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Pacific Whale Foundation – Deluxe Whale Watch Sail

Enjoy a more elevated whale watching experience with Pacific Whale Foundation, combining seasonal humpback viewing with sailing and expert marine-life insight.

Your experience

About Pacific Whale Foundation - Deluxe Whale Watch Sail

Spend time on Maui's winter waters watching for humpback whales while Marine Naturalists explain the behavior behind what you see. From breaches and tail slaps to powerful surfacings, their commentary adds context to the activity unfolding around the boat.

Lunch is served during the cruise, and underwater hydrophones may be used so you can listen for whale songs below the surface. Younger guests can also take part in the onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for a more hands-on introduction to Maui's marine life.

Tour Inclusions

  • Lunch: Fruit salad with toasted coconut, teriyaki chicken with mango chutney, vegan beyond hamburger steak with vegetarian mushroom gravy, Japanese sticky rice, "local style" potato-macaroni salad, triple chocolate chip brownie
  • Unlimited soda, juice and filtered water will be served
  • Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
  • Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
  • Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free
  • For guests 21+ (with ID), one adult premium beverage is included. Enjoy local Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, Kula Rum and Maui Brewing Co. beer or tropical seltzer.
Before you go

Special Instructions

Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.

Where & When

Tour time: 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Check in at 12:00 pm at the 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

Due to the design of Pacific Whale Foundation vessels none of the vessels are truly wheelchair accessible. If a guest is able to walk on board themselves, they may be able to attend depending on the vessel used for this holiday cruise. Please call before booking for a guest with a wheelchair to discuss what would be best. There is no storage for wheelchairs.

Special Notes

Binoculars are available to rent on board.

Operation Days

Select days from November through March (please check tour calendar)

Duration

2.5 hours

Capacity

55 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.

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