Maui · DOLPHIN WATCHING
11 reviewed
Out of 11 dolphin watching tours on the island, these 11 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter are below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the beach.
A small zodiac raft from Lahaina gives you eye-level whale or dolphin watching, plus marine narration and hydrophone whale songs.
“The staff and crew are excellent, and they run things very efficiently. Upon check in you receive a boarding pass, which made the process fast and easy. We saw lots of whales, and got great photos. Would do this again!”
Small-group Lanai snorkel and dolphin encounter from Lahaina. Gear, snacks, reef sunscreen included, with whale season sightings too.
“Casey and Jill were awesome guides! The snorkeling was great and the boat ride was very enjoyable. They also served us great snacks!”
Semi-private eco-raft from Lahaina to Lanai for dolphins and reef snorkeling, with lifeguard coaching and snacks. About 5 hours.
“The snorkel trip was amazing. We went to two different spots. On our way we saw spinner dolphins. The captain Darrell and his crew were great and very knowledgeable. If you’re prone to sea sickness I would error on the side of caution. Remember to bring your reef safe sunscreen.”
Dolphin spotting and a 90-minute Lanai reef snorkel on a roomy Maalaea catamaran, with breakfast and lunch included.
“Crew was excellent. Friendly and accommodating. Very safety conscious. Good food. Fun day! Saw a few dolphins.”
A small-group Maui to Lanai snorkel cruise with 2–3 reef stops, dolphins and turtles, plus breakfast, lunch, and gear included.
“We had an awesome trip. Captain and first had were top notch. Got to see a pod of 200+ dolphins. Will absolutely do this trip again!”
Half-day Lanai snorkeling from Kaanapali with dolphins and possible humpbacks, included breakfast, and all gear for $192.80.
“My first time snorkeling and I’m sure to do it again! Captain Dan was amazing and made me feel comfortable! The views were priceless! Rent the GoPro, it’s worth it!”
Snorkel Lanai’s reef, watch dolphins and turtles, and enjoy breakfast and a BBQ lunch on a 65-foot catamaran from Maalaea.
“It was fun and my family and I had the best experience!”
Semi-private 2-hour eco-raft dolphin watch from Lahaina. Dry sightseeing, marine naturalists, snacks, and possible spinner dolphin pods.
“The crew was fantastic. Very informative and funny. Was amazed by the number of dolphins we saw. So glad we did this.”
2.5-hour Kaanapali catamaran with guaranteed wild dolphin search, lunch, open bar, and an onboard marine naturalist.
“This was such an amazing experience!!! Got right up next to the dolphins, lunch was yummy, photos that the photographer took on board were beautiful. Highly recommend!!”
Small-group boat trip from Lahaina to Lanai for a remote reef snorkel, green sea turtles, and dolphin searching, plus snacks and gear.
“Fantastic crew, Emma and Lani were amazing! The snacks/drinks provided were yummy! Lani and Emma provided safety and Oceanic education! Would book again!!! smaller boat for a great size for snorkeling. Boat provided storage for our belongings to keep dry too!”
Semi-private Lanai eco-raft snorkeling from Lahaina with gear, meals, and dolphin watching on a small-group zodiac.
“This was truly special for our family! Captain Jack and crew were incredible and knew so much about our tour and history it really made it special. We will definitely book again with this company. Easy check in process. The boat ride was so much fun!!”
