--- title: "Maui: VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch" lang: en type: tour city: Maui country: United States price: 114 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 225 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 28 (Whale Watching Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-vip-12-guests-only-ultimate-whale-watch/ --- # Maui: VIP (12 Guests ONLY) Ultimate Whale Watch **Guidekin's take:** Watch for humpback whales off Lahaina in a small shared group of up to twelve aboard an inflatable raft. Marine naturalist talks and water from a dispenser are included; children under three and pregnant travelers cannot join. 4.86 from 225 reviews at €114 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #17 of 28 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Exclusive VIP whale watching tours are 2 hours long with a maximum of 12 guests. Our small groups make every seat a front row seat as you enjoy whale watching and educational talks from our marine naturalist onboard. Our inflatable rafting vessels are safe, travel quickly to find whales and a fun ride for the whole family. See Humpback Whales that have traveled 3000 miles from Alaska to give birth and mate in the protected Maui Nui sanctuary off Lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. On our whale watches we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from Lahaina, often encountering dolphins in addition to humpback whales. Guarantee whale sightings Dec-April, or go again for FREE! We are locally owned and operated since 1982 and every ticket supports our participation in marine research projects and our role as certified first responders to whale entanglements. We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. ## Before you book - Meeting point: CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME… - Max 12 people: small group - 5 start times: between 06:30 and 16:00 - Age rule: No children under the age of 3 years. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €114 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 225 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 06:30, 08:50, 11:10, 13:40, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.86 from 225 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 217 of 225. - 5 stars: 211 (94%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 4PM VIP 2HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 4PM VIP 2 HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 1:40pm VIP 2Hour whale watch | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 8:50AM VIP 2HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 6:30AM VIP 2 HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 8:50AM VIP 2 HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 11:10AM VIP 2HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 11:10AM VIP 2 HOUR WHALE WATCH | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | | 1:40pm VIP 2 hour whale watch | €114 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours | ## What's included - Because we are eco-friendly, purified water is available in an igloo style dispenser, not plastic water bottles. ## Itinerary 1. **Lahaina** (pass by, no stop) - Our small group Whale Watching tour is our most popular whale watching tour on Maui. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat! Listen to whale songs on our hydrophone and don’t... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30, 08:50, 11:10, 13:40, 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 CHECK IN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Mala Boat Yard 1237 Front St. in Lahaina, Maui! Please INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL IN YOUR BOOKING so we can CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR TOUR! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 under the age of 3 years. - We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. - We are unable to take guests who are Pregnant. ## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 28** | €114 | 2h | 4.86 (225) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #17 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/maui-whale-watching/?format=md ## More in Maui - All Maui tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/tours/maui-vip-12-guests-only-ultimate-whale-watch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/maui/?format=md