Maui Winter Humpback Whale Watching: Private Kayak Tour Experience
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37 Ratings
Lahaina
Experience the magic of winter on Maui with our private kayak tour. Get up close and personal with Humpback Whales in their natural habitat. Book your unforgettable encounter now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Makena Landing Park - From mid-December to end of March every year, Maui becomes a prime location for humpback whale watching as these gentle giants migrate from Alaska to the warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands. Tropical Guides & Outfitters offer kayaking experiences that take visitors to area where humpback whales are often seen, bringing you up close and personal with these magnificent creatures in a non-invasive way.

During your kayaking experience, you’ll have the opportunity to witness humpback whales breaching, tail slapping, and spouting. You may even hear their beautiful songs echoing beneath the waves as they communicate with each other.

Kayaking is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Maui’s coastline while also having an unforgettable whale watching experience. Tropical Guides & Outfitters will provide all necessary equipment and expert guides that will ensure your safety and make the experience educational and fun.

Kids aged 4 and up

8 people max

Free Digital Photos that you will get within hours of your tour!

What's Included
  • Free Digital Photos provided on the same day of the tour
  • Complimentary Water and Snacks
Additional Information

Experiencing winter in Maui is truly enchanting as we are privileged to welcome back our seasonal inhabitants, the Humpback Whales! Immersing in the company of these colossal yet gentle beings in their native environment is an unforgettable encounter. Your best chance to meet these graceful marine animals is via our Kayak Whale Watching Tours. Being in kayaks places us at the same level as the whales, providing a unique opportunity to listen to their breathing and melodious singing. Young humpbacks, also known as calves, are characteristically inquisitive and are known to approach quite close unless their mothers are overly protective. If you aspire to connect with these animals up close, this is the ideal tour for you!

Location
802 Olowalu Village Rd
Olowalu Village Road
Olowalu Beach Mile Marker 14. We will send you detailed meeting instructions with a GPS link for direct directions for your tour meeting location the day before your scheduled tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gfj_1
Feb 27, 2024
A "Bucket List" success! - Our guide was excellent. We enjoyed listening to Chris share his knowledge of whales which I believe helped us be in the right place at the right time to get a close encounter! The time passed so quickly but he took some great photos for us to remember the experience. My wife isn't really comfortable on the water, but Chris put us at ease during our tour and she never mentioned it once. Even with a whale close by, that's impressive! Highly recommend Tropical Guides & Outfitters!
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Laura
Feb 23, 2024
Highly recommend kayaking with the whales. Chris was a great guide~knowledgeable, safety minded and personable! Great!!! - Kayaking with the whales was a great adventure! Saw so many! Chris was an awesome guide~knowledgeable, safety minded and personable! Highly recommend!
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Pkmama77
Feb 21, 2024
Swimming with the Whales! Kinda… - The guide, Chris, was experienced and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and gave us a memorable experience with the whales. It was amazing!
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Elizabeth_d
Jan 29, 2024
MUST DO - This was the highlight of our two weeks in Hawaii! Chris was awesome and gave us a ton of information about whales and the islands. We did a few boat rides during our trip and saw some whales but being in the kayaks was a totally different and wonderful experience! We saw interactions between difference groups of whales and were lucky enough to have some breaches close by. The whales are aware you’re there and they’re curious but there was never a time we felt like we were too close. Chris is really experienced with the animals and makes sure everyone is safe.
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Donna_n
Jan 19, 2024
Don't hesitate - this is a great adventure even for a novice! - The kayaking experience brought us up close to some pods of humpback whales that put on a wonderful display for us spouting, fluking, raising their heads above water, and raising their fins with our group of kayakers in close range. An awesome experience with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend!
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Kate
Jan 16, 2024
So many beautiful Humpback Whales! - What an incredible few hours out in the ocean! Chris is super friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we kayaked to the right spots to see so many different Humpback whales! Mothers with their calves and escorts plus pods of playful males! He took lots of great pictures which are included with the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed such a special and authentic Maui experience. Mahalo 🐋
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John_t
Jan 4, 2024
Great guide. - Chris was very knowledgeable and put us close to many whales. It was an incredible experience. Would go out again.
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Deirdre_l
Dec 28, 2023
Money well spent! - We had a great time on our kayak whale tour! Our tour guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were lucky enough to see a whale breach right in front of us- most memorable experience! I was hesitant when I booked because I know it’s not guaranteed, but we are so glad we did this excursion!
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Mobile44470
Apr 12, 2023
Incredible Adventure - Absolutely amazing experience! Our guide Javier was incredibly gracious, knowledgeable and shared many cultural stories with us during the tour. We were shocked at the number of whales that we observed, and we had the rare opportunity to be serenaded by a juvenile male humpback that was singing his whale song directly beneath us. This excursion far exceeded our expectations, and we will most certainly book future adventures with Tropical Outfitters. Mahalo to Javier for providing a memorable experience.
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398allysonh
Mar 27, 2023
Best way to see the whales! - Amazing experience! A whale breached right in front of my kayak. Chris shared knowledge about whales, Hawaiian history, geology, and other local topics. Must do in Maui!
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