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79/100
Quality Score
5
Tours Available
Lahaina, Maui
Our Review: Hawaii Ocean Rafting
Hawaii Ocean Rafting runs 5 tours out of Lahaina, Maui, covering boat rental, boat tour, dolphin, eco tour. With an average quality score of 79.0 out of 100, they are a capable operator worth considering in the area.
Post-wildfire update: Hawaii Ocean Rafting lost boats and their Front Street office in the August 2023 Lahaina wildfire and has rebuilt a smaller fleet. They continue to operate out of Lahaina Harbor, but check-in has moved to a temporary location while Front Street is rebuilt. Confirm the current check-in address and parking instructions on your booking confirmation before arrival — it has changed since 2023 and is not yet a permanent home. Call ahead if anything is unclear.
Their top-rated experience is the Eco-Raft: Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Watch (Semi-Private) at 85/100 — a strong showing that reflects well on the operation.
Quality varies across their 5 tours, with scores ranging from 65 to 85. Stick to the higher-rated options and you will have a good time.
Who This Operator Is Best For
Snorkelers and divers, water sports enthusiasts, anyone looking for time on the water, active travelers who like guided experiences, and wildlife lovers. Hawaii Ocean Rafting delivers decent quality in Lahaina — book their top-rated experiences first.
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Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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