Whale Watching Cruise from Maalaea Harbor - 2.5 Hours
Check-in: 30 minutes before your activity start time
Overview
Activity details
Welcome aboard our Small Charming Hawaiian Catamaran "Winona". You are in for a treat as you experience the excitement of whale watching.
Our boat is a barefoot vessel. We kindly ask that you wear footwear that’s easy to slip off—or simply go barefoot—while on board.
Each year, from December through March, hundreds of migrating humpback whales journey from chilly Alaska to the warm waters of Maui to breed and give birth. Our guests can get a close-up view of the majestic marine mammals on this tour. These whales play, breach, and interact in their natural environment, and our crew provides insights into their behavior and biology. Hear their soulful songs through our underwater hydrophones while enjoying the perfect view of West Maui's mountains, Molokai, and Lanai, while you lounge on our decks or main floor.
Infants and kids ages 0-5 come for free.
What's included
- Light Snacks
- 21+ years 2 adult beverages
- Soft drinks, juice, water
- Island-Style music
- Experienced Captain and Crew
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- Dolphin encounters on occasions
- Sailing experience to and from locations
- Two restrooms on board
What's not included
- Cash gratuities for the crew
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Parking Validation (see below)
Itinerary
Parking:
- Ma’alaea Harbor is $1 per hour; we recommend paying for 3 hours total. This parking lot uses a QR code payment system. Arrive early to pay via the QR code (you must know your license plate number). Please be aware of where you are parking and follow the parking instructions on the parking signs. We are not responsible for cars that get towed. Give yourself 10-15 minutes for parking.
Additional information
Check-in details
Check-In:
- Check-in is 30 minutes before your start time at Maalaea Harbor, North Dock address: 233 Maalaea Rd. Wailuku, HI 96796 vessel name Winona – Makena Coast Charters.
- Please plan accordingly for rush hour times.
- All guests must complete our online liability waiver before arrival.
- Walk to the dock, check in with the crew, and board the vessel.
- Our boat is a barefoot vessel. We kindly ask that you wear footwear that’s easy to slip off—or simply go barefoot—while on board.
What to bring
- Cash gratuities for the crew
- A light jacket or shawl
- Sunscreen and hat
- For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest
Cancellations
Cancellation Policy:
• Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time on all daily cruises.
• Comprehensive 72-hour cancellation policy on all private charters.
• Comprehensive 72-hour cancellation policy on specialty cruises.
No refunds can be honored if canceled inside the grace period.
All cancellations must be submitted via email through our booking system or your agent, not via calls or texts.
Cancellations due to health restrictions will be honored with a doctor’s note. However, only guests with health-related complications will be refunded—not the entire party.
Cancellations due to non-health-related issues (like newly instated travel restrictions after you have reserved your charter) will be authorized on a case-by-case basis.
Cancellations due to weather-related or mechanical-related issues—even within the grace period—will be honored automatically.
Though we will release your funds immediately, please allow between 5 to 15 business days for full refunds to be processed through each bank or credit service.
A refund notification will be issued through email on the day of cancellation.
As a courtesy – we will take every measure to rebook you on another charter or place you with our affiliated partners - to get you on the water!