Maui Whale Watching Tours Directory
Choose from the following whale watching tours. (Dec. 15th - May.15)
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.
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 on Maui Fun Charter's Marjorie Ann from Maalaea. (Must Charter entire boat, 6 passengers.)
Call (808) 572-2345 to get the best deal on Maui.
Aloha Blue Charters
Maui Princess Cruises (Lahaina Cruise Co.)
Blue Water Rafting
Pacific Whale Foundation
Teralani
Spirit of Lahaina
Kapalua Kai / Shangrila
Pride of Maui
Paragon
Trilogy
Scotchmist
Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Atlantis Adventures
Kahuna Boat
Olapa Ko'a - America II
Prince Kuhio - Maui Molokai MMSC
Safari Boat Excursions
Seafire Dive Shop Watersport
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.
