Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina
Overview
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Our most popular Ultimate Whale Watch experience!
small groups make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard.
Our inflatable rafting vessels are modeled after Coast Guard rescue rafts and are safe, extremely agile providing the best platform to experience whales and have a fun ride. Our vessel allows you to be close to the ocean surface. Giving you the feeling of being with the whales in there natural environment. From this vantage point photography captures a unique perspective of looking up at the animals when they breach the surface. Our Captains are trained to find the most surface active, diverse behaviors and best photo scenarios.
All trips from December – April are guaranteed to see whales or you go again for FREE!
We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No children under 3 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
What To Expect
Lahaina Harbor
Our small group Whale Watching tour is our most popular whale watching tour on Maui. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat! Listen to whale songs on our hydrophone and don’t forget your camera for epic photos of our humpback whale friends! There are two tour options, 1.5 hours and 2 hours.
Options
4pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
Noon 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
7:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
9:30am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
1:40pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
922 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Even though it was the...
Vinay S,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even though it was the end of the season, our captain and navigator got us to see humpback and spinner dolphins up close. Told us loads of information and trivia about whales. Highly recommend. Amazing experience.
Wonderful excursion!
Minette G,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Friendly, helpful & knowledgeable guides. We encountered a pod of spinner dolphins- such a fun experience! Watched a small group of whales as the guide narrated their behavior.
Great experience! We saw...
katie b,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! We saw 5/6 whales upclose, including a mom and baby. Crew was very helpful and knowledgeable. I also highly recommend going on a whale watch on a smaller private vessel like this one (I believe it was approx 15 people). Its a much more personal experience, the entire smaller boat you have a great up close view. It also feels good to support a local small business. ! Casey and Levi are the coolest tour guides!
Must do adventure
Jordan M,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Amy and Kacie were awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw whales up close and the boat ride was a thrill.
End of season whale watching
June C,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic trip. Small group (about 20) on the boat. Not crowded at all. Guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable and fun. Our captain and Casey worked with other guides in the area to find whales as it was later in the season. Saw a group of males chasing a female. Our guides did a great job of getting us into position so we all could see the whales. They explained behaviors and told us more about the marine environment of Maui. Ended on a huge breach! Perfect finale. Can’t say enough good things about this trip. The whole family loved the experience.
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