Whale Watching Tour: Maui's Unique Catamaran

Embark on a breathtaking Maui whale watching tour aboard the charming Winona catamaran. Experience personalized attention, delicious Hawaiian cuisine, and capture unforgettable moments.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 233 Maalaea Rd - Welcome aboard our incredible Hawaiian catamaran sailboat Winona. You are in for a treat as you experience the excitement of whale watching.
    Each year, from December through March, hundreds of migrating humpback whales journey from chilly Alaska to the warm waters of Maui to breed and give birth. Our guests can get a close-up view…
What's Included
  • Dolphin encounters on occasions
  • Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
  • 2 Restrooms
  • Island-Style Music
  • Light Snacks, 21+ years 2 adult beverages, soft drinks, juice, water
What's Not Included
  • Cash gratuities for the crew
  • Parking validation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest
Additional Information

Come aboard the charming Hawaiian sail catamaran, “Winona,” and experience a breathtaking Whale Watching Tour. With a small group of 30-40 people, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and plenty of space to move around. Winona is not just any sail catamaran; she’s Maui’s only Hawaiian-built, well-kept, and spacious vessel. Get ready to experience true…

Location
233 Maalaea Rd
Maalaea Road
Check-in is 30 minutes before your activity start time. Google Maps 233 Maalaea Road, places you in front of the Coast Guard building. We are at the north dock to the left of the Coast Guard station in front of the condo building and gravel parking lot. Look for our Signs "Makena Coast Charters".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Chrisandjames_p
Jul 13, 2025
Great day - Excellent trip, good information, good weather, good drinks, good snacks, remember sun screen and fun friends to bring with you
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Nomad281349
Apr 28, 2025
Best Whale Watching Tour!! - We are so happy we chose this tour! The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. Because whales are harder to find in April we had a fun party of 12! There is a cute Tiki bar with every beverage you could want, fresh fruit and snacks. But the best part is that we saw and heard whales!! We saw their flukes, fin flapping, and one even breached!! It was one of the best days we had in Hawaii.
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L6450pecarriep
Mar 31, 2025
Whale watching - We had the best time with the crew! Shelby, Carl, Captain (his name is escaping me at the moment... but he was great!). We a lot of whales (more than we expected to see for being towards the end of the season. The snacks and drinks were great and there was plenty to go around. I highly recommend booking this adventure!
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Adrian
Mar 28, 2025
Possibly the greatest sights I’ve ever seen - I’m still blown away by just what we saw on this trip. Several whales came very close to the boat and swam under it. Saw one whale launch out the sea and several whales slapping their tales in the sea and surfacing. Truely a wonderful experience that will last a lifetime. The crew were first class. Really looked after us well and kept us hydrated with drinks and fruit/snacks that were included in the price. You MUST do this tour. It could not have been any better. Thanks you guys.
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Amelia_h
Mar 28, 2025
Had the very best time! - We had a great time with Capt. Sam and the crew! Saw several pair of mothers and their calves and the crew shared so much of their knowledge and love of the islands with us! We loved the Winona, too!
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Kellymorri50
Mar 27, 2025
The BEST crew - The best whale watching tour we have been on! The crew was amazing - we learned a ton, had great drinks and felt super safe and taken care of by Sam, Shelby and Carl. Saw so many whales. Perfect afternoon!
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Deana
Mar 27, 2025
Highly Recommend - We had so much fun, our hosts were entertaining , friendly, and knowledgeable. We saw so much whale activity, more than I’ve ever seen before. We literally got up close and personal with those whales! They offer snacks, drinks, cold water, and so much fun & a decent price compared to other whale watching companies.
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Aariona
Mar 27, 2025
Whale watching - The crew was very helpful, informational and entertaining. I would highly recommend with any family or friend trip. We never seen as much action as we did on this trip
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Karen
Mar 23, 2025
Great whale watching experience! - We had a wonderful whale watching adventure! Carl, Sam & Shelby were amazing hosts! Would definitely do it again! Thanks for the fun time!
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Katherine_r
Mar 21, 2025
The crew was informative... - The crew was informative and kind. They tried very hard to find whales and follow them when they were spotted. We saw a lot of whales and learned a ton. Great experience.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).