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Dinner Cruises
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Christmas Dinner Cruise
Christmas Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
Dinner Cruise
Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
New Years Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
New Years Eve Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Premium Seating Dinner
Valentines Dinner Cruise
Valentines Premium Seating Dinner
Dinner Cruise
Pacific Whale Foundation is proud to offer Maui’s premier at-sea dining experience on a smooth-riding, high-tech catamaran designed for ocean dining. Our dinner cruise departs from historic Lahaina Harbor and features guaranteed outdoor seating, so everyone can enjoy the spellbinding views of the sunset, ocean and verdant West Maui Mountains and neighboring islands.
Begin your evening with chilled cocktails from our onboard galley, followed by a chef-prepared four-course dinner served tableside by our attentive staff. Live island-style music by a talented local musician adds to the magic of the evening.
We feature locally grown foods and sustainable seafood on this cruise, including locally grown salad greens and vegetables, locally raised all-natural beef, locally caught fresh fish and Hawaiian taro. It all adds up to a relaxing, romantic and memorable way to enjoy a beautiful Maui evening. Watch video
DINNER CRUISE MENU
Appetizers
Baked spinach dip with fresh-baked focaccia bread
Appetizers
Baked spinach dip with fresh-baked focaccia bread
Salad
Fresh medley of island grown greens with Maui onion dressing
Fresh medley of island grown greens with Maui onion dressing
Entrées
Make your selection from one of the following:
Make your selection from one of the following:
- Tantalizing steaks, grilled fresh onboard and served with local mushroom jus. (Our beef is 100% grass fed for exceptional flavor and nutrition.)
- Boneless teriyaki chicken breast, also grilled fresh onboard, and topped with sweet pieces of Maui pineapple and green onion.
- Fresh local catch of the day (shortbill spearfish, known in Hawaii as hebi, or blue marlin, known locally as kajiki), breaded and served with garlic soy cream sauce
- Our vegetarian/vegan option: sesame cilantro tofu with mango sauce
Served with rice pilaf, plus sautéed carrots and zucchini fans
Dessert
Taro pineapple bread pudding
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Double dipped brownies drizzled with caramel sauce
Served with tea and Maui grown coffee
Taro pineapple bread pudding
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Double dipped brownies drizzled with caramel sauce
Served with tea and Maui grown coffee
Beverages
Complimentary cocktails include Mai Tais, tropical well drinks, wine and Maui micro-brewed beer. (Note: Pacific Whale Foundation promotes responsible drinking; alcoholic drinks limited to three per adult. 21+, must have valid picture i.d.)
Unlimited chilled soda, juice and filtered water
Departs: Daily from Lahaina Harbor
Approximate Duration: 2 Hours
Check-in Time: 45 minutes prior to departure
Check-in Location: Pacific Whale Foundation Lahaina Ocean Store at 612 Front Street, Lahaina
Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
Upgrade your Sunset Dinner Cruise ticket to premium seating and you will receive a private table for your party, seating on the bow or on the upper deck, and an upgraded menu of complimentary beverages, including tropical well drinks and frozen cocktails, blended to serve (adults 21+, must have valid picture i.d.)
Departs: Daily,
Approx. Duration: 2 Hours
Check-in 45 minutes prior to departure at our Pacific Whale Foundation Lahaina Ocean Store at 612 Front Street, Lahaina
Valentines Dinner Cruise
Romance will be in the air and in the sea this Valentine’s Day aboard a very special Pacific Whale Foundation sunset dinner cruise. Do something truly special on your Valentines Day; head out onto the ocean for a romantic evening with Pacific Whale Foundation’s Valentines Day Dinner Cruise! The Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise departs from scenic Lahaina Harbor, with guaranteed outdoor seating for all (as well as indoor seating for those who prefer it). Passengers aboard the Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise will enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, cocktails, live music, dramatic views of the West Maui Mountains and the islands of Maui County, and the unparalleled beauty of a sunset at sea. You’ll even be able to watch for the spouts of courting humpback whales as you raise a toast to the power of love. Our attentive staff will provide tableside service of a delicious meal, with each plate prepared by our onboard chef.
The Valentine’s Day menu will include a choice of
- Grilled Grass Fed Beef with Local Mushroom jus
- Boneless Teriyaki Chicken breast with pineapple and grilled onions
- Seared local caught fresh island fish with garlic soy cream sauce
- Sesame Cilantro Tofu with Mango sauce.
- Entrees will be accompanied by baked spinach dip with fresh baked Focaccia Bread, fresh medley of Island grown Greens with Maui Onion dressing, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini.
- Special, decadent Valentine’s Day desserts
Includes: sparkling wine, Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks( for adults 21+, must have valid picture i.d.), plus unlimited soda, juices and filtered water.
Dress is casual. Guests may need a light jacket for the cool Maui evenings that occur at this time of year. Check in at 612 Front Street in Lahaina at our Pacific Whale Foundation Retail Store, just across from the famous Lahaina banyan tree.
Valentines Premium Seating Dinner
Do something truly special on your Valentines Day; head out onto the ocean for a romantic evening with Pacific Whale Foundation’s Valentines Day Dinner Cruise! Upgrade your Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise ticket and enjoy premium seating, with a guaranteed private table for your party. Your Premium Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise option also includes an upgraded menu of complimentary beverages, including up to three cocktails per adult, 21+, with valid picture i.d., including frozen, blended cocktails, premium Maui microbrewery beer (from Maui Brewing Co.), wine, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks, and all-you-can-drink chilled soda, juice, and filtered water. Premium seats aboard our Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise are limited, so please make your reservation early. Our attentive staff will provide table side service of a delicious meal, with each plate prepared by our onboard chef.
The Valentine’s Day menu will include a choice of
- Grilled Grass Fed Beef with Local Mushroom jus
- Boneless Teriyaki Chicken breast with pineapple and grilled onions
- Seared local caught fresh island fish with garlic soy cream sauce
- Sesame Cilantro Tofu with Mango sauce.
- Entrees will be accompanied by baked spinach dip with fresh baked Focaccia Bread, fresh medley of Island grown Greens with Maui Onion dressing, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini.
- Special, decadent Valentine’s Day desserts
Includes: sparkling wine, Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks, plus unlimited soda, juices and filtered water.
Dress is casual. Guests may need a light jacket for the cool Maui evenings that occur at this time of year. Check in at 612 Front Street in Lahaina at our Pacific Whale Foundation Retail Store, just across from the famous Lahaina banyan tree.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise
For a unique Maui-style way to celebrate Thanksgiving, enjoy your holiday feast in a remarkable setting -- on the ocean at sunset -- on a relaxing Thanksgiving Sunset Dinner Cruise with Pacific Whale Foundation. Our Thanksgiving Sunset Dinner Cruise offers you 360 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, the West Maui mountains and the neighbor islands (Moloka'i, Lana'i and Kaho'olawe), all drenched in the golden hues of sunset. With the possibility of guest appearances by wild dolphins or humpback whales, it's easy to use the word "magical" to describe the experience.
Our Thanksgiving cruise takes place on our eco-friendly, smooth riding catamaran, departing from Lahaina Harbor. All guests are guaranteed outdoor seating!. The evening includes live music and cocktails (wine, local microbrew beer, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks, along with soda and juice), plus a buffet featuring all of the traditional Thanksgiving fixings.
The dinner is prepared by our chefs, and features locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. It's a mix of traditional favorites, with some Hawaiian and island-style influences.
The menu includes Kalua Turkey with Giblet Gravy (Turkey cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven), Island Kalua Ham with Guava Jelly (Ham cooked in traditional
Hawaiian style underground oven covered in Guava Jelly), Portuguese Sausage Stuffing (Traditional thanksgiving stuffing filled with Portuguese Sausage), Whipped Garlic Potatoes (Creamy Russet Potato Mash with Roasted Garlic), Corn on the Cob (Flavored with Cream and Butter), Upcountry Greens with Maui Onion Dressing, Grilled Island Vegetables (Medley of fresh island vegetables cooked over hibachi grill), Fresh Baked Taro and Soft Rolls. Dessert of Pumpkin Haupia Squares (Hawaiian Coconut Dessert infused with Pumpkin Mini Pumpkin Pies) and Double Chocolate Brownies .
Adult guests with valid i.d. can enjoy up to three alcoholic beverages (adults 21+, must have valid picture i.d.). There's unlimited soda, filtered water and juice for everyone.
Book early as seats are limited on this very special holiday cruise.
Thanksgiving Premium Seating Dinner
Premium seating customers enjoy VIP boarding and private tables with outdoor seating on this festive holiday sunset cruise. Sunset is an especially beautiful time to be out on the water; bring your camera for the spectacular views of the surrounding Hawaiian Islands (Maui, Molokai, Kaho'olawe and Lanai) and possibly some sightings of humpback whales or dolphins. The evening includes live, island style entertainment and a buffet feast featuring all of the traditional Thanksgiving fixings.
The menu includes Kalua Turkey with Giblet Gravy (Turkey cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven), Island Kalua Ham with Guava Jelly (Ham cooked in traditional
Hawaiian style underground oven covered in Guava Jelly), Portuguese Sausage Stuffing (Traditional thanksgiving stuffing filled with Portuguese Sausage), Whipped Garlic Potatoes (Creamy Russet Potato Mash with Roasted Garlic), Corn on the Cob (Flavored with Cream and Butter), Upcountry Greens with Maui Onion Dressing, Grilled Island Vegetables (Medley of fresh island vegetables cooked over hibachi grill), Fresh Baked Taro and Soft Rolls. Dessert of Pumpkin Haupia Squares (Hawaiian Coconut Dessert infused with Pumpkin Mini Pumpkin Pies) and Double Chocolate Brownies .
We include three alcoholic beverages per adult (Maui microbrewery beer, wine, Mai Tais, or other tropical well drinks for adults 21+, must have valid picture i.d.), plus unlimited ice-cold sodas, juices, and filtered water. As a Premium Guest you are also invited to enjoy complimentary frozen or blended cocktails
New Years Eve Dinner Cruise
Be captivated by the night time stars viewed from aboard our festive New Year’s Eve late night dinner cruise. It’s a fun and memorable way to ring in the New Year!
There’s live Island-style entertainment throughout the cruise and a mouthwatering chef-prepared four-course dinner. Our menu includes an appetizer of hot spinach dip served with hand-rolled, fresh-baked focaccia, a salad of Island Grown Greens served with Maui Onion Dressing, plus a choice of four entrees: Grass-fed beef, grilled onboard and served with Makawao Mushroom Jus; Boneless Chicken Breast marinated in Teriyaki Sauce and grilled onboard, topped with Pineapple Chucks and Green Onions; Sesame Cilantro Tofu, served with a Mango Sauce; and Fresh Island Fish breaded in Maui Onion and Panko sautéed and served with a Garlic Soy Cream Sauce. Side dishes include Rice Pilaf and Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini fans.
Desserts include Taro Pineapple Bread Pudding and Double Dipped Brownies drizzled with Caramel Sauce.
New Years Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
Our Premium Dinner Cruise includes all of the features of our standard New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise, with the addition of a guaranteed private table on the bow or upper deck, and upgraded selection of spirits (including frozen blended cocktails), plus VIP boarding. There’s live island style entertainment throughout the cruise and a chef-prepared four-course dinner.
Dinner is served tableside and begins with delicious appetizers: hot spinach dip served with hand-rolled, fresh-baked focaccia Bread, followed by a salad of island grown greens, served with Maui onion dressing. You can choose from four entrees: grass-fed beef, grilled onboard and served with Makawao mushroom jus; boneless chicken breast marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled onboard, topped with pineapple chunks and green onions; sesame cilantro tofu, served with a mango sauce; and fresh island-caught mahi mahi breaded in Maui onion and panko sautéed and served with a garlic soy cream sauce. Side dishes include rice pilaf and sautéed carrots and zucchini fans. Desserts include taro pineapple bread pudding and double dipped brownies drizzled with caramel sauce.
We include all-you-can-drink chilled soda, juice, filtered water and up to three cocktails per adult with valid i.d., including Maui micro-brewed beer, wine and tropical well drinks and our famous Mai Tais (for adults 21+, must have valid picture i.d.). As a Premium guest, you can also choose a complimentary frozen or blended cocktail. Book early for this memorable getaway!
Christmas Dinner Cruise
Come aboard our eco-friendly, smooth-riding modern catamaran with friends and family for a festive Christmas Dinner cruise. It’s where the Yuletide and the Maui tide meet! This memorable holiday ocean cruise offers a traditional Christmas dinner served in one of the world’s most beautiful settings: the Pacific Ocean at sunset, where you enjoy spectacular views of the majestic Maui coastline and the neighbor islands. Whale sightings are also very likely, to add to the merriment of the adventure.
Our Christmas buffet features Kalua Turkey with Giblet Gravy (Turkey cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven), Island Kalua Ham with Guava Jelly (Ham cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven covered in Guava Jelly), Portuguese Sausage Stuffing (Traditional thanksgiving stuffing filled with Portuguese Sausage), Whipped Garlic Potatoes (Creamy Russet Potato Mash with Roasted Garlic), Corn on the Cob (Flavored with Cream and Butter), Upcountry Greens with Maui Onion Dressing, Grilled Island Vegetables (Medley of fresh island vegetables cooked over hibachi grill), Fresh Baked Taro and Soft Rolls. Dessert of Pumpkin Haupia Squares (Hawaiian Coconut Dessert infused with Pumpkin Mini Pumpkin Pies) and Double Chocolate Brownies .
There's all you can drink juices, sodas, and filtered water for everyone. Every adult gets 3 complimentary cocktails of their choice of Maui microbrewery beer, wine, tropical drinks and our signature Maui Mai Tais ( 21+, must have valid picture i.d.). Frozen cocktails are available for purchase. Book early for this unforgettable cruise early to enjoy a truly Maui-style Christmas.
Christmas Dinner Cruise (Premium Seating)
Come aboard our eco-friendly, smooth-riding modern catamaran with friends and family for a festive Christmas Dinner cruise. It’s where the Yuletide and the Maui tide meet! This memorable holiday ocean cruise offers a traditional Christmas dinner served in one of the world’s most beautiful settings: the Pacific Ocean at sunset, where you enjoy spectacular views of the majestic Maui coastline and the neighbor islands. Whale sightings are also very likely, to add to the merriment of the adventure.
Our Christmas buffet features Kalua Turkey with Giblet Gravy (Turkey cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven), Island Kalua Ham with Guava Jelly (Ham cooked in traditional Hawaiian style underground oven covered in Guava Jelly), Portuguese Sausage Stuffing (Traditional thanksgiving stuffing filled with Portuguese Sausage), Whipped Garlic Potatoes (Creamy Russet Potato Mash with Roasted Garlic), Corn on the Cob (Flavored with Cream and Butter), Upcountry Greens with Maui Onion Dressing, Grilled Island Vegetables (Medley of fresh island vegetables cooked over hibachi grill), Fresh Baked Taro and Soft Rolls. Dessert of Pumpkin Haupia Squares (Hawaiian Coconut Dessert infused with Pumpkin Mini Pumpkin Pies) and Double Chocolate Brownies .
There's all you can drink juices, sodas, and filtered water for everyone. Every adult gets 3 complimentary cocktails of their choice of Maui microbrewery beer, wine, tropical drinks and our signature Maui Mai Tais (21+, must have valid picture i.d.). Frozen cocktails are available for purchase. Book early for this unforgettable cruise early to enjoy a truly Maui-style Christmas.
