Mā‘alaea is a centuries-old Hawaiian fishing village—once home to a prominent heiau and one of the island’s largest collections of petroglyphs—whose canoe landing served as a portal to Maui for Hawaiian kings and warriors.
Check in at The Historic Maalaea General Store, Built in 1910. It was constructed by the Maui Dry goods and Grocery Company to serve the local fishing community and employees of the Wailuku Sugar Company. The store is the oldest surviving wood-frame building associated with the Japanese fishing community that developed in Maalaea Village.
A wonderful starting point for Maui’s best ocean experiences adventures. Join the fun, welcome aboard Hawaii Nautical for breathtaking whale watching, world class snorkeling spots, and stunning Hawaiian sunset cocktail cruises.
Located on the beautiful bay with a marina for small boats, this is a relaxing resort community. Māʻalaea Bay is a large bay in the southwestern coast of Maui, in the Hawaiian islands. Several small towns are located close to the bay, notably the town of Māʻalaea. The bay is approximately three miles long. The famous surf break known as “Freight Trains” crosses Māʻalaea Bay on Maui’s southern shore
Open 24 hours, a wonderful lighthouse, watching the ocean hitting the rocks is spectacular. A small path leads to a secluded tide pool and jagged coastline with rock formations. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input.
Sugar Beach is a six-mile long beach in Maui, Hawaii. It's located on the shores of Maalaea Bay and is named for its fine white sand. The beach is good for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, canoe paddling, sunbathing, bodyboarding, and long walks. Visitors can also watch for whales and green sea turtles, and enjoy spectacular sunsets. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input.
Haycraft Park is part of the longest uninterrupted stretch of beach on Maui, along with Baby Beach and Sugar Beach. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input.
Coral Gardens is a natural reef formation in Maui, Hawaii it is only accessible by boat. It's located in a protected bay on the west side of the island, south of Lahaina and Olowalu. Locations will be chosen based on the day’s best weather, ocean conditions and with guest input.
This was the highlight of our week on Maui. Sam and Ben were fun and knowledgeable. It was a windy and rough day, but they handled the boat beautifully. No one felt sick due to the waves, but we all got wet, so dress appropriately! We saw whales breeching up close and got plenty of pictures.
Great trip with Captain Jonathan & First mate Ben! My hubby & I were tired of the crowds on some of the whale watches, so we checked out Hawaii Nautical's power boat trip. The boat holds 6 people and had plenty of room for all to spread out and enjoy. Whales were all around us as we cruised around out from the Maalaea Harbor. Great time with great folks...It was memorable for sure!
The crew was great! Very friendly. We got to see many whales. The boat was very nice. I am glad we only had 6 people. Very personal. It was nice to not be with a bunch of strangers.
Jon and Shelby were great fun and helpful. We were early in the migration season, seeing only three distant whale pods. But, we had a beautiful, calm day to be on the water. Very nice, clean and well-maintained Boston Whaler all to ourselves!
I had a wonderful time on this outing. I was solo and the captain and crew member included me in conversation the whole time. They were both knowledgeable and personable. I also really appreciate that the outfit didn’t cancel on me due to low bookings, as I was the only paying guest.
Captain Ryan and Zade provided an awesome experience for my family. Both were terrific with a ton of knowledge to share. Tremendous value overall with all of the feel of a private charter at a fraction of the cost. Got us up close in a professional manner that was never a nuisance to the whales and did not obstruct their path in the least. Well mannered, friendly and professional service from beginning to end. Highly recommend.
This Capt and his mate were first class all day. They took every effort to show they truly cared about us and getting LOTS of whale sightings. True professionals. If you plan on taking a whale sightings tour, do not pass this team up!
Captain Spencer and Gabriel were amazing! We saw whales the entire time we were with them. They gave us background on whale behaviors and in many cases explained how the mother was teaching her new baby. It was absolutely beautiful. We highly recommend!! (They also have snorkeling excursions available)
Great! Very smooth mechanics for making the arrangements. And a very positive outcome…best way To see whales.
So worth the $$. Captain Greg and his 1 st mate we're fantastic. Very kind and welcoming. We saw lots of whales and at the end a spectacular double breach!!!
Spencer and Konou were great. They were so knowledgeable and not only did we see lots of whales but we learned so much. The boat was great. Super stable even for someone with motion sickness. Can’t recommend enough.
We recently went on a whale-watching tour, and it was an unforgettable experience! Captain Spencer and Zade made the trip truly exceptional. Both were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, answering all our questions about whales and other topics with enthusiasm and patience. Their passion for what they do really shines through, making the experience even more enjoyable. The highlight, of course, was seeing the whales up close! It was a breathtaking sight and felt like a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Spencer did a great job ensuring we had the best views while respecting the animals’ natural habitat. The boat itself was very comfortable and well-maintained. I especially appreciated the gyro stabilizer, which made the ride so smooth that I could fully enjoy the trip, even though I’m prone to motion sickness. The two-hour tour flew by in what felt like minutes, thanks to the crew’s hospitality and engaging explanations. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to create amazing memories. Thanks, Spencer and Zade, for a fantastic adventure!
Captain Spence took us on an amazing 2 hour whale watching tour in his luxury boat- Amore. We saw so many whales, up close. This was by far, the best tour we have ever been on. Captain Spence was extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves his career. We had so much fun and plan to do this again on our next visit.
From the start Capt. Spence and his first mate were welcoming and made us feel like Ohana. We saw whales within 10 mins and were lucky enough to be able to parallel a “competition pod” for well over 30 minutes - we experienced multiple breaches, rainbow blows, and lots of tales up close and personal ( from a safe distance). The boat is also awesome - a new 42 ft luxury Boston Whaler that was so smooth it felt we were on a lake at times even in some chop. Definitely worth the extra money not to be on a crowded boat - we will be back on our next trip for sure! Thank you again!
We saw whales first thing even though we are in very early whale season. A mother, very young calf, and their guardian. The calf was so little and cute. Ryan and staff were great as well. The boat was nice and comfortable.
Captain Ryan and first mate Micah made this small group humpback whale tour a blast. We ended up just my husband and I as guests and had Ryan, Micah and an entire beautiful bay of whales completely to ourselves. The guys were fun and knowledgeable and the Boston Whaler boat was beautiful.
The crew are friendly and informative. We learned more facts about humpback whales, migration and behaviors than all our friends who have lived in Hawaii for over a decade. The boat is impeccable and deluxe. The viewings were spectacular to say the least.
This was lovely. I was originally scheduled to go on a different whale watch with different people but they had to cancel because of weather here. Apparently that’s not unusual but they were already full for the remaining days we were in Maui so I was panicking because to find an option to go whale watching because I’m obsessed. This was a desperate splurge but the boat and captain and crew were absolutely lovely. We definitely saw whales but was it the quantity or action I hoped for? No but still we found whales and caught flukes, fin waves,, one big breach, and a lot of their backs just in the water. They never got close and aren’t allowed to go within 100 yds of them but if you’re lucky, they can surround you or go to you. Whales are in charge. Weather was super choppy which made it difficult to spot but we were successful and had a good, wet time. We went mid Feb mid day. And if I had to do it all over again, I would have booked an early am or sunset tour as that’s when it’s best. If you’re a whale enthusiast like me, I’d consider booking first day of your trip and possibly booking a backup that you can cancel later if you need to. Happy 🐳 Watching!
Our whale watching trip with Tanner and crew was phenomenal. The boat is beautiful and Tanner knew exactly where to find the whales. We will be back!
Our captain, Kim, and first mate, Mika, were great! Friendly and knowledgeable about the whales. We saw a number of whales, including a close up encounter with a calf and its mother. The calf was learning how to breach, and swam under the boat and back around to mom. So awesome! The Boston Whaler boat with only 5 passengers (limited to 6) plus crew was great. We could easily walk all around the boat to get the best view of the whales. Highly recommend the experience.
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