Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea
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Maui, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Observe humpback whales in their natural habitat during their return migration to Maui’s waters December–April. This whale watching adventure by high-speed catamaran provides a front row seat to fin slaps, flukes, and breaches. Underwater hydrophones help you hear whale songs, while the captain and crew provide the commentary. Juices and sodas are available on board to keep passengers hydrated.
- South Maui whale watching cruise by power catamaran
- Watch humpback whales in Maui’s waters December–April
- Opportunity to see whales breach: rising out of the water before crashing down
- Safety-oriented captain and crew provide commentary on whale behavior
What's Included
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
- Ice cold sodas and juice
- Shady cabin
- 2 Restrooms
- Great informative and historical narrative
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals300 Maalaea Rd Building 2, Shop #2N, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS LOCATED AT 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793. MEET AT: Boss Frog's 300 Ma'alaea Road Building 2, Shop# 2N Wailuku, HI, 96793
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Boss Frog's Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
- Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 111 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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Featured review
Sylvia_A
We had a perfect experience with the crew of the quicksilver. Although very late in the season we were able to see mothers and their calfs thanks to the captain. Awesome experience. We are first timers in Hawaii and our dream to see the humpback whales came true. The crew of the quicksilver was knowledgeable and fantastic. We highly recommend this provider.
Reviews
4.6
based on 1,665 reviews
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David_R, Jun 2026
We saw multiple cow calf pairs on our trip. A must do experience. Crew was excellent. Might be an issue if you are prone to motion sickness.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Amazing! The food on the sunset dinner cruise aboard Quicksilver is phenomenal :) We are
happy to hear you enjoyed your evening with our crew. Mahalo!
Karyn_C, May 2026
It was really great; the crew was very knowledgeable and explained the different whales we were seeing. was able to take us to the exact spots for some great sightings. I would do this tour again; we were at the end of whale season so do recommend doing it earlier in the year to see more whales.
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow! Thank you for this incredible review for the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver. This tour truly is the best vacation activity on Maui. Mahalo for your support!
John_A, May 2026
This was a good cruise, everyone had a great time. We went in late April so we didn’t see any whales, we’re told that whale season was over. If you want to see whales on this cruise do it during the season when they are likely to still be in Maui.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback about your cruise. Providing fun, safe boating adventures is our highest priority, and we are very sorry to hear that your experience was anything less than wonderful. We are looking into every aspect of your trip to find where we fell short so that we can address those issues immediately. We strive to provide stellar customer service to all our passengers and guests. While over 90% of our reviewers rate us as excellent or very good, we appreciate and value all feedback our customers choose to provide.
We love taking guests out to experience Maui’s amazing ocean environment and are very sorry that we did not meet and exceed your expectations. Please give us a call or visit us again on your next visit to Maui. We’d love to get a chance to win you over.
Martha_V, Apr 2026
Staff and captain very knowledgeable of where the location of the whales were. Excellent time. Lots of whales
Response from Host, May 2026
Mahalo for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time aboard Quicksilver for the Whale Watching Tour — we’ll be sure to share your feedback with the crew!
Anita_S, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful excursion. Everyone was very pleasant and helpful. The Captain found whales even though it was the end of the season. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Wow! Thank you for this incredible review for the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver. This tour truly is the best vacation activity on Maui. Mahalo for your support!
Steve_G, Apr 2026
Captain Kiwi and crew were great!! Great information about the whales we saw and he put us right on them, a baby, a mama, and momma's boyfriend. Would highly recommend this boat.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver! Mahalo for recommending our tour :)
Leonardo_G, Apr 2026
We had good music, a sunny day, learned about whales, and saw couple of them with their offspring. It was a good day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
This is amazing! Mahalo for recommending the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver.
Crystal_a, Apr 2026
Best whale watching experience ever!! Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and we saw so many whales! Well worth the trip. Ship very clean and comfortable. Plenty of shade
Response from Host, Apr 2026
This is amazing! Mahalo for recommending the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver.
Donna_S, Apr 2026
Great viewing area on the bow of the boat. Crew did a good job of spotting whales even though it was very late in the season. Attentive boat crew. Felt quite safe.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
So wonderful! The ocean views aboard the Quicksilver Whale Watching Tour are phenomenal :) We are sooo happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with our crew. Mahalo!
Al_F, Apr 2026
Great crew, great day on the water. Saw whales and enjoyed the time with family and friends. Price was right!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for sharing. Hope to see you again aboard Quicksilver for the Whale Watching Tour!
jeromy_o, Apr 2026
Make sure your on time so you get where your supposed to go and don’t miss the boat. The trip out to the whales was breathtaking and relaxing took a little time to spot a whale but exciting when we finally did. Guide did excellent job explaining the whale mating cycle and travel cycles
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for sharing. Hope to see you again aboard Quicksilver for the Whale Watching Tour!
Paul_D, Apr 2026
OMG. This excursion was thrilling. Such close encounters with whales. I was like a kid in a candy store. Who whales showed up close to the boat so we had to shut off engines per regulations. The whales put on an AMAZING show. Slapping fins, tails and breaching. Swimming past under the boat. Such an opportunity for great pictures and videos. Highly recommend this excursion during peak whale season. Definitely a good time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Whale Watching Tour aboard
Quicksilver! Mahalo for recommending our tour :)
Nyree_C, Apr 2026
Lots of sun and nice breeze! We were worried since its late in the season but we were fortunate enough to see a mama and her baby. Beautiful experience with a great crew!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for the kind words, we will pass your notes onto our wonderful team! Mahalo for recommending the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver. Aloha!
Edward_L, Apr 2026
Is this trip was a great experience. The boat was on time. The crew was very kind informative and full of information we saw whales although we didn’t see him breach. We did see whales. It’s a great trip. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Whale Watching Tour aboard
Quicksilver! Mahalo for recommending our tour :)
Susan_E, Apr 2026
We had a great time. Saw a mom and baby calf. It was late in the season so not too many. But we also saw dolphins. Staff was great!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
This is amazing! Mahalo for recommending the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver.
Brenda_H, Apr 2026
We had a blast watching the mama whale and her calf. We also saw several dolphins chasing the boat.!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Whale Watching Tour aboard
Quicksilver! Mahalo for recommending our tour :)
BRENT_B, Apr 2026
It was so worth it! We had a good time and saw several whales!! They were very knowledgeable and insightful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed your Turtle Town adventure with Quicksilver! Mahalo for the kind words and for recommending our tour—your support means the world to us.
Kevin_T, Apr 2026
Due to the time of year the whales were hard to find. The captain was knowledgeable and kept us informed and really tried hard to make sure we saw a whale. This was a great experience. I would definitely recommend it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so happy to hear you loved your time snorkeling at Turtle Town with Quicksilver! Mahalo for the recommendation—it’s guests like you who make what we do so rewarding!
Sylvia_A, Apr 2026
We had a perfect experience with the crew of the quicksilver. Although very late in the season we were able to see mothers and their calfs thanks to the captain. Awesome experience. We are first timers in Hawaii and our dream to see the humpback whales came true. The crew of the quicksilver was knowledgeable and fantastic. We highly recommend this provider.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed your Turtle Town adventure with Quicksilver! Mahalo for the kind words and for recommending our tour—your support means the world to us.
Kyle_L, Apr 2026
Comfortable way to get out and see the whales. Knowledgeable and fun crew. Leisurely way to have the whale watching experience if you are unsure or looking for more comfort.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so happy to hear you loved your time snorkeling at Turtle Town with Quicksilver! Mahalo for the recommendation—it’s guests like you who make what we do so rewarding
Daniel_S, Apr 2026
The entire crew was amazing from start to finish. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone. Very know about whales. Crew was kind and courteous. The boat rode was smooth. Everything about it was tops. Spectacular!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining us aboard Quicksilver for the Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable time. Mahalo for recommending us to others!
Michelle_B, Apr 2026
This was a great tour. We did the first one (8am) when the water was calm and the weather was nice. We were able to see whales despite it being towards the end of the season. The whole crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The dock was easy to find and the boat was clean. I also thought the price was great for the experience. Would recommend for families!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
A big mahalo for recommending our Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town aboard Quicksilver! We’re delighted you had a great experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Pixy_G, Apr 2026
Has an amazing time on the tour and we got to see so many whales. The team was amazing, funny, engaging and they took great care of us. Highway recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had a great time on the Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town aboard Quicksilver! Mahalo for sharing your experience and recommending us—hope to see you out on the water again!
Robbie_B, Apr 2026
The crew was so nice and helpful locating Wales. We loved when they put the microphone in the water, that was amazing hearing the Wales sounds.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the Lanai snorkel and dolphin encounter aboard
Quicksilver! Mahalo for recommending our tour :)
Angela_D, Apr 2026
After april 1st the whales start heading out. I was so worried we missed it!! But we went the 10th april and we saw 5 whales a mama & calf. Definitely go earlier if you can but know there are still some out there:)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo nui for sharing your experience aboard Quicksilver! We’re grateful for the recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon.
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2026
It was a big and safe vessel first of all. The staff were very nice and informative and they had a photographer which I didn’t expect. The boat ride was amazing and we did see whales! And as a special extra you could buy the photos from your cruise which I did. I would highly recommend Quicksilver and they were the most affordable, Hawaii is expensive.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re stoked to hear you had an amazing time on the Quicksilver Whale Watching Tour! Mahalo for the kind words and support.
Debra_S, Apr 2026
I thought we had missed whale season, but we saw several family groups and got surprised by some breaching at the end. Crew was super friendly and knowledgeable. So glad we went!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
What a joy to read your review -- we’re so glad Quicksilver delivered a great experience! Mahalo and aloha until next time.
SHEILA_C, Apr 2026
Tour was amazing. We saw a bunch of whales and dolphins as well. Would definitely do this again next time we are in Maui.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing the Quicksilver Whale Watching Tour! Your feedback means the world to us -- mahalo and see you again soon!
Carol_M, Apr 2026
Great staff and experience was amazing. The captain was very informative and willing to look actively for the whales. Bathroom on board as well as some food and refreshments. Would do it again
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Mahalo for the kind words, we will pass your notes onto our wonderful team! Mahalo for recommending the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver. Aloha!
Diedre_D, Apr 2026
The tour was amazing!!! We went out at the 1 o’clock tour to see the whales. The captain Kiwi was amazing and knowledgeable about whales. The staff Dee Dee and Jeff was great too! Since we didn’t see much whales the captain asked if we wanted to go out on the second tour, which was well worth it!!! We saw a mom, calf and moms mate!! We got videos and pictures that was so amazing during cruise.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Wow! Thank you for this incredible review for the Whale Watching Tour aboard Quicksilver. This tour truly is the best vacation activity on Maui. Mahalo for your support!
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