About Pacific Whale Foundation - Ultimate Dolphin Watch
Cruise Maui waters with Pacific Whale Foundation on the Ultimate Dolphin Watch, a wildlife-focused ocean tour with dolphin watching, island views and expert crew narration.
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's certified marine naturalists for a small-group morning on the water, gliding out of Ma'alaea Harbor in search of Maui's resident dolphins. Spinner, bottlenose and pantropical spotted dolphins often leap and play alongside the vessel, and lucky days may even reveal a false killer whale cruising through the deeper blue. Throughout the cruise your guides share fascinating insights into dolphin behavior while live sounds from underwater hydrophones add an unforgettable soundtrack.
Bring your camera—this trip stays comfortably aboard the boat the entire time for clear, unobstructed viewing and photography. No swimming or snorkeling is included, allowing you to focus on observing wild dolphins in their natural habitat as the morning light dances across the Pacific.
Tour Highlights
- Dolphin watch cruise in the waters off Maui
- Underwater hydrophones to hear live dolphin sounds
- Expert narration by Pacific Whale Foundation's certified marine naturalists
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
Tour Inclusions
- Breakfast: Banana bread, overnight oats & granola with lilikoi marinated berries and toasted coconut, Maui Gold pineapple, POG juice, Social Hour coffee
- Unlimited water, juices and sodas
Activity Notes
Where & When
Tour time:
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Check in at 7:45 am at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking is paid throughout the harbor. Please review signage upon arrival.
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
Dolphin sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another Dolphin Watch within one year.
Snacks are available for purchase on board. Please note: All Pacific Whale Foundation vessels are CASHLESS for purchases. Only credit, debit, or digital payment methods with a QR code are accepted for on-board purchases.
Operation Days
Wednesday
Duration
3 hours
Capacity
70 passengers
Equipment
The Ocean Spirit is Pacific Whale Foundation's newest sailing catamaran. It was custom designed and features streamlined hulls and a spacious deck design, providing the ultimate in passenger comfort. The extra large deck offers plenty of outdoor seating. The vessel features his and her air-conditioned bathrooms, padded seating and a surround sound system.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Pacific Whale Foundation.
