Maui Whale Watch - Rafting Trip to Molokini, Kanaio

Maui Whale Watching with Rafting Tour to Molokini & Kanaio Coast

Rafting is a great way to discover whales fast from a convenient Wailea/Kihei departure. Pods are spotted quickly allowing lots of time for viewing and listening through a hydrophones. Humpback whales abound in Maui waters from and are often seen nursing their young.

1½-Hour Whale Watch Rafting
A great way to get to the whales fast from a convenient Wailea/ Kihei departure. Ample free parking is available at the Kihei Boat Ramp less than 10 minutes from all Kihei and Wailea Resorts. Morning departures offer calm conditons on Maui's south shore where visiting Humpbacks are often seen nursing their young during these times. Close encounters of 100 yards or less sometimes require that we "stretch" a tour to ensure the safety of the whales and to operate within federal regulations.

2½-Hour Express Whale Watch/ Molokini Snorkel Rafting Tour
A great way to combine snorkeling at Molokini with a whale watching adventure on a fast and maneuverable rigid hulled inflatable. We almost always make it to Molokini on this one but if conditions are not favorable, a shoreline alternate may be selected. Your passage to and from Molokini will take you through waters laden with Humpback whales with a high percentage of mother/calf/escort pods. One hour is devoted to snorkeling, and 1½ hours to passage and whale watching.

Rafting Whale Watch Details

Duration: 1 ½ or 2 ½ hours
Check-in Times & Days of Operation:
• 1 ½-Hour Whale Watch Rafting -
   Check-in 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am Daily.
• 2½-Hour Express Whale Watch -
   Check-in 11:00am, Mon, Wed, Fri ONLY.
Location: Kihei Boat Launch Ramp
Children: 4-12 pay reduced price
Included: Everything is included, lunch, beverages and gear.

Note: Not recommended for pregnant women, elderly or fragile people, or those with back or neck problems. Please bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or visor and a light windbreaker for early morning departure.