easy
3 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily a seated experience with light walking on the boat.
Set sail on a luxurious 3-hour whale watching adventure off Lahaina's coast. Enjoy gourmet dining and expert marine naturalist insights with guaranteed humpback whale sightings.
2.5 hours • All ages • Enjoy a deluxe 2.5-hour whalewatch plus a delicious lunch onboard!
Embark on a luxurious 3-hour whalewatch aboard the eco-friendly catamaran, Ocean Spirit. Enjoy a gourmet lunch while certified Marine Naturalists share insights on humpback whales. With a 97% sighting success rate and guaranteed whale sightings, this unforgettable experience combines adventure, education, and delicious dining on the open sea.
Approximately 3 hours.
Ocean Spirit is a high-tech eco-friendly catamaran with a maximum capacity of 65 passengers. Whalewatch Sail Deluxe is led by certified Marine Naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. Lunch onboard makes this ecotour a deluxe whalewatching experience.
We sail when possible depending on weather conditions or whale activity and may need to use our engines for the safety of the animals, in accordance with our “Be Whale Aware” policies for safe and sustainable humpback whale viewing.
Whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whalewatch of equal or lesser value within one year. We are proud of our 97% sighting success rate.
What To Bring
Available Rentals
Check-in Time 45 minutes prior to departure.
Check-In Location Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store located in the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops complex (adjacent to the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium)
Departs From Ma'alaea Harbor
Fine Print All activities are at your own risk. No liability, expressed or implied, rests with PWF Eco-Adventures, Pacific Whale Foundation, or its subsidiaries or officers. All reservations are non-refundable and changes are not permitted within 48 hours prior to the scheduled check-in. Check-in is at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. All no-shows are non-refundable. Pacific Whale Foundation reserves the right to reschedule or cancel due to weather, sea state or other exigent circumstances at the discretion of the Captain. Destinations, menus, vessels and equipment subject to change without notice. By purchasing your cruise ticket you agree to receive confirmation and promotional emails from us. You may opt-out of promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link.
Even though whales come near the boat, binoculars enhance your ability to spot behaviors farther away on the horizon.
Protect your skin and Hawaii's marine environment by using eco-friendly sunscreen designed not to harm coral reefs.
Morning ocean breezes can be cool; bring a light jacket or cover-up to stay comfortable during the sail.
For safety and to avoid disturbing the whales, follow crew instructions about movement on the vessel, especially when whales approach.
Whale watching in Maui dates back decades, with local efforts promoting marine education and preserving humpback habitats since the 1980s.
PacWhale Eco-Adventures practices sustainable tourism by using eco-friendly vessels and educating guests about marine conservation.
Protect your skin and the marine environment during your ocean adventure.
Keep warm against ocean breezes and cooler temperatures during winter sails.
winter specific
Enhances viewing of whales and distant marine wildlife.
Protect your device while capturing unforgettable ocean moments.