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)
Afternoon Whale Watch (1:00PM)
Duration: 2 hours
Afternoon Whale Watch (1:00PM)
Evening Whale Watch (3:30PM)
Duration: 2 hours
Evening Whale Watch (3:30PM)
Morning Whale Watch (10:30A)
Duration: 2 hours
Morning Whale Watch (10:30A)
Reviews
1,325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great knowledge from the...
Fernando B,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great knowledge from the captain, staff were very helpful. Great experience throughout the trip. Tyy
Great experience unless you have motion sickness
713stephaniez,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The staff was great and knowledgeable, we did see some whales and we were offered free juice and water. However both me and my 8 year old got very motion sick almost immediately after the boat started moving. It was very rough and we both threw up nonstop almost the entire 2 hours. The staff was very caring checking on us and offered ginger ale, pills trying their best to help. I just wish it was stated in the event description that this was not for people with motion sickness. I would not have booked it if I had known this. I think if motion sickness is not an issue for you, please book with this company. You would have a great time.
Seeing the whales enjoyed...
Sherri F,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seeing the whales enjoyed seeing them wish we could have gotten closer. Enjoyed the tour guide very informative. Listen to the whale was neat.
Just do it!
Holly M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was quite enjoyable! It was just the right amount of time, and the people who worked on the boat were really friendly. We saw a lot of whales, and we actually HEARD them too! I recommend this trip!
A great whale watching experience!!!
Stacy S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the whole trip! The whale watching was amazing and the crew couldn’t have been more attentive! The drinks we ordered came quick and I never felt like I needed something and they weren’t available. A great experience!!!
Great experience
lbreed17,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew were super friendly. The captain really took his time explaining the life of the whales. FYI…take Dramamine before you board. I wish i had!! Otherwise, it was a great experience!
Horrific
allisonsJ4147XG,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The absolute worst experience. Everyone actively vomiting on the boat and a staff member walking around with dramamine for $5 but "you have to pay before I can give it to you." Spent the entire time on the floor along with everyone else. I have been on several whale tours and cruises and NEVER had a reaction like this. Horrific. Do not recommend
The water was so choppy,...
Jackie O,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The water was so choppy, everyone was getting sea sick. The company should have cancelled the tour. We saw a few whales way in a distance. We also didn’t appreciate that the guide was talking about evolution.
I wish I was on the other boat
Diggie D,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00There were whales but they were so far away that you only see the whale spout. When they breach they were so far that you only see the splash. There was another boat that were a lot closer to the whales and I thought to myself that I paid for the wrong boat.
Awesome!
Traveler601622,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw lots of whales and learned more about them. Loved it ! It was a highlight of our trip. Thank you for a great time, it did not disappoint !
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