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15 Best Maui Whale Watching Tours

The trips worth booking.

The 15 maui whale watching tours travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.

15 Best Maui Whale Watching Tours

Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina - Front Street check-in: the 30-minute rule you can’t ignore
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Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

1.Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching – Lahaina

Eye-level whale or dolphin watching from a small zodiac raft off Lahaina, with marine naturalists, hydrophone whale songs, and summer snacks.

Most Popular 5.0

“This was an absolutely amazing experience! There are so many places to choose from, but we were told this one was highly recommended and we now see why. Small group, in a boat low to the water so we could easily maneuver to be safely near where the whales went — obviously keeping a distance…”

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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver - Onboard Hydrophones: Turning Whale Songs Into a Real Experience
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From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina - Hydrophone Whale Songs: More Than a Fun Gadget
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Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

3.Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

Small-group Lahaina whale watch on a low raft with hydrophone whale songs, bottled water, and a no-whale backup trip.

5.0

“It’s a wonderful way to get up close to whales. The staff are fun and knowledgeable. This was our second time on the boat, and we will come again year.”

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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures - How the Whale Hunt Works: Safety Briefing, Search, Then Watching
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WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

4.WHALES GUARANTEED Maui Whale Watching Makai Adventures

Makai Adventures whale watch from Lahaina. A fast, shaded boat with open viewing, cushioned seats, and expert crew for humpbacks. 2h15m.

5.0

“WONDERFUL! Saw so many Whales, and an EXCELLENT CREW who kept us informed of where to look! They are very knowledgeable and give detailed facts about the whales the entire time of the tour.”

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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach - Finding Humpbacks in Maui Winter: What You’ll Learn While Watching
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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina - Why This Lahaina Raft Whale Watch Works So Well
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Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina

6.Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina

Small-group 2-hour Maui Nui raft whale watch from Lahaina with hydrophone whale songs, rain ponchos, and a whales-seen guarantee.

5.0

“The whales this month were just marvelous-it was great to watch them from the shore, but the experience of being on a small boat and getting closer was magical! The staff on the boat and in the office were fun and knowledgeable!”

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Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei - Redline Rafting check-in: free parking and a simple meeting point
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Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

7.Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

Small-group speed raft whale watch from Kihei with marine naturalist, hydrophone whale song, and guaranteed humpback sightings in 1.5 hours.

5.0

“My elderly mother and I traveled to Hawaii for a week in January 2026. Our flights were delayed and we had an excursion booked for the day after we were supposed to arrive. We would have missed it but Redline moved our reservation for us even though it was just inside the 24 hr mark.…”

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Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor - Maui Ocean Center stop: smart context before the whales
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Whale Watching from Ma’alaea Harbor

8.Whale Watching from Ma’alaea Harbor

Hear humpback whale songs through underwater hydrophones on a Pacific Whale Foundation cruise from Ma’alaea Harbor, with guaranteed sightings.

5.0

“This whale watching tour was amazing. The naturalist definitely added to the experience by giving information on the whales. We saw many adult whales and babies breaching and showing many of their behavioral traits as explained by the naturalist. The only downside to the trip was the push to purchase pics or other things. Just…”

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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch - Getting Started at PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Ma‘alaea Harbor)
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Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch - The 2-hour flow: finding whales, listening with hydrophone, and cameras ready
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VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch

10.VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch

VIP 12-guest whale watch from Lahaina. Low-to-water raft, marine naturalist talks, hydrophone whale songs, and free re-trip if no sightings Dec–Apr.

5.0

“Amazing experience. The crew were personable, knowledgeable and played great music on the way to and from the whales. We saw the whales up close and personal, and at one point they swam under our boat. Was incredible. Memorable and we would definitely do it again!”

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Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching - The turtle cleaning station snorkel: how you get the “front row” moment
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Kayak & Turtle Town Snorkel(Turtles Guaranteed) + Whale Watching

Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea - The whales you’re chasing: humpbacks, plus what you can actually hope for
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Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea

Whale Watching Experience - The small raft boat advantage: why closer viewing feels easier here
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Whale Watching Experience

13.Whale Watching Experience

Up-close Maui humpback whale watch from Ka'anapali Beach on a small raft boat. Max 20, drinks included, English tour.

5.0

“Great experience. The guys were super friendly and knowledgeable! They were also conscientious of the environmental recommendations.”

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HIGH QUALITY Whale Watch Adventure Aboard Luxury Super Raft - The Whale-Seeing Basics: What You’re Likely to Spot
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HIGH QUALITY Whale Watch Adventure Aboard Luxury Super Raft

Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel - The Pride of Maui catamaran: space, stability, and the bathroom that matters
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Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

15.Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel

Maui afternoon catamaran for whale watching plus reef snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and an open bar after the snorkel. Turtles possible.

5.0

“They worked hard to create a positive experience. In addition to burgers they added cookies, pineapple, chicken and drinks. During snorkeling, they were out with us finding turtles, etc. whale watching: they knew where to go, very educational, and brought us close in. For me, it was an over the top experience!”

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