Overview
*Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30 years!*
**Booking our tour, you are supporting an impacted and recovering Maui Wildfire tour company who is resuming operations back at the original Lahaina harbor. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING!**
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Our comfortable, spacious, vessel often attracts whales led by our expert captains & experienced crew who are knowledgeable on these animals. Our crew will explain the Humpback whales’ actions between breaches, flukes, tail slaps, movements in the water and more! We have reduced the passenger capacity, so that there's more space for guests.
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We are one of the only vessels that allow you to bring your own snacks and beverages!
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We offer snacks, beverages, gifts & other retail items for purchase.
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If you're lucky enough to be on Maui during the Humpback Whale migration, it's a must do adventure and experience. These tours book up quickly so book in advance and reserve your spot!
Itinerary
- Experience one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles on a whale watching tour from Lahaina Harbor, located on the sunny west coast of Maui Hawaii. Lahaina Harbor is the oldest, and most iconic harbor in all of the Hawaiian islands.
- Exploring the crystal-blue waters of the Au'au Channel, one of the world's premier humpback whale watching locations in the world. Here you can witness massive humpbacks breaching, tail-slapping and even hear their beautiful bellowing songs through our underwater hydrophone! (120 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Local knowledge about Humpback Whales & what you're seeing.
- Underwater HYDROPHONE - used to hear the whales under the boat!
- Shaded main cabin with oceanic window viewing.
- Marine bathroom on board.
- Multi-Level vessel to give you uninterrupted panoramic viewing.
- Expert Captain & experience crew for your safety.
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- We allow BYOB (and your own snacks).
- Hotel Pick-up/ Drop-off
Meeting & Logistics
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress appropriately. Viewing whales is often best done outside on the viewing decks. Wear sunscreen, secure hats and belongings and dress for breezy "on the water" conditions
- For comfort we cap capacity at 80 passengers; Coast Guard Certified for 145 passengers.
- Tour operator reserves the right to substitute vessels, routes and destinations based on vessel operations, weather and sea conditions without notice
- All passengers must be able to provide identification upon the request of vessel personnel as proof of his/her identity. Due to these changes it is imperative that each guest have a valid ID with them at all times.
- Check-in minimum 30 minutes prior to departure of tour at the Lahaina Cruise Company booth at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
- Tour boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure and closes 5 minutes before departure.
- Departures leave promptly at designated times to avoid delays on return times.
- Full refunds are eligible with 24-hr notice. Less than 24-hr notice due to medical circumstances a doctor visit note may be required for a full refund
- Restrictions • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- Near Public Transportation
- Release of Liability Waiver must be acknowledged for all members of group at check-in
- Some restrictions may apply for wheelchair accessibility - call us for further details before booking.
