The 4 Best Catamaran Cruises in Maui

1.Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Our pick

Cruise Maalaea Bay with Quicksilver Charters from December through April. Your captain and crew explain whale behavior while you watch for breaches, tail slaps, spy-hops, mothers, and calves. The double-deck catamaran has open and shaded seating, restrooms, drinks, and underwater hydrophones.

“The tour was wonderful! We saw so many whales. Worth the $$. Dave was amazing and super attentive. The Captain (forgot his name but an Aussie and fr New Zealand) was very informative and the perfect host. There was a 3rd gentleman on the tour who was at the bar. Also, great!”

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2.‘Alihilani Sunset Sail Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 348 reviews · from $114

Board Sail Maui’s Alihilani at Maalaea Harbor for a two-hour sunset sail in the Auau Channel. You’ll find cold hors d’oeuvres, drinks, open deck space, forward trampolines, and an English-speaking crew. From December through March, keep watch for humpback whales.

“We really enjoyed our sunset cruise, the crew was fun and attentively engaged with the passengers -checking on & asking if people wanted a drink brought out to the deck. As well as being willing totake pictures. It was my most favorite activity in Maui, because it was so relaxed for my hisband & I- we loved sitting on the net and watching the sunset. Not rushed and a highlight of our vacation!”

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3.Whale Watching Tour on a Charming Hawaiian Catamaran From Maalaea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Top rated

Sail from Maalaea aboard Winona, Maui’s Hawaiian-built catamaran, for about 2.5 hours of humpback watching from December through March. Captains Sam or Spencer and crew members such as Megan share whale facts, serve snacks and drinks, and use underwater microphones to let you hear whale songs.

“Excellent trip that fulfilled a bucket list item! The crew was incredible. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with questions. They provided excellent insight to the marine life of Maui.”

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4.Turtles & Tacos Luxury Catamaran Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Sail from Maalaea Harbor on a spacious Ali’i Nui catamaran for roughly three hours of turtle snorkeling, tacos, margaritas, and local beer. Captains such as Bre, Josh, and Tim have earned praise for calm, attentive service. Gear, reef-safe sunscreen, showers, and shaded seating are included.

“Great crew, very clean boat, great lunch. The trip was fun and we saw turtles, fish, and whales. Overall a fun three hour trip.”

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