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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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

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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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.

Gratuities

Options

6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

6:30am 1.5 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

1:40pm 2 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

1:40pm 2Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

8:50am 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

Noon 2 hour whale watch

Duration: 2 hours

6:30am 2 hour whale watch

Duration: 2 hours

4pm 2Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

4pm 2 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch

Duration: 2 hours

Reviews

4.89

1,163 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fabulous. Amazing. Great crew. Just go!

    Sherry P,,Feb 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    If I could give Ultimate Whale Watch a 10 star review I would. The captain and first mate were informative, funny and knew where to go QUICKLY to get to the whales. We whale watched with one other company and wish we had booked all of our watches with Ultimate. Pictures tell the story.

  • Awesome Experience!

    Amy V,,Feb 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great, knowledgeable and fun crew! We really enjoyed our time on this whale watch tour. Easy to locate, easy check in process and great staff who you can tell really love what they do! We can’t forget the whales, obviously the stars of the show!

  • Great experience

    andreasrP434OH,,Feb 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    John and Lexie were excellent guides and the experience was great!

  • Best Whale Watch in Lahaina

    127randallg,,Feb 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We go out whale watching with Ultimate Whale Watch yearly in February. The Captain and Naturalist are always there to answer any questions and find whales. They never fail to provide a memorable and highly entertaining tour.

  • Amazing Experience

    Jacqueline H,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This is probably a once in a lifetime experience. The lady crew were brilliant. They went straight to the whales and then they came to us, swimming under the boat playful giving us treats of fin and tail slaps, one showed her lovely face, eye balling us. Out for 2 hours and we'll worth the money. Totally outstanding

  • Abysmal Check In Process

    DavidE6129,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Wish I could review the actual experience, but unfortunately we never got the chance. We arrived after the “20 minutes early” but before the actual tour time due to construction traffic on the way. We called ahead - no answer. We received a call about 10 minutes before the tour, and we were walking up to the front so we missed it. We immediately called back and once again, no answer. After a few minutes, since the front office was empty, we called again and this time were connected to a main office who were “surprised” there was no one at the desk. About 10 minutes later someone finally shows up and says “too bad, boat already left”. Both the tour operator and trip advisor refused to refund us because “you arrived early, but not 20 minutes early”. No recourse for the fact that they didn’t answer their phone or staff their front desk. If you choose this operator, which I highly do not recommend, plan to arrive at least an hour early I guess.

  • It’s a wonderful way to...

    Sherri F,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It’s a wonderful way to get up close to whales. The staff are fun and knowledgeable. This was our second time on the boat, and we will come again year.

  • Saw lots of whales!

    caram818,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Awesome whale watching cruise! Jeremiah and Kat (our crew) were excellent - very personable and knowledgeable about the whales. They worked hard to find the whales and we saw several. Would highly recommend.

  • Excellent Trip

    jaydenm831,,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a blast! Saw lots of whales!

  • Exception Whale And Dolphin Experience!

    Bradley H,,Feb 10, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Better than expected. From check in to exiting the boat was simple and very organized. Jill and Lauren were very professional and so informative. We saw whales and dolphins and Jill gave us a very fun boat ride. Highly recommend this outfit for your adventure. Thank you very much. Brad and Linnea Phoenix, Arizona

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