Exclusive Whale watching With Maui's experts

  Voted Hawaiʻi’s best Whale Watch in 2026 by USAToday!  |  100% of profits support Pacific Whale Foundation’s whale and ocean programs  •
  Voted Hawaiʻi’s best Whale Watch in 2026 by USAToday!  |  100% of profits support Pacific Whale Foundation’s whale and ocean programs  •
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  • timer-icon 2.5 Hours
  • meal-icon Breakfast
  • glass-icon 2 Cocktails
  • map-icon Ma’alaea Harbor
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Tour Overview

This unique adventure includes a 2.5-hour whale watch with our Certified Marine Naturalist onboard and offers the perfect small group platform for whale watching and photography.

This experience offers the opportunity to interact with our naturalists onboard to gain a better understanding about these giants of the sea, as well as how and what data collection our researchers are gathering. Our naturalists will provide you with expert commentary about humpback whales and the various behaviors being exhibited by these amazing giants during your tour. Every tour is different and amazing, so come out with us on this unique adventure. Continental breakfast is included.

Just a Fluke
Humpback whales are wild, and we never chase or crowd them to get a sighting. Our crew follows responsible viewing guidelines, so every encounter happens on the whales’ terms. If we don’t see a whale on your trip, our Just a Fluke program invites you back for a free whale watch of equal or lesser value, anytime within one year. To book, call 808-249-8811 or email [email protected].

If your original trip was a sunset or dinner cruise, your Just a Fluke return trip will be a Classic Whale Watch.

Departs: 4 days a week out of Ma’alaea from 7:00 am – 9:30 am.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Check-in Time: 30 minutes prior to departure
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center.
Age Restrictions: Children ages 4 and under are not allowed.

Tour Includes

  • Live interaction with onboard whale Researcher and Certified Marine Naturalists.
  • Underwater hydrophones to hear live whale songs
  • Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free
  • Our vessels are CASHLESS for purchases. Only credit, debit or digital payment methods with a QR code will be accepted for on board purchases. Cash will graciously be accepted for gratuities only. Mahalo.
  • Refreshments: unlimited soda, juice, filtered water, plus for guests 21+ (with ID), two adult premium beverages are included.
  • Continental breakfast: Fresh island fruit, overnight oats with fresh fruit, banana bread, and croissants, Maui coffee and tea.
  • Please wear flat or low-soled shoes
  • Binocular rentals available while inventory lasts!

Safety Tips

  • Guests need to use hand railings and step carefully when entering and exiting vessel on gangway.
  • No standing up on benches or chairs.
  • No sitting on hand railings, tables, counters or chair backs.
  • No smoking or vaping of any substance.
  • No children on shoulders.
  • Always keep a free hand for a railing or other fixed part of the boat, never carry more than can be taken in one hand.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Wear low or flat-soled shoes.

Membership Benefits

  • E-Newsletter with regular updates on PWF Research, Education, Conservation and Outreach programs.
  • Discounts and special access to events, including Members-only offers
  • Discounts on eco-friendly membership apparel and gifts in the PWF Online Store
  • Priority boarding on PacWhale Eco-Adventures vessels
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