Maui: Deluxe Whale Watch Sail & Lunch from Ma`alaea Harbor

Whales can turn a boat ride into a lifelong story. This three-hour sail from Maalaea Harbor combines serious whale watching with a fresh island lunch, underwater whale songs, and a crew that knows how to keep the trip lively and useful. I especially like the hydrophone, which lets you hear humpbacks below the surface, and the nonprofit mission, since your fare helps fund ocean research and conservation. The main drawback is seasonal and natural: whale sightings cannot be choreographed, and the boat is not suitable for wheelchair users.

You will watch from a spacious boat, learn how humpbacks behave from certified Marine Naturalists, and possibly see mothers with calves, competing males, breaching whales, or dolphins. The food is easy to eat at sea, and drinks are included, but you should check the alcohol allowance when booking because the published details list both one and three complimentary alcoholic drinks per adult.

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