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A family rides in an outrigger canoe
Outrigger canoes on the beach in Maui
Four men pull outrigger canoe up on the beach
Four men on the beach in Maui next to an Outrigger Canoe
Hawaiian man dances on beach next to an outrigger canoe.

Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Whale-Watching Tour

By Hawaiian Outrigger Experience
Features
Overview
  • Chance to see humpback whales from a traditional canoe
  • State-of-the-art hydrophone that lets you listen to whales
  • Chance to paddle an outrigger canoe like early Hawaiians
  • Picturesque views of Maui's beautiful southern shore
  • Opportunity to learn about Hawaiian history from your guide

Activity location

  • Wailea Beach Park
    • Wailea, HI, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wailea Beach Park
    • Wailea, HI, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOutrigger canoe excursion
  • What's includedWhat's includedCanoe equipment

Know before you book

  • Children 5 and under are not allowed.
  • If you have back, neck, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate
  • You must have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.
  • You must be able to paddle a minimum of 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked lesson start time.

What you can expect

Immerse yourself in a traditional Hawaiian way of life during an outrigger canoe tour. Paddle along the sparkling water in one of these traditional boats while an experienced local guide points you in the direction of majestic whales breaching and flapping their behemoth tails.

Meet your guide at Wailea Beach Park, near the Four Seasons Resort, and get familiar with your canoe and equipment before taking to the water. Drift peacefully along the stunning Maui coast, admiring views of its sandy beaches and imagining what it was like to be an ancient Hawaiian.

Reach a patch of prime whale-watching territory and keep your eyes open for humpback whales revealing their enormous bodies. Use a state-of-the-art hydrophone to listen in on these creatures as they sing and communicate. Throughout your journey, gain fascinating insight into Hawaiian history and culture from your knowledgeable guide.

Continue your excursion, past Haleakala, the West Maui Mountains, Lana'i, and make a visit to Turtletown. Catch sights of the friendly sea turtles that frequent the area before making your return journey, where you end your experience with a wealth of new knowledge about Hawaii and its rich past.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWailea Beach Park
    • Wailea, HI, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWailea Beach Park
    • Wailea, HI, United States