{"id":14441,"date":"2025-02-01T00:47:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/?p=14441"},"modified":"2025-03-13T09:50:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:50:09","slug":"top-maui-whale-watching-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/top-maui-whale-watching-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Maui Whale Watching Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Top 5 Maui Whale Watches<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s a reason why whale watching is the most popular Maui activity in the winter months (Maui whale watching season). Few things are as awe-inspiring as watching 40-ton humpback whales gracefully burst through the ocean&#8217;s surface \u2014 and the chance to see whales in Maui with your own eyes is a bucket list activity in its truest form. But add Maui\u2019s epic backdrop, tasty cocktails, and top-notch hospitality to the mix, and you\u2019ve got a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the making.<\/p>\n<p>The only downfall to whale watching on Maui? There are about as many Maui whale watch tours as there are grains of sand on Kaanapali Beach \u2014 and choosing the right one for you can be a challenge. But don\u2019t fret. We\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0\u00a0We will help you find the best whale watching Maui has to offer.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14451 size-full\" title=\"Humpback Whale Near Molokini\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-arriving.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Watching Maui Arriving\" width=\"910\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-arriving.jpg 910w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-arriving-908x605.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-arriving-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-arriving-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"533\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here are the top 5 Maui whale-watching tours \u2014 and what makes them stand out from the pack.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"533\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"chart-hide\"><div class=\"supsystic-table-loader la-ball-clip-rotate-multiple la-2x\" style=\"color:#000000\"><div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"supsystic-table-24_28415\" class=\"supsystic-tables-wrap \" style=\" width:100%; visibility: hidden; \" data-table-width-fixed=\"100%\" data-table-width-mobile=\"auto\" ><table id=\"supsystic-table-24\" class=\"supsystic-table border stripe hover lightboxImg row-border\" data-id=\"24\" data-view-id=\"24_28415\" data-title=\"Top 5 Maui Whale Watch Tours\" data-currency-format=\"$1,000.00\" data-percent-format=\"10.00%\" data-date-format=\"DD.MM.YYYY\" data-time-format=\"HH:mm\" data-features=\"[&quot;after_table_loaded_script&quot;]\" data-search-value=\"\" data-lightbox-img=\"\" data-head=\"on\" data-head-rows-count=\"1\" data-pagination-length=\"50,100,All\" data-auto-index=\"off\" data-searching-settings=\"{&quot;columnSearchPosition&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;minChars&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-lang=\"default\" data-override=\"{&quot;emptyTable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;info&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoEmpty&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;infoFiltered&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lengthMenu&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;previous&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;zeroRecords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;exportLabel&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;file&quot;:&quot;default&quot;}\" data-merged=\"[]\" data-responsive-mode=\"0\" data-from-history=\"0\" ><thead><tr><th data-cell-id=\"A1\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"fsize-20 bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"WHALE WATCH\" data-order=\"WHALE WATCH\" style=\"min-width:29.3578%; \" >WHALE WATCH <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"B1\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"fsize-20 bold htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"WHERE\" data-order=\"WHERE\" style=\"min-width:32.7654%; \" >WHERE <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"C1\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"fsize-20 htCenter bold\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"DURATION:\" data-order=\"DURATION:\" style=\"min-width:17.6933%; \" >DURATION: <\/th><th data-cell-id=\"D1\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"1\" data-db-index=\"1\" class=\"fsize-20 htLeft bold\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"\" data-order=\"\" style=\"min-width:20.1835%; \" ><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A2\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kayak&quot;&gt;Kayak &amp; Snorkel Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kayak&quot;&gt;Kayak &amp; Snorkel Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#kayak\">Kayak & Snorkel Whale Watch<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B2\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Makena - South Maui\" data-order=\"Makena - South Maui\" >Makena - South Maui <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C2\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"fsize-15 htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"4 Hours\" data-order=\"4 Hours\" >4 Hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D2\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"2\" data-db-index=\"2\" class=\"htCenter fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/alohakayaksmaui\/items\/8706\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/alohakayaksmaui\/items\/8706\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/alohakayaksmaui\/items\/8706\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&full-items=yes\" target=\"_self\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A3\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#affordable&quot;&gt;Discount Maui Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#affordable&quot;&gt;Discount Maui Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#affordable\">Discount Maui Whale Watch<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B3\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" data-order=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" >Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C3\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"fsize-15 htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"2 Hours\" data-order=\"2 Hours\" >2 Hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D3\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"3\" data-db-index=\"3\" class=\"htCenter fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/376996\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=activityauthority&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/376996\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=activityauthority&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/376996\/?asn=fhdn&asn-ref=activityauthority&full-items=yes&flow=no&branding=yes&bookable-only=yes&ref=activityauthority\" target=\"_self\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A4\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#smallgroup&quot;&gt;Small Group Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#smallgroup&quot;&gt;Small Group Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#smallgroup\">Small Group Whale Watch<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B4\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" data-order=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" >Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C4\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"fsize-15 htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"2 Hours\" data-order=\"2 Hours\" >2 Hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D4\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"4\" data-db-index=\"4\" class=\"htCenter fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/424204\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/424204\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/424204\/?asn=activityauthority&sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&full-items=yes&flow=828938&g4=yes&ref=asnAA\" target=\"_self\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A5\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#maalaea&quot;&gt;Maalaea Harbor Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#maalaea&quot;&gt;Maalaea Harbor Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#maalaea\">Maalaea Harbor Whale Watch<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B5\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" data-order=\"Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui\" >Maalaea Harbor - Central Maui <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C5\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"fsize-15 htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"2 Hours\" data-order=\"2 Hours\" >2 Hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D5\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"5\" data-db-index=\"5\" class=\"htCenter fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/410840\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/410840\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/410840\/?asn=activityauthority&sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&full-items=yes&flow=828938&g4=yes&ref=asnAA\" target=\"_self\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr style=\"height:px\" ><td data-cell-id=\"A6\" data-x=\"0\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kihei&quot;&gt;Kihei Rafting Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;#kihei&quot;&gt;Kihei Rafting Whale Watch&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"#kihei\">Kihei Rafting Whale Watch<\/a><\/td><td data-cell-id=\"B6\" data-x=\"1\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"Kihei Boat Ramp - South Maui\" data-order=\"Kihei Boat Ramp - South Maui\" >Kihei Boat Ramp - South Maui <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"C6\" data-x=\"2\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"fsize-15 htCenter\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"1.5 Hours\" data-order=\"1.5 Hours\" >1.5 Hours <\/td><td data-cell-id=\"D6\" data-x=\"3\" data-y=\"6\" data-db-index=\"6\" class=\"htCenter fsize-15\" data-cell-type=\"text\" data-original-value=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/redlinerafting\/items\/72157\/?ref=activityauthority&amp;schedule-uuid=d7d8bba0-012f-4658-ad8e-4281cc2fa11b&amp;asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=465834&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-order=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/redlinerafting\/items\/72157\/?ref=activityauthority&amp;schedule-uuid=d7d8bba0-012f-4658-ad8e-4281cc2fa11b&amp;asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=465834&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;BOOK NOW&lt;\/a&gt;\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/redlinerafting\/items\/72157\/?ref=activityauthority&schedule-uuid=d7d8bba0-012f-4658-ad8e-4281cc2fa11b&asn=activityauthority&full-items=yes&flow=465834\" target=\"_self\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><!-- \/#supsystic-table-24.supsystic-table --><\/div><!-- \/.supsystic-tables-wrap --><!-- Tables Generator by Supsystic --><!-- Version:1.10.47 --><!-- http:\/\/supsystic.com\/ --><a title=\"WordPress Responsive Table\" style=\"display:none;\" href=\"https:\/\/supsystic.com\/plugins\/wordpress-data-table-plugin\/?utm_medium=love_link\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress Responsive Table<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart-simple\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/alohakayaksmaui\/items\/8706\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Maui Kayak &amp; Snorkel Whale Watch<\/b><\/a> &#8211; Most Adventurous<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/376996\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=activityauthority\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Discount Maui Whale Watching Tour<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Affordable<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/424204\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Small Group Whale Watch<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Small Group Experience<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/410840\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ma\u02bbalaea Harbor Whale Watch<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Knowledgeable Guides<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/redlinerafting\/items\/72157\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kihei Whale Watching Tour<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Best Rafting Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"kayak\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/hawaii\/maui\/maui-kayak-whale-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Maui Kayak &amp; Snorkel Whale Watch<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Whale watching in Maui is a whole new adventure with this tour. Triple threat alert! This tour combines three of Maui\u2019s most popular ocean activities: kayaking, snorkeling, and whale watching. Head to Makena Landing, where you\u2019ll hop aboard a trusty ocean kayak for a whale-watching tour of a lifetime \u2014 one that involves snorkeling with green sea turtles and taking in the gorgeous South Maui sights. The potential for up-close encounters with humpback whales is elevated, too \u2014 humpback whales are notoriously curious and sometimes like to sneak up on unsuspecting kayakers to say \u2018hi.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14444 size-full\" title=\"Whale Watching on Maui - Kayak Tour\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kayak.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Watching Maui Kayak\" width=\"910\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kayak.jpg 910w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kayak-908x597.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kayak-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kayak-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Traveling with adventurous keiki? Children ages ten and up are welcome to join in on the fun.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Don\u2019t worry about lugging your snorkel gear around with you. Your guide will provide all the snorkeling equipment you need to enjoy the day.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Beginners are welcome! Your expert guide will help you get the proper paddling technique down pat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>A light snack and dry bags to store your belongings are included.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class='maxbutton-45-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-45 maxbutton maxbutton-south-maui-whale-tour-aloha-kayaks\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/alohakayaksmaui\/items\/8706\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK KAYAK TOUR<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<p><a name=\"affordable\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/hawaii\/maui\/most-affordable-maui-whale-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Affordable Maui Whale-Watching Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Humpback whales love Maui for its shallow, calm waters. As a result, Maalaea is known as Maui&#8217;s unofficial whale-watching capital \u2014 and humpback whale sightings here are off the charts. This affordable two-hour tour leaves Maalaea Harbor and takes you into the heart of whale-watching territory. Enjoy a fully narrated experience that breaks down the nuances of whale behavior. You\u2019ll have plenty of whale sighting opportunities from the boat\u2019s double decks! This is one of the best whale-watching tours on Maui without the hefty price tag.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14443 size-full\" title=\"Whale Watching on Maui - Affordable Whale Watch\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-affordable-activithy.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Watching Maui Breaching\" width=\"910\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-affordable-activithy.jpg 910w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-affordable-activithy-908x506.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-affordable-activithy-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-affordable-activithy-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>This whale-watching adventure departs from Maalaea Harbor, Maui\u2019s most central tour boat hub.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Hoping to learn more about whales? An onboard marine naturalist narrates the whole experience and is on hand to answer any and all questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Need a break from the sun? The main cabin has plenty of shaded seating and large viewing windows.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class='maxbutton-111-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-111 maxbutton maxbutton-lahaina-whale-watching-tour-quicksilver\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/quicksilvermaui\/items\/376996\/?asn=fhdn&amp;asn-ref=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=no&amp;branding=yes&amp;bookable-only=yes&amp;ref=activityauthority\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK WHALE WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<p><a name=\"smallgroup\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Small Group Whale Watch &#8211; Central Maui<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Want to see whales in Maui but don\u2019t want to have to fight the crowds at the railing each time a whale is spotted? This Maalaea Harbor whale watch allows for maximum viewing on a smaller, more agile boat with fewer people than the normal whale watch tour boats. This Pacific Whale Foundation excursion operates at 67% capacity for a spacious experience, and you\u2019ll have access to onboard certified marine naturalists for all your whale questions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14447 size-full\" title=\"Whale Watching Maui - Maalaea Harbor Tour\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Watching Maui Maalaea\" width=\"910\" height=\"1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea.jpg 910w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea-908x1218.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea-763x1024.jpg 763w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-maalaea-768x1030.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Bring the whole family! Enjoy the onboard Junior Naturalist Program for kids.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Hoping to get a closer view? Binoculars and underwater cameras are available for rent on board.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>It can get a little chilly on the water, especially when the breezes are blowing. Pack a light jacket, just in case.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class='maxbutton-119-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-119 maxbutton maxbutton-small-group-whale-watch-pacwhale\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/424204\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK WHALE WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<p><a name=\"maalaea\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/hawaii\/maui\/maalaea-whale-watching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Classic Whale Watching Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Pacific Whale Foundation&#8217;s Classic Whale Watch offers a two-hour educational experience led by Certified Marine Naturalists, providing insights into humpback whale behaviors such as mother-calf interactions and male competitions. Departing multiple times daily from Ma\u02bbalaea Harbor, these tours feature underwater hydrophones to listen to whale songs and maintain a 97% sighting success rate, with a guarantee of a free return trip if whales aren&#8217;t spotted. Children aged four and under can join for free with a paying adult, and booking online grants a 15% discount.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17185 size-full\" title=\"Maui Whale Watch - Double Breach \" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/top-maui-whale-watches-double-breach.jpg\" alt=\"Maui Whale Watch Double Breach \" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/top-maui-whale-watches-double-breach.jpg 900w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/top-maui-whale-watches-double-breach-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Multiple departure times are offered daily during whale watching season in Maui.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>This vessel is designed to easily navigate Maui\u2019s often-windy seas. The double-hulled design makes for an ultra-smooth ride.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Ma\u02bbalaea Harbor is also home to Maui\u02bbs aquarium, excellent restaurants, and shopping!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class='maxbutton-91-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-91 maxbutton maxbutton-maalaea-whale-watch-pacwhale\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/pacific-whale\/items\/410840\/calendar\/?asn=activityauthority&amp;sheet-uuid=9af1cb15-3c9d-40c9-b9b2-af83a52e9328&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=828938&amp;g4=yes&amp;ref=asnAA\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK WHALE WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<p><a name=\"kihei\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13343\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg\" alt=\"Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/space-aa-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/hawaii\/maui\/kihei\/kihei-whale-watching\/\"><strong>Kihei Whale Watching Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Pssst \u2014 we\u2019ll let you in on a little secret. If you\u2019re staying in Kihei, there\u2019s no need to drive all the way to Maalaea or Lahaina Harbor for a whale watch because one of the best ones departs from Kihei Boat Ramp. This rafting adventure only takes a maximum of 20 passengers for an intimate experience. Better yet, you\u2019ll be at eye level with the whales as they cruise past your boat \u2014 and they tend to have no qualms about approaching smaller vessels like this one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14445 size-full\" title=\"Whale Watching Maui - Kihei Whale Watch\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kihei.jpg\" alt=\"Whale Watching Maui Kihei\" width=\"910\" height=\"831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kihei.jpg 910w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kihei-908x829.jpg 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kihei-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/whale-watching-maui-kihei-768x701.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>You might be on a smaller vessel, but you\u2019ll still get a similar experience as on the larger boats. A naturalist is onboard to narrate the excursion, and you\u2019ll also get to listen to humpback whale songs via hydrophone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>This tour is only offered from January 15 to March 31, when whales are the most abundant in Maui\u2019s waters.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>Due to the speedy nature of this tour, this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class='maxbutton-112-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-112 maxbutton maxbutton-kihei-whale-watching-tour-redline\" href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/redlinerafting\/items\/72157\/?ref=activityauthority&amp;schedule-uuid=d7d8bba0-012f-4658-ad8e-4281cc2fa11b&amp;asn=activityauthority&amp;full-items=yes&amp;flow=465834\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK WHALE WATCH<\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13135\" src=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/line-1024x95.gif\" alt=\"line\" width=\"1024\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/line-1024x95.gif 1024w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/line-908x84.gif 908w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/line-300x28.gif 300w, https:\/\/activityauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/line-768x71.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- FH book button code --><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/api\/v1\/?autolightframe=yes\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 5 Maui Whale Watches There\u2019s a reason why whale watching is the most popular Maui activity in the winter months (Maui whale watching season). Few things are as awe-inspiring as watching 40-ton humpback whales gracefully burst through the ocean&#8217;s surface \u2014 and the chance to see whales in Maui with your own eyes is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":249,"featured_media":14448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hawaii","category-maui"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 5 Maui Whale Watching Tours - Activity Authority<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whale watching season in Maui is a magical time of year. 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