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Lahaina Whale or Dolphin Raft Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 27% in Maui

2,860 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Scan Maui’s ocean for whales or dolphins on a low-to-the-water raft tour, with naturalist narration and whale songs on a hydrophone.

About this tour

See Maui’s marine life from just above the ocean’s surface on a small-group raft tour departing from Lahaina. This low-to-the-water ride offers a fresh perspective as you scan the waves for whales or dolphins, depending on the option you select. Wildlife is unpredictable, so sightings and close encounters cannot be guaranteed.

During the 120-minute trip, listen to marine naturalist narration and use an onboard hydrophone to hear whale songs. Dolphin tours include snacks and beverages. Ocean spray and light rain are possible, and shade varies by boat, so bring sun protection and expect a splash. Life jackets are available for emergencies.

Lahaina Whale or Dolphin Raft Tour is operated by Hawaii Ocean Rafting, a Native Hawaiian-owned company with more than 30 years of ocean rafting experience. Check in 30 minutes before departure at 1223 Front St., next to Snorkel Bobs; the raft leaves promptly. Guests must board without assistance, and children under 3 and pregnant guests cannot participate. Choose your wildlife option and experience Maui from a close-to-the-water vantage point.

Highlights

  • Watch for whales or dolphins from a low-to-the-water raft
  • Listen to whale songs through an onboard hydrophone
  • Hear marine naturalist narration as you scan the ocean
  • Enjoy a small-group outing on a raft close to the water

What's included

Included

  • Snacks and beverages on dolphin tours
  • Hydrophone for listening to whale songs
  • Marine naturalist narration
  • Life jackets for emergencies
  • Whale or dolphin viewing, depending on the option selected

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • BYOB; plastic containers or cans only
  • Wildlife sightings and close encounters are not guaranteed

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Important information

  • Check in 30 minutes before departure at Hawaii Ocean Rafting, 1223 Front St., Dive Maui Shop, next to Snorkel Bobs; late arrivals may miss the tour without a refund
  • Boarding requires unassisted mobility
  • Not suitable for pregnant guests or travelers with back, neck, or spinal injuries
  • Children under 3 and infants are not permitted
  • Ocean spray and light rain can occur; bring sun protection and reef-safe rub-on sunscreen; spray sunscreen is not permitted
  • Snacks may contain or come into contact with common allergens; notify the operator of allergies and bring any required medication

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes.

Which wildlife can I see?

The selected option determines whether the tour focuses on whales or dolphins. Sightings and close encounters are not guaranteed because the animals are wild.

Are children under 3 allowed?

No. Children under 3 and infants are not permitted.

Is the tour suitable for pregnant guests?

No. Pregnant guests are not permitted.

Where and when should I check in?

Check in 30 minutes before departure at Hawaii Ocean Rafting, 1223 Front St., Dive Maui Shop, next to Snorkel Bobs. Late arrivals may miss the tour without a refund.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 2,860 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 8.1. Top 27% in Maui means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in Maui by this score.

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