Pacific Whale Foundation: Whale Watching Cruise Details

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Pacific Whale Foundation: Whale Watching Cruise




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Maui is known as one of the world’s great whale-watching meccas. And while you can see toothed whales and dolphins year-round, it is the majestic humpback whales that migrate to Maui each winter and spring that have given the island its reputation.

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Every winter, pods of humpback whales migrate from the chilly Alaskan waters to Maui’s summery shallows, a swim of over 3,000 miles (4,828 km.). Anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 whales appear in the Hawaiian waters every year, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and playing. Board a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly catamaran for a thrilling 2-hour cruise with a whale expert.

This is an eco-friendly tour! Help the environment as you play in the natural beauty of Hawaii.

The Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures uses only biodegradable and compost-ready plates, utensils, napkins, cups, and bags onboard all six of its vessels.

These products are made from either sugar cane waste pulp, potato starch, or corn starch. All of these materials are renewable resources, as well as being petroleum and “tree-free.” They all biodegrade in 60 to 120 days in a home composting facility and conform to FDA guidelines for food use.

The catamaran fleet is equipped with SmoothCat technology for a smooth, comfortable ride. The eco-friendly design features protect sound-sensitive whales, dolphins, and other marine animals. Boats out of Ma’alaea Harbor are powered by Maui BioFuel, and eco-friendly alternative fuel made from recycled vegetable cooking oils.

Inclusions :

2-hour whale watching tour
Knowledgeable guide
Color whale watching guide (“Watching Hawaii’s Humpback Whales”)
Whale poster for each party
Junior naturalist program for children
Whale sightings guaranteed or you go again free
Harbor fees

Duration:
2 hours

Available:
Daily, Dec. 21–April 15

Departure time and location:
10:30 AM; from Ma'alaea Harbor
11:00 AM; from Lahaina Harbor

Return time and location:
12:30 PM; to Ma'alaea Harbor
1:00 PM; to Lahaina Harbor

Note:
Lahaina Harbor is the best departure location if you are staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina. Maalaea Harbor is a better departure location for all other cities. The tour has a 99% sighting success rate; in the event that you don’t see whales, you can go again for free. For each paying adult, one child (age 6 or younger) may participate free of charge. Tickets must be purchased for any additional children.

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

Arranged by:
Local Expert™

Redemption instructions

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it iscritical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Within 72 hours of booking this cruise you will receive an e-mail from a Local Expert™ Activity Specialist. Your Hawaii Activity Specialist will confirm your chosen activity with the local operator and provide you with confirmation information. The e-mail will also contain directions to the nearest Local Expert™ desk where you will exchange your voucher(s) for activity tickets. Please be prepared to show photo identification. If you do not receive an e-mail or have other questions, please contact Local Expert™ directly; the customer service phone number will appear on your voucher(s).

The Local Expert™ Activity Specialist can also assist you with any additional activities of interest you would like to do in Hawaii and answer any general vacation questions you might have.

Terms and conditions

All customers/participants are required to sign liability waivers before participating in this activity.

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