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title: Maui Midday Whale Watch in the Humpback Sanctuary out of Maalaea
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 100
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 104
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 14 of 28 (Whale Watching Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-midday-whale-watch-in-the-humpback-sanctuary-out-of-maalaea/
---

# Maui Midday Whale Watch in the Humpback Sanctuary out of Maalaea

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- Starts 13:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €100 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Sail Maui
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.88 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 101 of 104.

- 5 stars: 95 (91%)
- 4 stars: 6 (6%)
- 3 stars: 3 (3%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- water & assorted sodas
- IMPORTANT! Arrive 30 min. before departure. Boarding closes 10 min. before departure. No waiting..

## Not included

- Gratuities
- harbor parking fee (minimal)

## Itinerary

1. **Maalaea Harbor** (pass by, no stop) - We'll set our sails and head out into the 'Au'au Channel to look for humpback whales

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13:30
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #14 of 28** | €100 | 2h | 4.88 (104) | shared |
| [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 #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.

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