2 Hour Maui Dolphin Watch Sightsee Raft Tour (Semi-Private)

5.0
(93 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Small group whale watching onboard our small group, smooth ride raft vessel. Native Hawaiian owned and voted TripAdvisors Traveler's Choice, Hawaii Ocean Rafting has been Maui’s original ocean experience for more than 30 years. Our small group tours make for a fun, family style experience. Although dolphins are protected in Hawaii and we do not approach them closer than federal regulations, they often approach our small vessel for closer and eye level dolphin encounters.

What's Included

Marine Naturalist Narration & Sightseeing
Whale Searching for the months of November and April!
Plan to get wet! Ocean spray and light rain can occur.
Life jackets are provided for emergencies but are not required to be worn during tour.
Beverages: Water, Soda, Green Tea
Supporting Native Hawaiian owned company! Mahalo for supporting the locals!
Snacks: Pastry, Fruit, Chips and Cookies
BYOB ( Plastic or cans only)
No Spray Sunscreen Permitted - Reef Safe Sunscreen Only
No Snorkeling or In-Water Activity
No pregnant persons, children under 3 years or persons with. back or neck injuries.
Physical ability to board the raft unassisted is required.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

MANDATORY CHECK-IN 30 minutes prior to start time. Park on near Lahaina Cannery and check-in at DIVE Maui Shop, 1223 Front St. No refunds for late arrivals, must check-in 30 min. prior. Due to closed roads & traffic, plan additional travel time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Maui's only Semi-Private Eco-Raft Dolphin Watch Tour! Board our small group vessel for a Maui sightseeing adventure.

Our award winning tours departs from Lahaina, Maui, and explore the coast of West Maui and Lanai, searching for wild dolphins and sightseeing the island's coast from the water.

This tour has no in-water activity (no snorkeling), all sightseeing will be from our small eco-raft, so can stay dry and still have an ocean adventure!

Our marine naturalists share fun facts about marine animals and the islands. Take a break and enjoy sweet pastries, fruit, optional lunch wraps, maui style potato chips, cookies and beverages. Our small group tour means avoiding the crowds and a fun, family style experience!

A low-to-water zodiac boat puts you close to the ocean’s surface for eye-level wildlife encounters, offering unobstructed views, maneuverability for accessing remote spots, and a thrilling, eco-friendly adventure you can’t get on larger vessels.

* Dolphin encounters vary in their natural environment, the wild. Sightings are not guaranteed.
*NO pregnant persons or children under 3 years.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Food Allergen Warning: Due to the nature of onboard food preparation and handling, we cannot guarantee that any menu item will be free from allergens. All meals or snacks served on this vessel may contain or come into contact with gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, eggs, dairy, and wheat. If you have a known food allergy, please notify our team in advance and bring any required allergy medication (such as an EpiPen). We strongly recommend guests with severe allergies consult a physician prior to participating in the charter. We are not responsible for allergic reactions due to undeclared or cross-contact allergens.
Supplied by Hawaii Ocean Rafting

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Whale Watching
Likely to Sell Out
On the Water
Dolphin Watching
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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