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Eye-Level Whale Watching Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui
Maui, USA
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
This tour departs from Lahaina, Maui to find the majestic humpback whales that frequent the waters surrounding Maui in the winter months. Traveling in a small raft creates an intimate whale watching experience not found on the larger vessels commonly used on whale watching tours. Plus, the raft travels quickly, letting you spend more time whale watching and less time in transit.
-Enjoy a small group whale watching tour off the coast of Maui.
-You can choose from a morning or afternoon tour so it doesn’t interfere with other plans
-In the event of cancellation due to weather, you are offered an alternate outing or a full refund
-Prepare for the chance to photograph whales in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a small group whale watching tour off the coast of Maui
- You can choose from a morning or afternoon tour so it doesn’t interfere with other plans
- In the event of cancellation due to weather, you are offered an alternate outing or a full refund
- Prepare for the chance to photograph whales in their natural habitat
What's Included
- Marine Naturalist Narration
- Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
- Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour.
- BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
- NO PREGNANT person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dive Maui / Hawaiian Rafting Adventures1223 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
CHECK IN 30 minutes prior to tour at Dive Maui Shop at 1223 Front Street, Lahaina. Park near Lahaina Cannery Mall and walk toward the ocean to Front Street, go south and over the bridge, dive shop is on the right before the blue building. Some roads are closed in the area, give yourself extra time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Meet for this Maui whale-watching raft tour at the designated meeting location on Front Street in Lahaina. Keep in mind when booking, guests must be three years of age or older—no babies are allowed on the raft.
Once you check in and get on your raft, it’s time to search for whales. This raft provides an awesome eye-level view of the water so you can spot whales easily as you cruise. Plus, your marine-naturalist guide tells you about the whales and the Hawaiian ecosystem, too. Hear Maui facts and listen to real whale sounds on a hydrophone. The raft is stopped at any sight of a whale for great photo ops and views.
This Maui whale-watching raft tour ends by taking you back to shore on Lahaina.
Once you check in and get on your raft, it’s time to search for whales. This raft provides an awesome eye-level view of the water so you can spot whales easily as you cruise. Plus, your marine-naturalist guide tells you about the whales and the Hawaiian ecosystem, too. Hear Maui facts and listen to real whale sounds on a hydrophone. The raft is stopped at any sight of a whale for great photo ops and views.
This Maui whale-watching raft tour ends by taking you back to shore on Lahaina.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No Infants
- NO PREGNANT PERSONS
- NO PREGNANT PERSONS
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
5.0
1,413 reviews
Hope_K, Apr 2024
Captain Jack and Val were awesome! We saw whales, spinner dolphins, and a huge school of flying fish! Unforgettable trip.
REBECCA_C, Apr 2024
This whale watching excursion was great. Our captain Darryl was awesome. Since it's close to the end of whale watching season I wasn't expecting to see much, but Darryl was able to find lots of mama/baby/escort whales in the area the entire 2 hours we were on the water. A few even swam underneath our boat.
I normally get very seasick, but a double dose of Dramamine and sitting at the front of the boat worked well. We'd highly recommend this tour.
Kristel_C, Apr 2024
Great tour, great crew, thank you! We went out on the very last day for whale watching and got right next to a baby and mother humpback, as well as her male escort. We also started out the tour seeing bottle nose dolphins and a whole group of spinner dolphins. Awesome experience for the kiddos to have.
Michael_S, Apr 2024
Whata great experience! Captain Jack and Jen were awesome..sea turtle and whale sighting w/in minutes of leaving the dock! Highly recommend..!!
Shaun_C, Apr 2024
The crew were amazing ! Very knowledgeable and were as excited to see the whales as we were ! They told us about the whale behaviour and were respectful of keeping the distance from the whales…. Not that it stopped the whale from coming under the boat !
MelissaJill_Q, Apr 2024
Had an exceptional day. Saw 7 plus whales; moms, babies, escorts (males), and fighting males. Great knowledgeable guides, Daryl and Silas.
Neira_E, Apr 2024
Denny and Silas were awesome guides and we got to see some amazing whale action. We had a whale of a time.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad the whales were active and you had a fun time with Darryll and Sy! Mahalo for joining us late season!
Jasmine_K, Apr 2024
Saw quite a few whales, even at the end of the season! The crew was knowledgeable, helpful, and fun. Had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Mahalo for joining us at the end of whale season! We're so glad you still had some whale encounters and the crew made the trip fun!
Valentine_W, Apr 2024
Amazing!!! We saw so many whales. Tons of breaching. So worth it. I almost cancelled so happy I didn’t. Thank you!
Lindalynn_M, Apr 2024
The whales were right there at our boat. We had a great time with Brandon and Maya!
Would love to have had another day to take the adventure again!
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