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Maui Eco-Raft: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Semi-Private)
Overview
Small group whale watching onboard our small group, smooth ride raft vessel. Native Hawaiian owned and voted Cool Hawaiis Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although dolphins are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they often approach our small vessel for closer and eye level dolphin encounters.
Due to style of vessel, tour does not permit pregnant persons, persons with back or neck injuries or children under 3 years.
What's Included
- Marine Naturalist Narration & Sightseeing
- Whale Searching for the months of November and April!
- Plan to get wet! Ocean spray and light rain can occur.
- Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during tour.
- Beverages: Water, Soda, Green Tea
- Supporting Native Hawaiian owned company! Mahalo for supporting the locals!
- Snacks: Pastry, Fruit, Chips and Cookies
- BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
- No Snorkeling or In-Water Activity
- No pregnant persons, children under 3 years or persons with back or neck injuries.
- Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
Meeting Location
1223 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Maui's only Semi-Private Eco-Raft Dolphin Watch Tour! Board our small group vessel for a Maui sightseeing adventure.
Our award winning tours departs from Lahaina, Maui, and explore the coast of West Maui and Lanai, searching for wild dolphins and sightseeing the island's coast from the water.
This tour has no in-water activity (no snorkeling), all sightseeing will be from our small eco-raft, so can stay dry and still have an ocean adventure!
Our marine naturalists share fun facts about marine animals and the islands. Take a break and enjoy sweet pastries, fruit, optional lunch wraps, maui style potato chips, cookies and beverages. Our small group tour means avoiding the crowds and a fun, family style experience!
A low-to-water zodiac boat puts you close to the ocean’s surface for eye-level wildlife encounters, offering unobstructed views, maneuverability for accessing remote spots, and a thrilling, eco-friendly adventure you can’t get on larger vessels.
* Dolphin encounters vary in their natural environment, the wild. Sightings are not guaranteed.
*NO pregnant persons or children under 3 years.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Food Allergen Warning: Due to the nature of onboard food preparation and handling, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be free from allergens. All meals or snacks served on this vessel may contain or come into contact with gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, eggs, dairy, and wheat. If you have a known food allergy, please notify our team in advance and bring any required allergy medication (such as an EpiPen). We strongly recommend guests with severe allergies consult a physician prior to participating in the charter. We are not responsible for allergic reactions due to undeclared or cross-contact allergens.
- No infants
- No pregnant persons or children under 3 permitted
- No persons with back or neck injuries permitted
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-104420P7
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Reviews
Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 112 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Maui Eco-Raft: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Semi-Private). We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Marine Naturalist Narration & Sightseeing.
- Whale Searching for the months of November and April!.
- Plan to get wet! Ocean spray and light rain can occur.
- Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during tour.
- Beverages: Water, Soda, Green Tea.
- Supporting Native Hawaiian owned company! Mahalo for supporting the locals!.
- Snacks: Pastry, Fruit, Chips and Cookies.
- BYOB ( Plastic or cans only).
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only.
- No Snorkeling or In-Water Activity.
- No pregnant persons, children under 3 years or persons with back or neck injuries.
- Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Maui Eco-Raft: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Semi-Private) is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Maui Eco-Raft: 2 Hour Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Semi-Private) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Marine Naturalist Narration & Sightseeing
- Whale Searching for the months of November and April!
- Plan to get wet! Ocean spray and light rain can occur.
- Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during tour.
- Beverages: Water, Soda, Green Tea
- Supporting Native Hawaiian owned company! Mahalo for supporting the locals!
- Snacks: Pastry, Fruit, Chips and Cookies
- BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
- No Snorkeling or In-Water Activity
- No pregnant persons, children under 3 years or persons with back or neck injuries.
- Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Food Allergen Warning: Due to the nature of onboard food preparation and handling, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be free from allergens. All meals or snacks served on this vessel may contain or come into contact with gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, eggs, dairy, and wheat. If you have a known food allergy, please notify our team in advance and bring any required allergy medication (such as an EpiPen). We strongly recommend guests with severe allergies consult a physician prior to participating in the charter. We are not responsible for allergic reactions due to undeclared or cross-contact allergens.
- No infants
- No pregnant persons or children under 3 permitted
- No persons with back or neck injuries permitted
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
