Eye-Level Whale Watching 2 Hour Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina, Maui
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Eye-level whale encounters onboard our low-to-water small group adventure 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 of 16 guests or less make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they often approach our small rafts for those up close and eye level whale encounters.
Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
Marine Naturalist Narration
We offer eco-friendly paper cups and purified water.
BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
- YOUTH: : 3 - 12
- ADULT: : 13 - 99
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- No children under 3
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- No children under 3
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
Wonderful sunset whale watching
HCFree, 13-12-2022
I had a great sunset tour and we saw plenty of spouts and flukes. It was choppy and we got a rinse from some sea spray, but ultimately being in the small both was great because we were nimble and able to out maneuver the big catamarans.
5 stars!
Melanie_F, 12-12-2022
amazing experience-got to see a few whales and loved being on a smaller boat. Captains Jill & Val rock! They were so knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome and safe!
Awesome
Sagrario_R, 12-12-2022
It was an awesome experience the crew very knowledgeable.. I was a little hesitant because of the small boat
Great trip!
Andrea_O, 12-12-2022
We had a great time whale watching! Jill was great and we saw a pair of whales. If you’re looking for a personal experience, on the water and not with a large group of people, this is the tour for you!
Go!
ourboysmom, 09-12-2022
Wonderful tour! Saw whales, dolphins, flying fish. Guides were kind and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend. We had a great time.
Excellent trip!
Cosmopolitan34334, 16-12-2022
Awesome experience! Captain car and first mate Paul were very accommodating and knowledgeable!
We had gone out with another company for years, returned and went with them again but new owner/ma agent/captain and first mate, poor experience and went with this small, newer company-couldn’t be happier!
We had gone out with another company for years, returned and went with them again but new owner/ma agent/captain and first mate, poor experience and went with this small, newer company-couldn’t be happier!
Magical, personal and informative.
ChristopherMatthews, 15-12-2022
Captain Cal and Paul were the perfect double-act. Clear, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, their love of the whales shone through. The small boat meant we could all hear their excellent commentary and we could all ask questions and discuss ideas as we searched together for the first sighting. The underwater microphone was magical, we could all hear the whale song while floating on the calm and calming ocean. What a memory!
Captain Cal and Paul did...
Courtney_K, 15-12-2022
Captain Cal and Paul did a great job. Very informative, found a pack of dolphins and a momma whale with her calf. Great experience!
AMAZING Whale Guided tour!!
BeckyWarfield, 14-12-2022
Cal and Paul were amazing guides! By far the best experience ever. Alaska didn’t provide the views that we obtained!
Just WOW WOW WOW!
T6018EQjanets, 05-02-2023
OMGoodness! This was an adventure of a lifetime! Boat crew of CJ and Paul were fabulous and very knowledgeable! We chartered the boat for us 5 and had a most memorable experience! Although I was frightened reading and knowing it was a raft….The crew took very good care of me and my fears … which were alleviated immediately! Know you will get wet! If you do anything in Maui…..do this!
Great whale watching
Brian_J, 05-02-2023
Saw about 5-6 whales and followed them around. A mother, calf, her escort and a pair trying to win Mom’s affections.
Whale watching fun.
BoardingPass562009, 05-02-2023
Crew was excellent in there knowledge about whale’s behavior. They made an extra stop on the way back to see more whales.
A trip of a lifetime!
hopeh893, 04-02-2023
You will never forget your two hour adventure on this boat! No joke, I had tears in my eyes about 10 minutes into the ride when a whale breached right in front of our boat. The view of shore from the boat is breathtaking in itself, but when we went, we were surrounded by whales the entire time, which put the memory over the top! I’m truly not overstating to say that it is pretty life-changing to see such incredible creatures so close. At one point, a mama, baby and male suitor swam by our boat and were so close! We even saw a shark, who was interested in our boat! Our guides Paul and Zack were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and invested in making the trip the best they could possibly be in every way! I learned a ton about humpback whales. They go out many times a day, but they really made it feel like this was the only trip!
We went on the 7 o’clock trip and followed it up with breakfast, which was a real treat. Arriving before sunup to hear the birds singing, and the roosters crowing in the huge banyan tree was also pretty magical. If you have a chance to go on this boat trip, don’t think twice. The small boat makes it feel so incredibly intimate and we were insanely close to the whales when they swam by. Thanks so much Paul and Zach for such a cool memory!
We went on the 7 o’clock trip and followed it up with breakfast, which was a real treat. Arriving before sunup to hear the birds singing, and the roosters crowing in the huge banyan tree was also pretty magical. If you have a chance to go on this boat trip, don’t think twice. The small boat makes it feel so incredibly intimate and we were insanely close to the whales when they swam by. Thanks so much Paul and Zach for such a cool memory!
Awesome whale watch boat
Valerie_D, 04-02-2023
Will and Paul were the best crew! We think Paul is a whale whisperer! He was amazing at spotting whales! We try to go whale watching every year but this crew and company were the best we ever had! The sightings were spectacular! It was the highlight of our whole vacation.
