Whale watching march 714, 2018 maui forum tripadvisor. Every winter, the north pacific humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters of alaska to mate, give birth, and bask in the warm seas of the hawaiian islands, enjoying their own sort of tropical vacation. Operating off the kona side of the big island in the deepwater channel between hawaii and maui, torpedo tours has booked an impressive list of whale sightings on its dives. The best of maui hawaii whale season hawaiian paddle sports llc. When it comes to whale watching boat tours, you have many options. When we visit hawaii during humpback whale season, we spend just about every spare moment whale watching. November to january are normally the months where humpback whales start showing on the waters off maui. Officially, whale season in hawaii runs from december 15may 15, although the first whale of the season is usually spotted sometime in early october. You can learn about whale habits, find out how to spot them in the ocean, and maybe hear a whale song. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. By the week after thanksgiving, its common to find whales off of maui or lanai as they breach and leap from the waterwith many of the whales.
In hawaii, maui is a top whale watching spot for boatbased viewing. Hawaii shark encounters 10 tips to not be attacked by sharks. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are. They can be seen in thier natural environment in pods of males, females and calves. Experience the humpback whales in maui and view them in their natural habitat. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll ever have the opportunity to partake in is a chance to witness the majesty of the north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment year, after year, these magical. This is the reason why many maui visitors want to know the best months to do whale watching. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. A single humpback whale was seen near the big islands kailuakona area on thursday, aug. Whale watching maui, hawaii an unforgettable experience. Whale watching season on kauai february 18, 2014 1 comment in kauai activities, kauai events and festivals by tanya if you want to see whales, now is the time.
At 24 40 tons, the north pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest. Theres arguably no better place in the world to see humpback whales than maui. Get an opportunity to capture upclose photographs of whales. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. The winner of our 10th annual predict the 1st humpback whalesighting contest is cora, who guessed october 1. Unlike most beach destinations, summer is not necessarily the best season to go to hawaii. Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Whale watching from lahaina harbor provided by pacwhale. Onboard you will learn all about the whales from whale naturalists as well as listen to reallife whale songs from our special. Have a whale of a time visit maui for whale season. Whale watching in first week of april 2018 maui forum.
Every winter over 10,000 humpback whales migrate to hawaiian waters to breed and give birth. Humpback whales migrate annually from alaska to maui to calve, mate, and rear their young. The earliest humpback whale sightings are usually in november, sometimes october. We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale watch. The whales are abundant and provide maui residents and visitors a great opportunity to watch humpback whales in their natural habitat. Embark on a whalewatching tour from the historic whaling village of lahaina.
The best way to experience maui whale watch season is to take a guided boat tour with a professional captain and crew. 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. In your research, you may have seen different timeframes defining humpback whale season in hawaii. Join us annually from december through march, on our whale watching maui tour. Adult males range from 40 to 52 feet and can weigh up to 45 tons. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore whale watching. A guide enhances the trip by sharing details and stories along the way. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. Our small group rafting vessels host small groups of guests so you get up close and personal with mauis whales, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish and other marine life. While the best hawaiian island for whale watching is said to be maui, theres a chance you can see whales in oahu too if you go during whale season. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll ever have the opportunity to partake in is a chance to witness the majesty of the north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment year, after year, these magical mammals grace hawaiian.
The whale watching season around maui is annually from december through march. This isnt the end of whale season so you are in luck. Humpback whale watching season starts early in hawaii. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours from maalaea harbor, lahaina harbor and kaanapali beach. You will see them easily from land no need to go out on a whale watching boat. In the 1970s, kaufman participated in a national campaign that helped reduce the threat of commercial whaling on. Weve put together a compilation of the best moments of our whale season on maui hawai. If youre a humpback whale that weighs 45 tons and feeds on. Maximize your hawaii vacation by whale watching on the four winds ii. Aloha dear friends, i love this time of year january, as its whale season in big island, hawaii. Generally speaking, december to may is seen as the best time for whale watching in oahu and the rest of hawaii. Although humpback whales can be seen from all of the hawaiian islands, the shallow auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world. If you are only after whale watching, you should come and visit maui during the winter season.
It is just about impossible for us to go out on the boat during this time and not see their abovewater displays and hear their songs. Enjoy a catamaran cruise through mauis picturesque waters. What you need to know about the maui whale season the old. Sep 05, 2018 officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. 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. April is close to end of whale watching season, correct, does tour guarantee seeing the whale or perhaps is weather dependent. Maui whale watching is one of the popular activities to do in hawaii. Learn more about hawaiis humpback whale season and the best places to see them. When we visit hawaii during humpback whale season, we spend just. If you are serious about seeing humpback whales in their hawaiian mating and calving grounds, the last couple weeks in february and the whole month of march are the best times to be here. These majestic creatures migrate to hawaii every year from the cold waters of alaska to breed, birth their babies, and raise their young.
Types of whales in hawaii almost a dozen whale species. It depends on the change of seasons, water temp and storms up in alaska, but as soon as the water gets too cold the humpback whales make their annual visit to maui. Although humpback whales can be seen from all of the hawaiian islands, the shallow auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai is one of the best whalewatching destinations in the world. May 09, 2018 did you get a chance to visit maui during whale season. By the week after thanksgiving, its common to find whales off of maui or lanai as they breach and leap from the waterwith many of the whales that arrive in november being males preparing for. Shortly after i moved to maui, i met greg kaufman, who founded the pacific whale foundation in 1980. Humpback whales leave the icy waters of alaska to mate and give birth in warmer waters. Maui luxury 5star beach resort four seasons resort maui at. Best maui whale watching tours 2020 whale sightings. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world.
Whale season in maui hawaii hawaiian paddle sports llc. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and. Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april. Whale watching maui maui best whale watching tours.
Typically, the first humpback whale is seen in late september or early october with peak whale season running from december to march. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are spotted in maui. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft. Take a whale watching sail where you will get to experience mauis best whale watching on board a luxury sailing catamaran with options to leave from 3 different areas such as lahaina, maalaea or kaanapali. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price.
As we enter fall here in maui whale season is just beginning. Tips offered to enjoy hawaiis famed humpback whales from shore to sea. When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and. I was there over the same dates last year and saw plenty of whales. They are our most treasured annual visitors, and maui whale watching becomes an obsession during this period. Sep 26, 2017 its such a delight to see a humpback whales spout breath, or tail break the oceans surface, and absolutely thrilling to see a whale breach by jumping out of the water and creating a big splash. I moved to maui in 1980, i was absolutely taken back and totally mesmerized when whale season came for the first time.
Did you get a chance to visit maui during whale season. Despite their size, humpback whales are graceful acrobats. The first humpback whale sighting this year in hawaii was on september 29th near the small island of niihau. Maui shark info sharks in maui, hawaii tiger, reef.
Together in these groups, humpback whales frolic around mauis coastal waters. Do yall think its worth booking now for april 12 as its the end of whale season. On colder months, you could visit maui and witness. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season. Sharks in maui by comparison, more people are killed by dogs in the u. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. When is whale watching season in maui hawaii alii resorts. Maui whale watching tips all about maui travel tips.
We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. The best time to see whales on maui is november through may when thousands of north pacific humpback whales grace hawaiian waters during their annual winter migration. Every year from november to may, maui welcomes back the huge, majestic humpback whales who spend every winter in hawaiis warm and. There is a big difference between seeing a whale and experiencing a whale. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans.
Whale watching season runs from approximately middecember to late april. The last whales could stick around until april before they make their trek back to alaska. Whale watching from lahaina harbor provided by pacwhale eco. Check out our favorite moments from this past season. We are blessed to have a grand show of whales showing off their beauty during this time of the year. They race more than 3,000 miles from the gulf of alaska to hawaii, then stay for a lengthy vacation, frolicking just off our shores and delighting spectators from december through may. Sep 22, 2019 as we enter fall here in maui whale season is just beginning. November, december and january are frequently listed as the start of the season with april and may usually designated as the end of the season.
In october, the sightings start to intensify as more and more humpbacks reach the hawaiian waters, officially marking the beginning of the whale watching season. Whale watching season has started earlier than expected in hawaii. The best time to see whales on maui is november through may when thousands of north pacific humpback whales grace hawaiian waters during their annual. Its such a delight to see a humpback whales spout breath, or tail break the oceans surface, and absolutely thrilling to see a whale breach by jumping out of the water and creating a big splash. You can see them from shore both in south maui and west. There is a popular whale watching site along the pali highway a few miles west of maalaea harbor. West and south maui and the kohala coast of hawaiis big island. All of the footage was taken in 1 single whale watch trip aboard blue water rafting from kihei boat ramp in south maui, hawaii in february 17th, 2010. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii.
With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is mauis most recognized name in ocean tourism. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do in maui. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of. You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of oahu, especially at makapuu lighthouse and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Maui luxury 5star beach resort four seasons resort maui. The whales visit hawaii between late november and early may.
If youve never had the chance to experience whale watching on maui, then you simply cant afford to miss this fascinating and rare opportunity to see mauis north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment. I was lucky enough to move into a condo in north kihei that overlooks maalaea bay. Tours range from large catamarans of up to 200 people to small traditional hawaiian canoe boats. First hawaii humpback whale sighting for 20192020 season. A large number of humpback whales are now swimming around maui. You can even take a whale watching tour to see these playful creatures up close. Founded by world leader in whale protection, greg kaufman, the pacific whale foundation on maui not only leads the way in ecofriendly whale watching tours but is also a leading research and education facility known internationally. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters. Apr 20, 2018 weve put together a compilation of the best moments of our whale season on maui hawai.
It was nothing like any whale watch ive ever done on maui. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females who usually show up between thanksgiving and christmas. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. What you need to know about the maui whale season the. If whale watching is on your bucket list, look no further than maui, hawaii. As of 20, there have been 1,022 confirmed shark attacks and 36 confirmed shark attack fatalities in the united states since 1670. So they can experience the whale watching activity before they head home.
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