Watch a family’s 6,000-mile sailing odyssey come alive in Kihei with live music, a director Q&A and a playful pirate dress code. Book a seat at 1280 S Kihei Rd for an evening that connects island culture and ocean stories.
Watch a family’s 6,000-mile sailing odyssey come alive in Kihei with live music, a director Q&A and a playful pirate dress code. Book a seat at 1280 S Kihei Rd for an evening that connects island culture and ocean stories.
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Seas the Day: The Sailing Movie arrives in Kihei, Hawaii, as a seaside evening that blends ocean storytelling with island atmosphere. The event takes place at 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, on Maui’s sunlit south shore, where trade winds, reef-fringed beaches and a long view toward Haleakalā set a cinematic backdrop for a film about a family’s 6,000-mile voyage. Expect a film screening, director Q&A, live music and a tongue-in-cheek pirate dress code with prizes—an all-ages gathering that feels like a community seafaring salon.
The program covers a celebrated documentary chronicling life skills, ancient wisdom and practical seamanship gathered across 16 countries. The screening duration varies by listing; check the provided booking link for exact showtimes, but plan for an evening-length program with live accompaniment and discussion. What makes this stop in Kihei special is its setting: the town’s lava-rock shoreline, nearby coral reefs and the shadow of Haleakalā give the film a local resonance. You can feel the cultural thread of Polynesian voyaging—an island history of navigation and ocean stewardship—running through conversations following the film.
This experience is as much social as it is cinematic. After the credits, expect a moderated Q&A with the director and live music from the filmmaker, transforming the room into an intimate forum. The pirate-themed elements keep things playful and family-friendly; organizers award prizes for costumes, which helps draw a mixed crowd of locals and visitors. Practical details: meeting point is 1280 S Kihei Rd; book through the referral link to reserve a seat. Seating and accessibility details were not provided in the listing; contact the organizer directly for accommodations.
Why book it? For travelers in Kihei wanting an evening that connects island life with global voyaging stories, this event pairs film literacy with local music and conversation. It’s a low-effort, high-social-value night that complements a day on the water or a sunset hike on Haleakalā. The event supports cultural curiosity and community engagement—ideal for families, solo travelers and groups who want a memorable night beyond bars and beachfront restaurants.
Bring comfortable layers for coastal evenings, a camera for candid concert shots, and a sense of adventure. Check cancellation and refund policies (48-hour notice noted in the listing) before purchasing. For ticketing, run times and accessibility questions, use the FareHarbor booking link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/679574/?asn=fhdn&asn-ref=advcollective&ref=advcollective&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no. Arrive early to catch local vendors and pre-show mingling; seating may be general admission and small venues fill quickly. If you're combining this with day activities, plan first for snorkeling over the reef or a drive along Maui’s southwest coast, then return for an evening of stories and music. This event is run by proartsmaui; organizer contact and further accessibility notes are missing from the listing—confirm details when booking.
easy.
2–3 hours.
No special fitness required—suitable for families and most visitors
Run times vary—check the booking link; plan for an evening-length program including screening, Q&A and live music.
Yes. The listing notes an all-ages audience and a playful pirate dress code suitable for families.
The meeting point is 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753—confirm venue access on your ticket.
The listing states a 48-hour notification window for a full refund; verify exact terms when booking.
Accessibility details were not provided; contact the organizer or FareHarbor booking page for accommodations.
Yes—there’s a pirate-themed dress code with prizes; keep costumes family-friendly and safe for crowded spaces.
Maui sits within a long tradition of Polynesian voyaging; contemporary events often reference ancestral navigation and ocean stewardship.
Guests are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid disturbing shore wildlife; respect local marine protected areas and leave no trace.
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