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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
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
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1,317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joseph G,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
They were very knowlegible. and the travellef accross the oceam for us to get a glimpse of the slmajestic animals
Sfisher8,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a great time whale watching, Cat and Andrew were amazing and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go again!
SANKET S,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
Amazing experience top to bottom totally pleasant and wonderful experience for all ages while out on vacation
chaneymills57,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great experience. Saw whales and dolphins. Boat was great since it was small and just about 20 people. Whales
Bob C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had a great time. The boat is smaller and there are less people so everyone gets a good view of the water. We saw a few different sets of whales but a man with her baby was by far the best! They went right under the boat. So close!
Scott D,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very professional and well ran. We were impressed by the knowledge and expertise of the crew. We would go back every time
Kim A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fine for basic whale watching. They did take us places to see the whales but people had to ask about the whales versus someone offering information. There was no hydrophone, water as stated and they do not help you on or off the boat so be careful. Last year we used this company and they did all of this, that’s why we went again but we found out that the female captain and naturalist now started their own company. We would not personally come back to this one.
Erin W,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
This tour was so amazing. Lily and Lacy were so knowledgeable but also so genuine in their excitement to see whales and a surprise pod of dolphins. This was the perfect experience and the bonus was learning at the end that their company and team supports whale rescue. Thank you for such a great time and for finding a baby whale!
Jeff R,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
The smaller boat is the only way to go. The crew was fantastic, I personally saw 6 whales breach completely out of the water a once in a lifetime experience so cool. This is a 5 star+ excursion and we'll worth it.
Joseph G,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Saw several whales with calves, heard a singer whale, and whale playfully slapped its tail pretty close to the boat
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