Experience Whale Season
Every year between December and May, Maui’s most beloved marine visitors, majestic humpback whales, return to our warm waters by the thousands. For an awe-inspiring glimpse of these gentle giants, choose the whale-watching experience in Maui that’s perfect for you.
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Kayak Tour
Join our on-site water experts, Maui Undersea Adventures, for a memorable kayak tour. Your guide will educate you about our amazing ocean ecosystem as you take in spectacular vistas of the Wailea coastline – and likely enjoy the thrill of a close encounter with a humpback!
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Outrigger Experience
Learn the history and how-to’s of this Hawaiian paddling sport, a valued part of the island’s culture. Various marine life sightings are frequent in Maui – watch for reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays and, of course, the beloved humpback whales.
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Catamaran Sail
Step aboard the Alii Nui catamaran for a two-hour whale-watching trip in Maui. This first-class voyage includes round-trip transportation to the harbour, full bar and beverage service, an array of pupus (appetizers), and guaranteed whale sightings (or they’ll treat you to another whale watching trip!).
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Helicopter Tour
Explore two islands – and the whales in between them – on Sunshine Helicopter’s Molokai tour in Maui. See the highlights of West Maui, then cross the Pailolo Channel to discover Hawaii’s tallest waterfalls and stunning sea cliffs on Molokai’s remote North Shore. This unique Maui whale-watching perspective will certainly create lasting memories.
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Resort Sightings
Cuddle up with your loved one in a Naupaka Casabella or lean against the edge of the Serenity Pool as you watch the whales play right in front of the Resort in Maui. You don’t even have to step off of the property to enjoy the island’s greatest show!
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Artisan Showcase
Discover Maui's gentle giants through the underwater lens of the Cesere Brothers. This dynamic photography duo spends their days capturing marine moments beyond your wildest imagination and volunteers some of their time in the winters to the Keiki Kohola Project. Then, once a week, they bring their unbelievable images to the Resort to share with our guests.
