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Board a low-to-water eco-raft from Lahaina for eye-level dolphin encounters and coastal narration. This two-hour semi-private tour offers a maneuverable platform for wildlife viewing, light refreshments, and a native-owned operator focused on respectful, educational sea watching.
Board a low-to-water eco-raft from Lahaina for eye-level dolphin encounters and coastal narration. This two-hour semi-private tour offers a maneuverable platform for wildlife viewing, light refreshments, and a native-owned operator focused on respectful, educational sea watching.
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Operated by Hawaii Ocean Rafting · Lahaina, Hawaii
The zodiac skims low over the Pacific and sea spray tags your sunglasses as West Maui slides to your left and Lanai’s cliffs rise like an island-shaped cliff-face on the horizon. Onboard a low-to-water eco-raft, the ocean feels immediate: the deck hums with the outboard, the bow cuts swells, and a marine naturalist scans the blue for flashes—spinner dolphins often breaking cleanly from the surface, pantomiming their freedom.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to step on/off a low zodiac and stand or sit during short rides.
No—dolphins are wild and sightings depend on animal behavior and sea conditions; the crew uses local knowledge to maximize chances.
Check in at 1223 Front St., next to Snorkel Bob’s, at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Children under 3 are not permitted; older children are allowed but must follow safety instructions from staff.
Yes—the tour provides light snacks (pastries, fruit, chips, cookies) and beverages including water, soda, and green tea.
Lahaina shifted from a Hawaiian fishing community to a 19th-century whaling port; that maritime history shapes local knowledge of marine mammal behaviors.
Operators follow federal approach regulations and promote reef-friendly practices; visitors are asked to minimize disturbance and use reef-safe products.
Hawaii Ocean Rafting operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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