Sounds of the Ocean Whale Watch Sail

Step aboard our newest adventure and experience whale watching like never before. On this special cruise, you’ll not only see humpback whales in their natural habitat — you’ll get to hear them too.

With our partnership with the award-winning immersive experience “Sounds of the Ocean”, you will be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful songs of the humpbacks as they echo through the Pacific. For twenty-five unforgettable minutes, everything else fades away and you’re transported into the whales’ world of sound with our onboard hydrophone technology and personal headphones.

Along the way, our expert naturalists will share the classic PacWhale Eco-Adventures experience you love — breathtaking encounters, small group interpretation, and fascinating whale behavior — but with a special focus on the incredible role sound plays in the lives of these ocean giants.

Discover how whales communicate, court, navigate, and even share cultural traditions through song. Learn about the growing challenges of noise pollution in our oceans, and how we can all use our own “voice” to help protect these animals for generations to come.

Why You’ll Love It:
-A classic whale watch with the intimacy and expertise you expect from PacWhale.
-An immersive live whale song experience with headphones and hydrophones.
-An inspiring look at the importance of sound in the ocean — both its beauty and its challenges.
-A chance to connect, reflect, and take action to protect whales worldwide.

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: Weekly out of Māʻalaea
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Check-in Time: 45 minutes prior to departure
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center. View our location on Google Maps.