Fish light tackle in Lahaina on a 4-hour bottom-fishing trip
4 hours
Head out from Mala Boat Ramp for a 4-hour light tackle bottom-fishing trip designed for first-timers and experienced anglers alike. Learn on the water and enjoy a family-friendly outing for ages 4+.
Tours require a minimum of four anglers (four poles) to confirm, and the operator may contact you the day prior if the minimum is not met. All child anglers must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours before departure for a 100% refund (72 hours for groups of 6+; 7 days for private charters). Full refund or reschedule option if the operator cancels due to weather, mechanical malfunction, or vessel failure. No refunds for no-shows.
Bring liquid sunscreen (no spray types), a hat and sunglasses, and a jacket or sweater. You can also bring any preferred snacks or beverages.
Bring your own drinks responsibly is allowed, but do not bring glass.
Bring cash if you want to tip the crew or buy logowear.
Mala Boat Ramp
This small family operation delivers whale watching tours that consistently impress, with crew members like Levi, Dani, Allison, Travis, and Noah earning praise for their genuine enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about humpback whales. What stands out across experiences is how they position the boat for optimal viewing and make each tour feel personal rather than rushed or scripted. Their passion comes through even though they're doing multiple trips daily, and guests regularly report seeing massive numbers of whales, including breaching babies, competition pods, and close encounters. The newer boat gets specific mentions for being surprisingly spacious and comfortable, which matters since you'll be out on ocean swells for a couple hours. It even has a bathroom onboard, unusual for this type of vessel. The crew's ability to share whale facts and behaviors without being overbearing adds educational value without feeling like a classroom. Multiple guests booked second trips during the same vacation, which says plenty about the quality. Just remember sunblock and bring a camera because you'll likely see plenty of action.
What a wonderful whale-watching trip.We saw so many whales! At one point we stopped the engine and sat in the water and whales surfaced right next to us! Thrilling! Captain Noah and crew Dani are great and very knowledgeable. You can’t go wrong with this company. We sailed before with Captain Kerstin and she was awesome too!. Highly recommend.
Helen Campbell
April 5, 2026
What a wonderful whale-watching trip.We saw so many whales! At one point we stopped the engine and sat in the water and whales surfaced right next to us! Thrilling! Captain Noah and crew Dani are great and very knowledgeable. You can’t go wrong with this company. We sailed before with Captain Kerstin and she was awesome too!. Highly recommend.
Helen Campbell
April 5, 2026