So climb aboard and enjoy natures splendor up close and personal. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. One of the greatest things about whale watching from a raft is that youre right at eye level to the humpbacks and they love to approach boats and put on a show. Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft the. We offer some of the best maui whale watching around. We did this on our lahaina family vacation on the ultimate whale watch raft out of lahaina harbor. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor embark on a thrilling whale watch cruise on an ocean raft and get up close and personal with the islands most popular annual visitors, the humpback whales. I did one years ago but now cant remember which one it was. Nov 18, 20 weve been on the hawaii ocean rafting whale watch about 10 times over the last 4 years and have had such an amazing time every time that we always come back for more. Our custom 24 rigid hull rafts allow the most personal experience with hawaiian humbpack whales of any of our vessels. Whale watching is in leui of a snorkel stop during. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale watch. With an unobstructed 360degree view, you have frontrow seating for all the action and playful activity found in abundance in these protected waters.
Discount ultimate whale watch maui ultimate raft whales. Redline maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from. Maui snorkeling tours whale watching, snorkeling, dolphins. Familyowned snorkel tour and whale watch company in lahaina. Home maui activities whale watch maui adventure cruises super raft lahaina whale watch experience humpback whales in their natural habitat on this eyelevel adventure aboard an agile, dualengine superraft. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team.
Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. This means that youll travel at faster speeds, so youll reach your destination sooner and get extra time to get upclose and personal with all of mauis natural wonders. This large raft leaves from kihei at the boat ramp and is a far more exciting trip. Our dive shop in lahaina, is a small, familyrun, boutique, ecotour operation that focuses on quality over quantity. Being eye level with the humpback whale is thrilling, especially when they breach close to the raft. Tripadvisor upclose whale watch from lahaina provided.
Pick a cushioned seat on the 35foot 10m ocean raft and prepare for a thrilling ride in search of the north pacific humpback whales. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. December to april or yearround lanai snorkeling and dolphin watching trips departing from lahaina harbor, maui. Maui whale watching trips with hawaii ocean rafting. Lanai snorkeling tours from lahaina ultimate whale watch. Our guaranteed whale watch is 1 12 hours and a great way to get to the whales on maui from a fast and convenient wailea kihei departure. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. One of the many things we love about redline rafting co. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time. Since youll be riding on a fast ocean raft, youll get to the whales quicker than the.
Maui adventure cruises raft whale watch hawaii whale. Maui whale watching trips our smaller boats offer a personal touch you cant get sharing a whale watching trip with 60 other people go on a halfday or full day maui whale watching adventure. Maui whale watching tours are truly an exceptional experience. If you take a stroll through the harbor stop by and chat with our folks at the booth. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking with travelshack.
Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations. Highly rated whale watching boat trips from lahaina with pacific whale foundation. Multiple departures daily from historic lahaina harbor and conveniently located ma. Another great asset of this company is the fact that proceeds from your ticket will go towards marine life research and to help free whales entangled by fishing nets. Mostly we use the bigger boats cause theyre cheaper and we stay in maalaea. This unforgettable maui whale watching tour guarantees you whale sightings or ultimate raft will take you again, free of charge. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide.
Kihei whale watch tickets discount on maui whale watching. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll ever have the opportunity to partake in is a chance to witness the majesty of the north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment year, after year, these magical mammals grace hawaiian. Family owned and operated the captain has over 20 years of experience in providing guests with a unique maui whale watch. Leave the crowds behind join a small personal group aboard the quickest vessels in lahaina harbor. Hawaiian rafting adventures dive maui lahaina dive shop. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off.
Our ecoadventures depart daily from lahaina and maalaea. Experience the amazing humpback whales that visit maui every year to mate, breed and give birth. View all images go ocean rafting on an exhilarating excursion from downtown lahaina. Especially designed for photographers who want to be positioned for the best possible whale shots. Ultimate whale watch has been whale watching maui longer than any other raft in lahaina. Climb aboard a doubledecker power catamaran for a 2hour. Kainalu is lahainas premier boat for whale watching, snorkeling, dolphin tours, and bottom fishing. The vip tour is our most exclusive whale watch with only 12 passengers and tropical refreshments. Cruise from lahaina harbor on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with mauis humpback whales. Experience humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat while on capt. Basic tools like screenshot, translator and calculator are preinstalled, and you can easliy customize it as you.
Wiki wahine is a 30 aluminum hulled inflatable raft with 400 hp, half the vessel is shade, built and modeled after the coast guards rescue rafts to ensure a safe, quick and maneuverable boat ride. If you are staying in west maui lahaina, kaanapali, kapalua, take a boat that departs from lahaina harbor or from kaanapali beach. My first time to be on a raft, usually use the large whale watching tour boats with 100 other. Great footage of whale diving just a few feet from the raft presenting its tail in grand fashion. If anyone in your group has a bad back, they should avoid going out on a raft. Lahaina whale watching tours pacific whale foundation. I booked 7 people for this whale watch and then a couple of days before the trip i booked one more person over the phone with viator. Whale watching hawaii ocean rafting, lahaina traveller. Ultimate whale watch rafting tours to see whales maui. We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale watch.
View two screens at once, freely switch back and forth, and omnitask without the need to open several new tabs. Response from mark r, owner at upclose whale watch from lahaina. The raft is always a smooth ride and keeps you feeling closer to the whales. Whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whalewatch of equal or lesser value within one year. With four trips daily, captain steves rafting can fit into your vacation plans no matter what they are. Raft whale watch from lahaina maui adventure cruises from. We endeavor to create the ultimate whale watching experience for our guests. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking. There are a variety of whale watching tours to choose from, all of which offering a great time on the water and an opportuinity to get close to the whales. Come see humpback whales that have traveled over 3000 miles from alaska to give birth and mate in a the protected maui nui sanctuary off lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm.
We did see whale activity, but what we saw was somewhat disappointing blows and sightings not much extreme movement. Always get sea sick on those boats so wanted to try a raft. Join us annually from december through march, on our whale watching maui tour. Join us for fun and fast ride to lanai to snorkel coral reef, swim with turtles, and. We offer fun, small group, shared, or private adventures for you and your friends and family.
Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through hawaiian waters from alaska between december and may. Maui whale watching tours, such as the hawaii ocean rafting whale watch, on a raft, are much different than on the larger boats. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching tours. Your 2hour cruise will depart from the convenience of lahaina harbor, located in the heart of historical lahaina town, so you can combine a little shopping and dining, before or after your cruise. I love doing whale watches when in maui and this was probably our 9th time going out. Discover amazing maui activities and adventures available from the snorkel store. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins.
Home maui activities whale watch ultimate whale watch 2 hr lahaina whale watch our zodiac raft, one of the smallest and fastest in maui will get you close to pods of humpback whales while keeping you safe and comfortable. For whale watching from lahaina we offer trips throughout the day. Climb aboard a doubledecker power catamaran for a 2 hour. Our experienced naturalists will share with the story of our humpback whales and explain each of the whale actions you witness. I believe that being on a smaller boat was well worth the price more interaction, and closer to the action. Enjoy comfortable seating for up to 17 passengers and spectacular upclose views of mauis gentle humpback whales from the best seats in town.
Didnt get sick at all, only 15 passengers, and saw whales so close that i was amazed. Boats leave from mala wharf as well as from the harbour in lahaina. Embark on a thrilling whale watch cruise on an ocean raft and get up close and personal with the islands most popular annual visitors, the humpback whales. We believe that ocean activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and whale watching are near religious experiences best enjoyed in an intimate group. Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures. Unlike larger vessels our ecoraft allows you to get up close and eyelevel photos. The below table outlines the key differences between our whale watching options, all run by the highly regarded pacific whale foundation from november through april. We didnt do a whale watching tourwe simply to a trip via catamaran to another island, and there were whales not far from our boatwe also saw some in a lagoon on our way from the airport on our 1st day there. Maui activities maui rafting tours maui snorkel adventure. You can do your whale watching maui adventures from shore, but you get a closer look if you go out for a couple hours on a whale watching boat. When we got to the raft, their manifest didnt have the 8th person that i booked and paid for and they were full.
If you are ready to check out the north pacific humpback whales in hawaii. Afternoon departure for the most dynamic lighting scenarios. You could hop on a morning trip, come in for lunch on front street, and head back out for an afternoon trip. Youll cruise on a sleek rigid hull inflatable raft with a unique antislamming design for a smoother ride than ordinary rafts. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. Last time i did early afternoon but i think were going to try morning from lahaina this time since i got bounced around a lot in the afternoon. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat. Welcome to lahaina harbor, conveniently located in downtown lahaina off front street behind the banyan and in front of the pioneer inn.
Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. Get ready for a thrilling whale watching cruise on an ocean raft, the best way to see mauis popular winter visitors and explore kiheis beautiful coastline. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship.
Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft hawaii. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. Our quick and safe vessels allow us to reach remote areas with more wildlife and more time to enjoy what hawaii has to offer. Feb 03, 2009 great footage of whale diving just a few feet from the raft presenting its tail in grand fashion. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. Ultimate whale watch is another good company for whale watching. Whale watching from lahaina is convenient and offers so many ways to spend the rest of your day. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback whales in maui. A favorite activity in maui during the winter is watching the whales. Lahaina harbor is in west maui and is about 15 minutes from kaanapali and about 3050 minutes from south maui kiheiwailea. Learn more about lahaina whale watching captain steves rafting. This 1 12 hour whale watch is a great way to get to the whales fast from a convenient location near wailea. Hawaii ocean rafting specializes in bringing you one of the best shows on maui. Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april.
Home maui activities whale watch pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft. Vip whale watch 2 hours ultimate rafting tom barefoots. Our maui whale watching tours leave from mauis historic lahaina harbor. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft. Maximize your hawaii vacation by whale watching on the four winds ii. A particularly good boat launching area and currently excellent shore vantage point for viewing the whales is the town of lahaina and its environs on the island. There are multiple cruise options operating from lahaina harbor, including maui whale watching tours, snorkel tours, dolphin watching, holiday cruises, cocktail and live music cruises, evening stargazing, and sunset fourcourse dinner cruises. Our small group rafting vessels host small groups of guests so you get up close and personal with mauis whales. Whale watching in lahaina maui hawaii cruise critic. You can count on ultimate whale watch taking your comfort to heart by limiting the number of guests for each whale watch to 16 passengers. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Hawaii ocean rafting whale watch personal whale watches. This exciting tour offers unimpeded viewing of mauis humpback whales, including expert interpretation of the whales fascinating behavior by our team of certified marine naturalists.
The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Featuring fast, maneuverable, 30foot hardbottom inflatable rafts, hawaii ocean rafting provides. Blue water whale watch rafting adventure kihei ohana. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters and small groups making every seat a front. This whale swam under the boat, surfaced and then turned right towards us before awesome. Rafting tours on maui have become a very popular ocean activity for those who enjoy the thrill of a fast ride, going to places only the rafts can get to, and small groups. View all images maui is considered by many to be the epicenter for whale watching in the hawaiian islands and many say that looking for whales aboard a raft is the only way to do it. Hey guys, planning our return to maui in february and want to do a whale watch on a zodiac. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their young.
Maui activities this is a seasonal activity, available only from mid december through april. Maui adventure cruises super raft lahaina whale watch. Witness majestic humpback whales on mauis largest and most comfortable whale watching tour boats. Experience the humpback whales in maui and view them in their natural habitat. See why pacific whale foundation has the best whale cruises on maui renowned marine experts, ecofriendly, and a unique way to experience the magnificent humpbacks. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. The best on maui renowned marine experts, ecofriendly, and many departure times on spacious boat with great doubledeck views. The crew are always helpful and entertaining, and we have multiple whale sightings every trip. We certainly look forward to taking you again in the future. This whale swam under the boat, surfaced and then turned right towards us. Highly rated whale watch photography workshop on luxury catamaran in lahaina. Experience the combined thrill of whale watching and a small group experience out of historic lahaina harbor.
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