Set sail from Ma‘alaea Harbor and head to the tropical Coral Gardens or Olowalu, where whales frequently play. You can snorkel and swim with an abundance of tropical fish, a variety of colorful corals and the endangered Green Sea Turtles. After a gourmet lunch on deck, we cruise back to port while watching for Maui’s magnificent marine life.
TIP: We recommend this as a morning trip as Tradewinds tend to increase in the afternoons. Whale watching season typically starts mid-December and ends mid-April.
Set sail from Ma‘alaea Harbor on Maui for a full day of searching for whales, sailing and fun in the sun aboard the Island Star. Anchor on the south side of the island in a remote, protected area. Snorkel on pristine coral reefs with an abundance of tropical fish, a variety of colorful corals and the endangered Green Sea Turtles.
During our sail, we will be in constant search for Humpback Whales and Spinner Dolphins. The whales are seasonal visitors, arriving around the middle of December and remaining through the middle of May; if your trip occurs during these months, we will spend ample time observing these breathtaking giants
Join us for two hours of sailing around Ma‘alaea Bay, a prime spit to watch the whales breach, while enjoying appetizers prepared by our chef or catered by one of Maui’s fine dining restaurants. Relax and enjoy as you sip your favorite beverages and take in the views.
The Island Star’s full galley gives our crew the opportunity to prepare a mouthwatering meal for you and your guests. Extend your trip an hour to accommodate a delicious dinner served on deck. After soaking in Maui’s spectacular sunset at sea, we’ll return to port with a priceless memory.
Morgan and John were awesome!!!! The day was fantastic. We saw a whale, dolphins and sea turtles!!!! We had the continental breakfast which exceeded our expectations…the pastries were amazing. We will definitely be back!
Fabulous trip with wife and two teenage daughters. Crew was wonderful. Bryan was a very experienced captain and made the trip very enjoyable despite very challenging weather conditions. They were able to accommodate severe food allergies professionally. The boat is beautiful and very clean. If you’re looking for a special day at sea, you can’t go wrong with Island Star.
We have sailed on the Island Star on numerous occasions during our visits to Maui. Today was the absolute best whale watching experience ever. We were in a pod of about 30+ whales all around and under our boat. Thanks to Captain Mike and First Mate John who made this trip the most incredible ever.