Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of certified Marine Naturalists who explain and interpret the social behavior of humpback whales. Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and watch a variety of whale behaviors between mothers, calves or aggressive males competing for females. Every trip is different and you never know what what you'll experience. Moreover, whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watches or you go again for free.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years old.
Children ages 4 and under are free, but need to be accounted for in your booking for our manifest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Maui Ocean Center
Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is one of the highest rated aquariums in the world, educating you about our Maui waters and the marine life that lives within.
Maalaea Harbor
Above the harbor is the Maui Harbor Shops which contain a varity of retail shops and food establishments
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local taxes
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Whalewatch Ma'alaea
Reviews
557 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Whale Watching on Maui
Ljschultz90,,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely amazing! They didn’t disappoint! The Captain and crew were very informative and friendly!
Perfect 2-hour whale-watching
Chris C,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable boat with various options for sitting, standing, and viewing. With sunny and calm weather we didn’t need the sheltered seating. Saw many whales, including a competition group, both from a distance and close by, and the naturalist narration was insightful. Appreciated the interactive children’s activities on the return motoring to harbor, perfect timing. And great wrap-around views of Maui, too!
Saw a group of whales playing for about 40 minutes. At least six. Others single whales as well. Crew, captain amazing
Buster L,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely recommend! Wonderful day.
Wonderful tour with a wonderful organization
Barbara A,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pacific Whale Foundation always has a great whale watch. This trip did not disappoint! The naturalist was wonderful and had so much information to give us. They go rain or shine - and our morning was rainy. They said that rain days make for the best trips and they were not kidding!! Great crew, great boat, great time! Don’t let a little rain stop ya!
Amazing experience, but...
Darlene R,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience, but dress for chilly weather because it was very windy and it did rain off and on
Lots of whales, wheelchair accessible
937margaretj,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip! The company was great to work with for two manual wheelchair users. We went on a rainy morning and the whales were so incredibly active! 8am trip in February and we saw a number of breeches! Excellent tour, knowledgeable naturalists. Would use this company again!
Ash was amazing! You are...
George K,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ash was amazing! You are very lucky to have her! She is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The rest of the crew was excellent too
The trip was fantastic!...
Taryn W,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was fantastic! We saw numerous humpback whales breach. A photographer was part of the crew to capture the shots so that we didn’t have to be distracted from the main event. The marine biologist was very knowledgeable. The whole family had a blast!
Great!
SaraAtsi,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, was worried we would not get close enough as it’s a large ferry but saw tons of whales and some were very close. Guide narrating the tour was also great shared lots of interesting info.
Whales, whales and morep
James L,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour conducted by the Pacific Whake Foundation. Very knowledgeable naturalist giving the talk on the tour. We saw humpbacks breaching and diving. There was a female with her calf and some males following the female. We saw every whale behavior. As an added bonus, we saw dolphins and a sea turtle.
From US$82.65
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