Adventure Whale Watch from Wailea
Hop aboard a boat (from the beach!) in south Maui and head out for an afternoon of whale watching. Kai Kanani offers excellent trips, and their adventure whale watch is no exception. Make your trip easy and fun by boat loading from Maluaka Beach, a convenient location for anyone staying in south Maui. Head out to the Maui Nui Basin and catch a glimpse or have an up close encounter with one of the 10,000 humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii each winter.
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Activity Overview
Direct Booking
Tour Details
Shuttle Service Available
Don’t have a car? Make sure you book the option requesting shuttle service (labeled “Needs pickup” when booking). They pick up from a number of Wailea resorts and you’ll see a list when you book.
Food is provided on board
You won’t go hungry! On board you’ll find:
- Hummus & Crudités: carrots, celery, cucumber
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Maui-style potato chips
- Bar: Cocktails, premium liquor, Maui Brewing on tap
What is beach loading?
This is what puts the “adventure” in the adventure whale watch tour. Rather than needing to drive to Ma’alaea to board from the harbor, you get to climb on the boat right from Maluaka Beach in Wailea. The crew is there to assist you, but you will need to wade through the water and climb up a step ladder to get onto the boat.
They suggest that you wear swimwear on all of their tours, including their adventure whale watch tour (you can wear clothes over your suit). You might also want to bring a towel. While you’re not snorkeling, you will get a little wet during beach loading.
About
Kai Kanani is a Native Hawaiian family-owned company that has been in operation for more than 30 years. They operate their catamaran tours out of South Maui, and you can hop aboard for a snorkel trip, sunset sail, or whale watching adventure.
Kai Kanani supports local farmers and small businesses by shopping locally for the meals and drinks they serve onboard. Their attention to detail, fun and knowledgeable crew and excellent customer experience have earned them more than 1,300 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor.
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