Whale Watching from Lahaina Harbor

Overview

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from the historic Lahaina 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 you'll experience. Moreover, whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watches or you go again for free.

City: Maui

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $82.65

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $82.65

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Live commentary on board

Fuel surcharge

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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children 4 and under are always free but need to be accounted for on the booking
Please check in 45 minute prior to your departure
Collapsible wheelchairs may be accommodated if the passenger can walk onto or be assisted onto the vessel
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (405)

JBrown1951

Dec 2022

it was a very professional and rewarding experience start to finish. Of course the high points were the whales themselves. We saw about ten andI got some decent shots with my 300mm lens. Second best, after the whales, was Molly. Extremely bright, spoke very clearly, she told us a lot of helpful information and she answered questions easily and with the right amount of humor. She'd make a terrific teacher or professor.

Penny C

Dec 2022

Informed naturalists, friendly captain. Easy meet up in Lahaina. Use of hydrophone made it nice to hear the whales as well.

Sternova

Dec 2022

The photograph that advertises the trip is misleading. You don't get to see the whales this close at all. Only a few minutes before boarding they tell you that the closest you will get to the whales is 100 yards. And you are offered binoculars that you can rent for 10 USD. You cannot really use it, the boat movements make it impossible. Go whale watching on Cape Cod, if you get a chance. The whales there love the attention, they come very close to the boat and they are accompanied by dolphins who jump out of the water in two's and three's. It is understandable that here on Maui whales mating or giving birth need extra protection and establishing a marine sanctuary is a good step. But they should tell you in advance what the conditions are and what you can and cannot expect. That said, the boat was nice and clean and the crew was knowledgable and trying very hard to make the best out of it.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you for coming out with us whale watching, although we're sorry you were disappointed with the experience. It is true that the closest we can get is 100 yards per regulations in place to protect the humpback whales and not infringe on their natural behavior. We support and have fought for such rules. With that said though, the whales do often come near the vessels and "Mug" them, at which point they can't move until the whales are 100 yards away. You just never know what to expect and every trip is unique. We hope that you'll return during prime whale season January-March when there are more humpback whales in our waters, as these amazing giants of the see are incredible to witness. Happy Holidays to you and thank you for your feedback.