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
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
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
4:50pm 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
11:10am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Noon 2 hour whale watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
11:10Am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
2:30pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
6:30am 1.5 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
9:30am 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
8:50am 2Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
4pm 2 Hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
1:40pm 2 Hour 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
6:30am 2 hour Whale Watch
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
1,119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We saw so many whales!
janetjessup,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip with great guides. One of the guides was hard to hear as she talked about the whales but otherwise the trip was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.
Best Whale watching experience.
492JeffreyP492,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lilly and Lacey were awesome. Experienced whales up close and swimming under the boat. Both ladies were knowledgeable and respectful to the whales and passengers. Definitely the best!
Maui whales
Elizabeth M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew, Casey and Jill, were very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw and observed many whales on our excursion. The whales gave us a great show, breaching and slapping their fins and tails. The boat sat low in the water so we had good views.
Just book it. Zero regrets
robert f,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lacy and Lilly (I hope I remember their names correctly…) are amazing. Highlight of our entire trip. These girls rocked. Can’t imagine going out again without them. Insanely knowledgeable and helpful. 11/10!
The small group made it...
Gerald M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The small group made it so much easier to get a good view of the whales, and the guides knew the best spots
Pickles the baby whale
Mbement2019,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best part of our Maui vacation! We enjoyed the small group experience, viewed a mother and calf pair for 50 minutes. We named the baby “Pickles” for all the fun and breaching. I’ll always remember this day!
A must on your Maui To Do list.
Debra M,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great whale watch. There was so much activity. We have great pictures to remember this trip. Our tour guides were excellent.
DO this!!
Sandra P,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Chad and Cass gave us an incredible experience! Almost got a stiff neck looking around to see the whales in every direction. Worth every penny. A true highlight of our trip to Maui.
Amazing day!
Sue J,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing trip! Saw a double breach. Casey and Jill were wonderful and amazing always on the lookout for the best whale viewing. I would highly recommend this company. Easy directions and easy checking too
So many whales!
Lyndsee G,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience. Went on a tour and booked another for a few days later because we loved it so much.
From US$77.00
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