Small Group Whalewatch at Ma’alaea Harbor offers 2-hour tours led by certified Marine Naturalists. Whale sightings are guaranteed with a 97% success rate, starting at $99.95.
$99.95
Experience Maui’s top-rated whalewatch aboard a small group vessel optimized for whale viewing. Certified Marine Naturalists provide engaging interpretation of humpback whale behaviors, including mothers with calves, male competition, and underwater songs.
Departing daily from Ma’alaea Harbor, check-in is 45 minutes prior at the Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store near Maui Ocean Center. Parking is paid. Recommended items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, and a light jacket. Children under 7 years are not allowed on the Ocean Explorer for safety reasons.
Additional rentals such as wetsuit shirts, underwater cameras, and binoculars are available. All activities are at your own risk, and reservations are non-refundable within 48 hours of departure. No-shows are non-refundable.
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