Hawaii Ocean Rafting
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7 AM–7 PM Open
20.884339,-156.6858677
Hawaii Ocean Rafting: Maui Whale Watching & Marine Adventures 🐋
🌊 About Our Adventures
At Hawaii Ocean Rafting, we specialize in intimate marine encounters off Maui’s coast. Our eco-rafting tours accommodate just 16 guests, offering eye-level whale sightings and authentic Hawaiian experiences. As a Native Hawaiian-owned company, we blend marine education with cultural storytelling for unforgettable ohana (family) adventures.
Our Promise:
- Guaranteed whale sightings or return for free
- Family-friendly small group experiences
- Operated by Lahaina locals since 1995
- ATOL protected bookings
🐬 Tour Experiences
Whale Watch Tours 🐋
Dec-Apr | 2hrs | Eye-level humpback encounters
Lanai Snorkel & Dolphins 🐬
Year-round | 5hrs | 200+ spinner dolphins
Afternoon Turtle Snorkel 🤿
Year-round | 3hrs | Honu (turtle) encounters
🏝️ The Ohana Experience
Departing from historic Lahaina Harbor, our small-group tours foster meaningful connections between guests. As a Hawaiian-owned business, we create an ohana atmosphere where every passenger becomes part of our extended family. Share stories, learn about marine conservation, and create lifelong memories together.
Cultural Highlights:
- Native Hawaiian captains and crew
- Traditional oli (chants) and mo’olelo (stories)
- Marine conservation education
❤️🩹 Supporting Lahaina’s Recovery
Wildfire Impacted Business
Your support helps our team of Maui locals rebuild and return to the ocean we love. Every booking directly aids Lahaina’s recovery.
🐢 Turtle Encounter Guide
Best Practices
- Maintain 10ft distance
- Never touch or chase
- Observe quietly
Prime Locations
- Hanauma Bay
- Laniakea Beach
- Molokini Crater
Image: Humpback whale breaching off Maui