While that may seem far, remember that a humpback whale can grow to a length of 52 feet and weigh about 80,000 pounds. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Cruise with us as we look for these magnificent creatures and experience them in their natural habitat. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise.
The song of the humpback whale is a loud, complex series of sounds repeated over and over. Maui whale watching tours are offered december through. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours are temporarily unavailable. Mchughwhite talks story with members nina and juls, retired teachers from tx who now live on maui, where they have a pristine view of humpback whales. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. Fred sharpe and kenneth obrien that explored the documented history of hawaiis whales, sharing their findings from 19thcentury journals, whaling logbooks, early hawaiian records and theories by prominent whale researchers. Maui adventure cruises whale watch adventure hawaii. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. Here on the valley isle, we are lucky enough to enjoy some of the best whale watching in the world, and we certainly dont take it for granted. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. Experienced captain will provide expert whale narration during the 2hour tour. A diving whales fluke and a second whales exhalation. The cruise was on its way back to maui at the time.
Sep 05, 2018 seeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in maui, this is a question were asked a lot and at all different times of the year officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. Whale watching maui excursions and tours offer an up close and personal look at humpback whales. Each year, we celebrate the long awaited return of our beloved humpback whales. The photos were taken just outside of makena on jan.
Seeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in maui, this is a question were asked a lot and at all different times of the year officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. The researchers were able to deploy a satellite tags, as seen on dorsal fin in photo to left, on three of the four killer whales. Download a flyer with all the great sanctuary volunteer opportunities that maui has to offer. Jan 18, 2017 maui ocean center recently featured a sea talk by alaska whale foundation researcher dr. Maui hawaii tours discount specials humpback whale.
You might have to keep your eyes peeled for a while, but its worth it. Whale tales is an annual fourday event on maui that brings together marine experts with thousands of residents and visitors from around the world. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, we are the goto guys. The whale jumps out of the water and slaps the water as it comes back into the water. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in mauis summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Whale trust, hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary and division of aquatic resources dlnr hawaii and.
Whale watching at papawai scenic lookout in maalaea, maui. Ive even worked with the staff on events and they are super nice and professional. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui.
See one of the oceans most majestic creatures upclose by taking a whalewatching excursion that offers a whalesighting guaranteeif you dont spot whales you can go again for free. Whale watching tour all islands although whale watching tours are offered on all of the islands, maui is known to be the best place to see them. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska.
Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. We hope youll enjoy learning about whales through the powerful medium of film. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Join us for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure aboard our new state of the art sea blade, the fastest and most stable charter boat youll find on island. Everyone knows that there is no better way to see these humpback whales than in maui hawaii up close and person in an ocean kayak, hawaiian outrigger canoe or stand up paddle board sup.
Quality service, personal attention, and a fantastic time are guaranteed. Pacific whale foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. My friend who is a whale watching maui expert says trilogy is the most respected company for whale watches, and is a leader in maui in marine conservation and being green. There is a good chance that youll be able to see a pod of humpback whales or a mother with its calf. First whales of the season spotted off maui hawaii magazine. Makai adventures provides ocean day trips and tours in lahaina, maui. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. This is the first time researchers have been able to tag orca whales in hawaii to track their movements around the islands. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore visitor center. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the.
Multiple whale pods can be observed both near and far stretching for miles. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Eileen johnson is an avid landscape and nature photographer from northern californiaand kevins mom. Guests on a maui kayak adventures ecotour got more excitement than expected when a humpback whale came right up to their kayak to check them out. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of equal or lesser value within one year. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui an ideal jumpingoff spot for. Daily life on maui isnt all rainbows and whales and sunshine.
Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose. To truly go whale watching on maui, however, and experience the wintertime magic, you need to book a whale watching tour to see the humpbacks up close. We offer seasonal whale watching from maui, and snorkeling all year long humpback whales are one of the larger species of baleen whales, with adult males ranging between 40 and 52 feet and weighing up to 45 tons. This content is sponsored by whale watching on pride of maui. Each year since 2006, worldrenowned presenters have joined the whale trust research team on maui to collaborate and share the latest findings on humpback whales and their environment. These rafts offer great up close ocean level viewing of the whales. The humpback whales are a revered and respected island treasure. The passengers enjoyed the unexpected bonus of watching the humpback whale, which milled about, not swimming in any particular direction. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. Most whale watching tours will depart from lahaina and maalaea harbors and cruise through the auau channel, between maui and lanai.
In any given year, hell shoot some 10,000 frames during his research trips around the pacific. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose products or services are promoted on this site. Maui makai adventures maui whale watching tours maui. Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through hawaiian waters from alaska between december and may. Other options for whale watching in maui include watching for whales while on a snorkel trip, or combining a maui whale watch with a sunset cruise. By michael tsai photo courtesy of hawaii tourism authority hta tor johnson. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Pride of maui nothing beats a sunset over the water when whale watching. Whale watching tour in maui hawaii at cloud 9 living gifts. Please call or chat with us to book or for more information. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the curious whales will swim up and mug the boat. Instead of being 15 feet above the waters surface as in the larger boats, this tour lets you be close to the action and the whales.
Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations. When you are visiting maui, a whale watch is an absolute must do while we are in whale season. Every year the humpback whales arrive in hawaiian waters from december thru may, with the whales being most active from january thru march. The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in. Enjoy ample room, and more time on the water with pride of maui out of maalaea harbor, a convenient location between wailea and lahaina. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting.
Tripadvisor whale watching from lahaina harbor provided by. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in maui s summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. Maui whale watch and snorkel combo tour dedicates a special amount of time to finding the whales and observing them in the wild in maui. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. Humpback whale live birth and probable whale placenta captured. If youre looking for more familyfriendly ways to experience the island, download. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Whale watching season runs from the beginning of december to the end of april every year.
How to pick the best whale watching tour in maui vacatia. Whale watching tours are the perfect attraction for your entire family to enjoy. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. Our guaranteed whale watch is 1 12 hours and a great way to get to the whales on maui from a fast and convenient wailea kihei departure. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Wang jiyong at guangzhou university of chinese medicine ordered ct scans that revealed a foreign object in her right. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. While the court rejected maui countys argument of what defines a point source of pollution and thus requires a.
Reserve your maui afternoon whale watch tour today. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. People travel from around the world to witness this annual event and to enjoy whale watching in maui. No set destinations mean we go where conditions are best for the day, so kick back and let our experienced.
During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters and small groups making every seat a front row seat. The hawaiian humpback whale marine sanctuary is located in kihei and was created by congress in 1992 as a way to protect these magnificent creatures in hawaiian waters. Enjoy a maui whale watch cruise on board of an explorer super raft. We have timeshare so need to put in a request but not sure which island we need to be on for whale watching maui big island some body. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. During peak whale season whale activity is visible all day long from the easy to find papawai scenic lookout along the road to lahaina. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better.
During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. Find the best whale watching tour in maui for your family. They won an award for top ocean recreation business. See the humpback whales up close and visit mauis top rated snorkel destination coral gardens. Head down to banyan court park to see one of the worlds largest banyan trees. Tripadvisor whale watching from lahaina harbor provided. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets. On tuesday, october 10, the pacific whale foundation reported spotting a pair of humpbacks about a mile off the coast of kapalua in west maui each winter, an estimated 12,000 humpback whales migrate to hawaiian waters to mate, give birth and care for their newborn calves. The researchers at whale trust maui have been featured in several high profile documentary films, taking the power of filmmaking into the waters off maui. Here are three great options and a few things to know before you whale watching in maui.
Greg kaufman of the pacific whale foundation knows a thing or two about capturing whales on film. You are unlikely to see as many whales as you would on a tour specifically devoted to maui whale watching, but if youre looking to save some money by combining activities, this is a great way to do it. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. The aqua adventure is a 2003 model twinengine, highspeed vessel that cruises at 22knots, meaning more time in the. Located in kihei on the south shore of maui, the visitor center is an ideal spot to learn about the marine environment and even see humpback whales breaching. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Get an up close and personal look at the majestic beauty of the humpback whale on a whale watching tour in maui. It occurs primarily although not exclusively during the breeding season, is sung only by males, and its composition changes as it is being sung with all singers in a population singing the same version at any one time. Plus, throughout the tour, learn from a guide about the whales lives, ecosystems, and threats. Mauis best whale watching lookout point gives an elevated panoramic 180degree view of the ocean.
The fluke of a diving whale and the pectoral fin of a second whale. The first whale was spotted just last week off of mauis kihei south shore. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Most whalewatching tours will depart from lahaina and maalaea harbors and cruise through the auau channel, between maui and lanai, which is where humpback whales congregate every winter to mate, frolic and give birth in the shallow waters. Most whalewatching tours will depart from lahaina and maalaea harbors and cruise through the auau channel, between maui and lanai. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving. The humpback whale was a solitary humpback whale, located about two miles off the coast of maui, near the resort area of kaanapali. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving you the ultimate whale watching on maui experience. Nov 16, 2016 while that may seem far, remember that a humpback whale can grow to a length of 52 feet and weigh about 80,000 pounds. Shop our original products that support humpback whale research on maui. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat.
The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Volunteer on maui hawaiian islands humpback whale national. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info.
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