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The 15 Best Maui Whale Watching Tours

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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina - Season picks: humpbacks in winter, dolphins in summer

1.Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,482 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Lahaina eye-level whale or dolphin watching on a small zodiac raft, with hydrophone whale songs and marine guide narration.

“Amazing, up close views of the whales. Guides shared a lot of interesting information. The boat was comfortable enough, plan to get wet. We went to a few different locations where there was a lot of whale activities and saw mothers, calves and male escorts. We took pictures of breaching, tale fins flipping, pectoral fins, etc. once in a lifetime must see adventure!”

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver - Quicksilver on the Water: Two-Deck Catamaran Comfort and Real Viewing Options

2.From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,461 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Quicksilver’s 2-hour Maalaea whale watch in winter, with hydrophones, shade, and narrated humpback sightings from a fast catamaran.

“The crew did the absolute best to make sure everyone on all sides of the boat saw the whales. However the frequent spinning of the boat gave me a life long boater nausea. That has never happened. All in all a great experience and crew and would highly recommend.”

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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina - What the 1.5 to 2 Hour Hunt Feels Like on the Water

3.Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,162 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Small-group Maui whale watch from Lahaina with a low-to-water raft, hydrophone whale songs, and guaranteed whale sightings or a free return trip.

“Great 🐋 🐳 whale watching experience....Lilly and Derek were amazing 👏 ...made the excursion that much more enjoyable...would definitely recommend.”

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures - How the 2 Hours 15 Minutes Actually Flows On the Water

4.WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $97

Maui whale watching with Makai Adventures, a fast small-boat ride from Mala Boat Ramp, shaded cushioned seating, and expert crew spotting humpbacks.

“Dave and Allison were incredible hosts and the boat was comfortable. We were able to see a ton of whales, including at least one magnificent whale breaching. Would highly recommend this experience.”

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Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

Ma'alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran - Cruising Ma’alaea Bay: what you’re actually looking for in 2 hours

5.Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

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.”

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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach - Getting on board Sea Maui: where you meet, how you check in, and what the boat feels like

6.Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

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.”

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Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina

Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina - Key highlights that matter on this whale raft

Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei - What the 1.5-hour experience is really like once you’re underway

Whale Watching from Ma’alaea Harbor

Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor - Maui Ocean Center Stop: A Useful Warm-Up or Extra Time

9.Whale Watching from Ma’alaea Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Whale watching from Ma'alaea Harbor with marine naturalists and underwater hydrophones, plus a Maui Ocean Center stop and whale sightings guarantee.

“Great tour but Viator sent us tickets that were the wrong time. We had an extra hour to kill. Oh well”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - The 3-hour timing: what a cruise like this feels like

10.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

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.”

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VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch

VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch - Marine naturalist talks plus whale-song hydrophone

11.VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

VIP 12-guest Lahaina whale watch on low-to-the-water rafts, with a marine naturalist, whale-song hydrophone, and a Dec-April guarantee.

“We got up close to a few humpbacks, but especially a mother, baby & male. They swam right beneath our Zodiac & surfaced heads up on the other side & posed for some unbelievable photos!”

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Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching - Whale watching from a kayak: close encounters, not the megaphone version

Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea

Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea - Underwater hydrophones: the moment most people remember

13.Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

See humpback whales on Maui’s catamaran Winona from Maalaea, with whale-song hydrophones, snacks and drinks, and a close-to-the-action feel.

“The whale watching trip was amazing! We were able to see several whales including a breaching one Captain Sam and his crew did a fantastic job!! I would definitely recommend this tour!!”

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Kayak Whale Watch and Snorkel Hawaiian Islands Whale Sanctuary

Kayak Whale Watch and Snorkel Hawaiian Islands Whale Sanctuary - Key Highlights Worth Fixing Into Your Plans

14.Kayak Whale Watch and Snorkel Hawaiian Islands Whale Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Kayak out from Olowalu to Turtle Reef, snorkel with sea turtles, and (seasonally) hear humpbacks via hydrophone in West Maui waters.

“I booked the tour very last minute just for myself and I’m so glad I did. Kayaking to go see the whales is much better than booking a tour on a boat to see the whales. I got some great photos and videos of the mountains and some of the whales that got close to my kayak. One thing I would say is that there started to be a little bit of arguing between the two guides once we got to the turtle reef to go snorkeling. There is really no need to get uptight over anything because in reality the people on the tour have no idea what something…”

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Molokini Crater Snorkel & Whale Watching (Dec 15 – Mar 30)

Molokini Crater Snorkel & Whale Watching (Dec 15 – Mar 30) - Getting To The Getaway: Kihei Meeting Point And The Pre-Splash Briefing