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COME ABOARD FOR A MA’ALAEA WHALE WATCHING CRUISE IN MAUI!
December – April.
Join us for one of our Maui whale watching tours for two hours of one of the most thrilling family-friendly Maui activities! From December 18th through April 15th, climb aboard our catamaran and make your way to the top!
Calypso is Maui’s only catamaran with three decks, so you simply cannot go higher on this island. All of Calypso’s 360-degree ocean views are “fin”tastic, even when you go inside for a bit to take a break from the sun. The first and second decks have spacious cabins with tinted windows. These windows make for excellent viewing through the water’s surface, regardless of the sun’s glare. Comfortable seating throughout this stable vessel ensures a relaxing time on the water while you look for these incredible marine mammals. Make sure to take advantage of the bar and snack area while you check out the boat. The crew will be happy to mix up what you need!
When you come with us on a Calypso whale watching in Maui, the onboard naturalist, captain, and crew will be just as excited as you are to see humpbacks. The 45-foot cetaceans inspire awe, delight, and excitement with their very existence, and whenever they come over to our 65-foot catamaran — wow, oh wow!
As soon as the boat leaves Ma’alaea Harbor, keep your eyes peeled for any big motion on the surface – especially large clouds of misty spray in the distance. (That’s a whale of an exhalation!) No matter what is going on out there, the Calypso whale watch naturalist will give you an exciting play-by-play and “swimming commentary.” Some of the more popular moves that whales engage in at the surface are the tail slap, the pec slap, the peduncle throw, the spy hop, and the ever hoped for launch-of-an-entire-whale-from-the-water full breach!
Whenever the boat is stopped for a while, you can go down to the underwater viewing room. If the whales choose to swim beneath the vessel, you’ll be able to see them through the glass panels in the bottom of the hull! That is one of the most awesome things about the Calypso Ma’alaea whale watch. (It is rare for a whale-watching vessel to have a glass-bottomed seating area.)
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30-Minutes prior to departure
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2 Hours
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Ma’alaea Harbor, Slip 76, 101 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793
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- There is paid parking available at Maui Harbor Shops / Maui Ocean Center located at: 300 Ma’alaea Road, Wailuku, HI 96793 and at the Ma’alaea Harbor around the boat slips
- Give yourself extra time to account for traffic, weather, road construction, parking , and the walk from the parking lot to the boat slip (10-15 minutes) in order to arrive at check-in 45-minutes prior to departure
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- Expert narration of whale history and their behaviors
- Underwater hydrophone to hear the whale songs
- Unlimited Ice-cold soda, juice, and water
- Triple-deck catamaran with incredible panoramic views
- Comfortable table and chair seating
- Large stable decks with plenty of space to move around
- Experienced and professional captain and crew
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- Alcoholic beverages are available to purchase for $3.00 each. Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID
- Dramamine is available for purchase 2 tablets for $5.00
- T-shirts are available for purchase for $20.00 each
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- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Parking fees
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- Hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light jacket or sweater
- Valid ID required for passengers 21+ who will be drinking alcoholic beverages
- Cash if you plan to tip the crew
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Wildlife
- Whale sightings are guaranteed, If you don’t see a whale you can go out on the next available whale watch for free
Alcohol
- Minimum drinking age is 21
- Must have valid photo ID
Operations
- Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A 24-hour notice is required for cancellation or reschedule
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation