--- title: "Maui: 2 Hour Whale Encounter" lang: en type: tour city: Maui country: United States price: 161 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 51 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 28 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-2-hour-whale-encounter/ --- # Maui: 2 Hour Whale Encounter **Guidekin's take:** Look for humpback whales off Lahaina in a small shared group capped at six, with marine naturalist talks, drinking water and reef safe sunscreen included. Children under four cannot join, and hotel transport is not included. 4.9 from 51 reviews at €161 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #12 of 28 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This whale watching tour is 2 hours long with a maximum of 6 guests. Our small groups make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard. Our vessels are safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family. See Humpback Whales that have traveled 3000 miles from Alaska to give birth and mate in the protected Maui Nui sanctuary off Lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. On our whale watches we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. Guarantee whale sightings Dec-April, or go again for FREE! We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements. We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. ## Before you book - Meeting point: CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME… - Max 6 people: small group - 5 start times: between 06:30 and 16:00 - Age rule: No children under the age of 4 years. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €161 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel - Group: Shared, up to 6 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 06:30, 08:50, 11:10, 13:40, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.9 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 51. - 5 stars: 48 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 11:10am | €161 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 4PM Moana Ultimate 6 Guest Whale Watch 2 hour | €161 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 8:50am | €161 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 6:30 am | €161 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 1:40pm | €161 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | ## What's included - Reef safe sunscreen - Because we are eco-friendly we do not use plastic water bottles, instead we provide purified water in an igloo and paper cups! ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Meals - Private Tour ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30, 08:50, 11:10, 13:40, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at MALA BOAT YARD. LOOK FOR BLACK AND YELLOW "ULTIMATE WHALE WATCH" SIGNS Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - No children under the age of 4 years. - Guaranteed Sightings - Whales are protected in Hawaii so we do not approach humpback whales closer than federal regulations. - Swimming and/or touching whales is not permitted. - Whales may choose to come to our vessels on their own. - We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. - We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 28** | €161 | 2h | 4.9 (51) | shared, max 6 | | [Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching](/usa/maui/tours/maui-2-hour-prime-time-whale-watching/?format=md) | €109 | 2h | 4.99 (131) | shared | | [Maui: 2 Hour Afternoon Lahaina Whale Watch](/usa/maui/tours/maui-2-hour-afternoon-lahaina-whale-watch/?format=md) | €96 | 2h | 4.99 (105) | shared | | [Maui: 2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch](/usa/maui/tours/maui-2-hour-lahaina-sunrise-whale-watch/?format=md) | €96 | 2h | 5.0 (77) | shared | Ranked #12 of 28 in Whale Watching Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €178, median €105; typical length 2h. 1 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/maui-whale-watching/?format=md ## More in Maui - All Maui tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-2-hour-whale-encounter/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md