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Maui Whale Watching & Snorkeling Tour from Ma'alaea Harbor aboard Pride of Maui

Name: Maui Whale Watching & Snorkeling Tour from Ma'alaea Harbor aboard Pride of Maui
Brand: Pride of Maui
SKU: 124957P2
Price: 130.75 USD
Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)

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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a day on the water and combine two great Maui ocean experiences in one. This tour is an opportunity to snorkel at Molokini or another nearby coral reef before embarking on a whale watching cruise in search of humpbacks. As you sail, you can enjoy beverages from the open bar, as well as a delicious lunch.

Combine whale-watching and snorkeling on this Maui tour
Includes an open bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as well as lunch
Explore the world under the waves on a snorkel tour
Learn about whale behavior from your guides as you sail

What's Included

Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Restroom on board
BBQ lunch, homemade cookies, ice-cold micro-brewed beer, wine and mai-tais
Use of Snorkeling equipment - **Please note. No full face snorkeling masks will be allowed for safety reasons**

Parking fee $2 USD per hour. payment should be made by credit card only

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Maalaea Harbor
Maalaea Harbor, Maalaea, HI 96793, USA
Check-in is at Ma’alaea Harbor North Loading Dock, left of Coast Guard Station. Harbor parking is across from Carl’s Jr. before the Ocean Center. The price must be paid by credit card. The parking lot is walking distance (5-6 minutes) to the dock.

Start time

02:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers

Operated by Pride of Maui

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Tamara_B

Captain & crew were awesome! Friendly, funny & helpful! It was a great experience! Definitely recommend!

Reviews

5.0

60 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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The crew was friendly,...

Michael_R, Mar 2023

The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and it was apparent that they love their job - it was clearly their goal to make sure every guest had a memorable and awesome time. We saw a dozen or so whales, mostly due to the captain keeping his eyes peeled and pointing them out to us. He was respectful of them, turning off the motor and letting us drift near them. The lunch was unexpectedly delicious and the food was abundant. The water was fairly warm for snorkeling and we saw some unusual fish along with interesting coral formations. Alas, no sea turtles today! The open bar after snorkeling was a real treat and the fresh cookies before we disembarked, along with orange slices was another delightful surprise. There was even a slide on the boat which was quite popular, especially with the teenagers with our group. This is the whale-watching tour to take!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

I am 100% positive, that bias and all, my team is the best of the best! I feel so fortunate to have such a great team of professional watermen and women, who absolutely love being out on the ocean and sharing their passion with our guests. Our veteran skippers have decades of local expertise, which as you noted, makes all the difference in the world, when it comes to locating and respectfully viewing the majestic humpback whales. We have been refining the amenities you appreciated so much for over 40 years, though in my mind, it is my crew who truly set us apart.

Must do when in Maui!

Murphy_M, Mar 2023

Great captain and crew. Clean boat. Good food and we saw many whales as well as the beautiful scenery and great snorkeling.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

When you are passionate about something, it shows. I am so proud of our team and the way they take care of our boats, and our guests!

Fantastic experience

Sarah_S, Mar 2023

Fantastic day with Pride of Maui from excellent communication, staff and adaptations. Patient with the whale watching and explanation of habitat. Excellent snorkeling instructors and staff. Would highly recommend again - thank yoh

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank You so much for appreciating the fantastic experience you had with my crew. They are exceptional and i am so fortunate to have such a wonderful team of fabulous watermen and women, who care so much about our guests.

Wonderful time!

Connie_C, Feb 2023

The staff was wonderful! Saw several whales and sea turtles! The food and drinks were also good. Overall a great time!!

Fun snorkel and whale adventure

Heather_H, Feb 2023

We saw did some tremendous whale watching that sandwiched beautiful snorkelling. On the snorkel we saw the largest sea turtle any of us have ever seen and many other colourful fish. The lunch was very yummy and even though it was a windier day we felt safe on the boat. The staff was excellent and extremely attentive, they were full of life and created such a fun atmosphere!

Lots of whales

Anne_M, Feb 2023

The staff was great and we saw lots of whales. Very relaxing and I highly recommend! Food and drink were great

Fantastic!

Shannon_P, Feb 2023

Very windy when we started but calmed later. Wonderful lunch aboard then found a great place for snorkeling. Saw a sea turtle who swam with us. Saw numerous whales! One was about 50 yards away. Boat wasn’t crowded at all. Had about 50 people on ours and it holds 150. Crew was fantastic and very informative.Would do it again in a second!

Great toyr

Connie_L, Feb 2023

Experienced pilot who pointed out the many whales on our way to our snorkling excursion was very good. We had a choice of a variety of food options as well as drinks. On our way back to the harbor we enjoyed great cookies and fresh pineapple.

Definite bucket list

Vicki_N, Feb 2023

Seeing all the whales! The snorkeling was amazing! The whole experience with the ship and crew will be a good memory too.

Whale family

Joanne_S, Feb 2023

We loved Seeing the whales 🐳 Mother calf and escort was a truly beautiful experience The Captain and crew were wonderful ....friendly .... helpful ... And shared about the whales

Great experience!

Kathy_W, Feb 2023

Got to see several Competition Pods. Very cool!! Lots of whale activity. Food was great too. Staff top notch.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

This is a review right to the point! We go the extra mile, to ensure that you experience with us, is unlike any other tour provider. That is why the food is great, our boats are top notch, clean and exceptionally well maintained. Most of all, it is the expert team of professional watermen and women that make the real difference.

FUN

Mindy_G, Feb 2023

I took my two daughters and mother on this trip. We had a great time and were very fortunate to see many whales! The snorkeling was exceptional! I would highly recommend this company and this adventure!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

We are so glad that your family had a great day, enjoying the whales, and exceptional snorkeling. The Afternoon Whale Watching Snorkel Tour aboard Pride of Maui, is also a great value, combining two adventures on the same outing.

We had a great...

Natalie_L, Jan 2023

We had a great experience. The stuff on the boat we’re so friendly and accommodating. The boat is nice and clean. Definitely worth the money.

Afternoon Snorkeling Was Awesome!

Hillary_C, Jan 2023

We loved going on the afternoon tour! We saw many whales and when we arrived at Molokini we were the only boat there! The water was clear and calm and the guides said they haven't had those conditions for a long time! The workers were kind and friendly and ensured that we had a great time.

Whales and Turtles

Josh_H, Jan 2023

Plenty of whales and we got to swim with some sea turtles! We didn't make it to Molokini because of rough seas but we had a great time at the other reef.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Whales and Turtles..... Can't go wrong with that combo!

Captain & crew were...

Tamara_B, Mar 2022

Captain & crew were awesome! Friendly, funny & helpful! It was a great experience! Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

I love to read daily how wonderful my team is and the care they take of our guests! Thank You for joining us and appreciating the hardest working, friendly and entertaining crew on Maui!

Afternoon Maui whale watching

Micheline_F, Mar 2022

The trip was excellent. The boat wasn’t overcrowded like other whale watching trips I have been on. The crew took plenty of time so you could maximize your experience. We also had a decent amount of time for snorkeling. They had plenty of food and a good choice of drinks on board. It was also definitely one of the longer trips offered. Price was very fair for what was offered.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

We are so pleased that you appreciate the fact that we do not over crowd our boats. When I am at the harbor, look over and see the passengers crammed elbow to elbow on the other tour boats, even though I know that my competitors are taking a lot more customers, I feel proud that we continue to operate at about half our Coast Guard capacity, and in doing so, provide to our guests the very best boat tours on Maui. Thank You for recognizing the difference it makes and sharing with others the quality of your experience. .

We were fortunate enough...

Debra_D, Mar 2022

We were fortunate enough to see sooo many whales and the snorkling was amazing! The weather was perfect..very friendly staff as well

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Don’t you just love it when everything comes together at once to provide such a nice experience!! Thank You for joining us!

Fun experience!

Jim_P, Mar 2022

The crew was fantastic! Hard working made sure every person on this tour had a great experience. We were able to see many whales and the snorkeling was a lot of fun!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Yes, I agree, my guys are FANTASTIC! It is they who make your day with us unlike any other! Fantastic, Great and lots of fun are words we love to hear from our guests!

So friendly, so...

Megan_S, Mar 2022

So friendly, so welcoming, so helpful, so much fun! They really want you to have fun, be safe and enjoy. We would definitely book again!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks for appreciating my awesome team! Indeed, we are all about the guest experience and strive to exceed your expectations. The genuine interest our crew has in making sure you have the best day ever, their passion for the ocean and decades of professional experience, are a big part of what makes us and our tours so special. Thank You for your business, and sharing your experience.