From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale watching trip, you may see the whales slapping the surface with pectoral fins (their very long side fins), flukes (the tail), the peduncle (the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body) and the breach, this is when the whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793
Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
PLEASE PRINT OR DOWLOAD YOUR TICKET AFTER CHECKOUT - THE MAJORITY OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED WITH INFORMATION LISTED ON YOUR TCKET
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
Meet at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This double-deck power catamaran leaves from Ma'alaea Harbor and can bring you to the whales quickly. Juices and sodas are included, all kinds of drinks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on board. The humpback whales return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. The trip takes you out to see for two hours, with a professional guide, these amazing animals from December to April.
What‘s Included
Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
Great informative and historical narrative
2 Restrooms
Shady cabin
Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
Ice cold sodas and juice
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Options
Early Bird Whale Watch (8:00A)
Duration: 2 hours
Early Bird Whale Watch (8:00A)
Evening Whale Watch (3:30PM)
Duration: 2 hours
Evening Whale Watch (3:30PM)
Afternoon Whale Watch (1:00PM)
Duration: 2 hours
Afternoon Whale Watch (1:00PM)
Morning Whale Watch (10:30A)
Duration: 2 hours
Morning Whale Watch (10:30A)
Reviews
1,635 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We saw whales.
Kyle L,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable way to get out and see the whales. Knowledgeable and fun crew. Leisurely way to have the whale watching experience if you are unsure or looking for more comfort.
Fantastic Experience
Daniel S,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire crew was amazing from start to finish. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone. Very know about whales. Crew was kind and courteous. The boat rode was smooth. Everything about it was tops. Spectacular!
This was a great tour. We...
Michelle B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. We did the first one (8am) when the water was calm and the weather was nice. We were able to see whales despite it being towards the end of the season. The whole crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The dock was easy to find and the boat was clean. I also thought the price was great for the experience. Would recommend for families!
Had a whaley good time!
Pixy G,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Has an amazing time on the tour and we got to see so many whales. The team was amazing, funny, engaging and they took great care of us. Highway recommend!
An opportunity to see wonderful animals
TLL48,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. You never know what you’re going to see on this kind of trip, but we were fortunate enough to see a mother and baby doing aerobatics. Your pictures might not capture everything the way you’d wish, so I’d recommend the professional pictures (at a cost). Shoutout to Cailin.
The crew was so nice and...
Robbie B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was so nice and helpful locating Wales. We loved when they put the microphone in the water, that was amazing hearing the Wales sounds.
Whales!!
Angela D,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00After april 1st the whales start heading out. I was so worried we missed it!! But we went the 10th april and we saw 5 whales a mama & calf. Definitely go earlier if you can but know there are still some out there:)
Amazing Day on the Water
Elizabeth C,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a big and safe vessel first of all. The staff were very nice and informative and they had a photographer which I didn’t expect. The boat ride was amazing and we did see whales! And as a special extra you could buy the photos from your cruise which I did. I would highly recommend Quicksilver and they were the most affordable, Hawaii is expensive.
I thought we had missed...
Debra S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought we had missed whale season, but we saw several family groups and got surprised by some breaching at the end. Crew was super friendly and knowledgeable. So glad we went!
Awesome tour
SHEILA C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was amazing. We saw a bunch of whales and dolphins as well. Would definitely do this again next time we are in Maui.
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