Seasonal departures from Kihei Boat Ramp. Fast moving adventure in a small group setting.
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Blue Water Rafting takes you on this exciting, fast moving adventure offering express transport to the whales in a small group setting.
The protected waters of Ma'alaea Bay are known to be the favored calving grounds of the humpbacks. Our stable rafts can get to the whales quickly, allowing more time for observation and listening with extremely sensitive hydrophones.
What to know
Seasonal activity that runs from January 15 - March 15.
Departs 3 times Daily: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, (check in 15 minutes early at the Kihei Boat Ramp)
Returns: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Weather conditions:
Tours depart rain or shine. Inclement weather conditions are usually temporary and rain gear is provided. Cancellations due to weather are extremely uncommon and all parties are instructed to appear at the boat ramp no matter what the weather seems to them.
Destinations are weather permitting and alternate sites may be chosen. However, it is rare for us not to reach our destination whether it be Molokini or Kanaio.
If the captain deems the conditions to be unsafe for departure, a full refund will apply. No shows are non-refundable.
Restrictions:
These tours are best reserved for those who are adventurous in spirit and in reasonably good physical condition. Not recommended for pregnant women, elderly or fragile people, or those with back or neck problems. Child age limit: 4 years minimum. (Adult supervision required under 12) Releases required & issued prior to boarding.
Rafts:
Our fast, stable, unsinkable, rigid hulled, inflatable boats are both powered with environmentally friendly, smoke free, twin outboard motors.
Cloud IX is a 27' Almar RAIV carrying up to 24 passengers and has Mercury Optimax 225 hp 2 strokes.
Kanaloa is a 30' Almar RAIV carrying up to 24 passengers and is powered by the new Honda BF225 hp 4 strokes.
All boats have easy boarding ladders and are approx. 60% shaded by canopies.
Beverages included: Hawaiian fruit juices and bottled water.
(No alcohol allowed on board).
Please bring: towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or visor and a light windbreaker for early morning departures. No head on board for changing. Snorkeling gear is provided.
Underwater cameras: are available for purchase on board. 35mm 27 exposure Snap Sights. $15.00
Driving Directions [ show
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Check in at 6:45am at the the Kihei Boat Ramp located just south of "Kamaole Beach Park III" and across from the "Maui Kamaole" condominium at 2777 South Kihei Rd.
From the North
Take Hwy 30 to the Hwy 310 junction
Continue on Hwy 310 until you reach mile marker #9.
Turn right on "Keonekai Rd." and go down to the stop sign.
Then left on "S. Kihei Rd."
The entrance to the ramp is 2/10 of a mile south and is well marked with a sign.
From the Wailea or Makena area
Take "Wailea Alanui Dr." heading north.
Turn left at the stop sign onto "Okalani Dr." which will become "S. Kihei Rd." at the bottom of the hill.
Continue for about 3/4 mile just past the sign for "Maui Hill".
The boat ramp is marked and on the left.
| Check In: |
15 min before tour time |
| Tour times: |
8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm |
| Food Served: |
Hawaiian fruit juices and bottled water (alcohol
not allowed onboard) |
| End Time: |
9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm |
| Duration: |
1 hr. 30 min.
(All times approximate and subject to change) |
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| Includes: |
Snorkeling gear provided |
| Bring: |
Towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, visor, light
windbreaker |
| Required: |
Children must be at least 4 years old |
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| Location: |
Kihei Boat Ramp |
Transportation
and Parking: |
No transportation available. Parking available at
boat ramp. |
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| Notes: |
• Underwater cameras available for purchase on board
• Seasonal activity that runs from Jan 15-March 15 |
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