Whale Seasons

Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel vs Redline Rafting

Two whale watching operators in Maui, Hawaii. Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel starts at $88 and Redline Rafting at $89. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

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.

Check dates with Ultimate Whale Watch & Snorkel

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.

Check dates with Redline Rafting

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Maui, Hawaii.