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
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
11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
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
7:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
9:30am 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
11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
1,006 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Playful sea creatures!
A386BLsusang,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saw tons of sea life!! A pod of dolphins 🐬 jumped and played very near our boat giving us a show, including a baby with mama. Whales were spouting and even mating nearby!! Sunset was gorgeous. It doesn't get much better than this!
Amazing experience
R9373BBannas,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew, we saw lots of whales! The tour lasted 1.5 hours. Check in was easy. I highly recommend this local company. We had a great time
A memorable whale watching trip
Betsy R,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best whale watching experience we have ever had. We saw so many whales and learned a great deal about them along the way. Captain Mark and Una couldn’t have been more gracious and knowledgeable hosts. Even my jaded teenagers thought it was really cool. If you are in the area this is a must see!
Highly Recommend Ultimate Whale Watch
K7463SGtims,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an exciting experience!! We saw so many whales. The guides were great and very knowledgeable and very funny!
Amazing
kristina894,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark and Una were very knowledgeable. We had whales right next to our boat almost the whole time we were out. Highly recommend going out in the morning when it was nice and calm.
They deliver on their...
Tabatha A,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00They deliver on their promises to see whales. Very knowledgeable and gracious hosts. The time flew by
Amazing
Melanie H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful low key experience with knowledgeable guides. We saw several whales! Late December is a great time to go
The Ultimate Experience
Cheryl B,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's awesome, close to the water and great experience with lots of sightings Very knowledgeable staff
soooo cool
Olivia K,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this experience! we saw a double breach which is apparently rare. The money goes back to the whales so worth the $$$
Excellent experience
iany848,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome whale watching experience. Super friendly and knowledgeable crew who knew right where to go. Definitely recommend.
From US$77.00
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