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Maui Whale Watching 2 hr

8.7

Very goodTop 13% in Maui

1,184 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Maui
2 hrs
Updated November 2, 2026

Watch for whales on a comfortable 120-minute Lahaina boat trip with open views, shaded seating, and an experienced crew.

About this tour

Set out from Lahaina for a whale-watching trip aboard a fast, comfortable boat designed for open views and time on the water. This 120-minute Maui whale watching tour offers cushioned seats, plenty of shade, and an onboard bathroom, so you can settle in and focus on the ocean.

Experienced captains and crew share whale facts and answer questions as you watch for whales and take photos. The provider guarantees whale sightings. Check in at Mala Boat Ramp at least 15 minutes before departure; find the crew under the tree on the ocean side of the trailer parking lot. Nearby public parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Late arrivals are considered no-shows and are not refunded.

Choose this Maui whale watching trip for open viewing, knowledgeable crew, and a comfortable ride. Book your time on the water and keep your camera ready.

Highlights

Watch for whales from a fast, comfortable boat with open viewing
Settle into a cushioned seat with shade and an onboard bathroom
Hear whale facts and ask questions of experienced captains and crew
Capture photos as you spend time watching whales

What's included

Included

Guaranteed whale sightings

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Viator

4.92 / 5 · 1,184 reviews

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Important information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Check in at least 15 minutes before departure at Mala Boat Ramp in Lahaina
Late check-ins are considered no-shows and are not refunded
Public parking is available nearby on a first-come, first-served basis

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 1,184 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 8.7. Top 13% in Maui means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Maui by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Maui

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