Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

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Maui, USA
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On average, this is booked 18 (8.7) days in advance.

105 to 130 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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1229 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
  • We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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 Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-121504P5

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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 1,348 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 18 (8.7) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterBecause we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
  • We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No children under 3 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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