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Kihei Whale-Watching Raft Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10

Very goodTop 21% in Maui

696 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Maui
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Watch migrating humpback whales from a speedy Kihei raft, with a marine naturalist, onboard hydrophone, and guaranteed sightings.

About this tour

Set out from Kihei for a close look at humpback whales as they travel through Hawaiian waters from Alaska between December and May. This 90-minute Kihei whale-watching raft tour heads toward the waters off Maui’s southern coast, an area known for its high concentration of whales.

The speedy raft helps you make the most of your time on the water, while a small group of up to 20 keeps the experience focused. An onboard marine naturalist shares insights about the whales, and a hydrophone lets you listen for their sounds beneath the surface. Whale sightings are guaranteed, giving you a compelling reason to keep watch across the blue horizon.

Check in 30 minutes before departure at the Kihei Boat Ramp; the meeting spot varies by departure time. Choose this Kihei whale-watching raft tour for an engaging, small-group way to experience Maui’s seasonal whale migration.

Highlights

  • Watch for humpback whales migrating through Hawaiian waters
  • Listen to whale sounds through an onboard hydrophone
  • Learn about whale behavior from an onboard marine naturalist
  • Ride a speedy raft off Maui’s southern coast

What's included

Included

  • Onboard marine naturalist
  • Guaranteed whale sightings
  • Onboard hydrophone to listen to whales

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Minimum age: 8 years
  • Maximum recommended age: 65 due to the adventurous nature of the tour
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with back or neck injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check in 30 minutes before departure
  • For the 7:00 AM departure, check in at the parking lot; for 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM departures, check in at the picnic tables above the dock
  • Free parking is available in the dirt lot above the boat and trailer parking area

Frequently asked questions

When is whale-watching season?

Humpback whales migrate through Hawaiian waters from Alaska between December and May.

Is a whale sighting guaranteed?

Yes. The tour guarantees whale sightings.

Where do I check in?

Check in at the Kihei Boat Ramp 30 minutes before departure. For the 7:00 AM trip, meet in the parking lot; for 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM trips, meet at the picnic tables above the dock.

Are there age or health restrictions?

Guests must be at least 8 years old. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back or neck injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The maximum recommended age is 65.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 696 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 8.3. Top 21% in Maui means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Maui by this score.

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