Maui · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Spinner pods rest in the shallow lee of Lāna’i through the morning. The 12 below are honest that sightings are never guaranteed, and are priced and timed accordingly.
Get eye-level whale views from a small Lahaina raft, hear whale songs by hydrophone, and learn from marine naturalists on Maui.
“Guides were excellent. Very knowledgeable about the whales, super friendly, and very focused on making sure we got good sightings.”
Small-group Maui snorkeling to Lanai with dolphins, turtles, reefs, snacks, gear, whale season viewing, and marine conservation support.
“Amazing experience! The two spots the crew took us to were really unique. We saw dolphins. A blow hole, tons of turtles and a few baby sharks!!! (Don’t worry they are harmless). The guides were amazing and the views were incredible! Highly recommend this tour.”
Sail from Maalaea to Lanai for reef snorkeling, dolphin watching, meals, and marine education on a five-hour Pacific Whale Foundation trip.
“Great trip! Food, drinks for adults and kids! We saw dolphins and Captain Emily was awesome! She made our daughter honor Captain and let her sit up in the captain seat and engaged with her the hole time! #captainEmilyforpresident!”
Review of Maui’s small-group Lanai raft tour, with snorkeling, dolphin watching, seasonal whales, food, safety tips, price, and practical booking advice.
“Darryl, Paul and Faith were fantastic guides. Saw an amazing pod of dolphins. Small boat was awesome. Got special attention. Equipment was great as well.”
Ride a fast small-group boat from Maui to Lanai for three snorkel stops, dolphin searches, meals, sea turtles, fish, and dramatic cliffs.
“Jill and Lexxie were excellent hosts, very informative, Lexxie found reef sharks hiding under the pilings by the boat ramp and pointed them out! Saw everything. Lanai snorkeling was fantastic”
Snorkel Lanai from Kaanapali on a small-group boat with two reef stops, breakfast, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, and seasonal whales.
“We had a blast!!!! Very organized and the people were amazing! I would highly recommend!!! It was a beautiful day.”
Snorkel Lanai’s reef, watch wild dolphins, and enjoy breakfast, BBQ lunch, and marine science aboard a 65-foot catamaran from Maui.
“Our captain even went out of his way to follow the humpback whales and let us hang out with the spinner dolphins on our way to the snorkeling location. Excellent trip, only negative was that we rented a Go Pro and when we tried to use the dim card at home it was empty”
See Maui and Lanai from a small eco-raft, with marine guides, snacks, ocean spray, and a chance to spot wild spinner dolphins.
“Great experience. Captain Jack and our guide, Bree, were awesome. It was a beautiful calm day on the water. We found a large pod of dolphin with minutes of leaving the dock. we also saw spotted Eagle rays as we were boarding and a few sea turtles. Both Jack and Bree provided commentary and color to the experience. i would recommend this tour and come again. Debbie and Shane”
Watch wild dolphins from a luxury catamaran off Maui, with lunch, an open bar, snacks, ocean views, and a marine naturalist aboard.
“Trip was amazing and the crew was fantastic. I would do it again and by far my kids favorite adventure”
Review of Maui Ocean Adventures’ Lanai snorkel and dolphin trip, with turtle sightings, small groups, snacks, logistics, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a beautiful morning experience. We had a small group of five plus our hosts Emma and Heidi. During the trip to Lana’i the sky was clear and the sights gorgeous. It was nice to learn about the island’s history. The waters off of Lanai were shockingly salty and unfortunately a little rough with the winds that hitting the area that day. Unfortunately, our son got sick and had to stop snorkeling due to the choppiness of the water. I really appreciated how both Heidi and Emma showed him kindness and tried to help him feel better through his embarrassment. On our way back to Maui we were able…”
Trade crowded boats for a small Lanai raft tour with snorkeling, sea cliffs, turtles, dolphins, breakfast, lunch, and marine guides.
“We saw an incredible number of whales, because our guide was so knowledgeable”
Watch for wild dolphins off West Maui and Lanai on a small eco-raft, with marine naturalists, island views, snacks, and no swimming required.
“Amazing trip!! Hosts were great, saw lots of dolphins!”
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