TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
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Maui Whale Watching Sail 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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60 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Maui
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Listen to whale songs, watch humpback families, and enjoy a buffet lunch on a guided 150-minute Maui whale watching sail.
About this tour
Set sail from Maui for an up-close look at the island’s humpback whales. On this 150-minute Maui whale watching sail, certified marine naturalists and marine biologists help interpret the whales’ social behavior and bring each encounter to life.
Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones, watch mothers and calves interact, and look for males competing for females. Every trip unfolds differently, so the moments you witness depend on the whales and conditions that day. A buffet lunch and beverages are served aboard, with options including teriyaki chicken, a vegan burger steak, rice, salad, fruit, and brownie. Please share any dietary requirements when booking.
Check in at the Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store by the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not available. Join this Maui whale watching sail for a memorable time on the water, guided by experts who know how to make the most of every sighting.
Highlights
- Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones
- Watch humpback mothers and calves interact
- Learn about whale behavior from certified marine naturalists and marine biologists
- Enjoy a buffet lunch aboard the sail
What's included
Included
- Buffet lunch
- Professional guide
- Beverages
- All taxes, fees, handling charges, and local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos, available to purchase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.80 / 5 · 60 reviews
Important information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and under are free, one per paying adult
- Please advise of dietary requirements at booking
- Service animals are allowed
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in at the Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store at the entrance to the Harbor Shops complex, next to the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not available
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.80 from 60 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 7.1.
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