Maui Whale Watching Tours Directory
Choose from the following whale watching tours. (Dec. 15th - May.15)
Kai Kanani
Keep crowds down and enjoy an intimate whale watch on the Kai Kanani out of South Maui.
Call (808) 879-7218 to reserve your seats.
Maui Private Charters
The best value for a private whale watch is fishing on Maui Fun Charter's Marjorie Ann. (Must Charter entire boat, 6 passengers.)
Call (808) 572-2345 to get the best deal on Maui.
Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Get up close and personal while enjoying the excitement of rafting in Maui. You'll be closer to the water than most other vessels.
Call (808) 669-7827 for an exciting whale watch.
Trilogy
As see on Oprah, Good Morning America, and the Bachelorette, Trilogy sailing whale watches are world famous.
Call (808) 874-5649 to enjoy world-class whale watching.
Pride of Maui
Pride of Maui has over 30 years of experience navigating Hawaiian waters. Enjoy their expertise in finding whales around our island.
Call (877) 867-7433 for experienced whale watch tours.
Maui Boat Trips
The Aikane X5 is a beautiful 62 foot catamaran that limits their shared trips to no more than 12 people!
Call 1-800-490-0849 for an uncrowded whale experience.
Quicksilver Charters
The Quicksilver is a high-tech catamaran with plenty of space on two levels for viewing whales.
Call (808) 661-3333 to reserve your seats.
Teralani
Enjoy excellent whale watching on one of Teralani's large sailing catamarans in Kaanapali, Maui.
Call (808) 661-SAIL to reserve your seats.
Aloha Blue Charters
Atlantis Adventures
Blue Water Rafting
Island Star Excursions
Kahuna Boat
Kapalua Kai / Shangrila
Maui Princess Cruises (Lahaina Cruise Co.)
Pacific Whale Foundation
Paragon
Pride of Maui
Prince Kuhio - Maui Molokai MMSC
Safari Boat Excursions
Scotchmist
Seafire Dive Shop Watersport
Spirit of Lahaina
Teralani
Ultimate Rafting Adventure
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.
