Maui Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea
Overview
Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure on a double-deck power catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale watching trip, you may see the whales slapping the surface with pectoral fins (their very long side fins), flukes (the tail), the peduncle (the strong muscles attaching the tail to the rest of the body) and the breach, this is when the whale rises completely out of the water and crashes down again.
What's Included
- Great informative and historical narrative
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Shady cabin
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
- Ice cold sodas and juice
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5)
Meeting Location
300 Maalaea Road
Wailuku, 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
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
- Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 111 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-55241P3
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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 Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea. 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.
- Great informative and historical narrative.
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs.
- 2 Restrooms.
- Shady cabin.
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew.
- Ice cold sodas and juice.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5).
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 Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Whale Watching Tour Aboard the Quicksilver From Maalaea 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
- Great informative and historical narrative
- Underwater hydrophone to hear whale songs
- 2 Restrooms
- Shady cabin
- Professional, friendly, safety oriented, experienced captain and crew
- Ice cold sodas and juice
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase for $5)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Mandatory Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age: 21 years old.
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule.
- Bring cash if you'd like to tip the crew!
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure at: Boss Frog's, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Building 2, Shop# 2N, Wailuku, HI 96793
- We will have a crew member outside Boss Frog's to help you get checked in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 111 travelers
