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Pacific Whale Foundation – Exclusive Whale Watch with the Experts

Spend more focused time learning about Maui's humpback whales with Pacific Whale Foundation experts, combining close observation with deeper discussion of whale behavior and biology.

Your experience

About Pacific Whale Foundation - Exclusive Whale Watch with the Experts

Step aboard Ocean Spirit, a sleek sailing catamaran, and join Pacific Whale Foundation researchers and certified marine naturalists for an up-close look at Maui's humpback whales. With open-air seating and plenty of rail space, you can watch breaches, tail slaps and pectoral waves while learning how scientists study these gentle giants. A hydrophone lets you hear haunting whale songs as they echo through the water.

Whale sightings are guaranteed. If no whales appear, you'll receive a free ticket to try again on a classic whale watch.

Tour Highlights

  • Two-hour whale watch with guaranteed sightings or go again free
  • Expert narration from Pacific Whale Foundation researchers and marine naturalists
  • Hydrophone on board so you can listen to whale vocalizations

Tour Inclusions

  • Breakfast: fresh island fruit, overnight oats with fruit, banana bread, croissants, Maui coffee and tea
  • Unlimited water, juices and sodas
Before you go

Special Instructions

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

Where & When

Tour time:
10:15 am - 12:45 pm

Check in 45 minutes prior to departure 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

Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.

Wheelchairs: This vessel is NOT wheelchair accessible.

Operation Days

Select days from December 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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