Overview
Hear, taste and touch elements of ancient Hawaiian history on this interactive ocean wildlife tour! Our eco-rafts create a small group environment for learning and eye-level wildlife encounters.
Enjoy whale watching or finding dolphins along with stories of history, sample a traditional food element, and take home a handmade leaf lei.
The connection of ancient Hawaiian culture with the land and ocean are deep and we will share more about this connection with conservation and what you can do to take these practices home with you.
Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience, ideal for interactive learning and ocean wildlife encounters. See whales and dolphins eye-level on our low-to-water adventure eco-raft vessels.
Native Hawaiian owned and voted Trip Advisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Mahalo for supporting us, Maui's local native Hawaiian-owned eco-tours.
Itinerary
Hear, taste and touch elements of ancient Hawaiian history on this interactive ocean wildlife tour. Our eco-rafts create a small group environment for learning and eye-level whale or dolphin encounters.
#Language & Storytelling
We'll introduce you to the significance and stories of familiar words in honor of the indigenous language of Hawaiʻi.
#Traditional Taste & Crafting
Taste and see a traditional food element and learn how leaf leis are braided and worn and keep one as a memento.
#Conservation & History
Experience the connection to the ocean and be inspired by practices of ancient Hawaii. Watch whales from December-April and search for dolphins from May-November .
#Whatʻs Included:
- Intro to Hawaiian History
- Whale Watching (Dec-April)
- Dolphin Search (May-Nov)
- Leaf Lei to take home with you
- Interactive Learning
- Taste a traditional food element
- Small group family style tour
- Low-to-Water Wildlife Viewing Experience
- Adventure style rafting vessel
- Hydrophone for listening to whale songs
- Water Included
Come ready to learn about Hawaii, the ocean and our island in a new way. Mahalo for supporting our local, Native Hawaiian owned eco-tours!
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Dolphin Search (May-November)
- Whale Watching (Dec-April)
- Sample/Taste a traditional food item (poi)
- Intro to Hawaiian History
- We offer eco-friendly paper cups and purified water.
- Take home a Ti leaf lei
Exclusions
- Please no pregnant guests or with back or neck injuries
- No children under 3
- No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
Boat leaves promptly at scheduled departure time. Please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. Also please wear footwear for our barefoot cruise.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under 3
- No pregnant persons permitted
- No persons with back or neck injuries
- Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.
