The Pacific Whale Foundation
add photosThe Pacific Whale Foundation runs various whalewatching, dolphin watching and snorkeling trips for kids of all ages. Their focus is on marine research, education and conservation. Some trips include a complimentary "Watching Hawaii's Humpback Whales" color guide, a whale poster, and a Jr. Naturalist Program for kids. There are 2 ports, one in Lahaina on Front Street and one in Maalaea.
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"Better Suited for Older Kids"
I found this 2.5 hour activity to be about an hour too long. Many of the younger kids began to suffer from boredom and/or seasickness (in addition to this parent). Keep in mind that we went at the end of whale watching season, but nevertheless seeing one-second glimpses of a whale from miles away was not the best way to keep a toddler engaged. I would recommend taking older children only, and only during peak whale watching season.
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"A sight to see!"
We just did this Whale watch in February and my 5yr old daughter had a good time. There was a moment when the boat got a little rocky and scared her a little but she loved seeing the whales. The boat was thankfully not very full, thus making it easy for her to see from any angle, but I think if the boat was full it would be a little harder to find a place for a small child to have a good view. The trip was just long enough for her attention span and she was ready to head back when we did. As an adult I loved seeing the Whales and saw MANY on our trip out. The price is very reasonable for what you get and the kids get a whale poster if you return to the gift shop.
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"Fun with the Family"
The foundation offers educational tours via cruises, whale watching and snorkel trips. There are also day programs for children ages 6-12 and one geared towards preschoolers.
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