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Our small group, 2-hour whale watching tours offer an intimate experience that larger boats can’t match. Departing from Mala Ramp in Lahaina, we visit the Maui Nui Whale Sanctuary, where humpbacks gather every winter to mate and give birth. With guaranteed whale sightings from December to April, or your next trip is free, you’ll witness these majestic whales up close. What makes us unique is our focus on an immersive, educational experience. Enjoy front-row seats on our custom-built raft, guided by our marine naturalist, and listen to the whales’ songs using our onboard hydrophone. As a family-owned business since 1992, we’re passionate about offering eco-friendly whale watching tours that foster a love for the ocean. We believe people protect what they love, and our mission is to inspire guests to appreciate and conserve Maui’s marine life through meaningful encounters with nature.
Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $81 per person for this Maui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 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 Meet at our shop on Front Street, close to the Cannery Mall, Snorkel Bob's, and the "Jesus is coming soon" sign. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR TRIP, OUR BOATS LEAVE PROMPTLY.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
No Children under the age of 3
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
We saw whales up close within 5 minutes of leaving the dock! Our guides were amazing and answered every question we had. Definitely bring some beer along for the cruise!!
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are lucky to have such passionate and knowledgeable crew! You're welcome back onboard anytime!
We had an incredible time and saw so many whales! Bulls, mothers, and calves. It was so awe-inspiring to be right in the middle of these beautiful and powerful creatures and feel their joy and wonder as they leaped out of the water! The crew were very knowledgable and friendly and we loved being on a smaller boat very close to the water with a smaller amount of people. We will definitely come back and do this again in the future.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We cannot wait for Whale season to start back up again! Its never a dull moment and we are so happy we can share it with you! You are welcome back onboard anytime!
This was the best whale watching experience I could ever imagine. Our captain joined a small circle of boats and a young whale came over to our boat and stayed with us for 30 minutes just going under and around our boat.
We are so glad you enjoyed your experince with Dive Maui! Whale jail is the best and so lucky you got to experience it! Mahalo for the kind words and you are welcome onboard anytime!
Excellent tour! So informative and organized! We saw so many whales and it was a once in a lifetime experience
We are so pleased you enjoyed your Whale Watch with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had an amazing time and some great interactions. Mahalo for the kind words and we look forward to having you onboard again soon!
Incredible Trip, Renee and Jack went out of their way to make our experience special on their last trip of the season! We saw Mom and Baby Humpback and a pair of breaching whales who put on a show for us!
We are so pleased you enjoyed your Whale Watch with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had an amazing time and some great interactions. Mahalo for the kind words and we look forward to having you onboard again soon!
Great experience. We enjoyed two hours at sea and saw a few mama whales with their babies. Friendly crew and great family time!
We are so glad you had such a fun experience with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had some great interactions. Mahalo and come back anytime!
The whale watching tour was fantastic! They don't overpack the boat so everyone has a seat, and you can hear the tour guide's narrative. We saw so many humpback babies breaching out of the water! We saw a couple adult tails come out of the water as the moms were swimming alongside the babies. Our guide was very knowledgeable and patiently answered questions from kids and adults. It was a fun boat ride with breathtaking views. We would definitely do this again!
We are so pleased you enjoyed your whale watch with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had some great interactions and a nice day on the water. Mahalo for the kind words and you are welcome onboard anytime!
Very good experience. We saw a mother and. a calf at one location and a mother , calf and male in another location. The skipper and the team were brilliant and were patient. It was an unusual quiet day as whales were a bit lazy coming up but the skipper stayed an extra 10 minutes to ensure we had a good experience. Would certainly recommend this tour
We are so pleased you enjoyed your whale watch with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had some great interactions and a nice day on the water. Mahalo for the kind words and you are welcome onboard anytime!
We had a wonderful time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly!
Mahalo for the kind words! We appreciate you !
The crew did an amazing job at providing us information about the whales and the islands as well as getting us as about as close as you can get to a baby humpback, his momma and 2 escort whales. They were rolling right next to our boat and swimming under us almost the entire time. They were professional, on time and incredibly friendly truly embracing everything Aloha! I will absolutely use them for my next adventures in Maui. If you are looking for a family friendly, fun and safe adventure, check out Dive Maui. You won’t regret it! For timing purposes my daughter and I took the 3:45pm on 4/03/26
We are so glad you enjoyed your whale watching experience with Dive Maui! Sounds like you had some great interactions and a very special time onbaord! Mahalo for your recommendation, we look forward to having you on-board again soon!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Watching Maui: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina | 2 hours | 4.9 (735) | $81 | |
 Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel | 5 hours | 5.0 (621) | $318 | View |
 Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure | 2 hours | 4.8 (1,743) | $203 | View |
 Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch | 8–11 hours | 4.8 (3,514) | $210 | View |
 Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini | 5h 30min | 4.6 (2,195) | $189 | View |
 Maui: Te Au Moana Luau at The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort | 3–4 hours | 4.6 (1,412) | $225 | View |
| Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town | 5h 30min | 4.4 (2,461) | $160 | View |