Maui Whale Watching Tours Ranked by Seasickness Risk
We scored 17 whale watching tours in Maui from their listings. None of the 17 tours scores 2 or lower on our 1–5 seasickness risk scale. The calmest options are Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea (Quicksilver); Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina (Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel).
This score is our estimate from the listing’s description, not an operator figure. How we score.
| Tour | Seasickness risk | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $60 | Check dates |
Turtle Town Coastal Kayak & Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $129 | Check dates |
Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $77 | Check dates |
Maui Whale Watching: WHALES GUARANTEED with Makai Adventures
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $87 | Check dates |
Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $189 | Check dates |
Maui: 2-Hour Whale Watch from Lahaina Harbor
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $70 | Check dates |
Maui: Whale Watching Experience
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $102 | Check dates |
West Maui Sunset Whale Watch
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $106 | Check dates |
Maui: 2 Hour Prime Time Whale Watching
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $120 | Check dates |
Maui: Whale Watch and Turtles Snorkel
“Estimate from activity type” |
4/5 | $147 | Check dates |
Maui Premier Whale Watching Cruise - Luxury Catamaran Experience
“Live humpback songs through custom onboard hydrophones” |
5/5 | $119 | Check dates |
Maui: Molokini & Turtle Town Snorkel & Waterslide Adventure
“Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty breathing through a restricted airway while being active” |
5/5 | $197 | Check dates |
Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina
“Eye-level whale watching (or summer time dolphin watching) onboard our low-to-water small group zodiac rafts.” |
5/5 | $85 | Check dates |
Maui Whale Watching: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina
“We believe people protect what they love, and our mission is to inspire guests to appreciate and conserve Maui’s marine life through meaningful encounters with nature.” |
5/5 | $81 | Check dates |
Kihei, Maui: Guaranteed Whale-Watching Tour by Raft
“Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through Hawaiian waters from Alaska between December and May.” |
5/5 | $100 | Check dates |
Maui: Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor
“Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and watch a variety of whale behaviors between mothers, calves or aggressive males competing for females.” |
5/5 | $100 | Check dates |
Maui: Molokini Snorkel & Whale Watch Tour From Kihei
“You’ll also ride on our brand-new 40 ft Zodiac raft, built for a faster, smoother, and more exciting ocean adventure.” |
5/5 | $161 | Check dates |
Questions
Which whale watching tour in Maui is best if I get seasick?
Start with Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea (Quicksilver); Maui: Ultimate Whale Watch from Lahaina (Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel); Maui Whale Watching: WHALES GUARANTEED with Makai Adventures (Makai Adventures). Their listings describe the calmest water or most stable boats. Our score is an estimate from the listing text.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about whale watching tours in Maui
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Adults only
- Extra cash fees
- Photos included
- Stairs and elevators
- Wheelchair access