Maui Whale Watching Tours

Maui Whale Watching Tour Description:

During the months from December to April, the shallow basin between the four islands of Maui County (Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe) is the preferred destination for Maui’s most famous visitor, the endangered Humpback whale! Migrating from Alaska to these warm Hawaiian waters, the Humpbacks come here each year to mate and give birth to their young. Marine naturalists will share the latest scientific understandings about these fascinating creatures, as well as their own personal experiences with whales, and you will see the behaviors that make Humpback Whales so much fun to watch! An on-board hydrophone also allows for the chance to listen to the whales sing and vocalize.  Whale sightings are guaranteed on the afternoon 2 hour seasonal whale watching adventure.    This action-packed, educational tour is your front row seat to one of the natural wonders of the world. (Check out our photo gallery  for a sneak preview!)

We have discontinued our Whale Watching Tours for the 2013 Season.

Guaranteed Whale Sightings:

* During our Whale Watching season (December through April) we guarantee whale sightings, or you can go on another Kai Kanani whale watch tour for free!

Marine Naturalists On Board

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, which is jointly managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the State of Hawai`i, lies within the shallow warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands and constitutes one of the world’s most important humpback whale habitats. Through education, research and resource protection activities, the sanctuary strives to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. Kai Kanani donates and supports the Whale Sanctuary.  Humpback whales are an endangered species protected by Federal law, and approach limits specify no closer than 100 yards under power. However it is not uncommon in these whale-dense waters for whales to closely approach, and even surround, our boat! Whales, it seems, don’t read the Federal statutes!

What To Wear & Bring:

Make sure you are wearing beach clothes that can get wet.  We’ll pick you up at the beach in front of  Makena Beach & Golf Resort.

FREE Shuttle Service From Wailea Resorts

Kai Kanani now offers free Mercedes Shuttle service for the afternoon Whale Watching Tour.  Ride in comfort to & from select Wailea Resorts to the launching site at Makena Beach.   Space is Limited so please call (808) 879-7218 for reservations.