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Maui Whale Watch Cruise |
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¹ Children under 5 are free.
² No transportation available on Tues & Thurs, or on the 2:45PM Tours.
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Your whale watch adventure is guaranteed aboard the large observation deck of the Prince Kuhio. |
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Maui Whale Watch Cruise
Each year, from about December through April, more than 500 humpback whales frolic in their winter home, the deep blue waters between the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe. Sightings of these playful behemoths, which have been seen as large as 50 feet in Hawaii and would weigh about one ton per foot, have evoked many excited cries from the passengers and crew of the Prince Kuhio.
You can enjoy this fascinating whale watch cruise from December through March. With its superb viewing deck, the Prince Kuhio offers its guests the guarantee that there will be whale sightings or their next whale watch cruise aboard the Prince Kuhio will be free. The Prince Kuhio is the ideal boat for a complete whale watching and sightseeing experience. Its large observation deck rides about 13 feet above the water for unobstructed viewing, and the main cabin below has large windows. |
An on-board naturalist will provide expert commentary for you and make this whale watch tour the best on Maui. A portion of the cruise fees go to support the research of the Kewalo Basin Marine Lab. So Prince Kuhio's passengers are contributing to the conservation of these marvelous, but endangered mammals.
This two-hour cruise departs from Ma'alaea Harbor and cruises along the Kihei coastline toward the Alalakeiki Channel, where many humpbacks mate, calve and raise their young. Come see a mother whale frolic with her young calf or leap exuberantly out of the water for an absolutely unforgettable experience. |
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| Map, Location and Schedule |
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Ma'alaea Harbor, Maui, Hawaii |
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| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
| | Start Time | 12:30pm | | End Time | 2:30pm |
| Start Time | 2:15pm | | End Time | 4:15pm |
| Start Time | 2:45pm | | End Time | 5:00pm |
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Sun., Mon., Wed, Fri, Sat. are at 12:30PM & 2:45PM only.
Tues & Thurs tours are at 2:15PM only. |
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No timeshare presentations... and guaranteed lowest price! |
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Activity Highlights:- Two-hour whale watch cruise with guaranteed sightings or your next cruise is free
- View plenty of playful humpback whales
- Expert whale narration
- Breathtaking ocean views
- Large observation deck
- Great photo opportunities
- Deli sandwiches, steamed hot dogs, snacks, soda, juice, beer and wine are available for purchase
When? - BEGINNING DECEMBER 8!
- Dec.8 - Dec.15: Mon, Wed, Fri only, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
- December 16th to March 31st - 7 days a week
- 12:30PM - 2:30PM on Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat.
- 2:15PM - 4:15PM on Tues and Thurs. (no transportation available on Tues and Thurs).
- NEW! Additional Tours: Jan.2 - Mar.31 2008: 2:45PM - 5:00PM, Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat (no transportation available these days).
Where? - Ma'alaea Harbor
- Closed Christmas and New Years Day
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| Hotel Pickup Information |
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Roundtrip transportation is available from most major hotels & condos, also from Lahaina Harbor. If you wish to be picked up, please indicate your choice when booking this activity (please add "with Roundtrip Transportation" to your shopping cart). Please be sure we have your correct email address as we will send you pick-up information times and locations via email.
No transportation is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or on the 2:45PM tours.
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| Driving
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From Wailuku/Kahului - Take Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy) and keep going straight until you reach the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center. Turn left at the lights and drive into Ma'alaea Harbor.
From Lahaina - Drive southbound on Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy), as the road opens up after the Pali, you will see a sign for Maalaea Harbor, and you will see Buzz's Wharf. Turn right at the Maalaea Harbor sign. If you pass the Maui Ocean Center on your right - then you've gone TOO FAR!
From Kihei/Wailea - Drive northbound on the Pi'ilani Hwy (Hwy 31), or S. Kihei Rd and follow the signs that take you to Hwy 31. Eventually, that road will end in a T-intersection. Get in the left turn lane to follow the signs pointing to Lahaina. Turn left and get onto Hwy 30 (Honoapi'ilani Hwy). After a few minutes you will see the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center on your left. Turn left at the lights and drive into the harbor. |
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| Reviews |
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Whale of an Adventure
Reviewer: Maui Mimi
(Tulsa, OK, USA)
April 14, 2008
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I've been to Maui many times as I have a son who lives there and each time I go I do a whale watch. I have stuck to the same tour boat each time because it was always a pleasant time and I didn't see any need to change. This trip I was taking visitors from a cruise ship and needed a shorter trip.
Much to my surprise,this was the best trip of all I have made.(at least 15) The whales were plentiful and close, the narration by the expert on the boat was fabulous. Actually the trip was so good that I went again the following week and had the same experience.
I expect to be visiting Maui at least once a year from now on and will continue to make the this cruise my whale watching boat of choice. As I am constantly asked what to do on Maui by friends that know I go often, I will be glad to suggest that they not miss this wonderful adventure. |
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Whale Watch 2/18/2008 Maui
Reviewer: Penny
(Pittsburgh,PA, USA)
March 6, 2008
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This was the greatest experience of my life beside the birth of my children. We watched the whales for two hours straight. I have some of the greatest photos ever. The tail shot to die for!!! The whales seemed to put on the greatest show on earth. I wish we had more time to do another whale watch it was so awesome. I recommend it to all. And the crew and volunteers did a fantastic job keeping us informed about what was going on and the information they provided before and during the watch was very informative.. I can't say enough about how wonderful it was. You should only go to Maui when the whales are at the peak of the season. It allows you to get the best of the island all at one time. PARADISE on earth!!! |
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Excellent whale watch
Reviewer: Derbyflash
(Derby, KS, USA)
February 25, 2007
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Excellent Boat and Captain - Excellent whale naturalists - Excellent Whales! |
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Watching the big ones!
Reviewer: T J
(Hallsville, Texas, USA)
January 10, 2007
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My family and I booked our Maui whale watching cruise through Big Kahuna. The cost was very resonable compared to the other activity centers I visited online and the information provided was very helpful (timing, locations, etc.). We arrived for our cruise at the specified location, signed in and were on the cruise within 30 minutes. The staff on the cruise were very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw over 15 whales and their display was wonderful. We got some great pictures and videos to share with our friends back home. Bottom line is that our experience was wonderful and I highly recommned Big Kahuna for future bookings. |
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