Pacific Whale Foundation - Whale Watch Tour
Pacific Whale Foundation Whale Watch is a non-profit organization that has led the way in whale research. The foundation is devoted to protecting the whale’s environment and studying the actions and behavior of this majestic mammal. Pacific Whale Foundation is the first official group to present educational whale watches on the island of Maui. A certified marine naturalist will accompany the two hour whale watch tour and will interpret and explain the social behaviors of humpback whales and why they migrate to the warm Hawaiian Islands in the winter. Pacific Whale Foundation Whale Watch always uses every boat belonging to the organization for several tour opportunities. The tour boat departs from Lahaina and Ma’alaea Harbor at different times during the day. Be sure to book a Pacific Whale Foundation Whale Watch or any Maui Tour with Buzz Hawaii and save money. Listen to the songs of the whale with an underwater hydrophone on this Maui Whale Watching Tour. Watch for a mother whale and her calf relate to each other while males challenge other males for females. Pacific Whale Watch guarantees a whale sighting during the cruise. Buzz Hawaii will add the Pacific Whale Foundation Whale Watch to your Hawaii vacation package or any other Maui Attraction. Contact Buzz Hawaii.com and save.
Tour Highlights:
- Informative and fun two-hour whale watch cruise
- Choose your departure harbor: Lahaina or Ma’alaea
- Led by certified marine naturalists who will share interesting facts
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
- Where and When:
- Tour times:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to your selected tour time at the Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking at the Maui Harbor Shops/Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is $1.00/hour and the first 15 minutes are free.
- Requirements:
- COVID POLICIES
Pacific Whale Foundation has safety protocols in place that strictly adhere to state- and CDC-mandated guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of all guests and vessels staff.
We regularly clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment and use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA-approved) cleaning chemicals with label claims against the coronavirus.
All onboard services have been altered to reduce contact and maintain social distancing.
We no longer require masks on board our vessels, but invite guests to wear their masks if they are more comfortable.
- Restrictions:
- There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Wheelchairs: Due to the design of Pacific Whale Foundation vessels none of the vessels are truly wheelchair accessible. Some vessels have really high steps so it is not suggested even with assistance to board from another member of your group due to the fact that vessel type is subject to change without
- Special Notes:
- Affordable rentals of binoculars and cameras are available. Snacks and refreshments (soda, juice, Maui Brewing Co. beer and wine) are available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages are for adults 21+ (must have valid picture ID).
- Operation Days:
- Daily from November through mid-April
- Duration:
- 2 hours
- Vendor:
- Pacific Whale Foundation
- Island:
- Maui
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- Pacific Whale Foundation operates several whale watch vessels, including the Ocean Discovery, Ocean Odyssey and Ocean Voyager. These vessels are spacious double-deck, eco-friendly catamarans.