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Exceptional Maui Whale Watch

5.0(4)Maui2h 30min
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Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch
Exceptional Maui Whale Watch

At a glance

Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$148 / person
Location
Maui, United States
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
Group
Small group, up to 49
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Pride of Maui
Meeting point
Go To Slip #68 at the Maalaea Boat Harbor

Description

Spend more time with the whales, on our 2 1/2 hour whale watch, aboard Maui's ONLY air conditioned, luxury power catamaran. We are a family owned business with 40 years experience in these waters. We limit our vessels to just 60% of our US Coast Guard capacity so you have an exceptional experience, at a relaxed pace with very personalized care. We serve a delicious freshly prepared lunch with a premium open bar, featuring ice cold micro brewed local beer, hard seltzers, mai-tais, white wines from Napa, and craft cocktails with premium labels. Homemade "baked daily" white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are served after a hearty lunch. As a new product to our luxury line, we don't have many reviews for this tour. The season just started. To learn more about our new yacht, check out our other reviews for the Luxury Molokini tour aboard Pride of Maui Elua.

Tour Options

Exceptional Maui Whale Watch

Itinerary

Maalaea Harbor
120 min

Meet us at the Maalaea Harbor at slip #68, and board our luxury yacht, for a two and a half hour Whale Watch.

What's included

Included
Listen to the whales through our underwater hydrophone, broadcasted through 1000 watt pro Crown amps, and Bower and Wilkins speakers.
Soft Drinks and osmosis filtered water free of charge.
Learn interesting whale facts from our onboard Whale Naturalists.
Available for purchase onboard, we have a premium bar featuring craft cocktails, ice cold micro-brewed beer, wines from Napa, and seltzers on tap.
Pulled Pork sandwiches with BBQ Sauce; Pineapple Slaw; Gourmet 100% Angus All Beef Hot Dog with Vegetable accompaniments, Potato Chips - White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies for dessert.
Not included
We do not provide transportation to and from Maalaea Harbor

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Exceptional Maui Whale Watch take?

Exceptional Maui Whale Watch lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Exceptional Maui Whale Watch cost?

Prices start at $148 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Exceptional Maui Whale Watch for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Go To Slip #68 at the Maalaea Boat Harbor. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 49 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Exceptional Maui Whale Watch worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 verified reviews; it is run by Pride of Maui.

Reviews(4)

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M5717ORai
March 3, 2026
Highly Recommended Whale Watch

We are Maui residents and had friends visiting. Booked the Pride of Maui Elua and it was fantastic. Captain Justin and crew were professional, knowledgeable and treated everyone with Aloha : ) It's a new boat which was super clean, a small capacity of 49 so lots of room. A large real bathroom, (not a tiny smelly "head") super clean as well. Option to be on the upper deck or down in the cabin which had comfy couch arrangements and open windows as well as A.C. On our whale watch tour there was an open bar, but I enjoyed a Perrier with fresh ginger. I also preordered a veg/gluten free lunch which was a nice salad wrap. All in all a great experience and I'll recommend them to any of our friends and family that come to Maui.

Operator response

Aloha and Mahalo for your detailed review and high recommendation. We love to hear from residents who have been on the other boats ,and compare us. Its funny, that when I designed the restrooms aboard our luxury power catamaran, Elua, there were those who tried to convince me to not put as much thought into them. After 40 years in the business I knew that if every detail of our yacht right down to the restrooms is comfortable, well appointed and pristine, our guests will have an exceptional experience and tell others. I also knew that guests like you who've been on the other boats on Maui, would become loyal and repeat customers, and recommend us to your visitors, friends and family. You are right, no one enjoys the smelly heads, or the ones where you have to climb a ladder down into a small poorly ventilated and dimly lit space. Thank you for joining us and sharing your exceptional experience. We are a family business, and my son Captain Justin was born and raised on these waters. He loves what he does, and both he and his team appreciate it is our guests who make it possible for us to do what we love so much. I am glad you felt their genuine hospitality and knowledge driven by a deep gratitude to our guests their love of Maui's vibrant and living ocean and decades of experience on these waters.

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247ErinB
March 1, 2026
Maui wowie

Very knowledgeable, great whale watching experience, Boat was fantastic, lots of room on the bottom or top, meal was as fabulous. Would do it again in a heartbeat

Operator response

Maui Wowie Indeed! Glad you had great time aboard our flagship. Pride of Maui is the largest and most stable Maxi Power Catamaran on Maui which we operate at just 60% of her Coast Guard capacity, which provides more space and the freedom to move throughout comfortably. Thanks for joining us!

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Daydream15134024238
January 25, 2026
Great time!

Great experience! Crew was outstanding and the boat was unbelievable! Would suggest this to everyone!

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Simone_cbob
February 13, 2025
Loved everything about our tour!

10/10! Fabulous in every way! Very comfortable, friendly crew and even the food and drinks were top notch. I’ve never been in a cleaner or larger bathroom on a boat. Spoil yourself and sign up for this tour! Whales were very active, snorkeling was good and we saw and swam with turtles.

Operator response

Indeed! We built our brand new luxury catamaran, Pride of Maui Elua for that very reason. No other tour boat on Maui compares. From her quartz counter tops, bar, and tables, to soft flooring and air conditioned main cabin, to her oversized, plush and modern restrooms, with motion sensor sink faucet and electronic push button toilets, we pulled out all the stops to make sure you feel spoiled. The marine animals and sites we visit are of course very important, and we do take you to epic snorkel locations. Though we know that it is just as important for you to be the most comfortable you can possibly be aboard our luxury yacht and in the company of the best team on Maui, while spending 5-hours of your precious vacation time.

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