Maui Whale Watch: 2-Hour Tour with Marine Naturalist

Experience an exciting 2-hour Maui whale watch tour with guaranteed sightings. Join our small group for a front-row seat, educational talks, and encounters with dolphins. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lahaina Harbor - Our 2-hour small group Whale Watching tour is our most popular whale watching tour on Maui. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat! Listen to whale songs on our hydrophone and don't forget your camera for epic photos of our humpback whale friends!
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

Experience our most popular Ultimate Whale Watch adventure! Small groups ensure every seat offers a front-row view, complemented by educational talks from our onboard marine naturalist.
Our inflatable rafting vessels, inspired by Coast Guard rescue rafts, are safe and highly maneuverable, providing the perfect platform for whale watching and an exciting…

Location
1229 Front St
Front Street
CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME. Tour departs from Mala Boat Ramp or check in is at 1223 Front St in the boat yard. 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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Valerie_h
Jan 24, 2025
Do this tour!! - This whale watch was exactly what we were hoping for. A basic tour with no food, etc but some awesome tour guides that chased down some whales right up until the very end of the tour! Not to mention the smaller group setting and eye level view. I was originally looking for a bigger boat because I was nervous about a smaller boat but once on board I felt at ease because the tour guides kept us informed and entertained the entire time. I’m so glad we went with this company. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!
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Mark_h
Jan 23, 2025
Whale tour - Boats are fast, comfortable and the guides are very friendly and knowledgeable about the whales, great company. Well worth a visit.
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Devin_l
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing way to observe whales in their natural habitat - This tour was amazing. We saw so many whales and one actually went under the raft. The raft allowed us to get pretty close to the whales. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. We even saw some spinner dolphins. I highly recommend this tour!
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Sydneymd295mq
Jan 22, 2025
5 Star Whale Watching - Outstanding whale watch experience with Ultimate Whale Watching! Loved the raft size, made it very easy to see activity that appeared on any side. We were fortunate that the whales were very active but our captain was really attentive, and educated, to what was happening and moved the boat around accordingly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour if you’re interested in checking out the whales around Maui.
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Lisa_b
Jan 22, 2025
Book them, they’re the best - This is our fourth tour with Ultimate Whale Watch since 2022. Knowledgeable and friendly captain and first mate Plus easily maneuverable raft make for a great experience. I especially appreciate them setting expectations before we leave the dock, i.e. telling everyone if the whale is on your side of the boat stay seated so other people can see. This sounds simple and obvious, but it is not the practice on all boats and it really makes a difference. 10 out of 10 recommend.
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Wendy_g
Jan 21, 2025
Fantastic!!! - What an amazing time!!! Lots of whales and the boat itself far exceeded any expectations!! Waaay better than the big boats, these ones were fast and got us to where the whales were super fast. John and Lexi were great guides!! Can’t wait to go again!!
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Sarah_p
Jan 21, 2025
Raft is awesome ride - Great day. Smooth water. Josh and Lexi were great. Mama and baby whales gave us a wonderful show. Lots of detailed whale information that was fun to hear. Take the raft. We went twice!
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Dennis_c
Jan 21, 2025
First time whale tour - This was as their name states an "Ultimate" experience, so personable and knowledgeable will do it again asap!
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David_p
Jan 21, 2025
Ultimate Whale Watching is the Ultimate!!! - This was an awesome whale watching outing and the crew was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Fabulous!
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Dougv320
Jan 20, 2025
Yet Another Fantastic Whale Watching Trip! - Crew members John and Lexi were amazing. Saw some great whales and their commentary made the trip all that more enjoyable!
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