Pacific Whale Foundation naturalists and volunteers will be stationed at three locations along Maui’s coast to help you locate whales from shores. They’ll share with you the best techniques for spotting these amazing marine mammals from Maui's shorelines, have binoculars and scopes to help you get a better view, along with models and marine artifacts for hands-on exploration. You’ll also get answers to your questions about whales, geography and natural history. Free and open to all. Part of Maui Whale Festival.

Papawai Point  -   Offered daily, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Watch whales at this popular scenic overlook off Honoapi’ilani Highway (Route 30) located approximately 3 miles northwest of Ma’alaea Harbor. For information, please call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Wailea Marriott  -  Offered Tuesday and Thursdays 7:30-11:30am
View whales along the Ocean Path in front of the Wailea Marriott, off Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea. For information, please call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

Maui Ocean Club  -  Offered Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30-11:30am
Marriot’s Maui Ocean Club, locatedon Kaanapali Beach, is the site of the “Trail of the Whale” Marine Naturalist Station on Maui’s westside. The station is located along the oceanfront pedestrian path fronting the resort. For information, please call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.

An additional location to view whales is the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center, located at 726 S. Kihei Road, Kihei. Open weekdays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Sanctuary staff and volunteers provide free information about whales. Reservations not required. For information, call (808) 879-2818.

HIHWNMSVC also offers free information on sea turtles, coral reefs, fish and whales at:

Grand Wailea Ocean Path  -  Wednesdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Whaler’s Village in Ka’anapali  -  Thursdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 

Our staff also recommends:

The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua - Great viewing can be found on the public beach fronting this world-class resort.

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Offices, Ma‘alaea Harbor Shops - Outside balcony by the office entrance offers spectacular views of the harbor and whale-filled waters beyond.

Kamaole I, II, and III Beach Parks, Kihei -  Listen for whale songs when you put your head underwater! 

Pu‘u Olai, Makena Beach - It requires an uphill mike, but this spot overlooking “Big Beach” in Makena, offers excellent whale viewing.