The Best Maui Whale Watching Tours – Our Top Picks

One of the most popular activities to take part in during your stay is Maui whale watching. You’ll come face to face with majestic humpback whales during the months of December through April. Cruise through the water chasing groups of humpback adults and children, getting incredible GoPro videos and pictures to share with friends. Once you’re up close and personal with a group of humpbacks, you’ll be in absolute awe of their size and beauty. Check out our favorite whale watching tours below.

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Maui Whale Season: December 15th-April 15th

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Pacific Whale Foundation – Whale Watching Tour

Auntie Snorkel’s #1 Choice

As the top rated Maui whale watching tour on the island, Pacific Whale Foundation’s experience is a great fit for groups or couples of all ages and sizes. They’re a leader in environmental advocacy and education so you can sure you’re money is going to good use! The boat has plenty of space for moving around and it’s large size is better for people susceptible to sea sickness. Definitely a must try!

Open 7 days a week.

Minimum Age: None 

Departure from Ma’alaea Harbor (Central Maui)

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$89.95

$129.95

per adult

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Teralani Sailing Premium Whale Watching Tour

Join Teralani’s experts for Ka’anapali’s original Premier Whale Watch where every seat is an oceanfront view. Enjoy gourmet appetizers and an open bar aboard a luxury catamaran while enjoying West Maui’s favorite Teralani Whale Watch tour, directly from the world famous Ka’anapali Beach daily.

Open 7 days a week.

Minimum Age: None 

Departure from Ka’anapali Beach (West Maui)

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$139.95

$169.95

per adult

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Blue Water Rafting Express Whale Watch & Molokini Snorkel Tour

This exhilarating tour offers a unique combination of snorkeling at Molokini and whale watching aboard a fast, maneuverable inflatable boat. While Molokini is usually the destination, an alternate shoreline location may be chosen if conditions aren’t ideal. Along the way, guests travel through an area frequented by humpback whale pods, including mothers with calves. The tour includes about an hour of snorkeling and 1.5 hours of whale watching, with gear and beverages provided.

Open 7 days a week

Minimum Age: 4 

Departure from Kihei Boat Ramp (South Maui)

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$134.95

$159.95

per adult

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Ultimate Whale Watch – Raft Whale Watching Tour

Enjoy getting up close and personal to groups of massive humpback whales on a raft that sits closer to the water than other larger boats on this excellent Maui whale watching tour. Ultimate whale watch is a family owned business and it shows. With extremely friendly guides that inform you about anything you want to know about the whales, this whale watching tour is one of the best on Maui!

Open 7 days a week

Minimum Age: 4 

Departure from Mala Boat Ramp (West Maui)

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$79.95

$89.95

per adult

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Pacific Whale Foundation – Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watching Tour

This whale season, the award-winning Sunset Dinner Cruise and Whale Watch will offer extra time to focus on Maui’s iconic winter visitors: humpback whales! The crew provides wildlife interpretation and uses an underwater microphone to share live whale songs with guests. Dinner is served tableside with guaranteed outdoor private seating—no buffet lines. Meals are grilled on board and locally sourced, with drinks from Ocean Organic Farm and Maui Brewing Co. Island music and breathtaking coastal views enhance the experience. Don’t miss dining with the North Pacific’s largest visitor!

Open 7 days a week.

Minimum Age: None 

Departure from Ma’alaea Harbor (Central Maui)

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$149.95

$189.95

per adult

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Alii Nui – Luxury Whale Watching Tour

Watch groups of majestic humpback whales breach and play in style from a luxurious catamaran with Alii Nui whale watching tours. Sail comfortably across the Pacific on their 65 foot catamaran, with an impressively large main cabin. If you don’t want to be cramped in a packed, budget whale watching tour, the Alii Nui is your best bet. With comfortable places to sit while you watch for baby humpbacks, you can relax and get some sun wherever you like on this luxury Maui whale watching tour.

Open Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Minimum Age: None

Departure from Ma’alaea Harbor (Central Maui)

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$154.95

$160

per adult

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