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Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

4.7 · 516 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Maui Operated by Pacific Whale Foundation Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair a four-course dinner at sunset with a search for migrating whales on a cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor.

Alcoholic drinks and live commentary are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. 4.65 from 516 reviews at €172 per person for 3h.

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

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Chicken EntreeThe page priceTeriyaki Chicken Entree€172
Portobello Mushroom EntreePortobello Mushroom Entree€173
Shrimp EntreeShrimp Entree€173
Braised Short Rib EntreeBraised Short Rib Entree€173

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.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Live commentary on board
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.7
516 ratings
Tripadvisor 374 · Viator 142

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 468 of 516

Star breakdown of all 516 ratings

5 stars
417 · 81%
4 stars
51 · 10%
3 stars
28 · 5%
2 stars
8 · 2%
1 star
12 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Located in Maalaea Harbor
Departure
15:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled through April 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
Pacific Whale Foundation; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts in conservation and Marine Naturalists departing from the historic Ma'alaea Harbor.

Enjoy a premium dinner cruise with a 4-course meal served as the sun dips below the horizon and you spot migrating whales. Sip on included Mai Tais or other beverages while soaking in incredible views of the Pacific, Lana‘i, and Moloka‘i. With only a select number of guests aboard, this cruise delivers an intimate, unforgettable evening.

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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children 4 and under are always free but need to be accounted for on the booking

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Collapsible wheelchairs may be accommodated if the passenger can walk onto or be assisted onto the vessel

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 · #28 of 28€1723h4.65 (516)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 #28 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

From €172 per adult · Chicken Entree