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    3-Hour Maui Whale Photography Charter

    Private whale watch with hands-on photography coaching

    4.9 stars• 51 reviews
    From$2,383incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Photo coaching, snacks, jacket

    Highlights

    Set out on a private whale watch with photographer Daniel Sullivan. Learn to photograph humpback whales while hearing expert interpretation of their behavior.
    • Photograph whales with coaching for cameras of any size, including phones
    • Listen for whalesong through a hydrophone and help deploy it
    • Watch for mothers and calves, male escorts, and competition pods
    • Ride close to the water on a rigid-hulled rafting vessel
    • Bring a camera, sun protection, and a change of clothes

    What's Included

    • Photography instruction
    • Expert whale interpretation
    • Locally made snacks
    • Soft drinks or hot cocoa
    • Drybag for camera gear
    • Jackets

    Know before you go

    • Check in 15 minutes before departure
    • Plan for sea spray; drybags are provided for belongings
    • Use the harbor bathroom before departure; there is no bathroom aboard

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 72+ hours before check-in for a full refund; cancel 48–72 hours before for a 50% refund. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours. Verifiable medical emergencies with a doctor's note receive a full refund. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels due to weather, sea conditions, or capacity.

    FAQs

    Your private charter accommodates up to six people.

    Expect occasional sea spray on your whale photography charter. Drybags are provided for belongings. Use the harbor bathroom before departure; there is no bathroom aboard.

    Masks and fins are available if your group would like to snorkel. Wear swimwear if you plan to snorkel, and bring dry clothes for afterward.

    Meeting details

    Ma'alaea Harbor, Slip 14

    Experience provided by Maui Pacific Divers
    Experience provided by Maui Pacific Divers

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    Review summary

    4.9
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    Maggie, Mikal, and their crew have built something genuinely special here. Private and small-group charters are their bread and butter, and it shows in how deeply they personalize each trip, whether that means hunting down remote dive sites on the back side of Lanai, tracking humpback whales, or simply making sure every person on board feels taken care of. Guests consistently rave about the crew's ocean knowledge, and the thoughtful little touches like hot cocoa after dives and homemade sandwiches keep coming up across reviews. The small group format is really the heart of the experience. Reviewers who've done bigger boat tours repeatedly say there's no comparison, and divers appreciate having sites almost entirely to themselves. The crew's conservationist ethos also stands out, with guides actively cleaning debris from the reef during dives. It's a small but telling detail about who these people are. If you're looking for a more curated, intimate day on the water around Maui, this crew is hard to beat.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had an incredible experience yesterday on our whale watching tour. We did a private charter for 5 of us and very happy about that choice. Would do it again if we had time - highly recommend!

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    Christopher Harris

    March 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had an incredible experience yesterday on our whale watching tour. We did a private charter for 5 of us and very happy about that choice. Would do it again if we had time - highly recommend!

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    Christopher Harris

    March 26, 2026

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