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The 12 best dolphin watching tours on Maui right now — what each day actually involves, who runs it, how long it takes and what you will pay.
Small-group 4-hour Lanai snorkel from Lahaina with dolphins, turtles, snacks, and conservation support for whale rescue.
Most Popular“Boat is a little crowded, but the crew was great. We had great snorkel spots and saw whales breach! Would recommend”
Snorkel Lanai for 90 minutes and watch for spinner dolphins from Maalaea. Catamaran comfort, meals, gear, and marine naturalists.
“The captain, staff and boat were all professional and great. Our only issue, but a huge one, was that this is promoted as a snorkeling trip to Lanai. We didn't go to Lanai but to Lahaina. The wind was too strong to go to Lanai. Upon checking in, we were not informed of this likelihood…”
Semi-private Maui to Lanai eco-raft snorkel with certified lifeguards, small-group dolphin encounters, snacks, and seasonal whale watching.
“Was an incredible experience! We got to see 2 whales which was pure luck, dolphins, a turtle, and the most beautiful coral reef I’ve seen. It was so nice to be in a smaller group. The ride was super fun and bumpy though so if you get sea sick/motion sickness this one probably isn’t for…”
Small-group Lanai snorkel and dolphin trip from Maui with up to 3 reef stops, included gear, and full meals for about 6 hours.
“This experience was well thought, organized, and executed! Our boat was less than 20 people, all families with varying ages. We had two adults and 5 kids from age 10-16. Our captains were kind, considerate, helpful, full of knowledge around the places we went. We got to see spinner dolphins, tons of fish, coral gardens,…”
Half-day Lanai snorkel from Kaanapali with dolphin search, two reef stops, included gear, and breakfast—plus real odds for whales in season.
“It is about an hour trip to the island. You snorkel for about an hour in the first spot, then move to a second location for about another hour. Then an hour trip back. The first spot had many tropical fish to see. Some of the guests saw a sea turtle as well. Second spot…”
Snorkel Lanai’s reef and watch spinner dolphins on a Maui catamaran, with breakfast, BBQ lunch, and marine naturalists onboard.
Semi-private Lahaina eco-raft dolphin watch with marine naturalists, eye-level zodiac viewing, snacks, and optional lunch.
“We had the most amazing time. We saw a pod of 200 hawaiian spinner dolphins. absolutely stunning the captain and 1st mate where great made the whole trip perfect”
Maui’s Kaanapali wild dolphin sail on a luxury catamaran with lunch, open bar, and a marine naturalist for 2.5 hours on the water.
“The trip was great, the crew is extremely professional, though the surf was high, the safety was beyond expectations. The team told us a lot of interesting facts during the trip, we saw flying fish, turtles. The food was excellent as well and cocktails delicious. I would recommend Teralani Sailing to everyone! And also, we…”
Half-day boat snorkel off Lana‘i with green sea turtles and dolphin spotting near West Maui. Gear and banana bread included.
“We had an amazing morning on the water with Lainey and Levi! Their knowledge of Maui and the marine life was impressive and interesting for our entire extended family (wide range of ages). We thought we were a bit early for whale watching but we were lucky to see a whale within minutes of leaving…”
Semi-private Lanai eco-raft snorkeling from Lahaina with guided instruction, included gear, food, and wild dolphin chances in 4–5 hours.
Two-hour eco-raft dolphin watch from Lahaina, with dry sightseeing, marine naturalists, and snacks on a small group tour.
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