Unforgettable Swim With Dolphin Adventures in Maui

Planning to make a trip to Maui, Hawaii? Let me suggest you one of the most playful adventures for you! A swim with dolphin tour is a great way to appreciate the beauty of Maui while also playing around with the playful Maui spinner dolphins. Dolphins are a protected species in Hawaii. Therefore, while you’re in the waters with them, make sure you don’t harm them as you swim along.

If you are looking for a tour to get the best experience with the dolphins in Maui, here is our and our guest’s favorite tour that you can book. It’s an all-inclusive tour that is sure to give a great start to your day in Maui.
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Lana’i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch - Ma'alea Harbor

Lana’i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch - Ma'alea Harbor

  • Entry Using: Printed or Mobile Voucher
  • Duration: 5 Hours
  • Free Cancellation – 72 Hrs Notice
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Lana'i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch - Ma'alea Harbor (Starting at $199.94)

Tour Schedule

Entry: Printed or Mobile Voucher

Tour Duration: 5 Hours

Tour Departs: Everyday at 7 AM

Check-In: 45 Minutes Before the Tour Departure

What To Expect?

Looking for a relaxing experience as you are watching the stunning Maui coastlines and dolphins play their trick? If yes, then this tour is perfectly made for you!

As you sail on our relaxing cruise along Lanaʻi’s stunning coastline, dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. Witness spinner dolphin encounter and other magnificent creatures. What more you’ll see? Some amazing sociable bottlenose dolphins and inquisitive spotted dolphins are all frequent visitors to the area.

Want more excitement? Book your Maui vacation in the winter months from December to April to see the majestic humpback whales arriving in the Hawaiian waters to mate, give birth, and raise their young calves!

Special About This Tour

What's So Special About This Tour?

While you get an amazing experience on this Maui swim with dolphins tour, there are a few things that make us very special. With all the comfort and safety, you’ll enjoy this tour to the fullest with all your friends and family.

  • We have an expert crew that is certified in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid, ensuring you’re in safe hands.

  • We’ve got premium snorkel gear—optical masks included for eyeglass wearers.

  • Are you new to snorkeling? No problem! A Snorkel 101 lesson and floatation devices will have you exploring the water with confidence. For extra fun, try out the large floating ocean mat or water slide!

  • You’ll enjoy guided wildlife experiences with onboard naturalists who bring the ocean to life.

  • We’ve got kids covered, too, with our Jr. Naturalist Program that’s perfect for curious young explorers.

  • As for food, we’ve partnered with Three’s Bar and Grill, a locally-owned gem in Kīhei, and we stock our bar with locally sourced drinks from Hawaii Sea Spirits, Maui Brewing Co., and more.

  • You get to start your day with a delicious breakfast and end the tour with a filling lunch on board.

  • Feeling Thirsty? You’ll have unlimited soda, juice, and filtered water, plus one complimentary alcoholic beverage.

What's Available For Rent?

While you can get your own gear, if you are a first-timer and not sure what to get or whether you’ve forgotten to bring something, we do offer some essential items that you can rent for a nominal price. These are:

  • Underwater cameras

  • Binoculars

  • 2 mm thick wetsuit top

Things To Bring With You

We try to provide everything you need on the tour to make your cruise comfortable. However, we do need you to get a few things for your personal use. Some of the items are:

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Low-soled shoes (try not to wear heels)

  • Light jacket

  • Towel

  • Credit card

  • Cash (for tips)

Food You'll Get On Board

Food You'll Get On Board

Is the tour too early for you? Don’t worry! We give you ample food options on board, which you can relish from the time you step onto our cruise.

For breakfast, you’ll get:

  • Banana bread

  • Croissants

  • Maui Gold pineapple

  • POG juice

  • Maui OMA coffee

Some lunch options:

  • Free range chicken

  • Vegan burgers

  • All beef hot dogs

  • Local style potato mac salad

  • Asian edamame slaw

  • Dessert

Drinks you’ll get:

  • Unlimited soda

  • Juice

  • Filtered water

  • One complimentary alcoholic beverage (local Ocean Vodka, Fy Gin, Kula Rum, and Maui Brewing Co. beer or tropical seltzer)

Important Details

Before you book the tour, we quickly want you to know us a little. We are tied with the Pacific Whale Foundation, where we’re all about protecting our beautiful coral reefs and keeping our oceans healthy. This is why we’re big fans of using protective clothing and reef-safe sunscreen (please apply it on a sunny day).

We’re fully on board with Hawaii’s ban on sunscreens containing harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate, and starting in November 2019, we’re taking it a step further by banning certain sunscreens on our vessels, too. These include oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, and a few others that can stress out the reefs.

When shopping for sunscreen, make sure to read the ingredients carefully. Terms like “reef safe” can be thrown around as a marketing gimmick, but not all of them are actually good for the environment. Please go for a sunscreen with non-nano zinc oxide, like the ones we offer in our Ocean Store. Again, we’re offering our Mahalo for helping us protect the ocean!

Just a heads-up: we’re no longer allowing full-face snorkel masks on our eco-tours as we’re unsure about their use and are not comfortable providing them to you.

Tour Package Options To Book

While this tour is available for everyone, the tour is priced differently for different age groups. Check out the pricing in the table below:


Tour Name

Tour Details

Price
Lana’i Snorkel & Dolphin Watch – Ma’alea Harbor Adults (Age 13 and above) All the amenities + Breakfast + Lunch + Drinks $199.94
Children (Age 12 and below) $137.44
Free Child Admission (Ages 0-4) One free child admission is allowed per one paying adult. $0.01

Conclusion

A swim with dolphin adventure in Maui is a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll get that blends the beauty of nature with the excitement of interacting with some of the ocean’s most playful creatures. With expert guidance and all-inclusive amenities, this tour offers a fun and safe way to explore Maui’s waters. With a dolphin encounter to whale encounters ( in season), this adventure promises lasting memories for everyone. Book your tour today and get yourself ready for an extraordinary journey in the heart of Hawaii!

FAQs

Some of the most common dolphins you can spot in Maui are Hawaiian spinner dolphins. Other are bottlenose and spotted dolphins, which may also be seen depending on the area and time of year.
Yes, swimming with dolphins in the wild is generally safe as long as you follow our instructions and respect the dolphins’ space. Always be cautious and aware that these are wild animals. If you are still worried, you can relax knowing that we have certified lifeguards on board for your safety. So, whenever you feel like you’re in some danger, they’ll always be there to assist you.
Dolphins can be spotted year-round in Maui. The best time to swim with them in the day is usually early morning when they like to rest after all the hunting and feeding at night. They love to be on the shallow spots of the bay, so don’t forget to check out those spots.
While we take you to visit the dolphin’s natural habitat, we cannot guarantee the sightings as dolphins are wild animals, and their behavior is unpredictable. However, we often have a high success rate, so you can trust us!
If you are visiting Hawaii, you should know that there are regulations designed to protect dolphins and other marine life and marine mammals. We, as tour operators, are also required to follow rules regarding how close they can get to dolphins in their natural environment and how long interactions can last.