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Maui Whale Watch and Scenic Kayak Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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19 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore West Maui by pedal-drive kayak, with whale watching from December through April and coastal scenery year-round.

About this tour

Trade crowded boats for a quieter view of Maui’s coast on a guided kayak outing. For 150 minutes, pedal-drive Hobie kayaks carry you along West Maui, where you can take in the shoreline, watch for ocean wildlife, and enjoy the water at an easy pace. During whale season, from December through April, keep an eye out for whales; outside those months, the experience focuses on the scenery.

Your local guide shares knowledge about Hawaii’s wildlife and ecosystem, while the hands-free pedal system lets you move across the water without relying on arm power. Kayaking and safety equipment, a safety briefing, a light snack, and one bottle of water are provided. The meeting point is a beach near Mile Marker 14.5, recognized locally by the red-roofed house nearby.

Choose this Maui whale watch and scenic kayak tour for a peaceful way to experience the coast with your travel group. Book your outing and see West Maui from the water.

Highlights

  • Glide quietly along West Maui’s coastline in a pedal-drive kayak
  • Look for whales during whale season, December through April
  • Admire ocean wildlife and coastal scenery from the water
  • Hear local insights about Hawaii’s wildlife and ecosystem

What's included

Included

  • Light snack
  • Small cooler and music
  • Permit
  • Safety briefing
  • Expert local guide
  • Hawaii wildlife and ecosystem education
  • Kayaking and safety equipment
  • 1 bottle of water

Not included

  • Sunglasses, hat, towel, reef-safe non-spray sunscreen, extra beverages or snacks, and camera gear

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Seat weight limit: 250 lb; kayak weight limit: 425 lb
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Meet at the beach near Mile Marker 14.5; look for the red-roofed house and park by the beach, taking care with sand depth
  • Whale watching is available December through April; outside whale season, the tour is scenic only
  • Participants must not have tested positive for COVID-19 within 7 days of departure or had a fever within 72 hours of departure

Frequently asked questions

When can I see whales?

Whale watching is available from December through April. At other times, the outing is a scenic tour.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

What is included?

Kayaking and safety equipment, a local guide, a safety briefing, a light snack, one bottle of water, a small cooler, music, and wildlife and ecosystem education are included.

Are there weight limits?

The limit is 250 lb per seat or 425 lb per kayak.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the beach near Mile Marker 14.5. Look for the red-roofed house and park by the beach, taking care with sand depth.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.26 from 19 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 6.2.

Provider rating distribution in Maui

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