Ocean Spirit is a high-tech, eco-friendly sailing catamaran with a maximum capacity of 55 passengers. Whale watch Sail Deluxe is led by certified Marine Naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. Lunch onboard makes this ecotour a deluxe whale watching experience.
We sail when possible depending on weather conditions or whale activity and may need to use our engines for the safety of the animals, in accordance with our “Be Whale Aware” policies for safe and sustainable humpback whale viewing.
Whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of equal or lesser value within one year. We are proud of our 97% sighting success rate.
Departs: 12:30 p.m. daily [December 1 to April 30]
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Check-in Time: 45 minutes prior to departure
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, 612 Front Street, Lahaina. Plenty of street and paid parking lots close to the store.
Your Trip Includes
Refreshments: unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water, plus one complimentary alcoholic beverage. Enjoy vodka, gin, rum and beer crafted on island from Ocean Vodka and Maui Brewing Company. We also have wine and tequila available. (additional adult beverages and refills available for purchase)
Lunch Menu:
1st course: fruit salad with toasted coconut
2nd course: teriyaki chicken with mango chutney, vegan beyond hamburger steak with vegetarian mushroom gravy, japanese sticky rice, “local-style” potato salad-macaroni salad
Dessert: triple chocolate chip brownie
Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
Reef Safe Sunscreen – 4 oz. sunscreen in a fully sustainable tube made from sugarcane available for $17 onboard.
Whale sightings guaranteed or go again free
Our vessels are CASHLESS for purchases. Only credit, debit or digital payment methods with a QR code will be accepted for on board purchases. Cash will graciously be accepted for gratuities only. Mahalo
Please wear flat or low-soled shoes
What To Bring
Sunglasses, hat, light jacket recommended.
Credit card or cash for optional souvenirs and gratuities.
Available Rentals
Affordable rentals of cameras and binoculars
Check-in Time
45 minutes prior to departure.
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center.
Departs From
Ma'alaea Harbor
What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
We accept cancellations and changes up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled date of your tour.
Check-in is at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. All no-shows are non-refundable. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel due to weather, sea state or other exigent circumstances at the discretion of the Captain. Destinations, menus, vessels and equipment subject to change without notice.
