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Maui: The Best 7 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour

4.9 · 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Maui Operated by Blue Water Rafting Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for whales from a raft and listen for their songs through an underwater hydrophone on this early-morning outing.

Whale commentary, juice and bottled water are included; there is no restroom on board. 4.9 from 42 reviews at €97 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #13 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: €97 per adult.

Included and not included

  • ALOHA MAID JUICES AND BOTTLED WATER
  • No restroom on rafts

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
42 ratings
Tripadvisor 41 · Viator 1

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 41 of 42

Star breakdown of all 42 ratings

5 stars
41 · 98%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Free parking at street level (paved on your left and dirt on your right). Carefully walk down through the lower level (trucks & trailers only) and go to the picnic table to the right of the docks. Our staff is in black Blue Water Rafting logo attire. Check in: 15-30 minutes before departure time.
Departure
07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (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
Blue Water Rafting; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Most customers enjoy the hydrophone we put into the water to hear the whales sing the most. We answer any whale questions and will be providing facts throughout the tour.

We welcome you to make a memorable experience with us. We have been doing this since 1985.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • NO CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Age rule NO CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE

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 · #13 of 28€971h 30m4.9 (42)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 #13 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 €97 per adult