From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tours Aboard Small Catamaran
Overview
Come aboard the charming Hawaiian sail catamaran, "Winona," and experience a breathtaking Whale Watching Tour. With a small group of 30-40 people, you'll enjoy personalized attention and plenty of space to move around. Winona is not just any sail catamaran; she's Maui's only Hawaiian-built, well-kept, and spacious vessel. Get ready to experience true Aloha hospitality. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
What's Included
- Dolphin encounters on occasions
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Island-Style Music
- Light Snacks, 21+ years 2 adult beverages, soft drinks, juice, water
- Cash gratuities for the crew
- Parking validation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest
Meeting Location
Maalaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Welcome aboard our incredible Hawaiian catamaran sailboat Winona. You are in for a treat as you experience the excitement of whale watching.
Each year, from December through March, hundreds of migrating humpback whales journey from chilly Alaska to the warm waters of Maui to breed and give birth. Our guests can get a close-up view of the majestic marine mammals on this tour. These whales play, breach, and interact in their natural environment, and our crew provides insights into their behavior and biology. Hear their soulful songs through our underwater hydrophones while enjoying the perfect view of West Maui's mountains, Molokai, and Lanai, while you lounge on our decks or main floor.
Infants and kids ages 0-5 come for free parents must call the office to confirm.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires minimum of 10 traveler
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If you have questions about accessibility, please call us for help.
- Infants and kids ages 0-5 come for free but parents must call the office to confirm.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tours Aboard Small Catamaran. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tours Aboard Small Catamaran. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dolphin encounters on occasions.
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs.
- 2 Restrooms.
- Island-Style Music.
- Light Snacks, 21+ years 2 adult beverages, soft drinks, juice, water.
- Cash gratuities for the crew.
- Parking validation.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tours Aboard Small Catamaran is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires minimum of 10 traveler
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tours Aboard Small Catamaran will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Dolphin encounters on occasions
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Island-Style Music
- Light Snacks, 21+ years 2 adult beverages, soft drinks, juice, water
- Cash gratuities for the crew
- Parking validation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires minimum of 10 traveler
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- If you have questions about accessibility, please call us for help.
- Infants and kids ages 0-5 come for free but parents must call the office to confirm.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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