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Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

4.8 · 855 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Maui Operated by Sea Maui Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 11:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for humpback whales off Ka'anapali Beach with naturalists explaining what you see.

An open bar, snacks and parking validation are included; beach boarding is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues. 4.78 from 855 reviews at €94 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #26 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: €94 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks
  • Free parking validation for up to 4 hours
  • Live commentary by trained naturalists on board
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

4.8
855 ratings
Viator 502 · Tripadvisor 353

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 807 of 855

Star breakdown of all 855 ratings

5 stars
757 · 89%
4 stars
50 · 6%
3 stars
22 · 3%
2 stars
14 · 2%
1 star
12 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please check in at the Sea Maui kiosk located between Leilani's & Hula Grill along the beach walk at Whaler's Village. We validate 4 free hours of parking for the Whaler's Village parking structure. Please bring your ticket with you and present it at CHECK IN, before we depart. Mahalo!
Departure
08:00, 11:00, 14:00 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
Sea Maui; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

The BEST possible way to experience the majestic Pacific Humpback Whales up close and personal. The waters off shore of Ka'anapali Maui are host to the largest population of Humpback Whales on the planet. Our trained naturalists will educate and answer questions as we head to view the most active pods we can find. Relax with a mimosa, Bloody Mary or other island cocktails! Open bar is included!

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

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Unlimited drinks (open bar), Snacks

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 · #26 of 28€942h4.78 (855)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 #26 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 €94 per adult