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Breaching whale encounters are the best!
Mama whale in Maui near our raft.
Our small raft "Naia" has saddle style seating when underway, and optional pontoon seating as well!
Pec fin action as this humpback whale approaches our raft!
Dolphins often swim up to the rafts as well!

Eye-Level Whale Watching Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina

By Hawaii Ocean Rafting
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$125 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Grateful to be whale watching this season from Lahaina, Maui!

Eye-level whale watching onboard our low-to-water small group rafts.

Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii, they often approach our small boats for closer and eye level whale encounters.

Off season (Summer) join us for 2 Hour Dolphin Watching Tours.

We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodation. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.

Activity location

  • Lahaina
    • Lahaina, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1223 Front St
    • 1223 Front Street
    • 96761, Lahaina, Hawaii, United States

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90 Min. Whale Watch RAFT
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat.
Water onboard
90 Min. Raft Tour : Whale activity & experience are the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: RAFT

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:55 pm
Price details
AU$124.60 x 1 AdultAU$124.60
Total
Price is AU$124.60
Popular Whale Watch RAFT
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Water onboard
2 Hour Raft Tour Popular Times: 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft

Language options: English
Price details
AU$151.35 x 1 AdultAU$151.35
Total
Price is AU$151.35
Preferred Whale Watch RAFT
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Always check in 30 min-prior to your tour or you will miss boarding your boat.
Water onboard
Preferred Time Raft: The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest's schedules.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:05 am
Price details
AU$169.18 x 1 AdultAU$169.18
Total
Price is AU$169.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPlan to get wet! This is a low to water boat- ocean spray and light rain can occur during tour.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHydrophone to listen to whale songs
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour. 
  • What's includedWhat's includedMarine Naturalist Narration
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBYOB ( Plastic or tins only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo Spray Sun cream Permitted - Reef Safe Sun cream Only
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo Pregnant Persons or children under 3 permitted

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No Infants
  • No Pregnant Persons
  • No children under 3

Activity itinerary

Lahaina
  • 30m
Departure and Return will be in Lahaina Maui- always arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time so you don't miss boarding your boat!
Maui
  • 2h
2 Hour or 1.5 Hour Eye-Level Adventure Whale Watch Tour (Seasonal Dec-April) 2 Hour Eye-Level Adventure Dolphin Watch Sightsee Tour (Seasonal May-Nov) Your tour will include marine mammal encounters, sightseeing from the ocean and educational talks from our marine naturalist guides! Enjoy small group low-to-water rafting vessels for Maui's best eye-level ocean encounter!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLahaina
    • Lahaina, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1223 Front St
    • 1223 Front Street
    • 96761, Lahaina, Hawaii, United States

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