself... much less jump off it!

For those who don't want to spend all day on the beach, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa also has a wonderful pool and whirlpool.

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. —Andrea M. Rotondo

Photos courtesy of Leonard Hospidor

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