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Lahaina Whale Watch in the Humpback Sanctuary 2 hr
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- Maui
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Watch for breaching humpbacks in Maui’s protected ʻAuʻau Channel on a 120-minute Lahaina whale watch with refreshments aboard.
About this tour
Set out from Lahaina for a whale watch in the waters where humpbacks gather to mate and raise their calves. Each year, these whales migrate south from Alaska, and Maui’s warm, shallow, protected ʻAuʻau Channel is known for attracting large numbers. Keep your eyes on the water for powerful breaches and other glimpses of these remarkable animals.
This 120-minute Lahaina whale watch pairs the search for humpbacks with a relaxed time on the water. Enjoy local coffee, fruit, assorted pastries, water, and sodas, with complimentary reef-safe sunscreen available. The experience is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Meet at the parking lot at 116 Prison St. 30 minutes before departure; staff will escort you to Lahaina Harbor. Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure, and the vessel leaves promptly.
Choose a Lahaina whale watch for a memorable look at Maui’s humpback sanctuary. Book your place and enjoy the chance to see these seasonal visitors in their natural habitat.
Highlights
- Watch for humpback whales in Maui’s protected ʻAuʻau Channel
- Look for breaching whales and calves in their seasonal sanctuary
- Enjoy coffee, fruit, pastries, water, and sodas aboard
What's included
Included
- Local coffee with cream and sugar
- Local fruit platter and assorted pastries
- Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen
- Water and assorted sodas
Not included
- Gratuities
- Harbor parking fee
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Viator
3.33 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure at the parking lot at 116 Prison St., Lahaina
- Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure; the vessel departs promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals
- Staff will escort guests from the parking lot to Lahaina Harbor
- Advise the provider of dietary requirements when booking
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.33 from 3 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 6.9.
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