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Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina

910 Reviews 4.93 out of 5 stars Based on 910 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers |
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Maui, USA

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Our most popular Ultimate Whale Watch experience!
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 modeled after Coast Guard rescue rafts and are safe, extremely agile providing the best platform to experience whales and have a fun ride. Our vessel allows you to be close to the ocean surface. Giving you the feeling of being with the whales in there natural environment. From this vantage point photography captures a unique perspective of looking up at the animals when they breach the surface. Our Captains are trained to find the most surface active, diverse behaviors and best photo scenarios.
All trips from December – April are guaranteed to see whales or you 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

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

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Front Street
    Lahaina, HI 96761, USA

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    What To Expect

    Lahaina Harbor

    Our small group Whale Watching tour is our most popular whale watching tour on Maui. 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! There are two tour options, 1.5 hours and 2 hours.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • No children under 3 years

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    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 Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-121504P5

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • No children under 3 years
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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