From Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching

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Tour Overview

Have you ever seen a real live humpback whale? Well now’s your chance! We offer an awesome, fully narrated 2 hour Maui whale watching tour during whale season (December – April). And there’s no better place than Maui for whale watching, thanks to its high concentration of these magnificent animals. If you haven’t had the experience of seeing a humpback in the wild, our whale watching tours in Maui are a must do on your vacation! The Quicksilver is a great boat for Maui whale watching because of its double decks.


  • Tour Name: From Maalaea Harbor: Whale Watching
  • Availability: Daily
  • Duration: 2h
  • Start Time: Check availability

What's included

  • Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
  • Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
  • Ice cold sodas and juice
  • Shady cabin
  • 2 Restrooms
  • Great informative and historical narrative

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

What to expect

Itinerary

This double-deck power catamaran leaves from Ma’alaea Harbor and can bring you to the whales quickly. Juices and sodas are included, all kinds of drinks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on board. The humpback whales return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. The trip takes you out to see for two hours, with a professional guide, these amazing animals from December to April.

Departure and return

Departure details

Boss Frog’s Snorkel, Bike & Beach Rentals, 300 Maalaea Rd Building 2, Shop #2N, Wailuku, HI 96793, USA
PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS LOCATED AT 300 MA’ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793

MEET AT:
Boss Frog’s
300 Ma’alaea Road
Building 2, Shop# 2N
Wailuku, HI, 96793

We will have a crew member waiting at the Boss Frog’s store to help you get checked in.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK AT MAUI HARBOR SHOPS 300 MA’ALAEA ROAD, WAILUKU, HI 96793
  • Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
  • PLEASE PRINT OR DOWLOAD YOUR TICKET AFTER CHECKOUT – THE MAJORITY OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED WITH
  • INFORMATION LISTED ON YOUR TCKET
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
  • A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
  • Bring cash if you’d like to tip the crew!
  • Meet at: Boss Frog’s, 300 Ma’alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
  • We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog’s to help you get checked in
  • 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 111 travelers

Cancellation Period

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

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Adult $59.95
Child $49.95
Small Child Free

What others are saying...

Todd C Avatar
Todd C.
5 star rating
1/18/2026
Very attentive guys! Very attentive guys! We saw tons of whales. We also got wet, so dress accordingly. Sunglasses and sunscreen were a must.
They also had a gentleman giving a narration lesson over the loud speaker. Job well done guys.
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Eric J Avatar
Eric J.
5 star rating
1/15/2026
WONDERFUL Excellent all the way around... from the friendly staff taking care of the passengers to the captain positioning the boat so that everyone could see, and his information as to what we were seeing. And yes, we saw LOT'S of whales!
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E R.
5 star rating
1/08/2026
Whales whales and more whales! Whale watching on the Quicksilver was incredible. The best time to go is between January and March, ideally towards the end of January. We went the first week in January and we still saw plenty of whales including mothers with calves. The captain is incredibly knowledgeable and very experienced and knows how to find these beautiful mysterious creatures. The trip was 2 hrs long and included a hydrophone lowered into the water to hear them vocalize. We've been on many whale watching trips including Alaska in the summer and barely saw anything. Finally hit the jackpot with this trip in Maui. The tour included free non-alcoholic drinks and the staff was incredibly energetic and accommodating. The boat takes a lot of passengers but you don't feel crowded. I can't recommend this trip enough.
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Jodell S.
5 star rating
1/05/2026
Don't hesitate-sign up quick before spots are gone What a fantastic experience. While sighting a whale isn't guaranteed, we certainly we not disappointed. The topping on the event was the hydrophone and hearing the whale communicate. The view of the coast was excellent, including the rainbows. The staff were friendly and quick. We enjoyed being on a larger boat than the rafts, due to fear of water.
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Ramesh T.
5 star rating
12/30/2025
Awesome Experience We booked whale watching tour (thru get your guide ) with quicksilver company and our family had an amazing experience. Team provided safety instructions and took photos for purchase if interested (but they will also take pics with your phone if you request them which is nice). The tour is about 2 hrs. we have to be there 30 mins before. We took 10.30am tour and saw few whales which was amazing. Captain was very good not only providing commentary during the tour but also being patient to give all of us sufficient time to see the creatures. Team also provides complimentary water/soft drinks but for other drinks/snacks they are available to buy.
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stacymelder
5 star rating
12/28/2025
Great tour! We had a great experience on Quicksilver! We definitely saw both dolphins and whales. The captain was very knowledgeable and gave good and interesting information/facts.
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duckladydeb
4 star rating
12/25/2025
Nice whale watch but difficult to get a soft drink I was a bit disappointed that the boat was pretty rocky but no one came around offering soft drinks. We did see some whales and dolphins.
I did not feel safe getting up and going downstairs for a soft drink. I asked twice. The first time I never got my Diet Coke. The second time it took 20 minutes to get just one Diet Coke brought to me.
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Latoya B Avatar
Latoya B.
5 star rating
12/20/2025
Great experience The crew were super friendly. The captain really took his time explaining the life of the whales. FYI…take Dramamine before you board. I wish i had!! Otherwise, it was a great experience!
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Dorothy Avatar
Dorothy
5 star rating
12/17/2025
Awesome! We saw lots of whales and learned more about them. Loved it ! It was a highlight of our trip. Thank you for a great time, it did not disappoint !
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Meghan K.
5 star rating
12/16/2025
Must do for the price offerred Recommend this tour for early morning when whales are most active. Definitely worth the price. Be ready for little bumpy ride but that's not under tour operator's control. They will try their best for visitor's whale experience.
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