Shape a private, close-to-the-water whale watch with snorkeling options
3 hours
Up to 6 people
Snorkel gear, jacket, drybag
Explore Maui’s waters aboard a private, fast and stable rigid-hulled raft, where you stay close to the water and share the boat only with your group. Your experienced captain customizes the outing around ocean conditions, whale activity, and your interests, with crew members who bring marine-science and education experience aboard.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel 72+ hours before check-in for a full refund; 48–72 hours for a 50% refund; less than 48 hours, no refund. Verifiable medical emergencies with a doctor's note receive a full refund. If the operator cancels due to weather, sea conditions, or capacity, choose a reschedule or full refund.
Product ID: 32Z6EG
Bring sun protection, a camera, and a change of clothes for afterward. Wear swimwear if you plan to snorkel.
You may get wet from sea spray. Drybags are provided for belongings; leave larger personal items ashore.
The boat does not have a bathroom. Use the harbor bathroom before departure.
Ma'alaea Harbor, Slip 14
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.
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