Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor

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Maui, USA

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Overview

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of certified Marine Naturalists who explain and interpret the social behavior of humpback whales. Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and watch a variety of whale behaviors between mothers, calves or aggressive males competing for females. Every trip is different and you never know what what you'll experience. Moreover, whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watches or you go again for free.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
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Maalaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793, USA

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What To Expect

Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is one of the highest rated aquariums in the world, educating you about our Maui waters and the marine life that lives within.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Maalaea Harbor

Above the harbor is the Maui Harbor Shops which contain a varity of retail shops and food establishments
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years old.
  • Children ages 4 and under are free, but need to be accounted for in your booking for our manifest
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 Whale Watching from Ma’alaea Harbor. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

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

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Activity code: C-15807P13

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476 reviews

Average 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 476 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years old.
  • Children ages 4 and under are free, but need to be accounted for in your booking for our manifest
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

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