4 Boat Tours in Maui to Build a Day Around

1.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Review of Maui’s Ka’anapali sunset catamaran cruise, with an open bar, hearty pupus, whale watching, island views, and practical tips.

“This is an easy, pleasant sail along the Maui coast. Nick, James and Em (I hope I remembered their names correctly!) were great hosts and provided a great experience for all onboard. The drinks were plentiful and the food was good. A really great sunset sail.”

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2.Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Best value

Cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor on a spacious catamaran to spot Maui's humpback whales, hear their songs, and enjoy a strong-value two-hour tour.

“Captain Kiwi was very entertaining. We saw whales in several different locations leaving on the first boat departing in the morning. The service and crew were great. This was a nice value when you consider the costs of other whale watching options. We had good time!”

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3.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Review the Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach, with open bar, buffet dinner, music, sunsets, and seasonal whale watching.

“Great adventure and meal. You will get your feet wet when boarding. Relax and enjoy the ride. Wonderful crew.”

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4.West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Review of a small-group West Maui snorkel boat tour with Honolua Bay, turtles, dolphins, seasonal whales, meals, and attentive guides.

“I’ve snorkeled lots of places over the years including Maui multiple times, and this was my best snorkel day ever! My son thinks he doesn’t love snorkeling but Derrick and Malaki made it fun and he had a great time at both snorkel spots - which were excellent! We learned a ton about the ocean, we saw whales breach, a pod of spinner dolphins, saw a turtle cleaning station, spotted eagle rays, eels, octopus, etc. Derrick learned everyone’s name right off the bat and made sure to point out fish we would have missed on our own, swimming down multiple times to point things out for the group. It really…”

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