Maui · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Below are the 15 best cruises & boat tours in Maui right now: what each one costs, how long it takes and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Ka’anapali sunset catamaran with open bar and pupus, whale spotting in winter, and beach boarding that means you might get wet.
“Beach loading catamaran so be prepared to dash through the water! The captain and the crew were fantastic. Lots of little ones, which I did not expect, also was expecting more a leisurely ride versus searching for whales!”
Ma'alaea Harbor whale watching on a double-deck power catamaran, with hydrophones and humpback songs, plus comfy seating for 2 hours.
“boat, crew and facilities on board were excellent. exactly what's needed for 2 hours. Captain Kiwi was engaging and knowledgeable. speaking with other guests they said compared to other operators they had used this was excellent - I wouldn't argue.”
Sunset dinner on a 65ft catamaran from Ka'anapali Beach, with a full open bar, buffet dinner, and seasonal whale watching.
“They're number 1 for a reason. Great vibes for me and my wife. Great food and good drinks! Got to see some whales too”
Small-group West Maui snorkeling from Ka'anapali with breakfast and lunch, sea turtles, reefs, and chances for dolphins or whales.
“Shasta was great swimming with us and naming fish. Very knowledgable on marine life! Had a great time. Highly recommend!”
Ma'alaea Harbor sunset dinner on Quicksilver catamaran. 3-course local meal, 2 drinks included, live music, and whale season chances.
“Nice cruise, great crew & bad whale watching experience. We have been on numerous similar cruises but this is the only one that we felt the captain was only interested in taking us out to point one and returning to the harbor to get off. It has taken me over a day to get over the disappointment and give a review. We were just outside the harbor 20 mins just waiting around to go in, no reason why that 20 mins should not have been used in search of whales while out there.”
A 2-hour Ka’anapali whale cruise on a spacious catamaran with naturalist guidance, up-close net seating, and an unlimited open bar.
“The most amazing up close encounters. Baby and Momma right next to the boat. Charlie our whale expert was incredible. Four other whales hung out around the boat forever. Not sure anything can top this experience.”
Maui sunset dinner cruise on the Pride of Maui, with open bar, BBQ buffet, live hula, and possible humpback whale sightings near Molokini.
“Wonderful staff, but not worth the price. Average food and drinks at a premium price. Inadequate seating.”
Two-tank Lanai Cathedral scuba trip from Lahaina with a small group, morning whales and dolphins, and guided swim-throughs.
“Great equipment, six people per instructor, amazing dive, very professional. Solid safety briefings. They assumed nothing but they didn’t talk down to you.”
Quicksilver’s Turtle Town snorkel cruise from Ma’alaea brings you turtles, quality gear, and a waterslide in a half-day value trip.
“I went with my 15 year old son to this excursion and while I realize it was $100 a person, I don’t feel like it was a good choice for us. I think the main issue is they advertise about 3-4 hours but in reality, this includes an hour boat ride each way and really we only got about an hour fifteen minutes total snorkel time. Also, we could only handle 20 minutes in the water because the current was so strong that it would pull you away from the boat quickly and then the guy on the surfboard would tell us we have to go against the current back…”
Sunset on Maui water aboard Calypso with prime rib or fresh fish dinner, free first drinks, live music, and possible whale sightings.
“We had a blast! It was an experience you will remember for a lifetime! It was my husbands birthday and they sang happy birthday to him! The photographer took amazing photos! Everything was truly amazing!”
A 3-hour Maui sunset whale watch from Maalaea Harbor with a 4-course dinner, live naturalist commentary, and ocean views of Lanai and Molokai.
“Great crew, great day...saw a lot of whale action (and bonus dolphin sitings)! Commentary, by our naturalist, was very informative.”
Luxury yacht snorkel around Molokini and Turtle Town, with sea turtles, great food, and an open bar, weather permitting.
“We went out on Christmas day. The boat was beautiful - super clean and comfortable.This trip was amazing beginning to end: Seeing the sunrise, snorkeling in Molokini & Turtle Town and then having a delicious meal. We saw several whales which was really special. (Did I mention the warm shower as you come up the platform out of the ocean? Bliss.) The Captain and crew were fantastic; they were helpful, informative and really made this tour special. What a great way to spend Christmas! We'll be back! Mahalo Pride of Maui!”
Maui premium sunset dinner cruise from Maalaea with four courses and included beverages, Molokini views, and possible humpback whales.
“Very windy but don’t worry. The captain was an expert. No danger, but very rough and windy! We loved it but it might not be for those who get motion sickness. The dinner and cocktails were top notch.”
Two-hour sunset catamaran with Sail Maui's 'Alihilani' from Ma'alaea, ice-cold drinks, cold hors d'oeuvres, and wildlife chances.
“The crew was great we had a all female crew they were on top of making sure everyone was having a good time bringing drinks.”
2-hour South Maui sunset catamaran dinner with prime rib or island fish, live Hawaiian music, and possible whales plus green sea turtles.
“Food was delicious, service was good/friendly. Our seating was comfortable and the views were unbeatable. For a sunset dinner cruise we had the best whale watching experience.”
