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Ma'alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

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Ma'alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran
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Top rated
4.7  / 5740 reviews

Embark on a fully narrated whale-watching cruise along the Maui coastline aboard a double-deck power catamaran. Witness majestic whales in their natural habitat during whale season (Dec - Apr) as they breach, slap their fins, and glide through the water.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Teresa – United States

This trip was PURE AWESOME!!!!! It's by far the best value of any of the options. We were out on the water for the full 2 hours and saw !!!SO!!! !!!MANY!!! !!!WHALES!!! The best part, for me anyway, was when we saw a calf with his mamma. This little guy had to be a brand new baby because he was so tiny!! (Relatively speaking, of course.) That little guy breached 13 times in a row!!! I got it all on video! I was a sobbing mess! It was the BEST DAY!!!

J
Jeff – United States

This was a great experience. We saw lots of whales relatively closely. The crew was informative and friendly.

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals

  • Timeline stop icon

    Maalaea Bay

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Scenic views on the way, Whale watching (2 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See playful whale behaviors like fin or tail slap, and the fan favorite-breach
  • Listen to unique and interesting whale songs through the underwater hydrophone
  • Double-deck catamaran offers excellent vantage points for whale sightings
  • Learn all about whale behaviors, their habitats, and other fun facts
  • Enjoy the catamaran's spacious deck and comfortable table and chair seating

Full description

Board the comfortable and spacious double-deck power catamaran from Ma'alaea Harbor and cruise the Maui coastline 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 amazing animals to view their spectacular whale behaviors in their native environment Keep your eyes peeled for massive splashes across the horizon from whales slapping the surface with their fins and tails. 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.

Includes

  • Double-deck power catamaran
  • Narration of whale behaviors by captain and crew
  • Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
  • Soda, juice, and water
  • Restrooms on board
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  • Parking fees

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Meeting point

Meet at: Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals 300 Maalaea Rd, Building 2, Shop #2N Wailuku, HI 96793, USA Passenger are required to park at Maui Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center located at: 300 Ma'alaea Road Wailuku, HI 96793

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Quicksilver passengers are required to park at Maui Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center located at 300 Ma'alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
  • This 2-hour trip is available between December 1st and April 30th
  • Valid photo ID required to purchase alcoholic beverages

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 740 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Teresa – United StatesMarch 13, 2025 – Verified booking
This trip was PURE AWESOME!!!!! It's by far the best value of any of the options. We were out on the water for the full 2 hours and saw !!!SO!!! !!!MANY!!! !!!WHALES!!! The best part, for me anyway, was when we saw a calf with his mamma. This little guy had to be a brand new baby because he was so tiny!! (Relatively speaking, of course.) That little guy breached 13 times in a row!!! I got it all on video! I was a sobbing mess! It was the BEST DAY!!!
J
Jeff – United StatesMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a great experience. We saw lots of whales relatively closely. The crew was informative and friendly.
T
Traci – United StatesMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great experience despite the rolling seas. Sharks were so calm and glad that food wasn’t used to draw them in. Very cool

Product ID: 190376

Activity provider:Quicksilver Charters

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