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Our Exclusive VIP whale watching tours are 2 hours long with a maximum of 12 guests. Our small groups make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard. Our inflatable rafting vessels are safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family. See Humpback Whales that have traveled 3000 miles from Alaska to give birth and mate in the protected Maui Nui sanctuary off Lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. On our whale watches we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. Guarantee whale sightings Dec-April, or go again for FREE! We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements. We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant.
Our small group Whale Watching tour is our most popular whale watching tour on Maui. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat! Listen to whale songs on our hydrophone and don’t forget your camera for epic photos of our humpback whale friends!
VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $125 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 9 booking options, 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 CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Mala Boat Yard 1237 Front St. 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!. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
No children under the age of 3 years.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We spent a fantastic day seeing parts of Maui with a wonderful guide who tailored the trip to us. This was during the historic rainfalls and unable to complete the road to Hana due to closed roads. We saw beautiful landscapes-and waterfalls ate at a gorgeous distillery with breathtaking views .
This was the most wonderful experience. We went early March and saw so many momma and baby whales. The babies really gave us a show. We really enjoyed having less people on the boat and Capt Mark and Casey were great. 10/10 highly recommend during whale season.
Amazing whale watching experience, even late in the season. Our guides Amy & Sam were very knowledgeable. We were able to see a group of male whales courting a female & followed the group for quite some time. We even saw two bottle nosed dolphins playing near our boat on the way back to dock. Definitely recommend!
Top experience of my life. Personal. Unique. Kid friendly. Absolutely fabulous. Without a doubt do it.
Incredible trip, saw loads of whales including a mum and baby ♥️. The crew were helpful, friendly and informed and that made the whole experience even better than we could’ve imagined!
So intimate! Our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and ooze love for all sea creatures. Nothing like a morning on the water with dolphins and whales. Take your non-drowsy motion sickness meds before you get there because you will float on the waves when you are watching the shows. Highly recommend hanging for lunch in Lahaina- this community is rebounding and it’s lovely!
Lexi and Megan were great guides. The boat ride was so much fun. Whale watching is a game of patience, timing, and luck; we did still get to see some whales of varying levels of up close. The guides were very knowledgeable and personable. You don't get very wet on the boat. Even though the company is small, they were very organized. Twelve people is the max I would recommend for a craft this size; we were snug on the raft, but not overcrowded. Overall, it was a great trip and I would highly recommend! The only thing that would have made the experience better is if the whales were MORE interested in coming out and being seen!
Mahalo!
The company cancelled last minute to do the tour. I wish I would have known earlier. Other tours were going out at that time.
We truly regret the short notice and understand how disappointing this can be when you’ve planned your day around the trip. We always aim to give as much advance notice as possible, but weather conditions can change quickly here on the water. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you out with us under better conditions in the future.
Lacee and Casey were our guides and they were amazing. They put us in all the right spots to see the whales and shared tons of great information with us about the whales. They were fun and entertaining and great. We saw tons of whales and so much activity. I couldn't have asked for anything more out of this tour. Tip: if you go in the morning, it can be a little cool and you will definitely get wet from the spray. Wear a rain jacket or something that can handle getting wet.
Mahalo for the review!
We had a great time with up close whale encounters throughout the trip. Jill and Una were very friendly and informative. We have been on several whale tours and would rate this at or near the top.
Mahalo for the review!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch | 2 hours | 4.9 (225) | $125 | |
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