Maui: 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
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 options 1.5 hour and 2 gour, please select the tour you are wanting.
What‘s Included
Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
Gratuities
Options
9:30am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Noon 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
6:30am 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
7:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
1,370 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket list
Raina G,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is one of my bucket list things to do. The guides were amazing, and we got to hear the whales under water and then they found us a momma and calf which folks don't get to see as often. We didn't get to see any come out of the water up close, but we get see some in the distance. It is something I would 10000% suggest someone doing and this company was the best!
Amazing experience, many whales, and nice guides
alexandrakM8003XE,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely stunning experience. We went out by boat mid April and were already expecting to not see whales as it was quite late in the season. Well, we saw 13 whales in total during the 2h tour, some of them even breaching. The guides were super friendly, and shared their knowledge about whales with us. 10/10 would definitely do again!
Whale watching in Maui!
Tim F,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted to see whales we saw whales! The guides were great and very informative! They truly carded about these greta creatures!
Incredible Whale Watching Experience
David W,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most incredible experience seeing a whale calve breach the surface numerous times for almost an hour. Also saw the mother many times as well.
Cannot recommend highly...
Dana D,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cannot recommend highly enough! Lexi and Jill were great, super knowledgeable about the whales and I loved hearing whale facts in the down time
Amazing and worth watching
betzy c,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience you have to do it. The people were very knowledgeable and friendly. You can’t not do it
This was a GREAT outing!
Ginni B,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain & crew were very informative in telling us about the whales, why they were there, how/what they eat, why they don't eat while here. Learned tons of info. We saw at least 10 whales, maybe more.
Awesome whale watching experience!
Mary P,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience and saw a bunch of of whale activity even though it was late in the season. Mama and baby whales! Our guides Chad and Casey were professional and friendly and share lots of great information with us. We loved our tour and would highly recommend!!
Baby Humpback Whale puts on a show!!!!!
Phillip R,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00With us being near the end of Humpback whale season, our expectations were to hopefully see a whale or two, and wow did our captain/tour guide and the whales surpass our expectations. We learned a lot and a baby whale put on quite the show for us doing about 10-15 jumps out of the water towards the end of our tour!!!! What an amazing experience to see in person that my brother and I will never forget!
Whale sightings! Yay!
Eva C,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though it’s the end of the season, we were able to spot several, very close and breaching. Boat staff was wonderful, very knowledgeable. If you have small kids, maybe bring a life jacket along, just for your peace of mind.
From US$77.00
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