2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch
Overview
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2 hours
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Guaranteed whale sightings. Our boat is newly remodeled for passenger comfort. This boat is a photographers dream, and boasts 360-degree views with plenty of elbow room. Passengers aren’t the only ones who love our vessel, whales love a pink boat!
Our captains and crew have over 25 years of experience boating and whale watching on Maui. This experience combined with the small group allows for an intimate and engaging experience and you will have all your whale questions answered. Family-owned and operated. Equipped with a hydrophone on board to hear the whales underwater.
Owners, captains and crew are Lahaina Fire survivors and are excited to have your support and get back out on the water.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests can be dropped off while the driver finds parking. The Maui Bus stop is an 8-10 min walk.
No children under the age of 3 permitted.
No children under the age of 3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Welcome aboard! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with us. Check in at MALA BOAT RAMP at least 20 MINUTES prior to departure. We recommend easy to remove footwear as this is a no shoes cruise! Start your day in the typically calmest conditions of early morning with the whales in their natural wild habitat and breeding grounds of the national marine sanctuary of Maui's waters, up close and without the crowds. Guided tours by expert and experienced captain and crew. Enjoy views of Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Haleakala and the West Maui mountains in the background and guaranteed whale sightings.
What‘s Included
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We use paper cups and filtered water from a cooler to minimize our environmental impact!
No restrooms on board
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2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch
Reviews
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Whale watching in Maui!
annmA5421RN,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience! We saw lots of whales and learned so much too. I would definitely go again.
Excellent trip
Daniele V,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whale watching was fantastic with our knowledgeable and fun captains! Would highly recommend. We saw several whales including a baby who showed off jumping for us!!
Small group whale watch with knowledgeable crew
Michele M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable crew which makes all the difference. They were enthusiastic and fun.
We had a great trip, saw...
Laurie L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip, saw many whales. The crew was very knowledgeable. We got very wet, dress appropriately.
Highly recommended! Great experience!
Mike I,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic - newer company. Highly recommend. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic captain and mates. They knew exactly where to go and shared helpful info along the way. Great for families. My kids appreciate the way the crew operated. Would definitely use this one again!
Professional, Amazing WHALE WATCH from MALA harbor
kristio363,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I reached out to Capt Chrissy about a group of friends that were interested in going on a whale watch. Let me tell you, she delivered! We love a sunrise whale watch, there is something about leaving the Mala dock and watching the sun rise over the Maui mountains... We cruised about 10 mins and found a pod of whales. The Captain and her deckhand Alison were amazing. This crew knew all about the humpback whales. They educated us on the breeding grounds, the fresh babies that were playing in the water and more. We spent 2 hours watching whales play. It is remarkable to think these gentle giants are just 30-40 feet beneath the surface and we are hanging out watching them play. Lilikoi, the golden made our trip that much more special. We had 16 of us on the boat that day. We learned, we gasped and we cheered! Fast forward to Sunday and 15 of us joined again for a whale watch with James and his amazing kind naturalist! (pls forgive me for not remembering her name) They are the most amazing photographers and taught us all about "chasing whale tails." we found a Russian mom whale and her baby. We learned about his history from this team. We also lost count of baby breaches. It was remarkable. James took us out and we "parked" and watched this group of whales just play. They slapped, dove, gently swam near the surface and the baby played. Again this sunset cruise was remarkable, there were full breaches, tails, splashes and just the peace of the vastness of the ocean. This was a special trip for our friends/family. Our friend passed away shortly after our tour last year. We felt her presence on these tours. Her family joined us to see what she saw and as the sun shined, and the whales played we felt peace. Thank you to Capt Chrissy, and her amazing crew for providing such a great tour. We highly recommend this company. They are safe, top notch, professional, kind and really understand the ocean and the respect of the whales. See you again friends. Aloha
100% worth it
Victoria L,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience and 100% worth it. We had Shannon and Lainey, both of whom were skilled and knowledgeable. We got close to multiple whales, and even had a very close interaction with a whale swimming under our boat and surfacing next to it. Was also very cool to listen to them sing with the aqua phone. A few dolphins also decided to say hi and jump around nearby. Boat was smaller but stable and comfortably seated our party of about 16-20. I struggle with seasickness but took a angi-drowsy Dramamine and popped a ginger chew when getting on and had zero issues.
Great operation !
Jordan T,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very stable Boat, very knowledgeable, captain and marine, biologist on board, also dropped the hydrophone over and we’re able to listen to the whales around us
Great experience!
Teri S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I really enjoyed our sunrise whale watching adventure. We prefer being on a smaller boat and James and Mindy were great guides! We saw quite a few whales that were really fun to watch and even a couple dolphins. I would highly recommend the little pink boat!
Great!!!
alienors2022,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with James and Mindy!!! It was amazing!!!!! One of the most beautiful moments of my life!!
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