Maui Zipline FAQ

Yes. Ziplining is a very safe activity. Statistically, ziplining is much safer than driving a car or even playing golf! Commercial zipline courses are inspected daily, and many exceed industry safety standards. Zipline guides also undergo extensive safety training. Participants are safely strapped into a harness that is properly fitted and tethered to a galvanized steel cable at all times during the zip.

For safety reasons, the maximum weight for many ziplines is 250 pounds. The minimum weight can vary between 40 and 60 pounds, while the minimum height is typically four feet. Zipline participants are usually weighed during check-in to ensure they meet the safety parameters.

The differences in ziplines boil down to the type of harness used. Some harnesses are “freestyle,” which allow you to spin and maybe do a trick or two, at the discretion of your guide. These are typically used on smaller ziplines. Other ziplines have harnesses that you “sit” in and keep you facing forward. These types of harnesses are usually used on longer, faster ziplines like Flyin’ Hawaiian and Kapalua Zipline.

Participants are provided with helmets and harnesses. Some harnesses are outfitted with handlebars to hang on to while you zip.

Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes to your zipline tour. It’s also recommended to bring sunglasses and sun protection.

Longer ziplines can send you coasting at speeds up to 60 miles per hour. Shorter ziplines typically top out between 20 and 30 miles per hour.

Dual ziplines, not to be confused with tandem ziplines, allow participants to zip side-by-side. Kapalua Zipline and Maui Zipline offer dual-line courses.

Yes! Some Maui ziplines are designed for kids as young as five. Other ziplines require participants to be ten years or older.

The longest zipline in Maui is the Flyin’ Hawaiian Zipline. The Flyin’ Hawaiian course is home to eight ziplines, and the longest line totals 3,600 feet. Flyin’ Hawaiian is also the highest and fastest zipline on Maui.

It depends on the tour. Some zipline tours allow you to hang on to your phone and record while ziplining, and certain companies recommend using a strap to secure your phone during the ride. Other ziplines use harnesses with pockets to safely store your belongings.

Maui zipline tours range from around $100 to over $200.