4 Hour Makena Whale Watch Tour
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We at Aloha Kayaks Maui take great pride in extending our very best 5-star service to each guest that joins our tours. We are LOCALLY owned and operated on the island of Maui. You will be guided by the longest-running guides in the industry. You WILL leave a tour with Aloha Kayaks Maui with a great sense of accomplishment as well as the tools to be the best visitor and or resident of this beautiful island of Maui.
Bottled water
Light refreshments
Local, professional guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- ADULT: : 10 - 75
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews
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Dream793572, 01-04-2022
We had an absolutely fabulous day out on the water with Griff yesterday. This trip was 100% as advertised and then some. Griff made it very clear up front that we were at the tail end (pun ended) of whale watching season and the probabilities of seeing a whale on Mar 31 in the waters of southern Maui were much lower than the Jan-Feb high season (consistent with everything we had read).
Regardless, his love of his vocation and respect for the spectacular surroundings we were in were still worth the price of admission. Having a property on a lake we understand the need to respect and be stewards of our local environment and the need to change our habits to try and reverse years of abuse that ignorance has caused in our lakes and oceans. It was clear that Aloha Kayaks was making it their personal mission to educate and convert all of its customers to joining them in becoming advocates for preserving what we have left of these beautiful environments.
Now back to the experience - if you aren't sure who to book with to give yourself the best chance of seeing a whale on your excursion then look no further. We were treated to a magical experience watching a Mama Humpback teach its yearling how to survive and prepare for the long journey back to Alaska. Sitting 100 yards away and watching the baby practice its tail flips was out of this world. When we got back to shore and saw all the other (much larger) groups returning we discovered that we were one of only 2 (out of at least 5-6) groups that actually got to see the whales. Thank you for an absolutely spectacular day Griff - keep up the great work. Your passion is infectious!!
Regardless, his love of his vocation and respect for the spectacular surroundings we were in were still worth the price of admission. Having a property on a lake we understand the need to respect and be stewards of our local environment and the need to change our habits to try and reverse years of abuse that ignorance has caused in our lakes and oceans. It was clear that Aloha Kayaks was making it their personal mission to educate and convert all of its customers to joining them in becoming advocates for preserving what we have left of these beautiful environments.
Now back to the experience - if you aren't sure who to book with to give yourself the best chance of seeing a whale on your excursion then look no further. We were treated to a magical experience watching a Mama Humpback teach its yearling how to survive and prepare for the long journey back to Alaska. Sitting 100 yards away and watching the baby practice its tail flips was out of this world. When we got back to shore and saw all the other (much larger) groups returning we discovered that we were one of only 2 (out of at least 5-6) groups that actually got to see the whales. Thank you for an absolutely spectacular day Griff - keep up the great work. Your passion is infectious!!
Fantastic!
Sheila W, 26-03-2022
Griff was great!! He was very knowledgeable not only about the water and aquatic life but also about the culture and native Hawaiian history. Would highly recommend spending the morning with him. Saw some whales, heard them sing and then swam with turtles!!
Awesome experience!
jamien619, 18-03-2022
What a spectacular tour! Definitely the highlight of our trip. Griff was so knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture and the ocean life. We got to learn about whale behavior and see a mom and baby whale up close. It was a moment we’ll remember forever! Then we got to snorkel with turtles and swim around at a beautiful reef. Highly recommend! Only thing to note is that it’s a long tour without food, so recommend eating a big breakfast.
Kayak among the whales!
tracylnburgess, 02-03-2022
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Griff is a great, knowledgeable, experienced, entertaining guide. He was great with every customer and skill level and , well , what an experience to be floating on the ocean with whales surfacing all around. Can’t say enough about the quality of this trip. So much better than whale watching from a big boat ! But bring layers, and sunscreen!
The Best - Safe, local and FUN!
KalenaV, 10-02-2022
We’ve been out with Griff on numerous occasions over the last 12 years. He’s professional, safety conscious, and FUN! He shares tons of information about the ocean, sea life and the history and geography of the island. His excursions are planned based on the weather and water conditions that day. Support local and reap the benefits of someone who lives, loves and respects the islands!
