PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation) vs Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
Two whale watching operators in Maui, Hawaii. PacWhale Eco-Adventures (Pacific Whale Foundation) starts at $84.19 and Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel at $88. 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)
Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel
- All trips on low-to-the-water rafts
- Pregnant guests and people with back or neck injuries not permitted
- Also sells a 3.5 to 4 hour whale watch and reef snorkel combo ($195 adult)
- Private charters offered
Whale Watch 2 Hr
- From
- $88 per adult
- Length
- 2 hours
- Group
- 28 guests or less
- Min age
- 4+ (no children under 4)
- Cancellation
- 24-hour cancellation policy listed; no separate weather policy stated.
VIP Whale Watch (Limited 12 Guests)
- From
- $125 per person
- Length
- 2 hours
- Group
- 12 guests
- Min age
- 4+ (no children under 4)
- Cancellation
- 24-hour cancellation policy listed.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Maui, Hawaii.