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Lahaina: Maui Channel Whale-Watching Catamaran Cruise

4.8 / 5

373 reviews

Activity provider: Quicksilver Charters
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    Lahaina: Maui Channel Whale-Watching Catamaran Cruise

    Activity provider: Quicksilver Charters

    4.8

    373 reviews

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    From US$ 39.95 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Cruise the Maui Channel aboard a double-deck power catamaran on this guided cruise. Visit whales in their natural habitat and watch them do everything from flapping their fins to breaching the water.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
    Duration 2 hours
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Hear whales communicate with each other via underwater hydrophones
    • See playful whale behavior as they slap their fins and tails, breach, and spy-hop
    • Get a good view from every seat regardless of where on the boat you're seated
    • Learn all about whale behaviors, their habitats, and other fun facts
    • Enjoy the double-deck catamaran's spacious deck and comfortable seating
    Full description

    Travel via high-speed catamaran from Lahaina Harbor to the Maui Channel to see the humpback whales, who return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. Get up close to these creatures in their native environment from comfortable table and chair seating.

    Keep your eyes peeled for whales slapping the surface with their very long side fins, tails, or the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body. See them spy-hop, when humpback whales come high out of the water to have a look around at the world above.

    See the majesty of a breaching whale, if you are lucky. This is when a whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again. Don’t forget to bring your camera and take memorable photos from the shade of a spacious cabin.

    Includes
    • Double-deck power catamaran trip
    • Captain and crew
    • Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
    • Soda, juice, and water
    • Restrooms on board
    • Tips (recommended)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)

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    Meeting point

    Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure. Main Loading Dock, 675 Wharf Street, Lahaina, HI 96761. The meeting point is directly opposite the Pioneer Inn.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card

    Know before you go

    • Paid parking available in Lahaina. Be sure to allow time for parking as space is limited
    • This tour is wheelchair accessible
    • This 2-hour trip is available between December 15 and April 15
    • Please carry your ID to buy drinks
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 373 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Service
      4.7/5
    • Organization
      4.7/5

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    I was a bit weary about booking because we were warned by many that it was the TAIL end of whale season and the likelihood of us seeing something was very slim. To our surprise, we saw 4 whales! A mama & her baby + two males. An amazing sight! The captain was hilarious and the staff was very attentive.

    March 24, 2023

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    Late in the season, April 27 2022, to see whales in Maui, however the guide for QUICKSILVER CHARTERS called other guides and found a mother and her calf. He also located a couple other whales which the guide said were more than likely males. The calf played a lot and jump out of the water a few times. The mother waved with her pectoral fins more than once. GREAT!!!

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    March 24, 2023

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    Crew was fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly. Boat was extremely comfortable, and can easily sit in full sun or in shade. Crew keeps you hydrated with water or drinks if your choice. Captain Paul is a jewel too. I highly recommend this 2 hour cruise for everyone. Just the right amount of time to experience being on the water and viewing Maui from the sea. I will definitely take this cruise again on my next visit.

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