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title: "Maui: The Best 9 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Maui
country: United States
price: 97
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 18 of 28 (Whale Watching Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-the-best-9-am-1-5-hour-whale-watching-tour/
---

# Maui: The Best 9 am 1.5 Hour Whale Watching Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A morning whale watch adds underwater listening through a hydrophone, with commentary on whale behavior. Juice and bottled water are included; the trip is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. 4.83 from 40 reviews at €97 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #18 of 28 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Free parking at street level (paved on…
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €97 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Water Rafting
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.83 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 40.

- 5 stars: 35 (88%)
- 4 stars: 4 (10%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- ALOHA MAID JUICES & BOTTLED WATER

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- 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

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No Children 4 and under please unless called in and approved.
- We are unable to take anyone pregnant.

## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #18 of 28** | €97 | 1h 30m | 4.83 (40) | 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 #18 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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