Maui Sunset Dinner Cruise -
Romantic Sail from Lahaina

Location: Lahaina Harbor
Time: Check in 5:00pm - Return 7:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Schedule: 7 days a week
Children: Ages 2 & under go FREE!

Tropical Sunset, Balmy Breezes, and a Romantic Dinner, Too
Can't decide what to do or where to go on Maui this evening? Why not experience the enchantment of a Pacific Whale Foundation dinner cruise with a full menu of time-honored local Hawaiian favorites, unobstructed views of historic Lahaina Town, majestic Haleakala, and the Shores of South Maui all back-lit by the glow of soft pastels in a dazzling Maui sunset. Add frosty tropical drinks, live entertainment, dancing under the stars, and maybe a passing whale or two and the stage is set for a picture-perfect evening filled with fun and the Hawaiian Spirit of Aloha you are sure to remember for years to come.

As we depart Lahaina Harbor, watch the crystal clear pacific waters for signs of the Spinner Dolphins who playfully lead the way many evenings. During the winter months and early spring, the temperate waters off Maui’s Leeward coasts play host to our most esteemed annual visitors, the Humpback Whales. Keep your cameras close at hand; these mighty mammals are here to play and they put on some of the most jaw-dropping shows you will see on Maui or anywhere else on Earth!

Come For a Special Sunset Cruise and Make a Difference
As featured on The Today Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, Jack Hannah's Animal Adventures, Bill Nye the Science Guy, CNN, The Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, VH1, BBC, ABC Australia, NHI (Japan) and CBS Sunday Morning, Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures is perhaps best known for their work with Whale Research and their various snorkel cruises from Maui’s South and West shores.

Since 1980, nearly 2 million people have joined Maui’s Pacific Whale Foundation’s family of friendly experts on our unique Eco-Adventure Snorkel, Sunset, and Whale Watching cruises. All profits from our cruises support Pacific Whale Foundation's education programs on Maui and throughout the state, along with our work to protect whales, dolphins, all other marine life and their home – the oceans of Hawaii.

To assist in our mission, we offer you the finest dinner cruise on Maui, the “Ocean Quest” Dinner Cruise. Come aboard the Ocean Quest, A high-tech, double-deck, 65’ high power catamaran built with SmoothCat technology for an ultra-smooth, comfortable ride. Guests sit at their choice of indoor or outdoor tables designed for 2, 4, or 6 persons. Although the Ocean Quest is U.S. Coast Guard Certified for 147 persons the Pacific Whale Foundation will seat at a maximum capacity of 75% to ensure the comfort of all our guests.

To ensure the most environmentally friendly cruise available in Hawaii, all Pacific Whale Foundation vessels are powered with Biodiesel fuel, made from recycled vegetable cooking oils and produced on Maui. All of our vessels follow a strict wildlife watching code on our trips to protect marine life. We use biodegradable/compostable plates, cups and utensils, made with corn starch and sugar cane pulp. We also use paper products made from 100% post consumer waste paper. These vessels are served by our Eco-Truck, which also runs on 100% Biodiesel.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Maui-Style
Your idyllic evening aboard Maui’s Ocean Quest begins with mouth watering appetizers of Japanese Cucumber with caramelized Sweet Maui Onion Cream Cheese, Roasted Fresh Island Vegetables in a light Teriyaki glaze, and a zesty Caesar Salad.

Our dinner buffet includes such delectable offerings as flame grilled, Certified Angus Steaks with Jack Daniels Glaze, succulent Island Style Teriyaki Chicken, and grilled Mahi-Mahi (caught fresh daily by local Maui Fishermen) with Hawaiian Seasonings, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta, Sweet Maui Cane and Pineapple Fried Rice, and freshly baked Hawaiian Sweet Bread Rolls. Be sure to save room for dessert; our scrumptious Maui favorite, Island Rum Macadamia Nut Pie has become a favorite of visitor’s and local Maui residents alike! There's no such thing as a “skimpy” portion on this Maui sunset cruise; guests can even enjoy all three entrees if they wish. All of our food will be served buffet style, on Ocean Quest's professional style banquet buffet, with built-in refrigeration and warming units to keep everything at the perfect temperature.

Ocean Quest’s open bar of ice cold beer, wine, Mai Tais, sodas, and local juices is available throughout the evening. Be sure to try one (or all) of our new frozen Tropical Drinks: Blue Hawaiian, Chi-Chi, Pina Colada, or our sweet Island concoction, the Lava Flow. Hawaii State Law requires that all persons over 21 who are consuming alcohol have photo ID; NO EXCEPTIONS! If you wish to enjoy the bar, PLEASE, don’t forget your ID.

One child 3 and younger per paying adult. Make a note in the “Comments” Section of your check out form letting our reservationists know how many children you have and how old they are so we may include them in your e-tickets.

If motion sickness is a possibility, you might wish to bring along candied ginger and/or take one of the numerous commercial products available at any drug or convenience store on Maui.

Dress is casual. Light sweaters or jackets are recommended as the evening air on the water can be a little chilly.

What Customers Say What a great experience! The ship, the crew, the food were all GREAT!!! We encountered a pod of whales which put on a show for us that was beyond expectation. This was worth three times the cost.
- Betty F., Yuba City CA