Afternoon Special Whale Watch Tour from Lahaina Harbor

Summary

On our whale watch we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina harbor, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. All trips from December – April are guaranteed to see whales or you go again for FREE! Our whale watch host a small group whale watchers! 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!

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Our afternoon discount whale watching tour is the same duration and whale sightings as our other 2 hour tours, just at a discounted rate! See Humpback Whales that have traveled 3000 miles from Alaska to give birth and mate in a the protected Maui Nui sanctuary off Lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. Our small groups make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard. Our inflatable rafting vessels are safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family. On our whale watch we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina harbor, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. Guarantee whale sightings Dec-April, or go again for FREE! We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements.

What’s included?

  • Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles.

  • additional hour of whale watching and only 18 guests on the boat for 25$

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

These health and safety guidelines will be updated and adjusted per recommendations by the CDC and WHO and local entities. Mahalo for your Kokua

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

About operator:

We're honored to be TripAdvisors Travelers' Choice Award Winners for small group ocean eco-rafting tours in Maui since 1982! Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel invites you to share encounters with whales, dolphins and turtles and snorkel the island of Lanai! Our rafting vessels host 6-26 guests per trip and includes marine naturalist guides, creating a fun, educational and uncrowded experience! The low to water style vessel offers eye-level encounters and a fun boating adventure! We're stoked to have been featured on National Geographic, the Travel Channel, HGTV, Hawaii Magazine and ABC’s Good Morning America and thanks to our ohana’s feedback we have been recognized for Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for the past 5 years! Every ticket supports our volunteer efforts as NOAA first responders to entangled whales as well as our research partners at U.H. Cascadia, SCRIPPS, HAMER, Whale Trust, Keiki Kohola, NOAA, CETOS, NASA and many others. We can't wait to share Maui's ocean with you!

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