Cruise across the Maui Channel aboard this guided high-speed catamaran adventure. Visit whales in their natural habitat and watch them do everything from flapping their fins to breaching the water.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Climb aboard a high-speed catamaran to watch whales in their natural habitat
See whales breach the waters, slap their fins and tails, and more
Take advantage of the views from the top deck of the boat

Full description

Travel via high-speed catamaran from Lahaina Harbor to the Maui Channel to see the humpback whales, who return to Hawaii for a few months each year to mate and give birth. Get up close to these creatures in their native environment.

Keep your eyes peeled for whales slapping the surface with their pectoral fins (their very long side fins), flukes (the tail), or peduncle (the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body).

See the majesty of a breaching whale, if you are lucky. This is when a whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

Includes

Catamaran trip
Captain and crew
Underwater hydrophones to hear whales
Sodas and juice
Cabin area with shade
Restrooms on board

Tips (recommended)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Know before you go

Paid parking available in Lahaina. Be sure to allow time for parking as space is limited
This tour is wheelchair accessible
This 2-hour trip is available between December 15 and April 15
Please carry your ID to buy drinks

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 309 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5

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I was a bit weary about booking because we were warned by many that it was the TAIL end of whale season and the likelihood of us seeing something was very slim. To our surprise, we saw 4 whales! A mama & her baby + two males. An amazing sight! The captain was hilarious and the staff was very attentive.

May 4, 2022

4/30 was the last day of Whale Watching, but it was nice to be able to see a pair of whales. The baby whale was active and appeared on the surface of the sea many times, but the mother whale showed her back and tail to the surface of the sea only twice.

May 1, 2022

Late in the season, April 27 2022, to see whales in Maui, however the guide for QUICKSILVER CHARTERS called other guides and found a mother and her calf. He also located a couple other whales which the guide said were more than likely males. The calf played a lot and jump out of the water a few times. The mother waved with her pectoral fins more than once. GREAT!!!

Lahaina: 2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

Lahaina: 2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

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