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Maui Whale Watch and Snorkel

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10

Very goodTop 17% in Maui

90 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Snorkel Lanai’s reefs and coves on a small-group Maui trip, with whale watching during migration season from December through April.

About this tour

Set out from Maui for a small-group snorkeling trip to Lanai, where secluded coves, dramatic sea cliffs, tropical reefs, and marine life await. Locally owned and operated since 1982, this trip pairs time on the water with the chance to explore some of the island’s quieter coastal spots.

Snorkeling equipment is provided, and purified water is available from an onboard dispenser. Keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life as you explore. During whale migration season, from December through April, the trip also includes whale watching. Each ticket supports active marine research and Maui’s whale entanglement response efforts.

This Maui whale watch and snorkel trip offers a memorable way to experience the ocean while supporting local conservation work. Check in at Mala Boat Yard 30 minutes before departure, then get ready to discover Lanai’s reefs and coastline. Book your Maui whale watch and snorkel adventure for a day on the water.

Highlights

  • Snorkel in Lanai’s secluded coves and tropical reefs
  • Admire sea cliffs and look for dolphins and marine life
  • Watch for migrating whales from December through April
  • Support marine research and whale entanglement response efforts

What's included

Included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Purified drinking water

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Important information

  • Check in 30 minutes before departure at Mala Boat Yard
  • Look for the black and yellow Ultimate Whale Watch signs; do not go directly to the water
  • Provide a phone number or email with your booking in case of tour changes
  • Guests must be at least 4 years old
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  • Pregnant travelers cannot participate
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 90 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 8.5. Top 17% in Maui means it ranks in the top 17% of tours in Maui by this score.

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