Midday Whale Watch: Mā’alaea Harbor

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Maui, USA

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Overview

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii, the ‘Au ‘au channel off the coast of Maui boasts the greatest number. Our warm, relatively shallow and protected waters make an ideal location for the humpbacks to mate and give birth to their calves. These whales are known for their acrobatics, and are often seen fully breaching out of the ocean!

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  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages water & assorted sodas
  • Gratuities
  • Harbor parking fee (minimal)
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Maalaea Harbor
Maalaea, HI 96793, USA

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Maalaea Harbor (pass by)

We'll set our sails and head out into the 'Au'au Channel to look for humpback whales
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Midday Whale Watch: Mā’alaea Harbor. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

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  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverageswater & assorted sodas
  • IMPORTANT! Arrive 30 min. before departure. Boarding closes 10 min. before departure. No waiting..
  • Gratuities
  • Harbor parking fee (minimal)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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