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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.
Gratuities
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
940 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Meander44139932470,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Incredible experience with fun and knowledgeable guides. Would absolutely recommend this excursion to anyone for a great whale watching experience. Very personable and got right up close with the whales.
debbielT4491BP,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Captain Jill and Lilly took us right to the best spot to see both Mom and baby whales! With a bit of luck of course. Dont miss this while in Maui!! We love those zodiac boats. Fast and quick as you need to move with the whales. This company is the best. A bit hard to find with the disaster with Lahaina so go a bit early to find them. Across the street behind Safeway and over the bridge. They are family owned and will appreciate your business.
audriesawin,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Incredible whale watching trip this morning with Captain Chad and Kass! We hit the whale lottery with multiple whales breaching and so many whales seen!


Casey R,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
The ladies were wonderful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Great views, excellent experience, and would do again!
Laura B,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
You have to do this! Great captains and guide. Took us to the whales quickly and the show the whales put on was amazing!
markie114,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The Ultimate Whale Watching and Snorkel company did a great job throughout our experience. Purchase and communication through TripAdvisor was straightforward. The captains did a great job with safety orientation and we were soon underway. We spent nearly the entire time with two whales that remained near the boat interacting with us for nearly an hour which we were told is rare. The boat is small and rolls a lot with the chop so recommend motion sickness pre game if you don’t have your sea legs. Highly recommend the experience! Thanks to Captains that kept us educated and entertained (and attended to those seasick).
Susan H,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Captains KC and Jill were amazing. So fun and informative. The boat was not crowded, we watched a juvenile whale entertain us, and gave everyone a chance for a good view. The best whale watching excursion. Highly recommend!
Ashley T,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Absolute must do, zero regrets. Chris and Lexi were fantastic and SO knowledgeable. They made sure that we got our money’s worth and even turned around to go look at one more whale on our way back to the dock. They also took notice and helped 2 passengers who experienced slight sea sickness. The only thing unclear was where to park. Obviously, island parking is limited. We parked at Long’s Drugs, a short 2 minute walk, and our car was safe. There is a dry box on the boat so we were able to safely store our valuables. I can’t express how much we enjoyed this experience and we will definitely do it again if we ever get a chance to come back to the island!

Amy N,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was a small boat which made it more of an interactive experience. The sailing team was great, and had a wealth of knowledge. We were fortunate to spot a baby and the mother whale.
John M,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
Incredible!! The Char and Reece were the best! To see so many whales this early and active! They were very knowledgeable! Thank you!



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