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Snorkeling Lanai. www.hawaiioceanrafting.com

Snorkeling from Lahaina is the gateway to the island of Lanai. Our speed boat the "Shooting Star" as well as our 57' Sailing yacht the "Island Star" can be privately chartered for snorkeling Lanai. We also have half day trips that leave from Lahaina harbor...

Whale watching from Maui.

Humpback Whale Watching from Maui! Humpback whale season is fast approaching, you may have noticed there are already quite a few here. Humpback whale watching from Maui lasts from the middle of December through the beginning of May. These whales migrate to the islands...

Lahaina Whale Watches.

www.hawaiioceanrafting.com Our Lahaina whale watches offer some of the best whale watching in the world. The waters off of West Maui are shielded by the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala, creating calm and clear waters for high visibility. Humpback whales are also...

Private Maui Whale Watches!

Every winter, when storms sweep through the North Pacific and the ocean gets particularly chilly, humpback whales head south—specifically to the warm waters of Hawaii's Au’Au Channel alongside Maui. And if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of these graceful...

Snorkel Lanai by private charter.

When you visit Maui there are a few things that you really should find the time to do. Some are easier to do than others. Hana is a magical place unlike anywhere on earth, but be prepared for a bit of a windy road. The views from Haleakala national park are...

Maui snorkeling by private charter.

The winds are down and the sea is glassy, perfect for a little Maui snorkeling. Maui snorkeling is one of the reason that the readers of Conde' Nast Traveller magazine name Maui the #1 island in the United States year after year. This year is no exception, Maui was...

Did you know?

Did you know that we not only offer private charters aboard our 58' Columbia sailboat the Island Star and speedboat the Shooting Star but Hawaii ocean rafting also offers private Maui whale watching trips? You can have our 30ft' hard bottom inflatable eco raft all to...

Snorkeling Lanai!

A day of snorkeling Lanai is the adventure of a lifetime. Snorkeling Lanai is off the beaten path for sure. Lanai is an island of breathtaking views, towering cliffs, and rugged landscapes all set against the blue waters of Maui. Lanai is home to pods of Hawaiian...

Private Maui whale watching charters!

Private Maui Whale Watch Charters. We specialize in Maui whale watching during humpback whale season and world class snorkeling and sailing adventures all year round. If you have been on Maui between Christmas and Easter, you have surely seen the splashes and blows...