What a professional and fun company! My family had a blast with Kerstin and Andrea. These ladies know how to handle the ocean and find whales. Eva was also very kind and helpful for check in and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend this company. Check them out read more

We had a fantastic time with great Captain Travis and Naturalist Alison. Our kids thought this was the best part of the trip with multiple whale sightings. We felt comfortable, safe, and well-informed. The boat offered good space and shade. It was easy to see the whales from all sides of the boat. We would definitely use Makai Adventures again! read more

Amazing cruise with Kerstin and Tift on 4/5/25. Saw whales almost immediately; mom and calfs, escorts, juveniles and amazing breaches which were totally unexpected this late in the season. We would definitely recommend going out with this company. Clean boat with easy access for people of all ages. Knowledgeable and personable staff. We come every year during whale season and are already planning multiple trips with this company in 2026. Aloha ~~ read more

Our family had a fantastic time on our whale watching adventure! Levi and Tiff were great tour guides. We were lucky enough to see lots of whales! We really enjoyed the baby whales learning to breach and flapping their tales! read more

Amazing snorkeling trip Patrick and Lainey were amazing guides Helped my autistic son out a little, he was blown away and still talking about the day. My ocean fearing wife actually was able to get in and see something she's never seen and got a little more confident in the ocean. This was the best adventure of our 10 day trip to Maui. Smaller boat, moves faster, get more time in the water, good lunch too. Great people amazing trip, so unbelievably beautiful and definitely recommend over the larger packed boats. Just do this, money well spent. Mahalo to the crew and the owners No Ka Oi read more

Our whale watching tour was amazing. The whales were very active and our two guides did a wonderful job making sure we all had a great view and were well informed. Highly recommend. read more

We enjoyed a terrific two hour whale watching tour. The captains were very knowledgeable and informative. We saw lots of whales and learned about their habits. Be prepared for a little bumpiness and getting a bit wet! read more

I cannot forsee how a whale watching trip could be better than the one I was on the other day. The seas were calm, the overcast sky kept the glare down,we saw lots of whales and the intrepids who led us- Levi and Lainie- were superb. read more

Makai Adventures - On the water - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Noah and Sylvia were fantastic guides. This was an unforgettable experience! We saw so many whales including a baby whale breeching over and over. So amazing!! As a tip, if you have neck pain sit in the back of the boat. read more

Went to have lunch at Down the Hatch and decided to check out the whale watching booths across the way. By happenstance the places we wanted to go on were booked so they referred us to Makai adventures! So glad they did! It's a real speed type boat that holds probably 20 persons max, which I felt was a better experience than the raft type boats we saw (too small and crowded) and the large two story cruiser boats since we were able to super close to the whales - We could almost touch them! Shout out to Lainey and Kevin who were genuinely passionate about the whales and were so knowledgeable. Tips- don't eat beforehand (bad idea) and take Dramamine from local ABC store if you tend to get seasick. Also park at local beach (5 min walk)- free parking for 3 hours. read more

What a great tour! A smaller boat so you were limited to about 20 people or less. Sit in shade if you want to or sit in the sun. Got very close & saw several whales, including a baby and also 2 adults breaching at the same time. Knowledgeable guide Alison and driver Kai (?) All in all a great experience. We passed another boat that looked crowded and people had to stand. For a two hour tour , I liked the option of being able to sit if I wanted to do so. read more

My family had an amazing time! This was the highlight of our Maui vacation. The crew was great and the whales did their part too!

We had an incredible time on a whale watch with Makai Adventures!! Lots of whale signtings. The boats have different seating options and are very comfortable. We met Elijah, Tiffany and Allison and they were all fantastic. They are clearly experts at their field and are very respectful of the animals. We will definitely book with them again! read more

Five star whale watching tour with Allison and Noah. Thanks for an awesome adventure I can't believe how great the whale watching was!!

Wow. Wow. Wow. So many whales . The crew was incredible as well. From the booking girl (I forget her name) who was so helpful and accommodating last minute, to our dingy boat out with Molly to captain Levi and Shannon. They crushed it. They taught us so much about whales and sea life and made sure we saw so many whales till the very end. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We had an incredible whale watching experience with Noah and Tiff. I didn't want to go on a tour where we were packed onto a large boat with passengers running from side to side to view whale. The Makai Adventures' boat size made our experience more intimate with perfect viewing of whales from every seat. Noah and Tiff were excited to share their knowledge of the whale which made the whole trip fun and enjoyable. We were so busy and in awe of watching whale I never took a photo! Worth every penny and more! read more

Absolutely surpassed everything we have hoped for! We did the 4 PM whale watching cruise with our 3 year old, and loved every minute. Both Kevin and Gina were knowledgeable and fun - and had fantastic intuition about where the whales would be. They spotted one a way off, and then it ended up swimming under our boat and floating for 10 minutes! We did whale watching once years ago (on a large boat) and didn't see a single whale. Today we saw about 20! Highly recommend. read more

Makai Adventures - Whale swimming under our boat (about 16 feet down) - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My husband and I joined Makai for an excursion today and it completely blew us away! Not only did we see a ton of beautiful whales, we saw a days old calf AND were surrounded by dolphins! Levi and Shannon were exceptional hosts, super knowledgeable and provided everyone with a great time. If I could whale watch with Makai everyday, I'd do it in a heartbeat! Thank you for such an incredible day and experience - I cannot wait to come back here and now can't wait to recommend y'all to our friends and family! PS - they also got us in last minute for a tour and were so polite and patient with explaining directions etc. thank you so so much! read more

Did a Whale Watching tour 4/5/24 at 645am . Levi and Shannon were both amazing! We got up close and personal with a few different whales! Definitely exceeded our expectations. Will definitely do another tour when we come back with you guys. read more

The business is open! Went whale watching and had such an amazing time! We saw so many whales that we couldn't even keep count! All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Makai Adventures for your whale watching experience. read more

Allison and Noah were amazing the best people to ever take you on a tour, they were knowledgeable and very kind and friendly!

We had a wonderful time whale watching with Noah and crew. All of them were very professional and easy going. The whale information they provided was very helpful.We saw 2 humpback whales 4 different times and also a dolphin. We couldn't have asked for a better trip read more

Great fishing trip!! I booked their "Light tackle" bottom fishing. Captain Kevin, deck hand Julia, made everyone feel welcome, put us on fish with the first baits in the water! They were very knowledgeable of where to get fish. Everyone took some home! They also had recipe and cooking advice for the types of fish we caught. Will be looking forward to going again on my next trip to Maui. read more

Makai Adventures - These were called Blue stripe snappers, averaging around 2 lbs each. - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My family and I were on vacation in Maui (in the Lahaina area) and we went on a whale watching tour with Makai Adventures. The boat was not one of the larger boats but there was enough room for the proper social distancing. They did temperature checks and masks were required. Sergio and Jenna were our hosts and they were very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job getting us close to view the whales. We saw a number of whales and the whole family had a great time. Because of the size of the boat there was a great view no matter where you sat. I would definitely recommend them and would do it again when we go back. read more

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It was so nice to be on a small boat with padded seats. The whales were incredible! It was great that you went where the action was instead of following every spout. The crew was so knowledgeable and was able to answer my questions. We will do it again in two years! I would recommend this to anyone. You need to get your name out there better. The sales lady at the Westin Villas had not heard of you. read more

We took a whale watching tour today with Levi and Lainie of Makai Adventures. The reason we chose this tour over others was due to the tour being limited to about 20 or so people. The reason we would choose this company again would be due to the awesome captain and crew, their knowledge and friendliness, as well as the luck we had in seeing multiple breaching whales and other activity. To say it was incredible is not an exaggeration. 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

Makai Adventures - Breaching humpback whale - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Spectacular day on the water - the humpbacks were breathtaking - video shot by my daughter Sofia. Crew was excellent, small fast boat was ideal. Loved all of it. read more

Makai Adventures - Humpback breach - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Kevin and Jenna were awesome! Had a great first time experience, both very knowledgeable and communication to the group was excellent. We say tons of juvi and adult whales. A couple breaches and tons of tail. With c19 the boat was super clean and they made sure we all used hand sanitizer and wore masks, keeping us all save. Mahalo Jenna and Kevin. We will be back soon read more

Makai Adventures - Jenna and capt. Kevin. - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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our whale watching experience was phenomenal! Jenna and Captain Levi took us out at 7:15am for 2 hours and we saw so many whales! Mama's and baby's and males.. One of the male whales breached right beside us - it was so amazing! Jenna shared her k owl edge with us and we just had an amazing experience! Recommend them if you want a great tour with knowledgeable and friendly guides! can't wait to go again on our next trip to Maui! read more

Makai Adventures - 3/18/23 whale watching - - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Capt Kevin & 1st mate Gina were great. Wonderful knowledge of the humpbacks (rounded off with punny humor). The boat was awesome - not huge, but fast, powerful and smooth. We got to surfacing whales relatively quickly. We had a lucky day - multiple adult breaches, tail & fin slaps, babies jumping for minutes at a time. Overall a 5 experience!!! read more

Makai Adventures - One of the adults breaching today. - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Staff was amazing, getting checked in was super easy! The staff answered so many questions which made the trip memorable! read more

Makai Adventures - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This was the highlight of our entire time in Maui. Unbelievable experience and we got to see whales closer than I would have thought. The were all around us and we even watched them swim under the boat. The crew of Gina and Sergio made the entire voyage informative and interactive with facts and stories of the whales and the island. Our entire group was blown away with the customer service and experience. Would absolutely book this again! read more

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We had a great Whale watching trip with Makai Adventures. Captain Paul and the naturalist are very informative and fun. They had insights from their experience, that went beyond the typical facts you hear on a Whale watch boat. I was blessed to be on the first day with a new boat after the fires in Lahaina. It was a glimmer of hope to visit Mala boat ramp. Makai Adventures was excellent! We have been Whale watching in San Diego, Maui, Iceland and Makai Adventures was a great experience! read more

The whale watching with Makai adventures was my best experience during my most recent trip to Hawaii! The guides were super knowledgeable and respectful of the whales space with many different boats around. I liked how small the group was here compared to some larger catamarans I saw. Would definitely bring some family who has never seen whales before and go again through makai. read more

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WOW! Up close and personal experience of a lifetime! We decided on the 4-6 pm cruise with Makai Adventures so we could hike Haleakala and so happy we did. The water was smooth and the whales were plentiful. Our captain, Sergio, and his first mate, Lainie, spotted a playful trio of adult whales that put on a spectacular show for the majority of the tour. We also had the opportunity to drop the mic into the water and listen to male whales in the area--amazing! The late afternoon afforded us the opportunity to catch the perfect sunset. LOVED the intimate group experience as opposed to the double-decker boats we saw out on the water. Very comfortable seating. And, of course, Sergio and Lainie were extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. DEFINITELY recommend Makai Adventures and look forward to returning some day. read more

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We have been using the whale watching services of Makai for at least 8 years. We tried the huge boats and the rubber raft type whale watching experiences but found that MAKAI offered the best experience. This year, Paul, Lainy, Allison, Levi and Shannon have provided another successful season for us. We took our 13 family members for 2 whale watches this year. We were so glad to learn that they were going to be available this year!!!! They have adapted their process to accomodate for the loss of the Lahaina Harbor access. We highly recommend this company for a wonderful Maui whale watching adventure. read more

Had just an exceptional whale watching experience with Makai. Originally just had one trip booked on Feb 26th but loved it so much we added another trip the following day. The boat is clean, comfortable and as noted every seat gives you a front row view. Having only 20 or so quests makes it more intimate and the boat is very stable and comfortable to be on. We saw at least 15-20 whales the first day and followed 3-4 different groups of cows/calves and their escorts. Could always see more whales in the distance. On the 2nd day we encountered a female that must have been ready for mating, and we ended up with at least 7-8 males (maybe more) following her. We stayed with that group for at least 25-30 minutes and watched the males pushing and jockeying for position. On at least two occasions we had whales come right under the boat. It was so amazing to see so many whales so close and we also ecountered several other whales that day. The staff and crew (Noah, Allison 1st day) and Tiffany and the female boat captain (sorry forgot her name) 2nd day were all very friendly, knowledgeable and did their best to assure a great experience for everyone. Just an awesome experience from a great company. Would highly recommend Makai.. 5 stars is not enough!!! read more

We went to the 6:45 tour, WE LOVED IT! Check in was very easy, and slip was easy to find. Be prepared to take your shoes and socks off when getting on the boat, we weren't aware of that. Kevin and Amanda were very knowledgeable on the whales, gave us a great tour! Kevin is extremely good at what he does and had our safety and the whales safety 1st at all times. Would definitely recommend them! read more

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We saw there are several other whale watching tours but decided to try this one based on reviews. We came in (almost) peak mating season so there was plenty to see. The whole experience was pretty amazing, the boat is clean and comfortable, and the guide was extremely insightful. I would definitely chose this charter if I planned on going back out! read more

Makai Adventures - Ocean View with whale sighting - Boat Charters Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

An absolute must. Once in a lifetime adventure to see whales so close! Kevin and Amanda were fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company. read more

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