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Maui whale watches beginning Dec. 1st at 7:30am and 9:45am.

On December 15th we will offer two additional whale watching cruises at 12pm and 2:15pm.  Reservations

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Aloha, 
I was on the whale cruise...3 p.m.. It was wonderful and I can't find the words to describe the emotions I had while watching the whales. The cruise was fun, informative and exciting. Mahalo! 
 Liz Boyes, 
Bay City, Michigan

 

 

Aloha!
We had the pleasure of joining one of your whale watch tours a few weeks ago.  We had the time of our lives!  We love our pictures of the tour...!  Betty Kandil

 

 

Maui Whale Watch Cruises

Big, Fast Boats

Depart from Lahaina for a Maui whale watching experience you'll always remember. Our big, comfortable boats get you quickly to each whale sighting, with an enclosed main cabin and upper observation deck to ensure dry, excellent visibility.

  • Guaranteed Whale Sightings - or you go again FREE!
     
  • Whalewatching cruises starting at just $36.70 per person. 

    We get you to the whales fast, in our big stable boats.  Enjoy the sun or the shade while you watch for whales and experience scenic Maui from the water.
     
  • Japanese translation available..

 

Our Maui whale watch cruises may include:

  • Whale Cam™, the live underwater video equipment (attached to the vessel), with on-board monitors for incredible viewing opportunities. (Subject to ocean and visibility conditions and proximity to whales)
     

  • Expert narration with the latest scientific information about humpback whales.
     

  • Professional captains and crew are aboard to answer questions and explain witnessed whale behavior.
     

  • Smooth, un-crowded, cruises aboard our big, fast boats..
     

  • On-board gift shop
     

  • Beverages and snacks available
     

 

 

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Experience the thrill of whale watching in Maui on one of our 2-hour whale watch cruises. This educational and informative adventure is great fun for the entire family and offers spectacular sightseeing and photo opportunities.  We GUARANTEE whale sightings on every cruise. 

The Lahaina Cruise Company offers 4 whale watch excursions each day.

Whale Watch Season (December - April)

Depart: Slip #3 Lahaina Harbor, Maui, Hawaii
First two whale watch cruises begin Dec. 1st
all 4 available Dec. 15th

Departure Times Adult Price Child Price
7:30 a.m. $36.70* $27.07*
9:45 a.m. $43.66 $30.17
12:00 p.m. $43.66 $30.17
2:15 p.m. $43.66 $30.17

Check-in time 20 minutes prior to departure PLEASE!

All prices include taxes, fuel surcharge and harbor fees. 
*7:30am cruises are not eligible for online discounts. 
All other prices reflect a 10% online discount.

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Make your reservations now!

Experience the thrill of whale watching in Maui on one of our 2-hour whale watch cruises. This educational and informative adventure is great fun for the entire family and offers spectacular sightseeing and photo opportunities.  We GUARANTEE whale sightings on every cruise.

 

 
WhaleCam(TM) whalewatching maui with maui princess cruises

Whale Cam™

Our state of the art underwater and above water video equipment provides incredible viewing opportunities. (Subject to ocean and visibility conditions and proximity to whales)

Maui is the place to see humpback whales in their natural breeding area. Every year from mid-December through mid-May the humpback whales make their home in the waters surrounding Maui.  The whales migrate close to 3,500 miles from their Alaskan summer feeding waters, to the warm waters of Hawaii where they mate and have their calves.

 

 

 What Is the Island Marine Institute?

Island Marine Institute believes valuable research can be conducted on board whale watch vessels and has undertaken a visionary effort to combine the resources of a successful commercial operation with the needs of a marine research team.

Traditionally researchers in Hawaii have conducted most of their research aboard their own small boats and Island Marine has donated tens of thousands of dollars to support this research.

We are now endeavoring to support our own marine research team under the direction of highly respected whale researchers and incorporating a new Marine Field Techniques Research Intern Program for students working toward a career in marine mammal biology, zoology, marine biology or related fields.

This is an exciting training opportunity we provide, free of charge because of our unique symbiotic affiliation with Maui Princess Cruises.

Our fluke I.D. and behavioral data is successfully collected aboard our whale watch excursions.

Responsible viewing guidelines set by Federal Regulations prohibit approaching humpback whales closer than 100 yards when on the water.

For more information regarding humpback whales, visit our website at www.whalewatchmaui.com.  Or click here to make reservations on one of our whale watch cruises!

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