Eye-Level Whale Watching Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui
Overview
Eye-level whale watching onboard our low-to-water small group adventure raft. Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they often approach our small raft for closer and eye level whale encounters.
Inclusions
- Marine Naturalist Narration
- Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
- Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour.
- Plan to get wet! This is a raft- ocean spray and light rain can occur during tour.
What to expect
Itinerary
2 Hour or 1.5 Hour Eye-Level Adventure Whale Watch Tour (Seasonal Dec-April)
*New* Temporary location and vessels for season 23/24 due to the Lahaina wildfires.
Same great eye-level whale watching onboard a low-to-water small group adventure raft. Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours of 20 guests or less make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they sometimes approach our small rafts for those closer and eye level whale encounters. Tour includes searching for active whales and stopping to watch them, a full narration of whale and Maui facts by our marine naturalist, listening to whale songs on a hydrophone and lots of photo ops! Whale encounters and closeness of whales vary based on the wild animal's chosen behavior. Time of day does not affect whale activity.
* Whale encounters vary in their natural environment, the wild. No up close guarantee.
*NO pregnant persons or children under 3 years.
Stop At:
• Lahaina, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
2 Hour or 1.5 Hour Eye-Level Adventure Whale Watch Tour (Seasonal Dec-April)
*New* Temporary location and vessels for season 23/24 due to the Lahaina wildfires.
Same great eye-level whale watching onboard a low-to-water small group adventure raft. Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, we've been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours of 20 guests or less make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they sometimes approach our small rafts for those closer and eye level whale encounters. Tour includes searching for active whales and stopping to watch them, a full narration of whale and Maui facts by our marine naturalist, listening to whale songs on a hydrophone and lots of photo ops! Whale encounters and closeness of whales vary based on the wild animal's chosen behavior. Time of day does not affect whale activity.
* Whale encounters vary in their natural environment, the wild. No up close guarantee.
*NO pregnant persons or children under 3 years.
Stop At:
• Lahaina, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- No Infants
- No children under 3
- If anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work with you to cancel/refund or reschedule your tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Rod_L
April 2022
We had a fantastic experience. We saw multiple whales, a sea turtle, bottlenose dolphins, and hundreds of spinner dolphins. Our captains were knowledgeable and informative. Very helpful very enjoyable. The smaller boat was great.
We had a fantastic experience. We saw multiple whales, a sea turtle, bottlenose dolphins, and hundreds of spinner dolphins. Our captains were knowledgeable and informative. Very helpful very enjoyable. The smaller boat was great.Devon_D
April 2022
Paul and will we’re great. We saw many whales and enjoyed the knowledge they shared about the whales!
Paul and will we’re great. We saw many whales and enjoyed the knowledge they shared about the whales!Cameron_H
April 2022
This was a fun excursion for the family. Being up close to the whales was an experience. The captain and crew were fun and knowledgeable. I’d recommend this to any traveler
This was a fun excursion for the family. Being up close to the whales was an experience. The captain and crew were fun and knowledgeable. I’d recommend this to any travelerJimena_S
April 2022
Very nice boat ride! We got very lucky and saw a couple of whales. Saw a mom and calf together, the little one breached and gave us a big splash.
Very nice boat ride! We got very lucky and saw a couple of whales. Saw a mom and calf together, the little one breached and gave us a big splash.Cindy_A
April 2022
Awesome, once in a lifetime experience. Small boats are key for a tour like this. Our guides were entertaining and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this.
Awesome, once in a lifetime experience. Small boats are key for a tour like this. Our guides were entertaining and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this.Olivia_T
April 2022
We had a great experience with this. I've been whale watching before on Maui but wanted to try a smaller craft. There were only 16 people on the boat and we saw lots of whale action even though it was the last week of March and the end of the whale season. The guides were knowledgeable and nice, ...
We had a great experience with this. I've been whale watching before on Maui but wanted to try a smaller craft. There were only 16 people on the boat and we saw lots of whale action even though it was the last week of March and the end of the whale season. The guides were knowledgeable and nice, and this was the highlight of our trip. I would recommend bringing water (although they did offer us some) since you'll be there 2 hours, a hat that will not fly off with strong breezes if you need shade, and Dramamine if you tend to get motion sickness. I'm awful at pictures but we saw whales breach, mothers with playful calves, tail flips, etc. Not a dull moment!