Daily during whale season middecember through midapril at 8am, 10am,12. 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. A truly amazing, jawdropping experience, when vacationing to maui during the winter season, a humpback whale watch is a mustdo. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. While it is not whale watch season, would it be worth trying for a tour if there are tours during this period. The maui whale season runs from november to may and gives visitors the onceinalifetime chance to see north pacific humpback whales up close. The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes you out to see them from december 8 th april 15 th. 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. Its not uncommon to be whale watching in maui and come upon a competition pod. Home marine life, maui activities whale watching season is starting in maui. When youre ready to start planning your trip to hawaii, book a stay at the old wailuku inn. In fact, there are plenty of areas on maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui.
In addition, youre going to have some great views of the neighbor islands. 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. The first is on the island of lanai on an area known as palaoa hill, or whale hill. There are also whale watch tours put on by different organizations that generally handle dozens of people in large crowds, drinking mai tais and getting sea sick, which might be good for some, but maybe this is not what you had in mind when admiring mother nature. What you need to know about the maui whale season the old. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers. I fondly remember my motherinlaw, who lived in maui, would always be looking out for whales throughout the maui whale watching season although sometime she would look for them while driving along the ocean, which would freak me out whale watching in hawaii is one of the most popular winter activity and one of the best islands by far for. From a private whale watch led by professional photographers to sightings from any.
For more information on this special combo, see our lanai dolphin page. Well if you are visiting maui after december 20th through march you are in for a treat. While it is not whale watch season, would it be worth trying for a tour if there are. What you need to know about the maui whale season the. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must. You can watch the whales from many of mauis beaches, or even from an. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets. 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. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. There are also whale watch tours put on by different organizations that. Pride of maui is the most stable and spacious boat on maui with incomparable amenities including two restrooms, glass bottom, water slide, submerged boarding ladders, warm showers, a large hardwood bar and over 2500 feet of open deck.
Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. Join us during whale season and combine snorkeling along with humpback whale watching. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety of. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Many condos offer gorgeous views of the ocean increasing the possibility of a whale sighting that will. While you can certainly watch from the shore, a whale watching excursion is one of the best ways to experience whale watching in west maui. The petroglyph depicts a human figure on the back of a whale. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of. They come every single year during the winter in order to mate and give birth. The whales visit hawaii between late november and early may. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll. If whale watching is on your bucket list, look no further than maui, hawaii.
Whalewatch with the experts on mauis toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world. The best time to see whales on maui is november through may when thousands of north pacific humpback whales grace hawaiian. Maui whale season 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. Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever to. Nov 17, 2014 sightings are guaranteed, or you get a free ticket for a regular pacific whale foundation whale watch. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. View them in their environment on board the maui magic snorkel adventure, watch them as they perform amazing. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales.
The best part is that all profits support pacific whale foundations research, education and conservation programs to save whales, dolphins and our oceans. It is common during the maui whale watching season to find large competitive groups pods of male humpback whales jousting for the opportunity to mate with a single female. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. Mauis winter blues include tropical waters, azure skies and a favourite return visitor the humpback whales. 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. T heres no better place to watch whales than in maui waters. Few things compare to seeing these magical mammals in real life. First whales of the season spotted off maui hawaii magazine. Whale watching season is starting in maui when is whale watching season in maui.
Most whalewatching tours will depart from lahaina and. Watch mothers and calves interact, see males compete for females, hear underwater. 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. We are officially at the peak of the whale season, where activity is super high. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Although the humpbacks migrate to other areas of globe, 50% of the migrating whales are seen here, between the islands of maui, lanai and molokai. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. For you, this is the perfect place for maui whale watching. A second petroglyph is located at pohue on the island of.
The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in. 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. This is when 2 or more males are vying for the opportunity to mate with. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. While maui is the best location for humpback whale spotting, the other islands also see many whales. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. The scenic mcgregor point lookout west of maalaea and the beaches of kaanapali, kihei and wailea are also great spots to see whales. Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever. We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly.
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. First whales sighted in maui for the 201112 season maui. View them in their environment on board the maui magic snorkel adventure, watch them as they perform amazing acrobatics, and hear them in the water while you snorkel. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. It is that time of year where the humpback whales start to appear in larger numbers to return to the warm waters of hawaii. Every year from november to may, maui locals welcome back their favorite guests the huge, majestic humpback whales who spend every winter in hawaiis warm and safe waters. By far the most exciting behavior humpback whales will display is the breach. This year i plan to work with other musicians to combine the sounds of the whales from my recordings with their beautiful music. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety of ways for guests to experience these majestic creatures. Ive been listening to and recording the songs of the humpback whales from my kayak for years. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures.
The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. Understandably, i was excited to book our january trip to maui during peak season for humpback whales. 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. This whalewatch is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. Mauis humpback whales join us during whale season and combine snorkeling along with humpback whale watching. The boat is decked out with brand new gear, the guys are super relaxed, really catering the trip for the group on board and we were one of the only boats out on the water that could glide through the wind. Sightings are guaranteed, or you get a free ticket for a regular pacific whale foundation whale watch. 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. Watching them is an exciting experience, as they wrestle with each other for the position to mate. Have a whale of a time visit maui for whale season. While that may seem far, remember that a humpback whale can grow to a length of 52 feet and weigh about 80,000 pounds.
You will see them easily from land no need to go out on a whale watching boat. We offer the most options on maui and earn the highest ratings by travel sites and guidebooks. But you dont have to go on a whale watching tour to spot whales. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters. Spend a day on the water with your eyes peeled for humpback whales, gray.
Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. This whalewatch is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. The cultural significance of whales in hawaii go hawaii. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. There are fabulous whale watching tours on kauai, the island of oahu, and off the shores of big island. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, we are the goto guys. This is when 2 or more males are vying for the opportunity to mate with a female humpback mating has never been recorded by man. One of the most dramatic is the history of puukohola whale hill heiau temple located in kawaihae on the island of hawaii. Whalewatch with the experts on maui s toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat. Look out your window just not while youre driving please. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. 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. Whale season on maui encompasses more than just the holiday season, but for many maui residents and visitors, whalewatching is a big part of their maui holiday. This is a question we get a lot when is whale season.
We also provide private charters and wedding cruises. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Our 2hour ocean rafting whale watch cruises depart 4 times daily. Hi, my fiance and i will be going to hawaii on sept 19 for 2 weeks. While maui is the best location for humpback whale spotting, the other islands also see many whales in season. Its the perfect time for some maui whale watching by kayak.
Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. I am addicted to whale watchingi went out on nine different whale watch tours on the monterey bay last summer. There are also a handful of locations whose names include kohola or palaoa, each with a story to tell. 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. December 15th is the official start of the humpback whale season in hawaii, but guests on our private whale watching tour could spot whales as early as november, and since the feeling of. Begin your adventure at the old wailuku inn at ulupono. 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. The whales just love the shallow auau channel that is situated between west maui, lanai, and molokai. Jan 29, 20 it is common during the maui whale watching season to find large competitive groups pods of male humpback whales jousting for the opportunity to mate with a single female. Pacific whale foundations ocean spirit spotted its first whale of the season this morning, oct. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season.
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