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Maui Private Whale Watching Air Tour 1 hr
Very goodTop 10% in Maui
63 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Maui
- 1 hr
- Updated October 31, 2026
Take a 60-minute private flight over Maui, enjoy panoramic island views, and look for humpback whales during whale season.
About this tour
See Maui from a fresh perspective on a private whale-watching flight, with panoramic windows offering clear views of the island and ocean below. This 60-minute Maui whale watching air tour gives your group a private cabin and live commentary as you search for humpback whales from above.
Board a metal cabin airplane designed for up to five passengers, settle in with a headset, and take in the scenery during the flight. The tour operates during humpback whale season, December 15 through April 15. While the crew hopes to spot these graceful giants, sightings are not guaranteed. Beverages, fuel surcharge, and landing and facility fees are included, along with guaranteed skip-the-line access.
Arrive at your booked time; early check-in is not required. Follow the signs to Maui Plane Rides and park at the first left after the control tower. Full mobility is required, and you’ll need to provide each passenger’s accurate weight in pounds when booking. Choose this Maui whale watching air tour for an intimate flight and a memorable view of the island’s seasonal visitors.
Highlights
- Take in panoramic views from a private cabin airplane
- Look for humpback whales from above during whale season
- Enjoy live commentary through your headset
What's included
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Landing and facility fees
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Fuel surcharge
- Live commentary on board
- Beverages
Not included
- Gratuities
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5.00 / 5 · 63 reviews
Important information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Full mobility required
- Maximum of 5 people per booking
- Enter each passenger’s accurate weight in pounds when booking
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- Available only during humpback whale season, December 15 to April 15
- Whale sightings are not guaranteed
- Arrive at your booked time; early check-in is not required
- Meeting point: Maui Plane Rides; follow the signs and park after the control tower at the first left turn
Frequently asked questions
How long is the air tour?
The tour lasts 60 minutes.
How many people can join?
The private cabin accommodates up to 5 people.
When is the tour available?
It is available during humpback whale season, December 15 to April 15.
Are whale sightings guaranteed?
No. Whale sightings are not guaranteed.
What should I provide when booking?
Enter the accurate weight in pounds for each passenger.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 63 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 8.8. Top 10% in Maui means it ranks in the top 10% of tours in Maui by this score.
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