Luxury Catamaran Whale Watch
Description
From December through April, the waters off Maui come alive with the sights and sounds of the majestic humpback whales, and there’s no better way to witness the wonder than from the deck of our 65’ catamaran. This two-hour experience is all about pure whale watching. No snorkeling. No sailing. Just uninterrupted time to see breaches, tail slaps, and close encounters, guided by expert marine naturalists who know where the magic happens. You’ll even hear live whale songs through our onboard hydrophones, an experience you won’t forget. Enjoy light local bites and an open bar featuring favorites from Maui Brewing Co., all served with panoramic ocean views and a refreshing sea breeze. The luxury of Alii and magic of whale season on Maui.
Tour Options
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to access the vessel, you will need to walk down a pier and step across a gap onto the deck. Crew will be able to assist with the gap.
- Restrooms are accessible via steps down into the cabin and ladder into the restrooms.
Reviews(89)
Really nice excursion, great boat (60 ft) and fantastic crew. The food was pretty good (pulled pork sliders with a vegan option). Drink options were basic but open bar. Over all, it was a great experience. Just make sure you pay attention to the humpback whale season so you catch them migrating.
Sounds like a great day on the water, James—big, comfortable boat and a crew that knows how to take care of everyone always makes the difference. Glad you enjoyed the food and overall experience. And yes, timing it with whale season is definitely a bonus when they decide to put on a show!
We saw lots of whales and the Alli Nui crew was great!
Mahalo for choosing to sail with Ali'i Nui, Terry! We hope to welcome you back aboard on your next visit to Maui! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
Had a great time on this tour. The crew was friendly and provided top notch service to everyone. We were able to find a mama and baby whale which was so fun to see.
Mahalo! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the friendly, top-notch service. Seeing a mama and baby whale is such a special experience! Mahalo for sharing!
We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend! The crew shared some very interesting information on the whales and dolphins we saw - I was surprised by how many whales we saw seeing as it was late in the season. We loved the food, drinks and of course the jokes! The photographer was an added bonus as well. Overall a great time!
Mahalo! We’re so glad you had a fabulous time and enjoyed seeing so many whales and dolphins, even late in the season. Happy to hear the food, drinks, and crew made it even more fun—and that the photographer was a great bonus. We truly appreciate the recommendation!
Super fun, relaxing, and hospitable. We had ample time to watch whales, enjoy the sun, views, snacks and beverages.
Mahalo for choosing to sail with Ali'i Nui, Sydney! We hope to welcome you back aboard on your next visit to Maui! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
Beautiful catamaran and wonderful staff. Very accommodating, friendly and waited on us like we were special. This is the second time we booked a trip with them. First time was a sunset dinner cruise and the food was outstanding. This time we booked a whale watching trip and saw lots of whales. Even the crew got excited when a whale approached the boat.
Mahalo for choosing Ali'i Nui to show you the best of Maui out on the water once again! I'm so glad our marine friends were out and about for your visit. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
My wife and I had a great time whale watching on your honeymoon. We did see several whales throughout the trip and really enjoyed the boat. It was a beautiful day on the ocean and I think this is worth the boat ride itself. Would do again!
Mahalo for choosing to spend your honeymoon with Ali'i Nui, Garrett! I'm so happy to hear that our local whale visitors were able to make it an extra special visit. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Maui! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
Crew is wonderful and boat is very nice. We found whales early and food was very good. Bar service was excellent
Mahalo for choosing to sail with Ali'i Nui! I'm so happy to hear that the local eats, open bar, and marine friends made for a perfect day aboard! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
This tour was amazing! The boat, the food and the staff were fantastic! We saw a pod of males chasing a female, they came within 100 yards of the boat which they told us is called "mugging". Incredible experience, I highly recommend this crew!
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the trip! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back soon.
Great experience!! Would do again. Family of 5. We saw a ton of whales and baby ones. Really neat experience.
Mahalo for the stellar review and five stars, Whitney! We can't wait to welcome you and the whole family back aboard on your next visit to Maui! Mahalo nui loa & a hui hou kakou! (Thank you very much & until we meet again!)
