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Ultimate 2 Hour Exclusive VIP Whale Watch Tour from Lahaina Harbor

Ultimate 2 Hour Exclusive VIP Whale Watch Tour from Lahaina Harbor

Overview

Our Exclusive VIP whale watching tours are 2 hours long with a maximum of 12 guests. Our 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 safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family.

See Humpback Whales that have traveled 3000 miles from Alaska to give birth and mate in a the protected Maui Nui sanctuary off Lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. On our whale watches we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina harbor, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. Guarantee whale sightings Dec-April, or 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.

City: Maui

Sun 12 Jan

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Starting at $105.02

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Sun 12 Jan

Starting at $105.02

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Additional Info

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No children under the age of 3 years.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
These health and safety guidelines will be updated and adjusted per recommendations by the CDC and WHO and local entities. Mahalo for your Kokua

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (84)

OceanSeaLover87

Feb 2020

I took my boyfriend and his parents on their first whale watching trip. The booking process was a little disappointing as the woman on the phone was impatient and a bit rude. We zoomed off to any whale that was active rather than giving the ones we were watching a few minutes. I wish we had cut the engine more. It was hectic. We also paid for a less crowded boat of 12 but there was 16. It made a big difference on our small boat. The most disappointing part however, was the lack of conservation messaging, there was none. This tour is really about getting the perfect photo and unfortunately, there was a professional photographer that physically pushed my mother-in-law out of the way several times. While the company can’t do anything about who books the tour, he was booked on two tours everyday for several days. He should get a private tour. We are all paying the same amount. I wouldn’t go back with this company. The whales gave us a spectacular show and the naturalist and captain were friendly but I felt uncomfortable with how aggressive we were around the whales. The whole experience was uncomfortable.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Mahalo for your feedback, sorry your experience with us was not our typical experience. Although we do not add more than 12 guests on our VIP trips, our crew does count as additional 2 as Captain and First Mate. No matter with us or any company in the future, we always encourage guests to share their concerns during the tour with the Captain or First Mate so we have the opportunity to address your concern, whether it be in regards to other guests, or anything else. Mahalo!

Stephanie33235

Feb 2020

We have been taking Ultimate Whale Watch for years now and it never disappoints. The crew is outstanding and they ALWAYS find whales. Since they only have small boats you can really experience encounters up close especially when the whales swim to you and under the boat. Kudos to Pam, Hannah, Tiffany and Mario. They were all terrific. We shall see you next year😄

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Mahalo for going out with us every year, we love our ohana and mutual passion for whales! Mahalo!

Whale_Nerd

Feb 2020

We did two 3 hour whale watches with Ultimate, one with Gabe and Vinny, and one with James and Rhianna. The weather was perfect on our first whale watch, and Capt. Gabe was very knowledgeable about the whales we saw. I was impressed with his boat driving skills (keeping up with the whales in a safe and photogenic manner), and with his explanations of what the whales were doing. (we saw a competition group chase around a female with a calf for about an hour and a half) and we saw a beautiful sunset as we came in to the harbor. Our second whale watch was not for the faint of heart, the seas were rough and the wind was blowing, luckily I was prepared for the weather, and did not mind getting completely soaking wet for three hours. Capt. James did a great job navigating in the challenging weather, and I never felt unsafe though the waves and wind were intense. We were rewarded with whales breaching in every direction, and even a friendly encounter with a cow/calf/escort group swimming under the boat. Rhianna, our guide was actually prepared with a GoPro on a pole, and was able to get the video, put it on her phone and then airdrop it to passengers right there on the boat. I am sure she would have been happy to send it another way for the android users out there. Overall, I would highly recommend this company for a raft boat whale watch experience. Make sure to check the weather beforehand to know what you're getting into. Another plus from this tour was that the boat has a waterproof area to store bags/cameras/etc. Mahalo for the great adventures!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Mahalo for being a dedicated whale lover like us, rain or shine!! So stoked you had great trips and we think the whale may even like the stormy weather more, they can be so active in it! Thank you for going out with us and hui hou!