Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa now offers guests a number of sailing activities on the new "Hula Girl" which arrived in Maui recently. Hula Girl, operated by Sailing Maui Incorporated, was built in California and cost over $3 million to build.

It voyaged from Newport Harbor to Maui in October. As Maui's only luxury yacht available, it will host resort guests on a regular basis for snorkel and scuba cruises, dinner sunset cruises with live entertainment, whale watching, and is also available for private charters.

Hula Girl offers a unique Hawaiian cruising experience with impeccable service, hospitality and cuisine, while offering panoramic views in luxury comfort. Couch style seating on the forward deck, body size mattresses on the front nets for sunbathers, and main salon booth seating are a few of the lounging options. The main salon features a service bar with granite counter top, five booths with eight granite dining tables surrounded by plush couch style seating under a vaulted ceiling and with refreshing air conditioning. The vessel offers state-of-the-art technology including a 48" flat screen television and a DVD player with integrated surround sound.

Hula Girl accommodates up to 49 passengers. The Snorkel Scuba Cruise costs $104.37 for adults and $93.66 for children (ages 2 – 12 years) for snorkeling with gear included; and $65 for a certified scuba dive or $75 for an introductory dive.. The Dinner Sunset Cruise with live entertainment as well as the Whale Watching Cruise is available for $80.80 for adults and $64.72 for children. Private charter rates begin at $1,557.62 per hour with a four hour minimum.