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Ultimate Whale Watch has been rated #1 best Maui whale watching tours for any level of whale watchers. Our agile rescue raft style vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat! Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team!

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MALA (LAHAINA) BOAT RAMP DEPARTURES
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2 HOUR WHALE WATCH

$77

($88 with Taxes and Fees)

$49 Kids 4-12

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(MALA  RAMP DEPARTURE)

MOST POPULAR  2 hour Whale Watch

28 guests or less
Sunrise to Sunset Tours
Guaranteed Sightings
Marine Naturalist Guides & Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

VIP TOUR

$110

($125 with Taxes and Fees)

All Ages

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(MALA  RAMP DEPARTURE)

VIP EXCLUSIVE

2 Hour Whale Watch

Small Group - Only 12 Guests
Sunrise to Sunset Tours
Guaranteed Sightings
Marine Naturalist Guides & Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

ULTIMATE TOUR

$155

($177 with Taxes and Fees)

All Ages

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ULTIMATE TOUR

2.5 Hour Whale Watch

Small Group - Only 6 Guests
Tours Sunrise to Sunset
Guaranteed Sightings
Marine Naturalist Guides & Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

COMBO TOUR

$170

($195 with Taxes and Fees)

$104 Kids 4-12

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ADVENTURE SNORKEL COMBO

3.5 Hour Whale Watch & Snorkel
Small Group - Only 16 Guests
1 Snorkel Stop / Whale & Dolphin Watch Tour
Snacks & Snorkel Gear Included!
Marine Naturalist Guides and Hydrophone Onboard!
24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

KAANAPALI BEACH DEPARTURES

2 HOUR WHALE WATCH

$77

($88 with Taxes and Fees)

$49 Kids 4-12

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( Kaanapali Beach)

MOST POPULAR  2 hour Whale Watch

18 guests or less
Sunrise to Sunset Tours
Guaranteed Sightings
Marine Naturalist Guides & Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

Elite Whale Watch

$66

($77 with Taxes and Fees)

$42 Kids 4-12

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( Kaanapali Beach )

ELITE

1.5 Hour Whale Watch

Small Group - Only 12 Guests
Guaranteed Sightings
Ocean Power Boat (not raft style)
Marine Naturalist Guides and Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

VIP TOUR

$110

($125 with Taxes and Fees)

All Ages

Book Now

( Kaanapali  Beach )

VIP EXCLUSIVE

2 Hour Whale Watch

Small Group - Only 12 Guests
Sunrise to Sunset Tours
Guaranteed Sightings
Marine Naturalist Guides & Hydrophone Onboard!

24HR Cancellation Policy. No children under 4 years

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Whales are protected in Hawaii so we do not approach humpback whales closer than federal regulations.
Swimming and/or touching whales is not permitted. Whales may choose to come to our vessels on their own.

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Tour Details

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Our marine naturalist guides will be onboard sharing whale educational info and all vessels are equipped with a hydrophone onboard for listening to whale songs!

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Bring a hat, sunglasses and a camera! There is dry storage onboard for backpacks and purses. We provide purified water with paper cups and complimentary reef safe sunscreen on all tours.

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What’s the best time and weather for whale watching? Whales are active 24 hours a day and the weather does not impact their activity so you can book a tour any time, on any day!

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This trip does not permit participation for guests with back injuries, neck injuries, or pregnant ladies. Children must be 4+ years old. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for all group charters.

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Our Maui Whale Watching Tours depart from Lahaina's Mala Boat Ramp or Kaanapali Beach! Meet us there 20 minutes prior to your ultimate whale watch maui tour departure time!

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FAQs

Learn best time for whale watching, whale facts and more about our whale watch Lahaina tours!

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Book a Private
Boat Charter

Special occasion or just want more time with family? Book your whale watch or snorkel as a private boat charter!

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Whale Research

Support active marine research every time you buy a ticket to whale watch!

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Reviews

  • “I've had the luxury of going on all types of snorkel trips. This is by far the best of the best! From the time you leave the harbor, it is a nonstop adventure.” Will B. Mexico
  • “They did an excellent job of finding great snorkeling sites including one where we were visited by a large pod of dolphins. Amazing!!!!” MTsapphire Big Sky, Montana
  • I highly recommend Ultimate Snorkel as the best Snorkel trip on Maui. Awesome stops off of Lanai island, all of them full of marine life!” Briana H. Hawaii

What's That Move?

The whales we'll encounter have their own way of communicating with each other. The moves below are some of the most common we see. Get familiar with them and you'll know what the whales are trying to say on your whale watching trips!

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    Tail Throw

    When a humpback whale lifts its giant fluke or tail out of the water and throws it back into the ocean its called a Tail Throw. This is performed many times by female humpback whales that may be attempting to attract the attention of male humpbacks interested in mating.

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    Pectoral Slap

    The female humpback whale will raise her giant pectoral fin or arm fin out of the water and repeatedly slap it back down on the surface of the water. This is also believed to draw in the adult male humpback whales that are in the area for possible interest in mating.

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    Spyhop

    The humpback whale floating vertically in the water and lifting its whole rostrum or head out of the water is a Spy Hop. This allows the whale to see out of water and view their surroundings. Watching a 45 ton 45 foot humpback whale poke its head out of the water is epic!

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    Mugging

    Mugging is when a humpback whale approaches your boat closer then 100 yards on its own. Our boats are small and non-threatening, which encourages these curious, gentle giants to swim right up to our boat and check us out!

Frequently Asked Questions

Humpback Whales from Alaska. On our trips occasionally we encounter dolphins.

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