Eye-Level Whale Watching Eco-Raft Tour from Lahaina

Grateful to be whale watching this season from Lahaina, Maui!

Eye-level whale watching onboard our low-to-water small group rafts.

Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler’s Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean rafting experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although whales are protected in Hawaii, they often approach our small boats for closer and eye level whale encounters.

*New* rafts this season! After the loss of our boats in the Lahaina fire, we are grateful to be operating 3 rafts this whale season!
“Kai”- 30 passengers, bench style seating, 80% shade
“Aloha”- 20 passengers, bench style seating, 80% shade
“Naia” 15 passengers, saddle style seating, 30% shade

We are just a short drive from Kaanapali, Kahana, Napili, Kapalua and other West Maui accommodations. And a fun destination for visitors staying in Kihei or Wailea.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No Infants
• No Pregnant Persons
• No children under 3

• SEMI-PRIVATE 6 Pax Whale Watch
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  SEMI-PRIVATE 6 Passenger Raft: Limited Offering – Semi-Private 6 Passenger Eco-Raft Whale Watch – January 2025 Only!
• 90Min WhaleWatch RAFT ALOHA
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  90 Min. Raft Tour “Aloha”: Whale activity is the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: Raft 20pax/80% shade/Bench Seats.
• 90 Min. Whale Watch RAFT NAIA
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  90 Min. Raft Tour “Naia”: Whale activity is the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: Raft “Naia” 15 pax/30%shade w/ SADDLE SEATS.
• Preferred WhaleWatch RAFT NAIA
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  Preferred Time Raft “Naia”: The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest’s schedules. Raft 15 Pax, Saddle Seats.
• 90 Min. Whale Watch RAFT KAI
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  90 Min. Raft Tour “Kai”: Whale activity & experience are the same, just a shorter duration of 90 Min. Vessel: RAFT: Approx 30 pax/80% shade.
• Preferred WhaleWatch RAFTALOHA
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  Preferred Time Raft “Aloha”: The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest’s schedules. Raft 20 Pax/80% Shade.
• Popular Whale Watch RAFT KAI
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  2 Hour Raft Tour “Kai”: 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 30pax/80% shade/Bench Seats.
• Popular Whale Watch RAFT NAIA
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  2 HR Raft Tour “Naia”: 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 15pax/80% shade/SADDLE Seats.
• Preferred Whale Watch RAFT KAI
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  Preferred Time Raft “Kai”: The time does not impact whale activity, but this is a preferred time for guest’s schedules. Raft 30 Passenger/80% Shade.
• Popular Whale Watch RAFT ALOHA
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  2 HR Raft Tour “Aloha”: 2 Hour Eye-Level Whale Watch. Vessel: Raft 20pax/80% shade/Bench Seats.

• Plan to get wet! This is a low to water boat- ocean spray and light rain can occur during tour.
• Hydrophone to listen to whale songs
• Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during the tour. 
• Marine Naturalist Narration

• BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
• No Spray Sunscreen Permitted – Reef Safe Sunscreen Only

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Boat leaves promptly at scheduled departure time please arrive at least 30 minutes early for check in or you will miss the tour. Also please wear footwear to easily take off for a barefoot cruise.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Hawaii Ocean Rafting.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Honolulu.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1467 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.