Kayak Adventure: Whale Watching in Maui

Experience the magic of winter on Maui with our private kayak tour. Get up close and personal with Humpback Whales in their natural habitat. Book your unforgettable encounter now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Makena Landing Park - Kayaking with the humpback whales in Maui is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be at the top of any nature lover’s bucket list. Imagine paddling your kayak through the crystal-clear waters off the cost of Maui, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the island, while majestic humpback whales gracefully surface…
What's Included
  • Digital Photos available to purchase
  • Water and Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for Guide
Additional Information

During your kayaking experience, you’ll have the opportunity to witness humpback whales breaching, tail slapping, and spouting. You may even hear their beautiful songs echoing beneath the waves as they communicate with each other.
Kayaking is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Maui’s coastline while also having an unforgettable whale…

Location
Makena Landing Park
Makena Road
Detailed meeting instructions will be sent to you the day before your tour. There will be a gps link of our exact meeting location at Makena Landing.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lezlieg2026
Feb 2, 2026
A Maui must do! - Absolutely amazing experience! Kris was so knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to see several whales, the scenery was gorgeous, and we had so much fun!
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Terri
Feb 1, 2026
Wonderful paddle and whale encounter - We had a fabulous morning on the water. Chris was a great guide! She gave us all confidence, checked in often and steered us safely into whale territory. At one point I didn’t know which way to look because there were whales all around us. Chris set a wonderful vibe for the tour.
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S8232obdaveh
Jan 31, 2026
Wonderful morning paddle with whales - We had a beautiful morning on the water, seeing all sorts of whale activity and island scenery. Our guide was super friendly and helpful, and full of positive energy. Even though we had to cope with some larger than usual waves breaking on our return, her clear instructions and confidence got us all back onto shore without any worry on my part.
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Greg_c
Jan 11, 2026
Kris is a great guide! - Kayaking with whales is amazing. Kris was an incredible guide - professional, skilled, and very kind. We were safe and enjoyed seeing many whales "up close".
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M1459jhkj
Dec 26, 2025
Whale watching imperfection. - Whale watching was something we never did before and Chris was the perfect guide. He handled a mix of people, a couple with young children and then 2 couples. We have the good fortune to see a lot of whales. I trust my day to Chris he has a ton of experience and will guide your whole experience
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E3775butracyb
Mar 18, 2025
We had a whale of a time. - Kris was awesome. The experience was amazing. Next time we are not going to book any whale boat tours but do several kayaking trips instead with Kris It was a chill time with the whales. Thank you for an unforgettable time.
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Mark_g
Mar 13, 2025
Maui Whale Watching At It’s Best! - This was a highlight of the week! We highly recommend taking this trip. We saw whales super close by. Chris was a great guide full of helpful knowledge. Our family loved this adventure!!
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Nitarivellerickson
Mar 4, 2025
Shouldn’t miss out, ... - Shouldn’t miss out, heard whales singing without a microphone while on the kayak. Breathtaking Great time Guide Chris was excellent.
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343savannah
Mar 3, 2025
Tropical Guides & Outfitters Enveloping Whale Experience! and snorkeling too! - My husband and I had a doubles kayak next to our fabulous guide, Chris, in his single kayak. He immediately guided us out to where the whales were breaching over and over for the an adventure we will forever cherish. Chris sent us the amazing whale sound videos he was able to capture from his kayak. I am so grateful to have these to share with family and friends. We saw 3 females with calves each being escorted by a male for protection. To witness the female extending her long flipper straight up high toward the sky indicating she was ready to mate was fascinating! We also saw the "comp pod"-- competition pod of males passing by. Chris shared his knowledge of this whale behavior as a seasoned pro having had many years of experience. Sharing his knowledge of what I was experiencing made all the difference in my kayak experience. Following the whale adventure, we paddled to the best turtle beach where we snorkeled with the turtles in the beautiful coral gardens swimming with beautiful fish. I was grateful for the relaxed pace and being given the opportunity to choose the timing and preferred direction of our experience. This was by far this best snorkeling experience I have ever had. I'm so happy we chose Tropical Guides and Outfitters for our Kayak and Whale Tour. To be surrounded by the sounds of whales communicating in close intimate quarters was an experience of a lifetime not to be missed. I'm still there in my mind enjoying all that we were so blessed to see with you. Thank you so much!
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Q8289rnwayneh
Mar 3, 2025
Best Maui Kayaking, Whale Watching and Snorkeling Trip Ever - My wife and I had a private tour with Chris, the Proprietor. Chris guided us out to the area where the whales were breaching and the females were exhibiting mating behavior by holding their pectoral flipper straight up in the air. To say it was the experience of a lifetime would be a vast understatement! We then kayaked to an area off Po'olanilani Beach for some snorkeling. It was the best snorkeling experience of my life! We saw so many turtles and fish (see video below). Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the geography, geology and the biology of everything we encountered. He shared this knowledge freely and in a way that we could understand. We paddled a total of five miles on the water. The entire trip was leisurely and unhurried. Outstanding all the way around! Five stars for sure!! Wayne H.
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From $130
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).