Where to go · MAUI WHALE WATCHING TOURS
The Auau Channel between Maui and Lanai fills with breeding humpbacks from December to April, and it is shallow and sheltered. These 15 trips are priced and timed, with the rafts separated from the big catamarans.
Review of Maui Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, with whale and dolphin seasons, raft comfort, guide quality, pricing, and booking tips.
“We had a memorable time seeing the whales & some babies. The highlight was hearing the whale songs. Description of beverages on board is a little misleading; only water was offered upon request.”
Review of Maui’s Quicksilver whale watching cruise from Maalaea, with tips on seating, whales, price, motion, parking, and what to expect.
“Very expensive for the experience you get and they stop very far from the whales and we can hardly see them.”
Review of Maui’s Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina, with small boats, whale songs, guide tips, pricing, logistics, and honest drawbacks.
“The captain did a good job finding the Whales , but we stayed with this pod of five competition whales which we’re not really active as far as breaching and he even mentioned that, but we stayed way too long with this pod. The Naturalist on the boat didn’t talk much, but only answered a few questions when people asked.”
See Maui humpback whales aboard a fast, comfortable small boat with expert crew, open viewing, shade, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“Awesome experience to see the whales in action. Levi and Allison were wonderful guides. Don’t miss this!”
Review of Quicksilver’s 2-hour Maui whale watch from Maalaea Harbor, with hydrophones, open seating, expert narration, and strong value.
“Great tour, saw lots of wales and the boat layout was great for making sure everyone had a good view”
Review of Sea Maui’s two-hour Ka’anapali whale-watching cruise, with naturalist commentary, open bar, snacks, parking, and practical tips.
“This was so much fun! The whale watching was incredible and the crew members were so knowledgeable and a BLAST! Would definitely recommend!!”
Review of Maui’s 2-hour small-group raft whale tour from Lahaina, with whale songs, naturalists, pricing, weather rules, and booking advice.
“This tour was so fun. The guides shared interesting facts and led us right to the whales. They were very accommodating to our group.”
Ride a fast raft from Kihei to spot humpback whales, hear whale song, and learn from a marine naturalist on a small-group Maui tour.
“I saw whales! Great, fun, informative crew. They put a microphone into the water so we could hear all the surrounding whales sing which was amazing. I wished they would have left it in the water longer. I could listen to whales singing all day. Would go again.”
Review of Maui whale watching from Ma’alaea Harbor, with naturalists, whale songs, trip details, value, tips, and booking advice.
“Take rain gear if there is a possibility of changing weather conditions. The staff was great the experience unbelievable. Lots of whales were seen.”
Review of Maui’s sunset dinner cruise and whale watch, with a four-course meal, drinks, naturalist commentary, ocean views, and practical tips.
“Saw whales but always seemed to be extremely far away from them. The food was cold and not edible. Drinks were very watered down. The servers were friendly and nice.”
Review of Maui’s VIP Ultimate Whale Watch, a 12-person raft tour with marine naturalists, whale songs, close views, and free rebooking.
“Great time! Although it was the end of the Hawaiian whaling season we were to able to see quite a few of them.”
Review of Maui’s small-group kayak and Turtle Town snorkel tour, with guaranteed turtles, whale watching, island views, tips, and honest value advice.
“The kayaking was awesome, and the whales were incredible along with the turtles. Great experience! Would recommend!”
See Maui humpback whales from the Hawaiian-built Winona catamaran, with hydrophones, snacks, drinks, island views, and a small group.
“Weather was a little rough but we saw a few whales and had a great time. Crew was really great we had snacks and a few drinks. Captain was fun and informative. Would love to do it again on a calm day when viewing is easier. Just turned out to be a windy day. If your reading this to decide whether or not you want to go,,,, just go you won’t be disappointed. It was a blast!”
Review of Maui Reef Adventures’ Super Raft whale watch, with close views, whale songs, trip details, value, and practical tips.
“Great family experience. You will not be able to get close enough to touch the whales but definitely close enough to see them jump out of the water and frolic with each other”
Review of Maui’s small-boat whale watch from Ka’anapali, with practical tips on boarding, weather, wildlife, price, and what to expect.
“Great experience. The guys were super friendly and knowledgeable! They were also conscientious of the environmental recommendations.”
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