Sailboat with white sails moving on blue ocean water with mountains in the background and bright sunlight reflecting on the water.

Private Whale Watch Sail (Nova, 42’ Monohull)

Take your own sail boat whale watching! From January through April we watch the North Pacific humpback whales that have traveled from southeast Alaska to grace the crystal clear waters of Maui!

GUESTS: Up to 6 guests
DURATION: 3+ Hours / Additional hours available
AVAILABILITY: January - April

From $2,160 (3-hr min, additional hours available)

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Arguably the best place to watch humpbacks in the world, there is absolutely no better way to enjoy these charismatic gentle giants than from your very own sailboat on Maui. Leave the crowds and the loud engines behind. We depart daily out of Ma'alaea harbor and set sail in search of the best conditions and most interesting and charismatic whale groups. Give us a call if you'd like to add time or create a custom whale watching and snorkeling experience.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Expert interpretation of whale behavior

  • Listen to the whales underwater with our state of the art hydrophone (waterproof microphone)

  • Light snacks

  • Non-alcoholic beverages: water, juices, and sodas are provided

Alcoholic beverages are not included. However, you are welcome to bring alcohol onboard and we have all the appropriate glassware for serving.

One-of-a-kind memories you’ll never forget

People on a boat watching a humpback whale breach out of the water with land and clouds in the background.
Couple sitting on a sailboat with water and land in the distance, sunny weather, some people wearing casual and outdoors clothing.
People observing a whale breach from the deck of a boat in the ocean.
A whale breaching the surface of the ocean with its tail in the air, near a rocky coastline with a lighthouse on a hill and a sailboat in the distance.
A whale surfacing in the ocean near rocky brown cliffs.
A whale's tail is visible above the water as it dives, in an ocean with a rocky coastline and a lighthouse in the background.
An aerial view of a whale swimming near a smaller dolphin in a vast blue ocean.
A person in a black sports bra watches whales breaching the ocean surface in the distance.
A whale breaching the water near a green hillside.
Close-up of a whale's head emerging from the blue ocean water, showing its skin covered with bumps and water droplets.
A woman on a boat looking at a whale breaching the water in the open ocean under a clear, sunny sky.
People on a boat observing a whale spouting water from its blowhole in the ocean, with a distant landmass in the background.
Person taking a photo of a whale from a boat on the ocean with the whale's head breaching the water.
Four women enjoying a boat trip, looking at the ocean and mountains, wearing sunglasses and summer clothing.
The tail of a whale emerging from the ocean, kicking up spray.
Whale fins and tail breaching in the ocean near a shoreline with buildings and palm trees.
A whale breaching out of the ocean with hills in the background.
A whale swimming near the surface of the ocean, with other whales visible around it.
Two smiling women wearing sunglasses and caps on a boat, with ocean in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  • It depends on the time of year. In the busy season, which is usually when kids are on spring, summer, or Christmas break, many Maui fishing boats can get pretty booked up. You may want to call us at least three or four weeks in advance if your schedule is tight. If your schedule is flexible or you will be fishing when we have fewer visitors, booking a week or two in advance should be enough to give you plenty of options. Because we book primarily private charters, we suggest flexibility in your schedule if you are looking to book a share charter.

    We always suggest booking early in your vacation so that in the very unlikely event we have to reschedule due to weather, you will possibly have another day open to come out with us.

  • Yes. We have exterior shade covering nearly the entire back deck, and a shaded cabin. For those sensitive to the sun, we suggest you bring hats, UV clothing, sunglasses, and reef safe sunscreen.

  • Hawaii is known to have many “micro-climates.” In addition, most forecasts come from Honolulu and are fairly inaccurate for our harbor. While it may be raining hard at your resort, it could be bright and sunny at Ma’alaea harbor. We have decades of experience operating out of our harbor and will not take our guests out in weather that is unsafe. We can experience overcast days, light rain days, and most days of full-on sunshine.

  • Rain doesn’t necessarily mean we will not be going out. However, in the vent the conditions are unsafe we will cancel and provide you with the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. All tours are weather permitting and it is up to the captain’s discretion to take you where conditions are the best overall and safe and enjoyable.

  • Marjorie Ann is quite stable and is very nice and open so that you can always see the horizon and get fresh air. If you are concerned or have experienced seasickness in the past we do recommend taking a half of a seasickness pill approximately 12 hours before your charter and the other half within hours of departure. You may also speak with your doctor for other recommendations.

  • Humpback whale season in Hawaii is during the months of December-May. We run official whale watches from January-March, with several sightings weeks before and after.

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