Overview
Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale watching trip, you may see the whales slapping the surface with pectoral fins (their very long side fins), flukes (the tail), the peduncle (the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body) and the breach, this is when the whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again.
Itinerary
This double-deck power catamaran leaves from Ma'alaea Harbor and can bring you to the whales quickly. Juices and sodas are included, all kinds of drinks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on board. The humpback whales return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. The trip takes you out to see for two hours, with a professional guide, these amazing animals from December to April.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Great informative and historical narrative
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Shady cabin
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
- Ice cold sodas and juice
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5)
Meeting & Logistics
MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS LOCATED AT 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793. MEET AT: Boss Frog's 300 Ma'alaea Road Building 2, Shop# 2N Wailuku, HI, 96793
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Parking is always available at the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center parking lot. Harbor parking is very limited, and usually unavailable for morning departures. MAUI HARBOR SHOPS 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793 Give yourself plenty of time to account for traffic, especially coming from Lahaina. It is a 5-10 minute walk from the Maui Ocean Center / Ma'alaea Harbor Shops parking lot to slip 76-78 Quicksilver / Calypso Charters. Anyone in your party with mobility issues can be dropped off at slip 76-78, ocean-side of Ma'alaea Harbor. MEET AT • Boss Frog's Ma'alaea Harbor and we'll direct you to walk to slip 76-78 Quicksilver / Calypso Charters for check-in and boarding. • 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793. Downstairs level facing the ocean next to Haven's Restaurant. CHECK-IN SERVICE • A Quicksilver Crew member will be waiting in front of Boss Frog's to direct you to slip 76-78 Quicksilver / Calypso Charters for check-in and boarding. DURATION: 2 Hours ALSO AVAILABLE • Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $5.00 each. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID • Dramamine is available for purchase 2 tablets for $5.00 • T-shirts are available for purchase for $20.00 each WHAT TO BRING • Camera • Sunscreen • Sunglasses • Valid photo ID - required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages • Cash if you plan to tip the crew ACCESSIBILITY • Not Wheelchair accessible • Stroller accessible • Near public transportation • Children must be accompanied by an adult. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • 24 hours notice required for cancellation or reschedule • Operates in most weather conditions; please dress accordingly CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: (808)-661-9937
Photos
Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea Photos
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Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
- Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
