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Maui Midday Whale Watch in the Humpback Sanctuary out of Maalaea

4.9 · 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Maui Operated by Sail Maui Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Watch for humpback whales on a midday cruise from Maalaea into the Humpback Sanctuary, with drinks and snacks on board.

Alcoholic drinks, water and sodas are included; harbor parking is paid separately. 4.88 from 104 reviews at €100 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #14 of 28 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €100 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • water & assorted sodas
  • IMPORTANT! Arrive 30 min. before departure. Boarding closes 10 min. before departure. No waiting..
  • Gratuities
  • harbor parking fee (minimal)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
104 ratings
Tripadvisor 94 · Viator 10

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 101 of 104

Star breakdown of all 104 ratings

5 stars
95 · 91%
4 stars
6 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior, and boarding closes 10 minutes before departure. Meet us at Slip #72 in Maʻalaea Harbor, at the end of the jetty. The vessel departs promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals.
Departure
13:30 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Sail Maui; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 calves. These whales are known for their acrobatics, and are often seen fully breaching out of the ocean!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 28€1002h4.88 (104)shared
Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching€1092h4.99 (131)shared
Maui: 2 Hour Afternoon Lahaina Whale Watch€962h4.99 (105)shared
Maui: 2 hour Lahaina Sunrise Whale Watch€962h5.0 (77)shared

Ranked #14 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. Compare all 28 Whale Watching Tours

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