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Pacific Whale Foundation

Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea, 300 Ma'alaea Road, Suite 211, Maalaea, Maui, HI 96793
808-249-8811
Ranked #3 of 8 tours in Maalaea
4.5 of 5 stars 679 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: A nonprofit organization, Pacific Whale Foundation offers fun and educational ocean ecotours including whale watches, wild dolphin encounters, snorkel... more » Owner description: A nonprofit organization, Pacific Whale Foundation offers fun and educational ocean ecotours including whale watches, wild dolphin encounters, snorkel trips, sunset cocktail and dinner cruises, and stargazing tours. The best way to experience Maui's unique ocean environment is with Pacific Whale Foundation's expert team. Their tours are based on 30 years of marine research and ocean ecotourism experience. Choose Pacific Whale Foundation and you’ll support efforts to protect whales, dolphins and the ocean environment. « less
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The trip was everything we needed, we were well fed and very well provided for. The outstanding aspect was the knowledge, dedication and warmth from all the crew on board. I felt like we were getting an extra ordinary trip into a world they knew so well, not just a tourist junket. Buy a membership before you go, tax deductible... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a fabulous morning we had snorkelling at Molokini and then in Turtle Bay. Everyone on board the boat was professional and friendly. I loved the fact that safety was priority #1, and we were given lots of information about the reefs and the foundation. Breakfast and Lunch are included in the price, as are snorkles and masks (including prescription... More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

My wife and I took the Molokini Snorkel and Dolphin Tour and until I got seasick as the water was very choppy that day it was a great experience. The highlights of the tour was having a family of bottlenose dolphins swim and play with the boat, Seeinng a family of sea turtles and Manta Ray breach the water. The... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the dolphins found near Maui. We found a pod of spinner dolphins. They are a nonprofit and provide knowledge about Eco tourism and protecting the beautiful wildlife. We would choose them for any tour.

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South Bay area, Ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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Pacific Whale Foundation also has a location in Lahaina and has trips that leave from there. We took the Lana’i snorkel trip a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed it. We went out into the bay, and got a quick sighting of a whale tail just before it dove below the surface (we were there at the end of whale... More

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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We did the Wild Side Molokini snorkeling tour, and a sunset dinner cruise with PWF, and both were worth it. Our snorkel boat had 16 people instead of 90+ on cheaper cruises. We set a record with Captain Ana for 5 unique stops due to calm seas and co-operative passengers. All gear, eco-friendly sunscreen, and natural defogger is provided, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We went on the dolphin sight seeing and never saw a single dolphin! I was disappointed because that is why I went on the trip. The snorkeling was a lot.of fun! We saw a lot of coral and fish. Captain John Gave a quick lesson on snorkeling which was great since this was our first time. My husband has a... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We loved our trip on the Pacific Whale Foundation. We went on the raft with 8 other people and it was great. The captain and tour guide were knowledgeable and just a great crew. We saw a mommy whale along with her baby and a escort. They were also traveling with dolphins. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Cost... More

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Kennesaw
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Capt Doug & his crew CARE! this was our 3rd Molokini snorkel trip.. 3 kids under 11...boat was clean, good equipment, great food & drinks, & crew was unbelievably attentive & in tune with their mission. My wife & I were blown away...good job guys..you have us next time!

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Milpitas, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I took the molokini trip, which starts at 7am, and returns at 12pm. We had two stops, one is molokini, and the other is turtle town. It is a really wonderful trip for me as I am the beginner for snorkeling. The staff are very nice, and the food is no bad. Molokini is a nice place for snorkeling, I... More

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