Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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‘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
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
Options
Whalewatch Ma'alaea
Reviews
463 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We saw it all
foojanzeine,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw spinner dolphins and a whale on our dolphin-watching tour. The crew was terrific, really took care of us. They waited patiently, providing us with information, until the dolphins all came to us and put on a spectacular show. Then we suddenly saw a whale with its gorgeous tail.
Great Whale watching experience
Rasha K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Excellent captain and very well educated Richard. We enjoyed the calmness, great information and very friendly staff
Amazing!!
487annabeln,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly amazing experience! I was a little nervous at first, but our guide was incredible, the captain was fantastic, and we felt completely safe the whole time. We saw several whales—including a baby breaching! It was beautiful, fun, and unforgettable. I’d absolutely recommend this—such a great organization doing meaningful work.
Educational and fun
michaelhX676IH,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a fun trip, the Captain (Captain T) and his crew was safety conscious and very professional. Sam was our “Cruise Director” and it was her first time talking about whales and she did a great job. The only down side is that we did the tour at the end of the season and saw just a few whales. It is not the fault of the tour company, it was just the luck of the draw. We would recommend it to our friends and family, just go earlier in the whale season.
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cathyrJ2435HQ,
Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience with a very friendly & helpful crew! Learned a ton and saw a bunch of whales while out. Would highly recommend!
Great Experience!! Highly Recommend
Mallory M,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun, great energetic crew! I really enjoyed this experience, smaller boat with not as many people so it felt personal.
Well informed crew....
Laura P,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well informed crew. Naturalists provided great info. We saw lots of whales. Crew was excellent and helpful.
Amazing! So worth it!
Mike D,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain and crew were great. Saw so many cows and calves! So fascinating majestic and amazing! Highly recommend!
Whale watching on Maui!
loisl822,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I come to Maui this time of year to see the whales. We did this tour twice. Our guide (both times) was informative. Of course, because this is nature, there are no guarantees, and each outing comes with its own adventure. We had many, up close whale sitings! It was a great experience!
Fascinating whale viewing
Timo S,
Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Pacific Whale Foundation that runs the tour is a non-profit organization. For years, the protection of the oceans and whales has been a priority here. The tour is logically completely in English - but in the two hours everything (and I really mean everything) about the behavior, life etc. The whale explains. You can even ask questions that are easily answered. Now for the essentials: Yes we saw whales: in March even very many and we are still impressed - highlights were two jumping whales that wouldn't stop at all - which was certainly lucky - but super impressive. As a conservation organization, they also drive no closer than 100 yards to the whales. Completely successful excursion with a great sustainable organization. On board was water free
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Operated by Pacific Whale Foundation