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Whale Watching Cruise Aboard Small Charming Hawaiian Catamaran – Winona
About
Welcome aboard our Small Charming Hawaiian Catamaran “Winona”. You are in for a treat as you experience the excitement of whale watching. Our boat is a barefoot vessel. We kindly ask that you wear footwear that’s easy to slip off—or simply go barefoot—while on board.
Each year, from December through March, hundreds of migrating humpback whales journey from chilly Alaska to the warm waters of Maui to breed and give birth. Our guests can get a close-up view of the majestic marine mammals on this tour. These whales play, breach, and interact in their natural environment, and our crew provides insights into their behavior and biology. Hear their soulful songs through our underwater hydrophones while enjoying the perfect view of West Maui’s mountains, Molokai, and Lanai, while you lounge on our decks or main floor.
Infants and kids ages 0-5 come for free.
What’s included
- Light Snacks
- 21+ years 2 adult beverages
- Soft drinks, juice, water
- Island-Style music
- Experienced Captain and Crew
- Underwater hydrophones to hear whale songs
- Dolphin encounters on occasions
- Sailing experience to and from locations
- Two restrooms on board
What to bring with you:
- Cash gratuities for the crew
- A light jacket or shawl
- For infants 0-6 months old parents must bring a coast guard approved life vest
What’s excluded
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- Parking Validation (see below)
Parking
- Ma’alaea Harbor is $1 per hour; we recommend paying for 3 hours total. This parking lot uses a QR code payment system. Arrive early to pay via the QR code (you must know your license plate number). Please be aware of where you are parking and follow the parking instructions on the parking signs. We are not responsible for cars that get towed. Give yourself 10-15 minutes for parking.
Check-In:
- Check-in is 30 minutes before your start time at Maalaea Harbor, North Dock address: 233 Maalaea Rd. Wailuku, HI 96796 vessel name Winona – Makena Coast Charters.
- Please plan accordingly for rush hour times.
- All guests must complete our online liability waiver before arrival.
- Walk to the dock, check in with the crew, and board the vessel.
- Our boat is a barefoot vessel. We kindly ask that you wear footwear that’s easy to slip off—or simply go barefoot—while on board.