Exclusive VIP Whale Watch Tour: Your Ultimate 2-Hour Encounter with Humpback Whales in Maui

Embark on an exclusive VIP whale watch tour in Maui for an unforgettable 2-hour encounter with humpback whales. Enjoy educational talks, guaranteed sightings, and support marine research projects.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy - Join our exclusive VIP whale watching tour, where we may travel between 2 to 10 miles from Mala Boat Ramp, often spotting dolphins alongside humpback whales. From December to April, whale sightings are guaranteed, or you can join another tour for FREE!
    Our VIP tours accommodate a small group of whale enthusiasts, with a…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • additional hour of whale watching and only 18 guests on the boat for 25$
Additional Information

Our exclusive VIP whale watching tours last for 2 hours and accommodate up to 12 guests. With our small groups, every seat offers a front-row experience, allowing you to enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our onboard marine naturalist. Our inflatable rafting vessels are safe, swiftly travel to locate whales, and provide a fun ride for the…

Location
1229 Front St
Front Street
CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Mala Boat Yard 1237 Front St. in Lahaina, Maui! Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Notallwhowander2013
Jan 6, 2025
Always a GREAT Experience - I’ve been out with them annually for the last three years and did this tour three times in late Dec, 2024/early January 2025. I did both the 6:30 AM and the 9AM tours out of Mala harbor. Went solo twice and took 2 family members along once. All watches were great. The boat is small and every seat is a good one. Our family group especially enjoyed the Captain Lacey/Naturalist Lainey duo who combined enthusiasm with great info and a laid-back vibe that made the trip really fun, but all captain/naturalist teams I have had were really good and worked hard to ensure we saw whales doing interesting behaviors (harder to do in December when numbers are lower). It’s a fabulous boat ride (both. In calm weather and pretty high swells/wind I had one day) and they do a great job of answering questions about these fascinating animals. I have been out with several other companies and love this one the most. Family owned. Well-organized and well-run. This isn’t just floating around for 2 hours hoping something comes up. These tours go after an experience for you. I’ve been on dozens of watches over the years (some really exciting), but no matter what happens on a particular tour, the captain/naturalist find a way to make the group feel like they personally witnessed something special. (Note: I was with a family who took 3 teenagers on the last tour. After the first whale surfaced near the boat, they were in awe and put their phones away!) You won’t be sorry you did this! Ultimate is awesome.
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G3450efheatherb
Jan 3, 2025
Awesome whale watching crew - The small boat trip was amazing- so many whales! The staff were funny and friendly and it was a great family event everyone enjoyed
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Jonas
Dec 31, 2024
These memories will last for the rest of my days. Life-changing!! - This whale watching tour was quite literally the best thing that I have ever experienced. Our captains, Mark and Sarah, did everything they could to ensure that we had an amazing time, and they absolutely succeeded, keeping us on our toes with great jokes, and keeping us informed with awesome facts about whales. Our tour was 2 and a half hours long, and we continuously saw whales from beginning to end. Every time we saw a spout in the distance, our captains would take us there right away. If you want to whale watch in Maui, Ultimate is 100% percent the way to go. All of the staff are so nice and the experience is life-changing.
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Navigator591214
Dec 19, 2024
Having fun - What a great day whale watching we saw many whales and baby whales’ n we even had baby whales, breaching, and learning how to do it from mom and her escort. Couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better crew.
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Daydream615985
Dec 17, 2024
Amazing time! - The crew was very nice and knowledgeable. Very quick about getting us to the whale action. We were very lucky to see several breeches.
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Sightseer317634
Apr 28, 2024
Magical! - We went on the last day that whale watching trips were being offered and I was so happy we saw whales! We had an amazing experience seeing a mama and a baby that approached our pontoon and swam near us for nearly an hour. Our guides were very knowledgable and extremely personable. Truly magical to be that close to these magnificent beings. I would highly recommend this excursion with this company!
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Tara_c
Apr 11, 2024
Great up close whale watching with a small group! - Great two hour excursion. We saw a group of competition whales fighting for one female, then we saw a mama whale with her baby and later listened to the whales singing. The captain and naturalist on board provided great information and answered all our questions. We went on the earlier boat and it was smooth.
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B4453mesaraf
Mar 31, 2024
Awesomeness - The absolute best whale watch!!!! Emma and Casey were amaxing! Definitely book with Ultimate for your whale watch!! Mahalo
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Renee_f
Mar 23, 2024
Lacey and Emma were... - Lacey and Emma were knowledgeable and fun. They created a memorable experience. We will be back during a future Maui vacation.
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Donna_s
Apr 1, 2024
We saw lots of whales, the crew was very knowledgeable. We had a great time! - We saw several groups of whales, mothers and calves, and escort whales. There were many breaches, and fin slaps. We may have witnessed whale hanky panky as well. We were comfortable and safe in the boat, it was a fun ride!
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