The Best 8 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour

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Maui, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

It's certainly impressive to see marine life in a science museum or aquarium, but for an unbeatable look at sea creatures in the wild, don't miss this Maui whale watching adventure. You hop aboard your raft boat and head out to sea, where you try to spot whales in their natural habitat. As you coast near the animals the tour slows down, and you can hear the whale's singing through the boat's hydrophone.

See whales swimming in the wild on this Maui midday whale watching tour
Don't worry about poor weather—you get refunded for weather cancellations
Stay refreshed while you cruise, with juices and bottled water included
Depart from the dock in Kihei, located on Maui's scenic Maalaea Bay

What's Included

Bottled water

ALOHA MAID JUICES AND BOTTLED WATER

No restroom on rafts

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2800 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
Free parking at street level (paved on your left and dirt on your right). Carefully walk down through the lower level (trucks & trailers only) and go to the picnic table to the right of the docks. Our staff is in black Blue Water Rafting logo attire. Check in: 15-30 minutes before departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
NO CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 42 reviews

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Recommend!

Amber_V, Mar 2026

Great morning on the water. Kanoe was informative and entertaining. We got to see several whales, even breaching! What was equally amazing to me was the device they dropped into the water so we could hear the whales communicating with their song. Grateful for this experience and recommend!

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