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Maui Private Charter Whale Watching and Dolphin Search 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Maui
- Updated October 31, 2026
Set out from Kaanapali Beach on a private Maui charter to search for humpback whales in season and dolphins year-round.
About this tour
Set out from Kaanapali Beach for a private look at Maui’s marine life. This 2-hour Maui Private Charter Whale Watching and Dolphin Search gives your group room to scan the water, enjoy the island scenery, and watch for humpback whales or dolphins from a 50-foot vessel.
The charter departs from Whalers Village, between Leilani’s on the Beach and the Westin Hotel. During humpback season, December 15 through May 15, keep watch for whales; outside those dates, the outing focuses on spinner dolphins. The trip is weather permitting, and additional charter time is available for an extra cost. Water, juices, and sodas are provided, and there’s storage for snacks you bring along. Check in 30 minutes before departure and come prepared to climb from the beach into a zodiac and aboard the vessel.
Gather your crew, bring sun protection, and experience Maui’s ocean at a relaxed pace on a private charter tailored to your group.
Highlights
- Search for humpback whales and dolphins from a private charter
- Take in Maui’s ocean scenery from a 50-foot vessel
- Enjoy a custom outing with your own group
What's included
Included
- Water, juices, and sodas
- 2-hour custom private charter for humpback whale watching and dolphin search
Not included
- BYOB
- Gratuities
- Meals; available for an additional per-person cost
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5.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Humpback whale season runs December 15 through May 15; outside the season, the trip searches for spinner dolphins
- Weather permitting
- Check in 30 minutes before departure
- Departs from Kaanapali Beach at Whalers Village, between Leilani’s on the Beach and the Westin Hotel
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- Free beach parking may be available between Whalers Village and the Westin Hotel; paid parking is available at Whalers Village
- Children ages 5 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult
- Guests must be able to climb from the beach into a zodiac and then aboard the vessel
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health; guests with major neck or back injuries should not participate
- Bring a hat, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, and waterproof camera; wear a swimsuit or comfortable clothing
- Snacks may be brought aboard; storage is available under the custom seats
Frequently asked questions
How long is the charter?
The private charter lasts at least 2 hours; additional hours are available at an extra cost.
How many guests can join?
Private charters accommodate 1 to 32 passengers.
When can I see humpback whales?
Humpback whale watching is offered from December 15 through May 15. Outside that season, the trip searches for spinner dolphins.
Where does the tour depart from?
The charter leaves from Kaanapali Beach at Whalers Village, between Leilani’s on the Beach and the Westin Hotel. Check in 30 minutes before departure.
Are children welcome?
Children ages 5 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Maui
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.
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