About this tour
This private plane tour flies groups of up to five over Maui's coastline during humpback whale season (mid-December through mid-April) in search of the migrating whales. You'll fly in a metal aircraft with panoramic windows from a dedicated cabin, guided by a pilot who provides live commentary on what you're seeing below. The one-hour flight includes ground fees, headsets, and beverages, and lets you skip standard airport queues.
Highlights
- Private cabin aircraft with unobstructed panoramic windows
- Humpback whales visible December 15–April 15 only
- Groups up to five people get exclusive airtime together
- Live pilot commentary during the hour-long flight
- Headsets, landing fees, and beverages included
- All fitness levels welcome; no hiking required
What to expect
You'll board a small metal plane with your group and take off from a Maui airfield. The aircraft climbs to cruising altitude with unobstructed views through large side windows. Your pilot will narrate the flight and point out whale sightings when conditions allow—though whales are never guaranteed, even in season. You'll get a genuine sense of scale seeing these animals from above. The full experience lasts about an hour. Expect a small, intimate setting rather than a large tour bus vibe.
Good to know
Humpback season runs mid-December to mid-April only. Book early if those dates matter to you. You must provide each passenger's weight at booking. Full mobility is required to board the aircraft. Gratuity is not included in the price.
Frequently asked
- How long does Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES! take?
- Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES! runs for approximately 1 hour.
- How much does Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES! cost?
- Prices start from USD $420 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES! run?
- This tour operates around USA. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Maui Whale Watching -PRIVATE- Air Tour: (2-5 People): SEE WHALES!?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.