Maui
3 Hour Whale Watch Tour

Ultimate 2 Hour Exclusive VIP Whale Watch Tour

Maui, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a front-row spot on a whale watching tour by booking this small-group excursion off the coast of Lahaina. While larger whale watching boats are crowded and can make it difficult to get photos of whales, this inflatable raft-style boat gets all passengers close to the water’s surface for a prime vantage point. This makes the trip ideal for photographers and families with kids.
  • Discover whales on a small-group boat tour from Lahaina Harbor
  • Enjoy educational talks from an onboard marine naturalist
  • Coast guard style-rafts are a fun, safe, and efficient whale-watching vessel
  • Whale sightings guaranteed December–April (If not, go again for free)

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • additional hour of whale watching and only 18 guests on the boat for 25$

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Mala Boat Ramp
    Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

    CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Mala Boat Ramp in Lahaina, Maui! Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No children under the age of 3 years.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great up close whale watching with a small group!
Tara_C, Apr 2024
Great two hour excursion. We saw a group of competition whales fighting for one female, then we saw a mama whale with her baby and later listened to the whales singing. The captain and naturalist on board provided great information and answered all our questions. We went on the earlier boat and it was smooth.
We saw lots of whales, the crew was very knowledgeable. We had a great time!
Donna_S, Apr 2024
We saw several groups of whales, mothers and calves, and escort whales. There were many breaches, and fin slaps. We may have witnessed whale hanky panky as well. We were comfortable and safe in the boat, it was a fun ride!
Lacey and Emma were...
Renee_F, Mar 2024
Lacey and Emma were knowledgeable and fun. They created a memorable experience. We will be back during a future Maui vacation.
Best adventure of our vacation!
Connie_C, Mar 2024
Our guides Emma and Lizzie (?) were very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on whale behaviors. They were able to find multiple spots of whale sitings where we could watch them breaching and also see babies with their mothers.
Do this!! You’ll never regret it!!!
Wayne_P, Mar 2024
What an amazing trip!! We took the 1:30pm whale watch and saw some incredible whales breaching, saw blainsville beaked whales, and even a tiger shark. It was an epic trip and so glad we took our two oldest grandchildren with us. What a trip to remember!!!
Fantastic!
Megan_D, Mar 2024
Fantastic experience with Jeremiah and Sarah. They answered all of our questions and found so many whales! Can’t recommend enough!
We had an awesome tour...
Donna_A, Mar 2024
We had an awesome tour with Jeremiah and Sara. It was very windy but we felt safe the entire time and we returned dry! We saw multiple whales and two sets of female whales with babies.
Excellent experience
Jennifer_C, Mar 2024
Small group and crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. We departed from the Lahaina Mala harbor. We wanted to support a Lahaina business. This company has been through a-lot of tragedy w the fire last August. Book this tour! You wont regret it. Lahaina strong!
Fantastic Whale Watching Experience
Susan_A, Mar 2024
Whale watching with the crew of Ultimate Whale Watching was fantastic! Christina was very knowledgeable and we were able to learn and see many whales. Definitely recommend!
Whale soup
JoAnne_B, Feb 2024
Best whale outing ever! Even had one go under the zodiac. Crew was great! Highly recommend. Lots of Q&A, knowledgeable staff.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Sounds like a great day on the water. Thanks for coming out with us.
Up close and personal with whales
Laura_P, Feb 2024
So many whales! Nice ride in the raft -got a little wet at times so bring a jacket. Good music for a party like atmosphere - some info about whales provided as well! Would never go back to a boat after this intimate experience -do it!
Excellent experience!!
Kevin_T, Feb 2024
Crew of Jeremiah and Sarah, top notch! They made it so fun!! Saw many whale and learning about them.
Maximun 3 Stars - not recommandable for a anniunced VIP tour
Oliver_M, Feb 2024
We were looking forward to this trip very much. We saw humpbacks from quiet close and this was nice. At this time of the year they are all around. However the crew, Cathy and Kristin, looked not very commited to provide a good tour, but to be happy to go back as fast as possible. Boat ride was fun, but I saw much better captain than Kirstin. I understand much more under a VIP Tour, not even water was offered. Listening to the whale song was great, but why only put the microphone 20 seconds in the water? Would not recommend a tour with these guys again - better what the whales from the beach!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
I am sorry to hear that you did have Ultimate Experience that we strive to offer.
A dream come true
Leslie_B, Feb 2024
Our crew, Emma and Pat, were excellent! Very personable and knowledgeable. We saw whales from beginning to end of our tour! Thank you for a great morning.
Absolutely amazing experience!!
Dean_M, Feb 2024
We got up close to a few humpbacks, but especially a mother, baby & male. They swam right beneath our Zodiac & surfaced heads up on the other side & posed for some unbelievable photos!
Would go out with these guides every time if possible.
John_F, Jan 2024
Kari/Carrie and Lisa were our guides on Jan. 25, and we scored with an excellent crew! Instead of stopping for a single blow here or there, they sniffed out some activity way off near Lanai and it was worth the trip. A mommy and baby were surrounded by several males that were jostling/fighting/jousting for her favor. While most of that activity was under the surface, there were up to seven whales around us for a while, with constant activity. While the males fought, the baby played blissfully, doing breach after breach, along with other activities. For awhile we were in "whale jail", which is what our guides call it when the whales are all around you so you're not allowed to move the boat. Who would want to? We saw a ton (many tons) of activity and it was great. On the way back, we slowed down to check out another mommy and baby, but then had to head back to the Mala Wharf. Just as we were pulling away the mommy, or a nearby large male, did a fully-out-of-the-water breach! It was magnificent.
Up close and Personal
Robert_C, Jan 2024
We had the most up close look at male whales battling and competing for the females attention. The Captain put us in a position to observe without interference. The event went on for 30 minutes. During one incident a new male competitor came within 3 feet of our Zodiac and surfaced at maximum momentum. It was spectacular. That was the most memorable but one of many close contacts we had on our two hour excursion.
Great time! Although it...
Ed_S, Apr 2023
Great time! Although it was the end of the Hawaiian whaling season we were to able to see quite a few of them.
Response from Host, May 2023
Mahalo!
End of season
Cathie_M, Apr 2023
Even though it was the very end of whale season our captain searched the whole basin for us. We did see whales but it was just fun to be out in the water!
Response from Host, May 2023
Mahalo!
Excellent experience with lots of wildlife
Julie_R, Mar 2023
Great experience! Only 10-12 people on boat so every seat is an excellent seat! We sat and watched 2 male whales trying to impress the female 🐳. So beautiful! Saw a baby whale with his momma. He was jumping and flipping and having a great time. Saw a shark attacking something. When we got closer, it was a black plastic bag (probably a chum bag). Abbie captured the plastic bag to protect animals that might try to eat it. On the way back to the pier the driver (Kristen?) spotted 2 dolphins swimming next to a whale so we turned around to watch for a bit. Abbie, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the whales and explained the behavior of the males trying to attract a female. Highly recommended Ultimate Whale Watch Tour with Abbie & Kristen!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks!
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