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Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

Overview

The BEST possible way to experience the majestic Pacific Humpback Whales up close and personal. The waters off shore of Ka'anapali Maui are host to the largest population of Humpback Whales on the planet. Our trained naturalists will educate and answer questions as we head to view the most active pods we can find. Relax with a mimosa, Bloody Mary or other island cocktails! Open bar is included!

City: Maui

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $103.47

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $103.47

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Unlimited drinks (open bar)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Snacks

Free parking validation for up to 4 hours

Live commentary by trained naturalists on board

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Check in 1/2 hour before departure time
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues as we do load from the beach

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (695)

daisym240

Jan 2025

Everything was perfect. Weather, whales, staff, cocktails, catamaran with bean bag chairs on the netting. I could not ask for a better outing.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Sounds like a great trip! Mahalo for taking time to write this review.

Rose_K

Jan 2025

Do not attempt this activity if you are not in pristine physical shape. They denied my daughter in law because she has a cane for stability. Although they allowed families with 2 year olds to board. I am very dissatisfied with the way she was treated although she advised the tour operators she would be able to board easily. I will not go on the Sea Maui adventures again. They are condescending and judgmental. I’m embarrassed that they aren’t compassionate to those who have minor imperfections but are physically able to participate.

Z8723ANjessek

Jan 2025

My partner and I recently attempted to go on a whale-watching tour with Sea Maui, and our experience was nothing short of disheartening. My girlfriend uses a cane to help manage fatigue but does not require it to walk. Despite this, the crew repeatedly questioned her ability to climb a set of stairs unassisted, making her feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. While they didn’t explicitly tell us to leave, it became clear they wanted us to opt out of going on the boat. The constant questioning was invasive and humiliating, forcing us to leave on our own. What made this even more unreasonable was the context: the tour included an open bar and many children. The environment was far from one demanding peak physical performance, making their behavior entirely unjustified. Sea Maui’s crew displayed a troubling lack of sensitivity and inclusivity. I strongly urge them to train their staff to treat all customers with respect and dignity. Until they make changes, I cannot recommend this company.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We're sorry that you feel the decision to keep your girlfriend safe was unprofessional. This is not a lack of sensitivity, it's a major safety issue. The required physical level to participate is very clearly stated in all booking confirmations and when signing your waivers (which you were not honest in answering). You may have realized while witnessing the vessel board passengers on the beach there was a significant amount of shore break that passengers needed to contend with that day. This is not a safe situation for anyone with mobility issues, period. The shore break that day was already slightly elevated and we were expecting it to get worse throughout the day. If she were to fall and get pushed around by the shore break and end up under the stairs or one of the hulls she could have been severely injured, we're not taking that risk. Even if she was capable of getting on with the conditions at boarding, we still need to take into consideration disembarking with the rising surf as the tour operated, which is exactly what we were most worried about. This was not personal nor was it discrimination, in fact it's the definition of PROFESSIONAL. Our manager was very kind to you folks and explained everything, we even offered you a full refund which we certainly didn't have to do. While we understand the situation is disappointing, leaving us a 1 start review simply because we did our job is totally unreasonable. We stand behind our staff in making the right call and keeping your girlfriend safe. This could all have been avoided if you would have read the information provided about the tour you signed up for and were honest with the information you provided prior to the trip. We're grateful for this opportunity for others to read this review response in hopes it will help people understand there is a significant safety risk with beach loading catamarans. We highly recommend taking a boat from the harbor if you're unsure. Mahalo!