Maui Whale Watching Tips

• If you have small children, choose a larger boat with railings.

• Bring a jacket. Winds over the water can sometimes be chilly, especially if ocean spray is coming up.

• Bring a camera with a long lens and fast shutter speed. See Whale Photography Tips.

• Arrive early to make sure the boat leaves on time in order to get the most time on the water.

• Keep your eye out for other marine life, such as dolphins and manta ray.

• Choose the best Maui Whale Watch Tour for you and your friends and family. It's important to take a boat that meets all of your needs. Review the tours above to get an idea.

• Listen to where your captain or naturalist points out whales by observing the navigation in the image below. (Direction is directed like the numbers of a clock. 12 o'clock is straight in front of the boat.)

Learn more about what to watch for when whale watching by visiting our page on
How to Recognize Humpback Whale Surface Behavior.