Maui Whale Watching

Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles with a Maui whale watching tour! Each winter, thousands of humpback whales migrate to the warm waters around Maui, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors. From December through April, you can spot these gentle giants breaching, tail-slapping, and singing in the clear Pacific waters. Departing from popular locations like Lahaina and Maʻalaea Harbor, whale watching tours offer comfortable boats, knowledgeable guides, and breathtaking views of Maui’s stunning coastline, all while bringing you up close to these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Maui is considered one of the best places in the world for whale watching thanks to its protected waters and ideal viewing conditions. Many tours feature hydrophones so you can even listen to the mesmerizing songs of the whales. Whether you choose a family-friendly catamaran cruise or a smaller, intimate boat experience, whale watching in Maui offers an awe-inspiring connection to Hawaii’s marine life and natural beauty. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime adventure during your island getaway!

Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor

461
from $82.65

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of certified Marine Naturalists who explain and interpret the social behavior of humpback...

  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation

From Maalaea: Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver

1273
from $49.95

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 ...

  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation

Maui Whale-Watching Tour by Raft from Kihei

595
from $84.14

Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through Hawaiian waters from Alaska between December and May. Setting out from Kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of Maui with one of Hawaii's highest whale populations....

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free Cancellation

Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

720
from $103.47

The BEST possible way to experience the majestic Pacific Humpback Whales up close and personal. The waters off shore of Ka'anapali Maui are host to the largest population of Humpback Whales on the planet. Our trained naturalists will educate and...

  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation