Maui: Catamaran Sunset Whale Watch with Cocktails
Overview
Experience the best of whale season at sunset! Watch humpbacks breach and play from the deck of a 65' luxury catamaran as the sun sets with an ice-cold cocktail in hand.
Guaranteed humpback whale sightings on every charter. Expert on board narration from certified marine naturalists. Live humpback songs through custom onboard hydrophones.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Open bar with craft cocktails, local spirits and Maui Brewing Co. favorites
- Bow hammocks, shaded cabin and two onboard luxury marine restrooms
- Guaranteed humpback whale sightings on every charter
- Expert onboard narration from certified marine naturalists
- Live humpback songs through custom onboard hydrophones
- Professional photographer onboard to capture your sunset memories (photo purchases available)
- Maui's only zero proof program at sea featuring non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Maalaea Harbor
Maalaea, HI 96793, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Whale season at golden hour. Watch humpbacks breach and play from the deck of a 65′ luxury catamaran as the late light turns the water gold. Certified marine naturalists to narrate, and onboard hydrophones to hear the whale songs live. Your expert crew shakes up cocktails from Maui's largest onboard bar, alongside Maui Brewing Co. craft beers and seltzers. Whale sightings guaranteed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to access the vessel, you will need to walk down a pier and step across a gap onto the deck. Crew will be able to assist with the gap.
- Please bring a jacket and reef-safe sunscreen (non-spray).
- Valid, government-issued ID is required to consume alcoholic beverages
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
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Activity code: C-7978P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Maui: Catamaran Sunset Whale Watch with Cocktails. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. Open bar with craft cocktails, local spirits and Maui Brewing Co. favorites.
- Bow hammocks, shaded cabin and two onboard luxury marine restrooms.
- Guaranteed humpback whale sightings on every charter.
- Expert onboard narration from certified marine naturalists.
- Live humpback songs through custom onboard hydrophones.
- Professional photographer onboard to capture your sunset memories (photo purchases available).
- Maui's only zero proof program at sea featuring non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Maui: Catamaran Sunset Whale Watch with Cocktails is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Maui: Catamaran Sunset Whale Watch with Cocktails will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesOpen bar with craft cocktails, local spirits and Maui Brewing Co. favorites
- Bow hammocks, shaded cabin and two onboard luxury marine restrooms
- Guaranteed humpback whale sightings on every charter
- Expert onboard narration from certified marine naturalists
- Live humpback songs through custom onboard hydrophones
- Professional photographer onboard to capture your sunset memories (photo purchases available)
- Maui's only zero proof program at sea featuring non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to access the vessel, you will need to walk down a pier and step across a gap onto the deck. Crew will be able to assist with the gap.
- Please bring a jacket and reef-safe sunscreen (non-spray).
- Valid, government-issued ID is required to consume alcoholic beverages
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers
