Top 12 Boat Tours in Maui

1.Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Our pick

Review of Maui’s two-hour sunset catamaran from Ka’anapali Beach, with open bar, pupus, whale sightings, island views, and practical tips.

“This is an easy, pleasant sail along the Maui coast. Nick, James and Em (I hope I remembered their names correctly!) were great hosts and provided a great experience for all onboard. The drinks were plentiful and the food was good. A really great sunset sail.”

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2.Ma’alaea Harbor: Whale Watching Tour Aboard Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 979 reviews · 2 hours · from $49Best value

See Maui humpback whales from a spacious catamaran with whale songs, expert narration, drinks, and two hours on Maalaea Bay.

“Bought this for my son and daughter-in-law for their honeymoon. They absolutely loved it and they saw so many whales. They sent me videos and even I was amazed! Highly recommend!”

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3.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 903 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Sail from Ka’anapali Beach at sunset with a chef-prepared buffet, open bar, live music, and seasonal whale watching on Maui.

“Crew was fantastic!! Kay was so friendly, the music from Tim was great, and the captain led us to see many whales!”

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4.West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka’anapali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 881 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Snorkel West Maui from Ka'anapali with sea turtles, reef fish, dolphins, seasonal whales, two sites, meals, and a small crew.

“The crew was great. Sasha got in the water with us and knew all the right places to look for sea life. We have snorkeled many times but this was the best experience by far!!”

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5.From Ma’alaea Harbor: Sunset Dinner Cruise Aboard the Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review the Quicksilver sunset dinner cruise from Ma'alaea Harbor, with Maui views, local-style dinner, live music, drinks, and whale sightings.

“Crews were attended, food was ok. kinda Overrated and Unorganized! Arrived a little late and no crew waiting in the meeting area just let you wonder where you supposed to go. change the boat last minute without notifications. No calls no emails! Don’t recommend it!”

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6.Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 802 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of Sea Maui’s two-hour Ka’anapali whale-watching cruise, with naturalist guides, open bar, snacks, beach boarding, and free parking validation.

“The crew was super friendly and accommodating. Great service all around. Unfortunately we didn’t get many whale sightings and when we did they were minimal and far away from our boat. We saw similar whale sightings sitting on the beach. But that’s the luck of the draw.”

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7.Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise – A Hawaiian Hula Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Review of Maui’s Pride of Maui sunset dinner cruise, with Molokini views, open bar, island-style buffet, live hula, and whale watching.

“Food was good. We appreciated the captain steering us toward the whales. The music guy and hula gal did great. (The background for her dancing could have been better, maybe off to the side. Drinks need improvement too). We would recommend this to anyone…”

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8.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $306

Explore Lanai’s Cathedral sites on a two-tank boat trip from Maui, with swim-throughs, wildlife, snacks, and small-group scuba guiding.

“Great Captain and crew. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable of the dive areas and safety was the top priority. Can't wait to come back and hire this company and crew for more advanced dives.”

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9.Maui Snorkeling Boat Tour to Turtle Town Aboard Quicksilver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Snorkel with Hawaiian green sea turtles aboard Quicksilver, with coral reefs, a waterslide, lunch, drinks, and family-friendly support.

“The boarding process was a breeze thanks to the well-seasoned staff. On the Calypso boat we were given breakfast, lunch, and even Popsicles which were all delicious. While we were unable to go to turtle town due to inclement weather, crew offered an open bar and some sight seeing to make up for it. We also got extra time to snorkel at molokini crater. We want to emphasize the incredible crew aboard the Calypso and the inclusiveness of all types of snorklers including children and those who may not want to get in the water at all. The Calypso crew provided gear to all passengers and ensured it fit correctly,…”

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10.Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Maui's Calypso sunset dinner cruise, with prime rib or fish, open-bar drinks, live music, whale sightings, and practical booking tips.

“Beautiful sunset cruise! We saw whales along the way too. The crew and food were great! Very relaxing and picturesque.”

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11.Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Review the Maui sunset dinner cruise with whale watching, a four-course meal, drinks, naturalist commentary, and Pacific views.

“What an experience! Within 5 minutes we had our first whale spotting. It was a magical trip with seeing many breeches (including one right in front of the boat), fin slaps, logging and listening to a musical underwater concert. Highly recommend this trip.”

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12.Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Review of Maui’s Molokini and Turtle Town yacht snorkel, with luxury comforts, meals, open bar, small groups, and weather advice.

“This was a wonderful experience. Crew was incredible. The only negative was we did not know we should bring towels.”

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