Museum

Carthaginian II

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Carthaginian II was a replica whaling ship that operated as a museum in Lahaina Harbor, offering visitors a glimpse into 19th-century whaling life. In 2005, the ship was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. Today, the wreck is a premier dive site, where divers can swim through the structure and see coral and fish.

Don't miss

Dive the intact wreck of a whaling ship replica
Swim through the ship's interior and decks
Spot tropical fish and coral growth on the structure

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Ways to visit Carthaginian II

You can visit Carthaginian II on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inSmall-Group Luxury Tour: Road to Hana and Ka'eleku Cavern Day Trip4.9★ · 92 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$385 per personSee dates →

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Carthaginian (ship)

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