PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation) vs Redline Rafting
Two whale watching operators in Maui, Hawaii. PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation) starts at $84.19 and Redline Rafting at $89. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation)
- Tour arm of the nonprofit Pacific Whale Foundation; revenue supports the foundation
- Operator cites a 97% whale sighting success rate
- Also lists a Whale Photo Safari ($135.96 online, 2.25 hours) and a Sounds of the Ocean whale watch sail ($144.46 online)
- Has a Lahaina Harbor departure category as well as Ma'alaea
- Onboard purchases are cashless; cash accepted for tips
Classic Whale Watch
- From
- $84.19 per adult
- Length
- About 2 hours; morning and afternoon departures
- Group
- Capacity capped at 67% of the vessel maximum
- Min age
- None stated; 4 and under free
Small Group Whale Watch
- From
- $110.46 per adult
- Length
- About 2 hours; morning and afternoon departures
- Group
- Capacity capped at 67% of the vessel maximum
- Min age
- 7+ (no children under 7 on Ocean Explorer)
Check dates with PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation)
Redline Rafting
- Only operator in this set leaving from Kihei (south Maui)
- Not recommended for pregnant guests, people with back or neck problems, or fragile guests
- Operator gives the official season as mid-December through mid-April
Whale Watching from Kihei
- From
- $89 per adult
- Length
- 1.5 hours; departures 7, 9 and 11 am
- Group
- Max 24
- Min age
- 8 (maximum age 65)
- Cancellation
- 48 hours notice for parties of 5 or fewer; 72 hours for 6 or more.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Maui, Hawaii.