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Maalaea Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise with Drinks

7.5

GoodTop 45% in Maui

29 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Maui
Updated November 4, 2026

Experience Maui's majestic humpback whales up close on a 2-hour catamaran cruise with drinks and expert insights from a marine biologist.

About this tour

Embark on a captivating whale watching adventure from Maalaea aboard our charming catamaran, the 'Winona'. Each year, majestic humpback whales migrate from Alaska to Maui's warm waters. This tour offers a front-row seat to witness these incredible creatures as they breach, play, and interact in their natural habitat. Guided by a knowledgeable marine biologist, you'll gain insights into their fascinating behavior and biology. Listen to the whales' soulful songs through our underwater hydrophones while enjoying stunning views of West Maui's mountains, Molokai, and Lanai. Relax on the deck with island-style music and savor two complimentary adult beverages. Don't miss this unforgettable experience to connect with the ocean's wonders.

Highlights

Observe majestic humpback whales
Learn from a marine biologist
Experience Maui's ocean world
Enjoy island-style music
Hear whale songs underwater
Relax with two adult beverages

What's included

Included

Ice-cold soft drinks, juice, and water
Island-style music
Captain and crew
Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
2 restrooms on board

Not included

Gratuities
Parking validation
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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GetYourGuide

4.68 / 5 · 29 reviews

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Important information

Eat a very light breakfast or no breakfast at all
Drink plenty of water
Some people may get seasick on this tour
Wheelchair accessible
Bring a hat, towel, and sunscreen
Consider motion sickness prevention

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.68 from 29 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 7.5. Top 45% in Maui means it ranks in the top 45% of tours in Maui by this score.