Whale watching (seasonal) · Maui, Hawaiʻi
Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea

Photos from the tour operator, via Viator.
Overview
Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale watching trip, you may see the whales slapping the surface with pectoral fins (their very long side fins), flukes (the tail), the peduncle (the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body) and the breach, this is when the whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Up to 111 travelers
What's included
- Great informative and historical narrative
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Shady cabin
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
- Ice cold sodas and juice
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5)
What you'll see
- (passing by)
This double-deck power catamaran leaves from Ma'alaea Harbor and can bring you to the whales quickly. Juices and sodas are included, all kinds of drinks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on board. The humpback whales return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. The trip takes you out to see for two hours, with a professional guide, these amazing animals from December to April.
Meeting point
MANDATORY CHECK-IN: 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS LOCATED AT 300 MA'ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793. MEET AT: Boss Frog's 300 Ma'alaea Road Building 2, Shop# 2N Wailuku, HI, 96793
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
- Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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