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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Ice Water
Off shore Lahaina
Ocean Raft
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Ice Water
From Mala Ramp, Lahaina: Waters off of Lahaina, most densely whale use area of Hawaiian islands
Ocean Power Boat: USCG /Military Style Raft comforted for fun cruising and whale watch use.
Duration: 2 hours
Operated by Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
859 reviews
Nancie F,
Mar 9, 2025
It was a fun day out on the water. Saw lots of whales, and some very close in. Lots of fin slaps (not so many breaches, tho). I would recommend this adventure to anyone on the westside.
Andrea L,
Mar 9, 2025
Captain Lacey and Charlie were so amazing and knowledgeable. They got us up close and personal to the whales along with educated us. This company invests in a good cause for the whales.
David F,
Mar 8, 2025
Saw many whales! Very informed crew! We would definitely go again and we recommend this whale watching tour.
Paul W,
Mar 7, 2025
When you go on a whale watching experience you are hoping to see whales. We saw 3 whales right outside the harbor and continued to see whales all morning. All and all we saw probably 5 separate groups of whales. It was awesome! Our ship captains, Lauren and Emily, were also very knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
Nancy D,
Mar 7, 2025
Kayleigh and Charlee were amazing! We saw multiple mom whales with their calves during our 2 hour tour!
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