Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina
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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
4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
4pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Noon 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
7:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
9:30am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
1,257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience with a...
Wendy R,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with a wonderful Captain and very informative co-captain. They got us in position to see no less than half a dozen whales.
Accommodations waiting...
David M,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Accommodations waiting for the boat are rustic. Boat crew did a great job of navigating the boat to find and take photos of whales. And were very knowledgeable about whales
Up close!
Carole C,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome. Kasey and Lacey found a family - mom, baby calf, and male escort. They swam around the boat for nearly 2 hours. Love the small boat and close to the water and whales
Amazing whale watch experience
cseaholm,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience being on a smaller, nimble boat. It made it easier to get to where the whales were active. Also, we liked the easy parking and check in. Highly recommend.
Amazing whale watching experience!!!
Todd C,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with a fun, knowledgeable crew and amazing close up whales! Best whale watching tour ever!
Great whale watching tour.
Lori E,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to find. Free parking across the street. Lacy and Casey were great crew. Saw a lot of whales up close.
Non stop whales 🐳 So awesome 💙🌊
Pamela V,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience with very knowledgeable and fun lady guides. I wish I remembered their names 🙃. I highly recommend this trip!! Loved every minute of it 💙🐳
The ultimate n whale watching
Karen K,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ultimate Whale Watch was the ultimate experience. The crew was knowledgeable and highly experienced. We saw lots of mothers and calves but the ultimate experience was a whale who swam right to the boat to visit with us. The crew was as astonished as we were and not afraid to express their awe of the animals. Whale watching in zodiacs is the way to go.
Breathtaking!
Nicole N,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible experience and Cass and Lacie were the best guides we could have hoped for - they kept it fun, educational, and safe - the whale action was outstanding and so exciting!
I wish I could give this...
Mary S,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I wish I could give this tour 10 stars! Derrick and Charlie were terrific at both finding whales and explaining their behavior. There were whales everywhere! Mamas, babies, boys and a flirty girl! We got to see what whales, being whales, do. Fight over a girl, breach, slap fins and roll over on their back and slap some more. It was thrilling for everyone on the boat. And yes, everyone does have a front row seat! Kudos to Ultimate whale watching for creating a stellar whale watching experience!
From US$77.00
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