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Our most recommended Lahaina Photography tours

Lahaina: Maui Channel Whale-Watching Catamaran Cruise

1. Lahaina: Maui Channel Whale-Watching Catamaran Cruise

Travel via high-speed catamaran from Lahaina Harbor to the Maui Channel to see the humpback whales, who return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. Get up close to these creatures in their native environment from comfortable table and chair seating. Keep your eyes peeled for whales slapping the surface with their very long side fins, tails, or the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body. See them spy-hop, when humpback whales come high out of the water to have a look around at the world above. See the majesty of a breaching whale, if you are lucky. This is when a whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again. Don’t forget to bring your camera and take memorable photos from the shade of a spacious cabin.

From Lahaina: Sunset Prime Rib or Mahi Mahi Dinner Cruise

2. From Lahaina: Sunset Prime Rib or Mahi Mahi Dinner Cruise

Sip on cocktails and take in the Maui sunset while enjoying a three-course meal. Whether you're seated outside on the upper deck or in the cabin below, sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The addition of island-style music provides the perfect ambiance for this idyllic Maui experience. Come on board the Quicksilver, a spacious double-deck catamaran that offers comfortable seating with generous table spacing for a more private intimate setting. Your meal begins with a fresh spring mix salad with tomato, carrots, cilantro vinaigrette, and a taro roll with honey butter. For the main course, your options are rosemary garlic roasted prime rib, fresh Mahi-Mahi with lemon buttery caper sauce, or penne pasta with fresh Thai basil marinara sauce. On the side, enjoy sautéed vegetables and steamed white rice with shoyu sauce. For dessert, delight in delicious banana bread with homemade lilikoi frosting and cobbler topping.

Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel with Deli Lunch

3. Maui: Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel with Deli Lunch

See Maui from a new perspective as you swim and snorkel alongside its marine life at Molokini and Turtle Town. Cruise to these famous snorkeling destinations by catamaran, and enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard. Meet your captain and crew near Maalaea Harbor for your check-in. Board the comfortable catamaran and enjoy a continental breakfast of pastries, muffins, fresh fruits, coffee, tea, juice, soda, and water as you head towards Molokini. Arrive at Molokini and admire the scenery of the extinct volcanic cone, home to around 250 different local species. Jump into the water and snorkel with native wildlife such as black triggerfish, yellow tang, and parrotfish. Continue onto Turtle Town, where you’ll swim with protected Hawaiian green sea turtles among the underwater lava formations. Rest assured a lifeguard will be in the water at all times as you snorkel around the beautiful coral gardens. Enjoy a deli lunch with your choice of roast beef, chicken, or ham croissant sandwiches, or pulled pork and BBQ sauce on a bun, with chips, soft drinks, juice, and water. Choose to purchase beers or a Mai Tai, and relax in the shade of the cabin. Or top up your tan on the bow of the boat as you return to Maalaea Harbor, where your unforgettable activity will come to an end.

Maui: Deluxe Sunset Sail from Lahaina

4. Maui: Deluxe Sunset Sail from Lahaina

Enjoy stunning sunset on the coast of Maui on a catamaran cruise from Lahaina. Lay back on the forward trampolines or sit under the covered cabin space while savoring mouth-watering cold hors d’oeuvres and sipping on chilled drinks. Keep an eye out for whales as you sail.  Depart from Lahaina and set sail in the waters of Maui. Admire breathtaking views of the verdant and dynamic shores as the sunset paints the sea in a golden glow. Have a refreshing cocktail or snack on a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres.  From December to May, enjoy the thrill of watching the humpback whales as they make their yearly journey to Hawaii. During the rest of the year, keep your eyes peeled for graceful seabirds and the black-finned Māui dolphin.  Return to your meeting point in Lahaina at the end of your cruise. 

Lahaina Harbor: Humpback Whale Watching Day Trip

5. Lahaina Harbor: Humpback Whale Watching Day Trip

Venture out to encounter surface-active humpback whales on a boat day trip from Lahaina Harbor. Enjoy a family-friendly tour where you can watch and learn about these majestic creatures. Hear their mesmerizing songs on the ship's hydrophone. Check in at the activity provider's office at Lahaina Harbor and listen to a short safety briefing that will ensure that you feel confident on your trip. Board the ship and set off on your humpback adventure. Head out to find surface-active whales that like to breach and splash their tails. Listen as the captain and crew answers your questions about the whales and share their passion an knowledge about these mammals with you. Observe these creatures respectfully in a way that follows all state regulations regarding distances to ensure that their space is not overcrowded. Return to your boarding point at the end of your tour.

Maui: Halfway to Hana North Shore Photography Tour

6. Maui: Halfway to Hana North Shore Photography Tour

See the North Shore of Oahu through a photographer's lens on this photography tour. Benefit from transportation from Wailea, Kihei, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Wailuku, and Kahului. Snap surfers and windsurfers on the waves, explore the jungle, and do some street photography in Paia. After getting picked up from one of the convenient pickup points in Wailea, Kihei, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Wailuku, or Kahului, set out for your first stop. Stop at the beach to get shots of surfers and sea turtles in their natural habitat on one of the North Shore's beaches. Get tips and instructions on how to take the best picture from your photographer guide. Next, make your way into the jungle region of the island. Snap photos of the famous surfboard fence, located just off the Hana Highway on Kaupakalua road. Admire bamboo forests and trek along scenic paths to hidden waterfalls. Finish in the town of Paia and enjoy some free time to explore, photograph, and experience the unique character of the town. At the end of the day, get dropped off back at your pickup location.

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What people are saying about Lahaina

Loved the snorkeling, but there were a lot of people in the water which made it more difficult to swim without running into someone else. Staff and crew were excellent. Wish we could have Bonne to see the girls, but not the crews fault..... Murky water would not allow. And we were able to see a large group of humpbacks as we traveled back to the dock. Photographer did a phenomenal job of getting pictures of everyone, wildlife in the water, and whales on our return trip. Well worth the cost!

Wonderful crew made for a wonderful experience! Very friendly and hospitable, would highly recommend this excursion. The sunset was unreal and the sighting of whales just topped it off!

Loved the all female crew for this fun excursion! They were very knowledgeable about whales and very cautious of their habitat.

Excellent guide that provided a lot of interesting information! Friendly crew!

Our second year going with this company and LOVED it!!!