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Maui Whale Watch in the Humpback Sanctuary 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 33% in Maui

104 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch for breaching humpback whales in Maui’s protected waters on a 120-minute trip from Maʻalaea Harbor.

About this tour

Set out from Maʻalaea Harbor to look for humpback whales in the waters off Maui. Each year, these whales migrate south from Alaska, and the warm, shallow, protected waters of the Auʻau Channel provide an important place for them to mate and give birth to their calves. The area is known for frequent whale activity, including dramatic breaches above the ocean’s surface.

This 120-minute Maui Whale Watch offers time on the water to scan the sanctuary for these remarkable animals. Enjoy snacks, alcoholic beverages, water, and assorted sodas during the trip. Check in at Slip #72, at the end of the jetty, 30 minutes before departure; boarding closes 10 minutes before the vessel leaves, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Join a Maui Whale Watch for a memorable chance to experience the island’s humpback sanctuary from the water.

Highlights

  • Watch for humpback whales in Maui’s warm, protected waters
  • Look for breaching whales in the Auʻau Channel

What's included

Included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Water and assorted sodas

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Harbor parking fee

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Important information

  • Arrive at Slip #72 in Maʻalaea Harbor 30 minutes before departure
  • Boarding closes 10 minutes before departure; the vessel departs promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Advise of dietary requirements when booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 104 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 7.8. Top 33% in Maui means it ranks in the top 33% of tours in Maui by this score.

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