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title: Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 172
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.65
reviews: 516
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 28 of 28 (Whale Watching Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-sunset-dinner-cruise-whale-watch/
---

# Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Located in Maalaea Harbor
- Starts 15:30, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €172 per person for the Chicken Entree option; other options up to €173
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 516 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Pacific Whale Foundation
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:30, 16:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.65 from 516 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 468 of 516.

- 5 stars: 417 (81%)
- 4 stars: 51 (10%)
- 3 stars: 28 (5%)
- 2 stars: 8 (2%)
- 1 star: 12 (2%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Entree | €172 / person | English | Teriyaki Chicken Entree |
| Portobello Mushroom Entree | €173 / person | English | Portobello Mushroom Entree |
| Shrimp Entree | €173 / person | English | Shrimp Entree |
| Braised Short Rib Entree | €173 / person | English | Braised Short Rib Entree |

## What's included

- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Dinner
- Live commentary on board
- Fuel surcharge

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **PacWhale Eco-Adventures** - Start your journey at Maalaea harbor which is conveniently located between Kihei and Lahaina.
2. **McGregor Point Light** (pass by, no stop) - While small, the McGregor Point Lighthouse served as a beacon for many years as boats crossed the ocean.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:30, 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

Located in Maalaea Harbor

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 4 and under are always free but need to be accounted for on the booking
- Please check in 45 minute prior to your departure
- Collapsible wheelchairs may be accommodated if the passenger can walk onto or be assisted onto the vessel

## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 28** | €172 | 3h | 4.65 (516) | 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 #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.

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