Maui Whale Watching: Humpback Haven

Embark on an early sail from Ma’alaea Harbor in Maui to witness the awe-inspiring humpback whales. Experience their acrobatics and witness breathtaking breaches in the ‘Au ‘au channel.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lahaina - Embark on a journey through the inter-island channel to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. The team takes pride in authentic sailing experiences. Once the trade winds fill the sails, the motors are turned off, allowing guests to relish the serene rhythm of the ocean and the sounds of whales surfacing nearby. With a limited…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Complimentary reef safe sunscreen provided by Sail Maui
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • harbor parking fee (minimal)
Additional Information

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii, the ‘Au ‘au channel off the coast of Maui boasts the greatest number. Our warm, relatively shallow and protected waters make an ideal location for the humpbacks to mate and give birth to their…

Location
Main Loading Dock at Lahaina Harbor
Wharf Street
We will meet at the main loading dock. Please respect the local culture and environment.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Faraway454004
Feb 15, 2019
Wow! If you want to see whales up close, these folks deliver!! - Captain Brian and crew raised the sails as soon as we left the marina. The day was very sunny, warm and a slight breeze. We had a leisurely sail and immediately saw whales. We sailed for about 2 hours and saw several whales. One swam right by the boat so close we could see all the barnacles around it's mouth. Another breached about 200 yards in front of the boat!! The crew was fun and professional. We had great personalized attention as Sail Maui only books about 25 people per whale watching cruise. We loved our afternoon on the Paragon II, watching the whales. We will use Sail Maui again on our next trip to Maui.
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Bbgma
Feb 20, 2019
I loved that this was a small group sailing! - Small group was so nice, you didn't have people jumping in front of you all the time like on large ships/boats. The captain and crew were very nice, answered questions and gave us a great experience. The only thing I was a little bummed about is that we watched a cow and her calf for quite a while, but when they left we turned back and didn't go check other spouts on the way but put up the sails and just sailed. That was very neat, but I would have like to check a few more whales too. Otherwise, great time!
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Jacob
Jan 29, 2019
They cancelled my trip then made ME call to request a refund - My wife and I booked a sunset whale watching trip weeks in advance. Lovely sounding, indeed. A week before the trip, I get an email from Sail Maui saying my trip has been cancelled. I called and was told that another patron had requested a private charter, and since my wife and I were the only two on our reservation at the time, our trip was cancelled in favor of Mr./Mrs. Big Spender. I can't blame Sail Maui from a pure money making standpoint. That said, they showed some serious nerve by making me call THEM to actually request and process my refund. Ludicrous. Bad customer relations. Bad business.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).