Boat Rides & Cruises in Maui

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Boat Rides & Cruises in Maui

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  • Judy W
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed our trip. The captain explained a lot about whales and found several whales for us to view. The boat was comfortable.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Jody A
    Cave Creek, Arizona4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Captain Brandon and his crew: Renee, Carl, Glen, and Jess were wonderful hosts. Informative and funny. We knew it was going to be a good day when we saw a momma and her baby right out of the harbor. We were fortunate to see 64 whales. We even celebrated the Captain’s mom’s birthday and another passenger’s birthday and ended the tour with a happy birthday song This was our 3rd whale watching tour and it was the best. The catamaran was awesome and everyone had a great view. We would highly recommend the Mākena Coast Charters - the Winona and this crew.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Autumn Z
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience. Saw several whales on the morning trip. Knowledgeable crew. Would definitely go with this company again.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Sonja L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This whale watching trip was absolutely stunning! I had booked one and ended up going on three. Each one was different - although I always went at 7am.
    We saw baby whales breaching, observed a mama and baby pair very close to the raft (baby even swam almost under the boat!), listened to whale songs on the hydrophones. On my last trip we saw a large competition pod of about 15 males - circling the raft and swimming right under it! You know that it’s special when the crew takes pictures…
    I really appreciated the rafts coming close to the whales while fully respecting the necessary distances.
    How the crew managed to find such great opportunities for watching was impressive! I went with Kahi and Ari, Kahi and Kelly and Zach and Mackenna. All those teams were great! Very informative about the whales, great boating and lots of fun.
    Fully recommend going out with them!
    Written 19 March 2024
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  • Kim K
    Livingston, MT3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fantastic way to kick off our Maui vacation and my husband's birthday. Nick, Ronnie and Tommy were great. Super helpful and and knowledgeable and made sure we had everything we needed. The food and drinks were great. Highly recommend this cruise.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • jsmurphy521
    Kihei, HI1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I live in Kihei and often schedule a dinner cruise when company comes. The food is excellent. The staff is great. And always 2 hours on the ocean is a gift.
    Written 15 March 2024
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  • Charlie K
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time snorkeling at Molokini and the whale watching was awesome. Joe and Jess were great! They knew where the best places to snorkel and their knowledge of whales was amazing. It helped that Jess was a marine biologist. We will use them again when back in Maui.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Jim V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jack and Val are the most kind and knowledgeable guides you could ask for while in Maui. We saw several great groups of whale and had the best time!!
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Sonali M
    Tampa, Florida15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went whale watching in the afternoon on March 13 and saw so many mom/baby calves! Also got to see like 4 breaches & so close to our boat! We saw whales continuously for two hours! Def would recommend pac whale tour!
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Carolyn W
    Ontario, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing 5 hours on the water! The staff was great staff, taking us to four different snorkeling spots and whale watching too! We felt very safe and well looked after.
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Sheri V
    Huntington Beach, CA294 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even though this was a snorkel trip, we were in the middle of whale season so we couldn’t help but see whales! The crew was so knowledgeable about the whales and the undersea life. They explained the whale behaviors we were observing. The snorkel spot we visited was awesome. My husband is not a confident snorkeler and the crew provided him with extra support. In the water, a crew member pointed out things we would have missed, such as a moray eel. She also encouraged us to listen for whale songs under water. When we finished snorkeling, dry towels and yummy pork sliders were waiting for us. The maneuverability of the boat allowed us to observe several more whales on our trip home. We even saw a dramatic heat run, where several males were competing for the affection of a female whale.

    The crew is what really made this trip memorable for us. They were friendly and very much in awe of the majesty of Maui. They shared their passion for the ocean with us so we learned a lot while enjoying a great adventure.
    Written 10 February 2024
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  • K8Buckley
    Creve Coeur, MO118 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely cruise with good food, entertainment, and an exceptionally friendly crew. We even saw whales and a spectacular sunset. It gets very windy above, so skip the hats without chin straps and DO NOT wear a dress or skirt no matter how cute you think you are. You will thank me for this info.
    Written 28 February 2024
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  • ericda23
    McKinney, TX5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the best Whale watching trips we have been on!!! We have gone on a number of "larger" boats that were really fun, but nowhere near this type of experience. The boat is by far the quickest, with the most fun crew and got us right up into the whale action!!!

    Thank you to Maui Reef Adventures for an awesome trip!!!
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • Michelle H
    Cypress, TX2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The complete package. Dinner, drinks, whales, music. We had an amazing time. The staff took excellent care of everyone on board and worked tirelessly to make sure everyone had a safe and fun experience.
    Written 19 March 2024
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  • Tracie F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    With so many sunset cruises available in Maui, we did our research prior to booking and was pleased to read that the PacWhale Eco Adventures was eco-friendly. Although we made an error in the booking process, they took great care of us and rectified the issue without cost. The staff were attentive with beverages and appies and captain Dan made sure we sailed to whale-active areas. The sunset was magnificent and magical! Would definitely book with them again. Mahalo
    Written 8 March 2024
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