Lana'i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch from Ma'alaea

Spot wild dolphins and snorkel vibrant Lana'i reefs with marine naturalists

4.7 stars• 2.5K reviews

From$239/ personincl. taxes and fees

Duration

5 hours

Includes

Snorkel gear, Breakfast & lunch

Highlights

Cruise to Lana'i to watch wild dolphins and snorkel a coral reef teeming with marine life. Enjoy breakfast, a grilled lunch, and guidance from certified marine naturalists.

Cruise along the scenic coastline of Lana'i
Snorkel clear water reefs with premium gear
Learn from certified Marine Naturalists onboard
Enjoy continental breakfast and grilled lunch
Watch for spinner, bottlenose and spotted dolphins
Look for humpback whales December to April

What's Included

Certified Marine Naturalists onboard
Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class
Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries, fresh island fruit, juice, Maui coffee
Lunch grilled onboard: chicken breasts, garden burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, veggie salad, chocolate chip cookies
Refreshments: unlimited filtered water, soda and juice

Things to know

All ages welcome. Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure. Alcoholic beverages are limited to three per adult 21+ and are served only after snorkeling; valid photo ID is required.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund with 48 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.

Meeting details

PacWhale/Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center

Experience provided by PacWhale Eco-Adventures

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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Lana'i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch from Ma'alaea

Spot wild dolphins and snorkel vibrant Lana'i reefs with marine naturalists

4.7 stars• 2.5K reviews

From$239/ personincl. taxes and fees

Duration

5 hours

Includes

Snorkel gear, Breakfast & lunch

Highlights

Cruise to Lana'i to watch wild dolphins and snorkel a coral reef teeming with marine life. Enjoy breakfast, a grilled lunch, and guidance from certified marine naturalists.

Cruise along the scenic coastline of Lana'i
Snorkel clear water reefs with premium gear
Learn from certified Marine Naturalists onboard
Enjoy continental breakfast and grilled lunch
Watch for spinner, bottlenose and spotted dolphins
Look for humpback whales December to April

What's Included

Certified Marine Naturalists onboard
Premium snorkel gear, including optical masks for eyeglass wearers
Flotation devices, snorkel instruction, fish i.d. class
Onboard Jr. Naturalist Program for kids
Continental breakfast: banana bread, assorted pastries, fresh island fruit, juice, Maui coffee
Lunch grilled onboard: chicken breasts, garden burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, veggie salad, chocolate chip cookies
Refreshments: unlimited filtered water, soda and juice

Things to know

All ages welcome. Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure. Alcoholic beverages are limited to three per adult 21+ and are served only after snorkeling; valid photo ID is required.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund with 48 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.

Review summary

4.7

Excellent

2.5K reviewsGoogle Maps

The crew consistently stands out as a major highlight here. Reviewers repeatedly praise how knowledgeable and friendly the naturalists and staff are, with specific shoutouts to guides like Ollie, Emily, and Harriet Witt who clearly made lasting impressions. People appreciate that the team goes beyond just spotting whales—they genuinely educate guests about humpback behavior and the marine ecosystem, making the experience both entertaining and meaningful. Whale sightings seem quite reliable, with multiple mentions of breaches, close encounters, and plenty of activity on the water. The boats are well-equipped with binoculars, restrooms, and food and drinks available. Beyond whale watching, they offer snorkeling tours and sunset cruises that get equally enthusiastic reviews. One guest had lower expectations met when whales stayed mostly underwater, seeing just tails through binoculars, though dolphins appeared instead. Overall though, most travelers describe memorable experiences with professional service and genuine educational value that makes the tours worthwhile.

What people are saying

Great whale watching tour with knowledgeable and fun staff.

Jeff

April 3, 2026

Great whale watching tour with knowledgeable and fun staff.

Jeff

April 3, 2026

Meeting details

PacWhale/Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store, Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center

Experience provided by PacWhale Eco-Adventures

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund