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Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui
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Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui

By Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Ages 3-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 2h
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English
Features animals

Highlights
  • Catch sight of migrating humpback whales on Maui from December through April
  • Fast, rigid-hull raft sits closer to the water’s surface for eye-level viewing
  • Smaller group size than on larger vessels for a more intimate wildlife encounter
  • Express 2-hour tour leaves plenty of room for morning or afternoon plans

  • Marine Naturalist Narration
  • Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
  • We offer eco-friendly paper cups and purified water.
  • Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour. 
  • Plan to get wet! This is a raft- ocean spray and light rain can occur during tour.
What's not included
  • BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
  • No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only


Departure details
  • Hawaii Ocean Rafting Whale Watch and Snorkel, 675 Wharf St Slip #8, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA CHECK IN 30 minutes prior to start time at Hawaii Ocean Rafting, Lahaina Harbor Slip 8, 675 Wharf Street, Lahaina. Paid parking lots are located off Dickenson Street in Lahaina Town. Free parking is for 3 hours or less. PARKING may take 20 minutes to find and walk to Harbor.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104420P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No Infants
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No children under 3
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

A note from Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui
  • If anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work with you to cancel/refund or reschedule your tour.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

How much is Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui?
Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui price starts from ₱3,922.96. Discover and book Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui on Tripadvisor
What is the Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui cancellation policy?
Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui?
Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui is hosted by Hawaii Ocean Rafting. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Hawaii Ocean Rafting on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui on Tripadvisor
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 104420P2

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459shelleya
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Look no further - GREAT experience!
From start to finish, Toni, Peter, and our awesome eco-raft captain made us feel welcome, safe, and prepared. Ther
Sheri B
Sheri B
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Great time!
We had a great experience! Dolphins were so close! Loved the smaller boat experience with the ocean. The crew we
U1199PPlindaw
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Whale Watching in Lahaina HI
The entire trip was fun and very informative. Jill and Paul are very knowledgeable about whales and the migration f
SarahR_Zahirovic
SarahR_Zahirovic
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Amazing!
Our experience with Hawaii Ocean Rafting was nothing short of wonderful! Darryl and Lexie were absolutely great and
Happymum2211
Happymum2211
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Exhilarating Whale Watching Experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend. Bree and Will were very knowledgeable about the whales. We saw Mu
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Our Go to For Whale Watching and Snorkelling
These guys are always our go to when we visit Maui, whale watching or snorkelling. The hosts are always very knowle
N181CHdylanb
N181CHdylanb
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Phenomenal
Our trip with Hawaii Ocean Rafting was beyond my expectations. Starting with the price, which blew my mind, I didn’
LaceyLeet
LaceyLeet
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Amazing amazing experience
Wow what a FANTASTIC trip! CJ and Paul were our guides and they did an awesome job. We didn’t just see tons of whal
X8566EJalisonk
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Wonderful!
Amazing experience! Our guides were super knowledgeable and hilarious. We saw babies breaching, tons of tail slaps,
820sherril
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Great whale watching !
Great adventure !! The crew was knowledgeable and we saw lots of adult and baby whales! Highly recommended! The boa
LauraJean009
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💙🐳💙🐋💙
Absolutely Amazing! This our second time taking Hawai’i Ocean Rafting for a whale watch. They do a excellent job
782waynev
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The only way to whale watch
It can’t get any better, with Hawaii Ocean Rafting! Instead of a huge number of people, wandering the deck, you hav
K5108WHsarahg
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Subpar
Awesome raft and way to see whales at water level. We’ve booked with them many times. This recent crew was subpar.
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Our Favorite Whale Watching Company after years.
Amazing trip again this year. Capt Calli and Guide Paul were wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly. We watched w
X8052SSlisam
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This will go down as my most favorite experience in Maui!
This is the whale watching/snorkeling tour that you want to take! The whole experience was amazing, from our guide
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Vanessa
Lahaina, HI2 contributions
Jan 2023
I highly recommend doing your whale watching with Hawaii Ocean Rafting! Our most recent whale adventure was 7 am 1/14/2023, with tons of whale sitings. Last year we went out at 7 am on 2/27/2022, and there was also an abundance of whales.
HOR made it easy to schedule. They are knowledgeable and respectful of all things related to whales and the ocean.
My favorite is when a whale is nearby, and they turn off the engines. You can hear whale songs and interactions. Their boats make you feel one with the whales and ocean.
You can also buy season passes as often as your whale-loving heart desires.
Written 7 February 2023
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Toni C
Being low to the water on the rafts does make you feel like you are a part of the experience more than just observing, it's so magical! Thank you for whale watching with us again this year! Hope to see you next season!
Written 7 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

U2954BFdenises
Toledo, OH28 contributions
Small boat, big experience. Knowledgeable, friendly, experienced crew, both on land and water. We focused on whales, and we weren’t disappointed. Learned a lot, even though we have been on whale watching tours before. Very impressed by enthusiasm of crew, even though they do multiple trips a day with we tourists. Professionalism and focus on safety were much appreciated, also their care in not annoying the animals. Recommend for people who can be on a basic boat for 2 hours, no frills except the whale experience.
Written 7 February 2023
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Toni C
Mahalo for sharing about your experience, we're glad the simple, small boat tour was so positive! Our crew love what they do and we're glad that showed! See you next season!
Written 7 April 2023
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rpalm444
19 contributions
This was our fourth trip whale watching with Hawaii Ocean Rafting. We have had a great experience every time and this trip was just as awesome as the others. Darrel and Lexi were our captains and they both did a fantastic job of scoping out whales for us to see and sharing interesting facts about the humpback whales we were seeing. A special shout out to Darrel for his jokes and sense of humor! We saw plenty of whales, breaches, flukes and followed a competition group, which was exciting. The boats are comfortable and the small group size makes it possible to always have a good view of the action. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to whale watch or snorkel.
Written 8 February 2023
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Toni C
Mahalo for loving the whales as much as us and going out with us again and again! We're stoked you had so much fun with Darryll and Lexi! Thanks again for joining us!
Written 7 April 2023
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Onen s
38 contributions
Down to our boat at Pier 8 to find there was only 10 passengers and 2 crew on the small rubber ducky. Made to feel very welcome by BJ and Zac. Quickly boarded and out about 2:15. Within 10 minutes we had our first full blown breach close to the boat. Zac suggested that around 4,000 to 5,000 whales visit Hawaii each winter and while it’s clearly not true we felt as if we had seen half of them. They were everywhere. We saw every type of whale surface activity except spy hopping. We saw many full blown out of the water breaches landing on their back, males jostling, pushing and shoving for the attention of the mothers, many many mums and calves and escort whales, pods of whales all jostling around and showing off, mums fin-slapping and tail slapping evidently to release pheromones and attract the attention of males in the area. We had one very large male surface within 3 metres beside our boat and to finally cap the afternoon off we had a baby humpback practicing breaching near the boat which it did at least 10 times tiring between each so that all it was able to do was get its head out on the last effort. Just a stunning day that would make any future whale watching for us pale into insignificance. I’d recommend this trip and our skipper and deckhand to anyone as a top class boating outing.
Written 6 February 2022
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Hawaii O
So glad the whales were so active on your whale watch! Yes during the trickle migration around 10,000 whales come to Hawaii every year! Great to hear JP and Zach were awesome crew and hope to see you next whale season!
Written 12 February 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

pdjlondon
London, UK4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A fantastic experience not to be missed Our crew Jill & Bri were very informative from start to finish. It was not long before we sighted the first Whales and that continued for the remainder of the trip. A hydrophone was dropped into the sea at one stage & we were able to hear the male Whales singing.
We arrived in Lahaina by Cruise Ship & had booked the trip in advance based on the previous reviews. Some people from the cruise ship did manage to book on the same day at the quayside.
Written 12 April 2023
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Toni C
Thank you for including us in your cruise ship stop in Lahaina! So glad your whale watch tour had great whale activity and the crew were awesome host!
Written 17 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Carmel Crock
Boise, ID2 contributions
Fantastic experience! We watched the sunrise on our raft/boat. Captain Callen & Naturalist Paul were eager to share their insight, knowledge & love for whales with us. A mom & calf were close in the shallows - Paul explained there was also an accompanying male escort along side to keep the pair safe. We could have stayed there the whole tour but Capt’n Callen said she was spotting a competing group of males with a female further away. Indeed we were given up close experiences with this group- blowing bubbles, bumping each other & head butting. Paul let us hear the underwater singing , clicking & sounds these suitors were making. It was exciting & a thrill. I’m thinking about booking another tour while we are here & requesting Captain Callen & Paul, they are extraordinarily warm, welcoming & kind. We had 11 yr olds on our boat & their questions were answered in the same manner & treated with the same respect as the adults- a class act!
Written 2 February 2022
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Hawaii O
So stoked to hear your whale watching tour was a fun and professional experience with Callen and Paul! We're so glad the whales were active and you had so many cool encounters! Mahalo!
Written 10 February 2022
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Rockitalian
Columbia, MO18 contributions
My husband and I have been on many whale watches this experience was definitely in the top five watches! Zach and Paul were very knowledgeable about the whales but didn’t talk the entire time on our watch which was very appreciated. We saw a full breech right in front of the small raft! Unbelievable
Zach and Paul also followed 4 other whale watching boats to see what they were watching. We came upon a female and male whale but they were pretty quiet. Zach and Paul hung around these two whales as the other boats left … and then the show started! Both whales came up to see us. They slapped their tales, their fins, popped their heads up and they swam under our boat five or six times! It was incredible! Eye level is right on!
Written 16 March 2023
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lisap21115
Los Angeles, California21 contributions
Jan 2023
Visited Maui specifically to see the whales and it did not disappoint! I charted 1 tour for my family and friends and booked 3 other trips at varying times of day. Our chartered tour saw a very young baby humpback being put through his strength training exercises by his mom with an escort male vying for favors. The seas were rough that day and we were soaked. The waters are warm but the air was not and we were a bit chilled. As the week wore on the seas calmed down and our 3 other tours were so incredible I booked a 5th. The crew is knowledgeable about the whales and adept at spotting them for a closer look (within federal regulations of course). We wised up and purchased items to keep us warm and dry. My husband and I plan to return next year and will definitely use Hawaii Ocean Rafting for our whale watching needs. As my whale friend Chere says "whale watching is a cumulative sport", the more you go the more you see.
Written 11 February 2023
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Roving587216
Colorado Springs, CO6 contributions
Feb 2021
Let me save you some time. Hawaii Ocean Rafting is the best value, best crew, best Maui whale watching experience period.

We’ve been visiting Maui for over 20 years but only after I researched every company’s price, boats, repeat trip discounts, and launch location 5 years ago did I discover this gem. We’ve taken all our whale watches, approaching 100 trips, with Hawaii Ocean Rafting ever since.

These ARE the boats and crew you are looking for. Captain Darryl and First Mate Paul are our personal favorites but Captain Jeff is great too, sharing his knowledge of humpback behavior in Alaska as well. The boats are exceptionally speedy, well maintained, safe, and COVID-conscious by direction of the Maui mayor and the Coast Guard.

The wharf staff, Mona, is the glue that keeps the company and the Aloha spirit alive with her concierge approach to taking care of guests. Though the work schedule is brutal, requiring 3 am wakeups and no days off in 3 months, she protects the Hawaii Ocean Rafting employees’ livelihoods due to her personalized and friendly approach with the help of her adorable pup Kai.

After being on HOR’s very last whale watch before the state shut all tourist activities down March 19, 2020, we were very concerned they might not financially make it through the shutdown. Fortunately, they did and we were very grateful to board their boats again starting Jan 21, 2021. Other businesses were not so lucky.

We always respect the people graced with living and working on Maui, and have only received their respect in return. When the Hawaii Ocean Rafting staff tells us to wear our masks, we comply, knowing that the entire company could be shut down if the Coast Guard catches just one person not wearing a mask on their boat. Other businesses did not outlast COVID, but our favorite whale watch company will survive and thrive if we follow the rules so Darryl, Paul, Jeff, Mona, and the rest can all keep receiving a salary, and show us the whales.

HOR is also a proud sponsor of Whale Trust's Whale Tales, an annual whale research and education expo. HOR donates their boats and crew for specific benefit whale watches each February where all the proceeds go directly to whale research.
Written 14 February 2021
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Mark R
Aloha and mahalo for this amazingly detailed review! We really appreciate all of your kind words and are very proud of our team for all of their hard work adjusting to new safety protocols. It brings us great joy to know that you appreciate our crew and enjoy our tours so much! We wanted to thank you for the continued support. We all look forward to seeing you again when you return!
Written 15 February 2021
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Greg C
Draper, UT1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The staff was terrific. They tried so hard and went so far out to get us close to the whales, but the whales didn’t want to be seen. There was one whale doing the backstroke with its huge fins. That was amazing to see. Also, the staff had an underwater microphone and we could hear the loud cacophony of whales calling and cajoling each other. At first I thought is was fake, but it was all happening right under our boat in real time! I loved our trip! My best advice is this: take a tour in the worst weather you can stand, because apparently the whales breach, and spout, and interact more in bad weather. Despite the calm weather (it was actually a gorgeous afternoon) we had a great time with this good crew and company.
Written 11 January 2023
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