Kihei Whale Watching Tour
Kihei Whale Watching Tour
$89.00
Kihei Whale Watching Tours
For those staying in or near Kihei, it’s a no-brainer to take advantage of the near proximity of the Kihei Boat Ramp and this great trip. About the smallest group (23 passengers maximum) you can get on a Maui boat tour is on the Redline, so you enjoy a more intimate experience along with the excitement and speed you can only get on a high-powered raft.
Available from December 14 to April 3, 2026, over half of the North Pacific Humpback population migrates from Alaska to Hawaii in order to mate and/or give birth in the safe waters of Maui County.
Redline Rafting guarantees whale sightings on their whale watch tours out of Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. A marine naturalist guides you through humpback surface behaviors as you watch their activity up close. Every Maui whale-watching tour is different due to the nature and moods of these magnificent ocean mammals.
Are you closer to Lahaina, or do you want a bigger catamaran out of Maalaea?
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Nearby Areas:
Kihei • Makena • Maʻalaea
Kihei Whale Watch Video
Though having whales come right up to the boat is rare, it happens! This video was shot on January 8th, 2023, on our first whale watch of the year. (GoPro and iPhone.)
Whale Watching Maui Photos
Important Information about this activity
| Tour Schedule: | Tours run daily at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m., lasting 1.5 hours, departing from the Kihei Small Boat Ramp. |
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| Whale Watching Season: | Available from December 15th through March 31st, when humpback whales are most active in Maui. |
| Age and Restrictions: | Participants must be 8+ years old and capable of moderate-to-advanced physical activity. Pregnant women and individuals with back or neck injuries are not permitted. |
| What to Bring: | Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and appropriate clothing for a potentially wet, splashy ride. |
What recent guests are saying
Redline Rafting is one of Maui's most highly rated boat operators, and recent guests praise friendly, knowledgeable captains and crew who feel like locals showing you their favorite spots. Small groups ride low to the water on a nimble raft, and reviewers mention sea turtles, a monk seal and plenty of other sea life along the South Maui coast. Guests also appreciate the crew's safety focus, humor and eco-conscious approach, making it a great fit for adventurous travelers who want an up-close, small-group trip.
Whale season runs roughly December through April, so book early for the peak months.
Our summary of Redline Rafting's public Google and Yelp reviews, updated October 19, 2026.