Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Maui
Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii, the ‘Au ‘au channel off the coast of Maui boasts the greatest number. Our warm, relatively shallow and protected waters make an ideal location for the humpbacks to mate and give birth to their calves. These whales are known for their acrobatics, and are often seen fully breaching out of the ocean!
We'll set our sails and head out into the 'Au'au Channel to look for humpback whales
Midday Whale Watch: Mā’alaea Harbor lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $100 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior, and boarding closes 10 minutes before departure. Meet us at Slip #72 in Maʻalaea Harbor, at the end of the jetty. The vessel departs promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 48 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Beautiful catamaran, skilled crew, onboard bathroom, and plenty of shade available. Bring a light jacket just in case. Great drinks/snacks/sandwiches. Whales actually swam under the boat as we were watching them. Overall, a spectacular highlight of our day on the island!
Mahalo for your review! We are glad you had a fun time and got to see a lots of whales and even one swim under the boat! What an experience! Hope to see you very soon. Aloha!
Best whale watch ever!! We were lucky to have Capt Brandon and fabulous crew Jenn and AJ. Capt Brandon took us to a mom, calf and escort right out of the harbor who circled the boat for over an hour. I’ve never seen whales so close! The baby was adorable and mom felt safe enough to let the baby hang out with the boat. The only other time I e experienced a close encounter like this was last year WITH captain Brandon on Sail Maui. This is a top notch operation that can’t be beat. Thank you !!!!
Mahalo for your review! Sounds like you had a great whale watching experience! Captain Brandon must be really good luck for you! So exciting and thank you for joining us again, please join us again very soon!
Excellent trip, we enjoyed it a lot.
We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us!! Hope you come back to sail with us very soon. Mahalo!
We had a terrific time. The crew was fantastic. Captain Brandon, Yanteen, and Kenz couldn't have been better. We loved it.
Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that our crew took care of you. Hope you join us again soon. Aloha!
Had a wonderful whale watching experience. The crew was attentive and very knowledgeable about whale behavior (more than many boats we have been on) and we saw tons of whales including a baby trying to learn how to breach. Liked the experience of a smaller boat and a sailboat that could get us closer to the whales.
This sailing trip was fantastic. Beautiful weather, warm breeze, free flowing champagne and awesome views. The crew were super attentive and made the cruise very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this cruise.
Thank you for your review Chuck. We are so glad you had a fabulous time. Please join us again in the future.
The crew was friendly, champagne and drinks were abundant. They had wine, beer and soda too. Food was ok, about what I would expect -some salad, pasta, small chicken rolls, cookies and banana bread/cake. The boat cruised up and down the coast then stopped for quite a while to watch the sunset. Wished it cruised for longer as that is when the bobbing up and down felt a bit nauseous, especially after drinks. The charming 2 girl crew is what made the trip as pleasant as it was.
Thank you so much for your review. Sorry to hear you were a bit nauseous during the trip. However, we are glad you still managed to have a wonderful time. Please come and see us again.
The crew was very friendly and helpful. They took the time to make sure everyone was comfortable with drinks in hand. The music playlist was also perfect. Thanks for such a good time.
Our crew is the best out there! We are so glad you recognized it. Thank you for leaving this kind review, and please join us again in the future.
Wonderful evening, and relaxing. Staff was very nice, and took time to answer any questions. I would book this sunset tour again. MSW
Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again!
What an amazing trip!! Captain Jake and first mate Sylvia were absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend this trip!! Food was great, drinks were great and the staff were amazing!!
Thank you so much for joining us on the seas today. We are so glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. Please come back and see us!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midday Whale Watch: Mā’alaea Harbor | 2 hours | 4.9 (104) | $100 | |
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| Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town | 5h 30min | 4.4 (2,461) | $160 | View |