Eye-Level Whale Watching Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina
Overview
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Grateful to be whale watching this season from Lahaina, Maui!
Eye-level whale watching onboard our low-to-water small group rafts.
Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii, they often approach our small boats for closer and eye level whale encounters.
*New* rafts this season! After the loss of our boats in the Lahaina fire, we are grateful to be operating 3 rafts this whale season!
We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodations. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Infants
No Pregnant Persons
No children under 3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Plan to get wet! This is a low to water boat- ocean spray and light rain can occur during tour.
Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour.
Marine Naturalist Narration
BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
No Pregnant Persons or children under 3 permitted
Options
Popular Whale Watch RAFT ALOHA
2 HR Raft Tour "Aloha": 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 80% shade/Bench Seats.
90 Min. Whale Watch RAFT KAI
90 Min. Raft Tour "Kai": Whale activity & experience are the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: RAFT: Bench Style Seats/80% shade.
Popular Whale Watch RAFT NAIA
2 HR Raft Tour "Naia": 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 80% shade/SADDLE Seats.
Preferred WhaleWatch RAFTALOHA
Preferred Time Raft "Aloha": The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest's schedules. Bench Seating/80% Shade.
Popular Whale Watch RAFT KAI
2 Hour Raft Tour "Kai": 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 80% shade/Bench Seats.
90 Min. Whale Watch RAFT NAIA
90 Min. Raft Tour "Naia": Whale activity is the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: Raft "Naia" 30%shade w/ SADDLE SEATS.
Preferred WhaleWatch RAFT NAIA
Preferred Time Raft "Naia": The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest's schedules. Saddle Seats / 30% Shade.
Preferred Whale Watch RAFT KAI
Preferred Time Raft "Kai": The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest's schedules. Bench Style Seating/ 80% Shade.
Operated by Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Reviews
1,583 reviews
Small boat whale watching tour
KathyAnderson,
Jan 30, 2025
5.0Captain Jack and Val, the naturalist, were excellent! We witnessed some phenomenal encounters and learned so much! Everyone should plan to do this trip w these two guides
Must see
Lisa V,
Jan 30, 2025
5.0Close up views of whales. Driver and guide super professional. Highly recommend you do this excursion
Best Whale Watching!
Weston W,
Jan 29, 2025
5.0This was the best whale watching experience we’ve ever had! The whales were so close, so much activity. Zack and Olivia were our guides and very knowledgeable and laid back. Beautiful sunset and a fun boat ride. Highly highly recommend!!! Would do again :)
Amazing, saw so many...
Brittney S,
Jan 29, 2025
5.0Amazing, saw so many whales! Many were far but there were a few of them super close! Mahalo Nicole and CJ!
Whale Watching Fun
Thomas W,
Jan 29, 2025
5.0Captain Jack and Jess were a great team and made the experience very fun, educational and worthwhile.
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