On our vacation to Maui last week, we took trips out to the sea with Sea Maui twice. Our first trip…read moreout was an adults-only family excursion while the kids hung out with their grandma and auntie. The catamaran was pretty sweet, with some really comfy bean bags overlooking the edge out to the ocean. While we did occasionally get splashed in this area, it was worth the unobstructed view of the sunset and the breeze in my hair. The crew was especially sweet and treated all of us like absolute royalty. A note to those who are prone to motion sickness: do not try to be brave and only wear sea bands thinking you'll be okay. Take your Dramamine an hour before you board the catamaran. While the first half of our dinner cruise was fine with my motion sickness, the second half of the trip left me feeling really queasy around dinner service time. This made me very sad. This was no fault of the crew, and 100% my fault for thinking I could tough it out. If you are ill-prepared, the crew has ginger ale, club soda and ginger chews to help. Speaking of dinner, the few bites I was able to eat on our first trip were fantastic: a full dinner buffet prepared by Cafe Jai. The salmon was perfectly tender, as was the short rib. The caesar salad was just the right amount of tangy (and the extra dressing was really great on the salmon as well.) I'm not sure what kind of sauce was on the crispy seasoned potatoes but they were absolutely delightful. And of course, the crown on top of a delicious meal was the mini brownie cup we were served for dessert before we wrapped up the trip. Our second trip (where I was prepared with some Dramamine) was a memorial for our grandparents, where we released their cremains at sea with eco-urns. I must say that the crew handled everything wonderfully. We had the full bar, another beautiful buffet spread including some delicious crispy chicken, a pesto pasta salad, pulled beef sliders, and rolls. After we said our emotional goodbyes, we were given rose petals to release into the ocean. We even received certificates after the trip that gave us the coordinates of where my grandparents cremains were released. I seriously cannot thank Sea Maui enough for giving my family a truly memorable experience on our trip to Maui. They made our trip so special. A million thanks for the kindness!

What a wonderful experience we had today 19 January 2026. We booked the 0830 tour and were so…read morepleased with the crew. The Irish gentleman who pre-briefed us before leaving for the tour had a great sense of humor and set the tone for our excursion. Once aboard, the Captain and his crew were polite, cordial, fun loving and efficient. The food was great and the crew busied theirselves insuring everyone was comfortable, had drinks and the proper snorkeling gear. We saw many, many whales and at least 12 displays of whales big and small leaping out of the water. The hour long snorkeling provided the passengers with a myriad of tropical fish and sea turtles. We even had one try to climb the ladder into the boat. The fees for the excursion were fair and we definitely got our moneys worth for all we saw and participated in. I highly recommend The Sea Maui if you are looking for a great experience for you and your family or tour group.

Love the whole experience! Wonderful and knowledgeable staff. Amazing experience for the whole…read morefamily. We will definitely choose this company again.

I had never been on a whale watching tour before…read more Being here while the humpback whales were chilling in Maui was an experience I'll never forget. Finding the spot initially was a little confusing, we were the last ones to show up! You are given a number based on when you arrive and you choose a seat on the boat. There is a captain and a naturalist on board who talks about the whales. If you're sitting in the back of the boat, you really can't hear what's being said so sit at the front or in the middle. We circled around and got to see a baby whale breech the water! Such magnificent animals. When a microphone was lowered in the water, we could hear the whales "singing." Did you know it's only the males that do this? The time goes by reallllly fast, so just enjoy being out there.

Absolutely amazing experience I had today with the Trilogy boat, the crew was amazing and the food…read morewas delicious! PJ was great to chat with during the sail and Chad the Turtle whisperer guided me to see my first Sea Turtle! I would recommend this boat to anyone looking for an amazing day snorkelling the Ocean! Thanks again to the Crew!

We had an amazing experience with Captain Mark, Helen, Will, and Jake! Cannot recommend enough…read more Excellent service!

Excellent day! We had the best experience whale watching and snorkeling. The entire crew was the…read morebest..seriously one big family that gives you a warm and welcoming feeling. We saw so many whales and snorkeled with the turtles. They were all so helpful and so well informed about Maui and the sea life. Nice to enjoy some delicious cocktails and food as well. Definitely recommend Gemini to others!

The crew on our ship was phenomenal! The captain did a great job getting us to the whales. The…read moreship mates kept our beverages filled and made sure everyone had what they needed. The highlight was our zoologist (young lady from Poland). She was knowledgeable and informative on whale behavior and other information on habitat, habits and migration patterns. The food was a disappointment I would give it a C minus), but the crew and experience more than made up for the mediocre food. Highly recommend.

Did the 4.5 hr snorkeling & lunch tour yesterday and had an amazing time. Shasta and Makiya took…read moregreat care of our family of 5! Shasta got in the water with the group at both stops and if you stayed with her, she told you about local ocean life and did a little show and tell. It was super informative! While it was the end of whale season, we did luck out and see a momma and baby whale. It was incredible! Snorkeled along side sea turtles and a million fish. I highly recommend this small group tour!! All gear was provided and the boat was very thoughtfully laid out. 10 stars!

We had a great snorkeling boat trip with Magic Merman. On our way to the snorkeling spot, we saw a…read morevery large (200) group of dolphins that swam alongside the boat. Shasta also kept looking for whales, even though it was toward the end of the season. We did see several whales, and slowed down to watch them. We also saw a couple of flying fish, which I didn't know existed. The snorkeling was great. We saw many colorful fish and lots of turtles in both of the snorkel stops. We had a fantastic banana bread and fruit breakfast and turkey bacon wrap for lunch. It was a great time.

We booked last minute, but are so glad we decided to do it! The crew (Levi and Allison) were…read morefantastic - very knowledgeable, made it really fun and light with jokes, and were kind in letting us move around to see an up close encounter. We have recommended them to others and will book with them again if we come back during whale watching season.

January 18, 2026 - we had such a good time on January 13 that we booked again, yes, twice within a…read moreweek. This time we were with Kersten and Travis and they also were knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Unbelievably, this time we saw groups of male whales, competing for eight female or females. There were no less than seven whales swimming in a huge circle around our boat. It was truly an amazing experience as they were within 10 feet and you could hear them exhale and smell them as well. The boat was unbelievably smooth and stable.

This is the only snorkel trip we'll take in Maui. Everything is professionally done from start to…read moreend. We did the Molokini - turtle arches trip and it was great. On our way out saw a group of 3 whales and the boat stopped to enjoy the 10 minute display they put on for us all around the boat. The service on this boat was 5 star. Awesome crew that explained everything and also were great hospitality on the cruise serving food and drinks and helping out. It is the best value you can get on any of the charters. Would highly recommend. It is about a 5-6 hour charter and worth every penny If you want to get out on the water when in Maui. Aloha!

What a great day of snorkeling eating and whale watching! Captain Emmy is about as good as it…read moregets. Her staff was very accomplished with a vast knowledge of of the ocean As a perk on a calm day we got to go to the back side of Molokini. It was whale soup! We snorkeled at Molokini Crater a Reserve and even got to go to a turtle cleansing station referred to as Turtle Town.

Mahalo for such an incredible experience out on the water! From start to finish, everything…read moreexceeded our expectations. The captain and crew were not only extremely knowledgeable about the boat, the island, and the sea life, but they also made the entire trip feel personal and welcoming. You can truly tell it's a tight-knit team--the same crew providing full service with food and drinks throughout made it feel seamless and special. Their attention to detail and genuine care really captured the spirit of aloha. It was an unforgettable part of our Maui adventure, and we're so grateful we got to experience it. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something truly memorable on the island. Mahalo again for such an amazing day!

Alii Nui snorkel tour is definitely a 10. All crew was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a snorkel…read moretour, but when we had whale sightings the captain added some whale watching with lots of information about whales. The breakfast and lunch were first class, the equipment was a high end brand and in good shape. The unlimited drinks were the real thing. Not watered down like I've had on other excursions. But it wasn't a party boat. Family friendly and the snorkeling was great! I'm super glad we chose Ali Nui for our snorkeling adventure.

Fantastic first class experience!!! So great on a smaller boat, saw soooo many whales!! Great job…read morecaptain H and Bree! Yay for an amazing experience and awesome staff!! We saw lots of whales!!! (From my eleven year old)

Located in Maui, HI, the dock is in Lahaina. I came in the middle of February 12, 2026. I hear that…read morewhale season is end of December to April, with February being the peak month. Surely, we were surrounded by whales. I went on the 6:45am 2 hour Eco Raft tour. One boat tour holds around 12 persons. The temperature in Maui in February was fantastic, about 65F at night, and 75F at peak of day. It was great value, costing about $111 for the 2 hour tour. Keep in mind, you need to show up 30 minutes before the actual time to fill out waivers, etc. Many whales were a few feet away. There were so many whales! We must have seen 50+ individuals. See my video of baby whale breaching. I didn't capture alot of photos, because I would rather see it with my own eyes. Tip for those traveling in February: it's a peak travel season for Maui, so book your rental cars well in advance 10-12 months ahead. If you book 5-6 months ahead, you won't get any. You may try rental car with Turo, or have to rent E-bike, bike or take Lyft, Uber, etc. Clothing suggestions: depends on the time of day you go. For early mornings, you may wear shorts or long pants, something warm like sweatshirt or I did Patagonia fleece with lightweight Outdoor Research rainjacket on top. Shoes come off, so you will be barefoot on the boat and you will get the shoes back afterwards, so that won't matter. It's kind of windy, so hold on to or get a hat with a string that goes around your neck. Bring sunglasses, and put on sunblock while you're signing the waivers. You will not regret it if you come during whale season!

We had such an amazing experience with Maui Ocean Adventures from start to finish. We went this…read morepast week, and Captain Shannon and Alison were absolutely fantastic guides. Not only did we see 5+ whales, but we were also thrilled to spot a pod of 12+ dolphins--such an unforgettable surprise! Shannon and Alison made the trip extra special with their fun personalities, deep knowledge, and genuine passion for marine life. It was clear they truly care about the ocean and treat the animals with the utmost respect, which made the experience even more meaningful. I would highly recommend Maui Ocean Adventures to anyone looking for a memorable and responsible whale watching experience. Plus, it's a wonderful bonus to support a woman-owned business

This crew and boat are simply the best. Their kindness and attention to detail made our ride…read moreamazing. We brought 15 people on the boat Capt Shannon and Alison took such great care of us. Part 2. We took another whale watching Sunday with 16 people. This time Mindy and Capt James found the whales! We lost count! It was amazing. Both crews are professional, completely respect the whales and the ocean. You will be so glad if you book them!