Everyone on board will watch the surface for whale spouting, tail slapping, pectoral fin smacking, andthe. Whale season takes place from december through april. Coming over to maui next week 1214 and want to know whales have shown up and is it worthwhile to do whale watching trip next week. This video is a composite of several whale watch trips on a small. But they have a great reputation for providing guests with a memorable whale watching experience, so are well worth considering.
The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Experts wonder how warmer oceans will further impact whale. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. May 03, 2016 humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events.
The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. If you want to go maui whale watching, then plan your maui, hi vacation for sometime between december and early may. Our whale watch will run seven days a week from mid december until the whales go home around mid april. Pride of maui offers whale watching tours over a narrower window compared to others, usually from december 15 to the end of march. An open premium bar is available to guests over age 21 id. The humpback whales are visiting our warm waters, the weather is better than anywhere else in the united states and there are plenty of things to do. Is maui a lot different from oahu in terms of rain and wind. A marine naturalist is always on board with facts about these gentle giants. How to pick the best whale watching tour in maui vacatia.
Many people ask when is maui whale watching season. Sep 08, 2014 humback whales visit hawaii every winter. 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. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback whales. Maui whale watch maui reef adventures maui snorkel. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. Kihei while there has been a slight increase in humpback whale. 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. Maui is arguably home to some of the best humpback whale watching in hawaii. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Maui whale festival help save the whales maui whale. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat.
It begins each year on december 15th as thousands of humpback whales return to mate and give birth in the protected waters of the hawaiian islands. Maui, hawaii is one of the best places to watch humpback whales anywhere in the world, and they are here from december to april. Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april. During humpback whale season, from mid december to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one. Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. Maui whale season in full bloom january 12, 2017, 4. This exclusive tour offers tropical refreshments including homemade banana bread with lilikoi cream cheese and coconut water. 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. You can see whales on the way there, at no extra charge. Visiting maui in november, december, january or february.
Scientists estimate that twothirds of the entire north pacific humpback whale. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. There has been one sighting off maui and i saw one about a week ago off kauai. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving you the ultimate whale watching on maui experience. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. Pacific whale foundations ocean spirit spotted its first whale of the season on october 9. Getting out on the water always gives you your best chance of a whale encounter, and at least if you dont, you will. Peak whale watching in maui begins in december and ends in march which happens to coincide not by accident with the peak visitor time. With only 12 guests onboard, this intimate group creates a causal and relaxed maui whale watching experience. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. While you are cruising on the ocean, your incredible captain and crew will know how to find these energetic mammals. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. Makes no sense because everything says the whales come in december, makes me so annoyed. Nov 18, 20 as we head into october and that anticipation of the holidays sets in, it may be time for many to start planning vacations.
Whale watching in early december maui forum tripadvisor. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females. Check out kanaha and paia in the north part of the. Seasonal december april maui whale watching from the alii nui. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Our whale watch will run seven days a week from middecember until the whales go home around mid april. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Hop aboard for snorkeling at some of mauis most popular locations, including molokini crater, or choose from a sunset cruise along mauis shoreline or whale watching from december to april. Maui whale watching best guide to humpback whales on maui duration. Join us on this incredible adventure which offers you the amazing opportunity to see humpback whales during their annual migration to hawaii, truly an experience you will remember forever. Or, take a hike up the lahaina pali trail and enjoy the whale watching along with the incredible panoramic views. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world.
Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. Theres not a bad seat in the house, and you wont have to battle a hundred other people just to catch a glimpse. Climb aboard one of the many whale watching tour boats and youre bound to see the incredible animals migrating to our warmer waters. Hawaii the best tips for whale watching in hawaii whaletrips. You dont see any whales, but you can always book another trip specifically for whale watching in maui later in your stay.
Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. When it comes to whale watching in maui, sea maui is the way to go. Whale season officially runs from december 15 through may 15, and sightings in the. We recommend, however, that you get up close with a whale tour. With clear, shallow water, this makes maui one of the best places to watch whales. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better. As we head into october and that anticipation of the holidays sets in, it may be time for many to start planning vacations. Cruises are offered from december to may, out of both lahaina and maalaea harbors. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. I know that the best time to go whale watching in maui hawaii is the winter months decemberapril but im going to maui on my honeymoon in september the 4th12th and was wondering if there was any possibility i would see any whales lol silly question but i figured im going to be there id love to see a whale if anyone had any spots or suggestions that may work in september. Well generally between mid december and mid march, when the water is cold they go on vacation to hawaii. Basically whale season is from about the 15th of december til may 15th.
During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one. I want to go to maui over christmas break and while i see that whale season starts on december 15, every single whale watching tour i look at doesnt start until february or january. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. If you want to combine ocean activities, then a snorkel or dive cruise to molokini, the sunken crater off mauis south coast, might be just the ticket. 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. Snorkel tours, beginning december 1st, are a mustdo activity in maui in december. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young.
The winter months create massive swells that turn the ocean into a playground for experienced surfers. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. If you want to combine ocean activities, then a snorkel or dive cruise to molokini, the sunken crater off maui s south coast, might be just the ticket. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets. New aquarium and whale watch experience by maui ocean center.
Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. If you are a surfing junkie, then winter in maui is your time to shine. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback. We do not approach humpback whales closer than federal regulations. 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. My husband and i are considering visiting maui in december. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season.
Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. There is a big difference between seeing a whale and experiencing a whale. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience up. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. The waters off of mauis southern and western shores are relatively shallow and are surrounded by other islands, the west maui mountains and haleakala, creating calm and clear waters and optimal visibility. Nov 24, 2015 maui is arguably home to some of the best humpback whale watching in hawaii.
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. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Every year, the humpbacks travel 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in alaska to mate and give birth in hawaii.
Come aboard for the maui whale watching ride of a lifetime. We will start our maui whale watching trips around december 15th, if you are here during whale season a whale watch is a must. Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever 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 watching a humpback from a kayak is one of the islands best adventures, we figured it was time to discuss some basics about humpback whales in maui. Maui whale watching cruises during maui whale watching season, youre guaranteed sightings on all trips or well issue you a justafluke coupon good for a free whale watching cruise. Personally for so early in the season i recommend getting out on the water for a better chance of a sighting. Ultimate whale watch maui whale watching tours and snorkeling. Is that a decent time to book a whale watching boat tour. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. 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 your whalewatching voyage. 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.
You can often see them from the beach, breaching and spouting. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. If youre wanting to catch sight of a whale, winter is the absolute best time to visit maui. Whale season on maui is a magical time for locals and visitors alike. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. Hop aboard for snorkeling at some of maui s most popular locations, including molokini crater, or choose from a sunset cruise along maui s shoreline or whale watching from december to april. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. Pacific whale foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is the sole shareholder of pacwhale ecoadventures, so all profits support pacific whale foundations research, education and conservation programs. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. 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.
Ive been to oahu in december and it was beautiful and sunny every day, with the occasional and expected brief rainfall. Every year from november to may, maui locals welcome back their favorite guests the huge, majestic humpback whales. We have timeshare so need to put in a request but not sure which island we need to be on for whale watching mauibig island some body please help much appreciated. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. A hydrophone will allow you to listen to the amazing songs the humpback whales sing.
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