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    Maui Whale Watch Photography Charter

    Private whale photography coaching with Daniel Sullivan

    4.9 stars• 51 reviews
    From$3,178incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Photo coaching, lunch, snorkel gear

    Highlights

    Set out on a private charter with photographer Daniel Sullivan to look for humpback whales and refine your camera skills. Add an optional snorkel stop to explore Maui’s underwater world.

    • Learn whale photography techniques from Daniel Sullivan
    • Watch for humpback behavior, breaches, and competition pods
    • Use the onboard hydrophone to listen for whalesong
    • Snorkel at a Maui coral reef
    • Ride close to the water aboard a rigid-hulled rafting vessel

    What's Included

    • Photography instruction
    • Expert whale interpretation
    • Lunch, fresh fruit, and chocolate chip cookies
    • Snorkel mask and fins
    • Drybag for camera gear and personal items
    • Jacket

    Know before you go

    • Departure is scheduled for 7am
    • Bring a camera and sun protection
    • Wear swimwear if you plan to snorkel
    • Expect occasional sea spray during the ride
    • Use the harbor restroom before departure; there is no bathroom aboard
    • Leave larger personal items ashore

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 72+ hours before check-in for a full refund; 48–72 hours for 50%; under 48 hours, no refund. Verifiable medical emergencies with a doctor's note receive a full refund. The operator may reschedule or cancel for weather, sea conditions, or capacity; if canceled, choose a reschedule or full refund. A 15% fee may apply to private-charter reschedules requested within 48 hours.

    FAQs

    Bring a camera, sun protection, swimwear if you plan to snorkel, and a change of clothes for afterward.

    No. Use the harbor restroom before departure.

    Drybags and dry storage are provided, but occasional sea spray is possible. Leave larger personal items ashore.

    Meeting details

    Slip 14, Māʻalaea Harbor

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

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    Private Charter

    $3,178.40

    Includes up to 6 Passengers

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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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!

    Photo of Christopher Harris

    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!

    Photo of Christopher Harris

    Christopher Harris

    March 26, 2026

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