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
1,664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
Y7838YSericg,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Quicksilver crew was awesome! Despite it being the last day of the season, they were able to locate and follow a whale to get us a few great glimpses. The captain shared a lot of cool whale facts and the views in between whale sightings were absolutely stunning. Would definitely recommend and hope we get to join them again one day!
No Guarantees of Whale sightings
John A,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a good cruise, everyone had a great time. We went in late April so we didn’t see any whales, we’re told that whale season was over. If you want to see whales on this cruise do it during the season when they are likely to still be in Maui.
exciting experience
roxa1956,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were lucky, although in April there is no guarantee of watching cetaceans we spotted two whales. We arrived at the port of Maalaea where the tour departs, with public buses from the capital of Maui that is from Kahului. A welcome surprise, public buses in Maui for seniors over 65 are completely free upon showing their passports. I think that the organizers of the tour to bring the cetaceans closer to the boat and accommodate the tourists throw something into the sea that attracts them, in fact a whale was circling the boat and I do not think to greet us.
Whale watching Maui 2026
Martha V,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Staff and captain very knowledgeable of where the location of the whales were. Excellent time. Lots of whales
Stunning
patrickwQ8266YO,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Several whale sightings at the end of April!
Searching for whales
Anita S,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful excursion. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. The Captain found whales even though it was the end of the season. Would definitely recommend.
Missed the whales but what a lovely day on a boat.
Larissa H,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service. Beautiful views and friendly staff. No whales sighted but they did offer a follow up tour to get another chance. It’s the end of whale season but I appreciate that they offered this. I would definitely book this again.
Evening Whale Watching
Steve G,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Kiwi and crew were great!! Great information about the whales we saw and he put us right on them, a baby, a mama, and momma's boyfriend. Would highly recommend this boat.
Relaxing and Beautiful
kathymS9170MM,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat ride and experience.
Late Season Whale Watching
paulsT9622BD,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. It was late in the season and we were not anticipating much, but the captain quickly found some whales, a mom and calf which came right up to the boat. We even had a whale fully breach not far off, thanks for a great time.
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