Pacific Whale Foundation - Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise

For a unique Maui-style way to celebrate Thanksgiving, come aboard Pacific Whale Foundation’s smooth-riding catamaran and enjoy a holiday feast in a beautiful setting – out on the ocean at sunset. Conveniently departing from Ma'alaea Harbor, this is truly a very special cruise where all guests enjoy outdoor seating and 360-degree panoramic views of Maui's mountains and the ocean. The cruise includes cocktails, a delicious buffet featuring all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings, as well as live music with the possibility of guest appearances by wild dolphins or humpback whales. Book early as seats are limited on this very special holiday cruise!

Tour Highlights:

Enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner cruise along the scenic South Maui coastline

Luxury catamaran featuring panoramic ocean views

Premium outdoor seating: private table for your party to enjoy the delicious feast

Tour Inclusions:

Scrumptious dinner buffet features locally grown, natural and organic ingredients – it is a mix of traditional Thanksgiving favorites with some island-style influences

Adults 21+ (with valid picture ID) can enjoy up to 3 alcoholic beverages, including tropical cocktails (such as Mai Tais), vodka, gin, rum, tequila, wine and local Maui brewery beer

Unlimited soda, juice and filtered water

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu:

Kalua Turkey with Giblet Gravy

Island Kalua Ham with Guava Jelly

Portuguese Sausage Stuffing

Whipped Garlic Potatoes

Steamed Green Beans with Herb Butter

Housemade Cranberry Sauce

Kumu Farms Greens with Creamy Mango Vinaigrette

Grilled Island Vegetables

Fresh Baked Taro Rolls

Pumpkin Pie Squares with Coconut Scented Whipped Cream

Double Chocolate Brownies

Special instructions

Where and When:
Tour times:
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Check in 45 minutes prior to departure at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store, located at at the Maui Harbor Shops, which shares a parking lot with Maui Ocean Center, located at 192 Maalaea Rd, Wailuku (GPS address). View Map
Parking at the Maui Harbor Shops/Maui Ocean Center Aquarium is $1.00/hour and the first 15 minutes are free.

Restrictions:
Due to the design of Pacific Whale Foundation vessels none of the vessels are truly wheelchair accessible. If a guest is able to walk on board themselves, they may be able to attend depending on the vessel used for this holiday cruise. Please call before booking for a guest with a wheelchair to discuss what would be best. There is no storage for wheelchairs.

Operation Days:
Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025)

Duration:
2 hours