Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching
Overview
Guaranteed whale sightings.
Experience the small-group feel and incredible close encounters on either of our small group vessels. Customize your boat ride by selecting a comfortable cruise with Macy our powercraft or a splash of excitement with Fury our adventure raft.
Macy is newly remodeled for comfort and Fury’s modern design ensures a memorable adventure. Our boats are a photographer's dream, and boasts 360-degree views with plenty of elbow room. Passengers aren’t the only ones who love our vessels, whales love a pink boat!
Our captains and crew have over 25 years of experience boating and whale watching on Maui. This experience combined with the small group allows for an intimate and engaging experience and you will have all your whale questions answered.
What's Included
- Bottled water We use paper cups and filtered water from a cooler to minimize our environmental impact!
- Extendable GoPro sticks are available on the boat.
- Guide (English)
- No restrooms onboard
- Departure locations vary by time booked. See ticket or call to confirm.
- Mandatory check-in 30 minutes prior. No refunds for late arrivals.
- No infants permitted
Meeting Location
Lahaina
HI, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Welcome aboard! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with us. Check in at MALA BOAT RAMP or LAHAINA HARBOR (location varies by time selected) at least 30 MINUTES prior to departure. We recommend easy to remove footwear as this is a no shoes cruise! Prepare to experience humpback whales in their natural wild habitat and breeding grounds - the national marine sanctuary of Maui's waters - up close and without the crowds. Guided tours by expert and experienced captain and crew. Enjoy views of Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Haleakala and the West Maui mountains in the background and guaranteed whale sightings.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No children under 3
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under 3 permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5532808P2
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Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 129 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Bottled water. We use paper cups and filtered water from a cooler to minimize our environmental impact!.
- Extendable GoPro sticks are available on the boat.
- Guide (English).
- No restrooms onboard.
- Departure locations vary by time booked. See ticket or call to confirm.
- Mandatory check-in 30 minutes prior. No refunds for late arrivals.
- No infants permitted.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No children under 3
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterWe use paper cups and filtered water from a cooler to minimize our environmental impact!
- Extendable GoPro sticks are available on the boat.
- Guide (English)
- No restrooms onboard
- Departure locations vary by time booked. See ticket or call to confirm.
- Mandatory check-in 30 minutes prior. No refunds for late arrivals.
- No infants permitted
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- No children under 3
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No children under 3 permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
