Adventure with Maui’s Best Eye-Level Adventure Eco-Tours.

Yes — every Hawaii Ocean Rafting tour is a small-group, semi-private experience. Smaller groups mean more space, better wildlife views, and a relaxed, family-style atmosphere you won’t find on a large commercial boat.

Every tour includes a marine naturalist who shares whale behavior, migration facts, and Hawaiian ocean knowledge along the way, plus a certified crew on board. Depending on the tour, you’ll also get snacks and beverages, and snorkel tours include full gear (masks, snorkels, and fins in all sizes) with in-water guidance. We provide complimentary rain ponchos on whale watching tours. Just bring sun protection, a water-resistant layer, and a dry bag for your phone and keys — we’ll handle the rest.

Yes. Our small-group eco-raft tours are a family-style experience, and the calm, low-to-the-water ride makes whale watching easy for most kids. Age minimums vary by tour:

• Ages 3 and up: the Eye-Level Whale Watch Tour and the Maui Dolphin Tour & Whale Search
• Ages 4 and up: the 2n1 Maui Turtle Snorkeling & Whale Watching Tour, since it includes snorkeling

A few things that make our raft tours manageable for families: small groups mean kids get a clear view and room to move, and our marine naturalists keep younger guests engaged with whale facts and hydrophone listening. Shorter trips like the 90-minute Eye-Level Whale Watch Tour are a good fit for shorter attention spans. We offer discounted ticket rates for our child passengers — see each tour’s page for pricing.

One important restriction: for safety, pregnant guests cannot join any tour because of the adventure-style ride, and guests with back or neck injuries should also sit these tours out for the same reason.

Hawaii Ocean Rafting offers several discounts on our Maui whale tours:

• Kama’āina discount for Hawaii residents, with a valid Hawaii driver’s license or state ID at check-in
• Military and veteran discount — call us at (808) 661-7238 to book
• Repeat traveler discount for guests who have joined us before — call us at (808) 661-7238 to book

Frequent whale watchers can save even more through our Ali’i Whale Watch Pass rewards program, covered just below.

Yes. We created our rewards program to thank the repeat guests who join our whale watching excursions in Maui season after season. You earn points for every whale watch tour you take, unlocking perks as you reach each milestone, and your points roll over from one season to the next.

Here’s what you unlock at each milestone:

• 25 tours: a 25 award pin and 1 free whale watching tour
• 50 tours: a 50 award pin and 2 free whale watching tours
• 100 tours: a 100 award pin, 2 free whale watching tours, and $50 in merchandise credit
• 250 tours: a 250 award pin, 4 free whale watching tours, and $100 in merchandise credit
• 500 tours: a 500 award pin, 4 free whale watching tours, $200 in merchandise credit, and priority boarding for life

We also offer our Ali’i Whale Watch Pass, a weekly or monthly pass you purchase up front to enjoy tours at a reduced rate throughout your visit or season. It’s a favorite with long-stay visitors, frequent whale watchers, and Maui locals, and every tour you take on a pass still counts toward your rewards milestones.

We know guests often have a favorite whale tour captain or naturalist from a past trip. We publish a seasonal crew schedule, so you’re welcome to contact us to check who’s expected on a given day before you book. Keep in mind the schedule can change without notice, and we can’t guarantee a specific crew member will be aboard, since illness and last-minute changes happen. Our crew rotates across all our rafts through the season, so you’re in great hands whoever you tour with.