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. Everyone on board will watch the surface for whale spouting, tail slapping, pectoral fin smacking, andthe jackpot of maui whale watchingbreaching. Seasonal december april maui whale watching from the alii nui. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info.
These amazing giants cover nearly 3,000 miles of open ocean in less than two months time arriving in hawaii around december 15 and staying until around april 15. How to pick the best whale watching tour in maui vacatia. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. 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. However, the slow speed of stand up paddle boards limits the area we can cover in this two hour tour. Come aboard for the maui whale watching ride of a lifetime. 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.
Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april. Sea mauis open layout makes it the perfect boat for viewing whales. 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. 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. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Snorkel tours, beginning december 1st, are a mustdo activity in maui in december. I have read in the forum that whale watching season doesnt begin until around dec 15th. Whale watching in lahaina maui january 2015 youtube. 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 tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per month.
Climb aboard one of the many whale watching tour boats and youre bound to see the incredible animals migrating to our warmer waters. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. Like always its a private tour so we can do whatever you want to do. Visiting maui in november, december, january or february. What to do in maui during christmas holiday valley isle excursions. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. Everyone on board will watch the surface for whale spouting, tail slapping, pectoral fin smacking, andthe. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Each year, tens of thousands of whales travel thousands of miles from their summer feeding grounds to winter breeding grounds.
We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. A marine naturalist is always on board with facts about these gentle giants. Or, take a hike up the lahaina pali trail and enjoy the whale watching along with the incredible panoramic views. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Whale season takes place from december through april. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Maui whale watching tours kayak canoe sup hawaiian. Go up country the first saturday of december to see the annual holiday faire at the.
Whale watching in early december maui forum tripadvisor. 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. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. The winter months create massive swells that turn the ocean into a playground for experienced surfers. Things to do on maui in december by maui kayak adventures.
Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. 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. Peak whale watching in maui begins in december and ends in march which happens to coincide not by accident with the peak visitor time. Daytime temperatures remain comfortable in the low80s and rarely drop below 70 at night. December usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. The giant whales are an iconic part of winter on the islands.
Pride of maui offers whale watching tours over a narrower window compared to others, usually from december 15 to the end of march. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. 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. You dont see any whales, but you can always book another trip specifically for whale watching in maui later in your stay. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. 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.
December on maui is the perfect escape from cold weather. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets. But they have a great reputation for providing guests with a memorable whale watching experience, so are well worth considering. However, there are always early birds and stragglers left. Jan 15, 2015 this video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Jan 02, 2016 december usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Humpback whales migrate to hawaiis warm waters for the winter months, and the official maui whale watching season is from mid december to midmay, with the peak months for whale sightings being january, february, and march.
Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Sup maui whale watching tours are best for our guests who already have sup experience or for those who simply wish to learn to sup and possibly see a whale in the process. Is that a decent time to book a whale watching boat tour. Cruises are offered from december to may, out of both lahaina and maalaea harbors. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. As we head into october and that anticipation of the holidays sets in, it may be time for many to start planning vacations. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s 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. If youre wanting to catch sight of a whale, winter is the absolute best time to visit maui. Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever to. Hawaii the best tips for whale watching in hawaii whaletrips. 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. There is a big difference between seeing a whale and experiencing a whale. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. 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. Every year from november to may, maui locals welcome back their favorite guests the huge, majestic humpback whales.
A hydrophone will allow you to listen to the amazing songs the humpback whales sing. When it comes to whale watching in maui, sea maui is the way to go. And for those lucky enough to experience this once in a lifetime influx of such extraordinary creatures these sea stars offer performances worthy of oscars, it is truly a. My husband and i are considering visiting maui in december. 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. Things to do on maui in winter all about maui travel blog. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Maui, hawaii is one of the best places to watch humpback whales anywhere in the world, and they are here from december to april. I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer. Theres not a bad seat in the house, and you wont have to battle a hundred other people just to catch a glimpse. Personally for so early in the season i recommend getting out on the water for a better chance of a sighting.
Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Basically whale season is from about the 15th of december til may 15th. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Though december is one of maui s rainiest months, most rain showers and large surf are confined to the islands north shore.
If you are a surfing junkie, then winter in maui is your time to shine. 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 watching on oahu graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season. Maui is arguably home to some of the best humpback whale watching in hawaii. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Check out kanaha and paia in the north part of the. Pacific whale foundations ocean spirit spotted its first whale of the season on october 9. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. Because maui has deeper waters than the other hawaiian islands, this is the ideal environment for the humpback whales.
The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7. You can see whales on the way there, at no extra charge. 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. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. 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. This exclusive tour offers tropical refreshments including homemade banana bread with lilikoi cream cheese and coconut water. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience up. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii december usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. We recommend, however, that you get up close with a whale tour. 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. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. This video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. 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.
Whale season officially runs from december 15 through may 15, and sightings in the. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. 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. The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7 years and had only seen it. You can often see them from the beach, breaching and spouting. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii december usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. There has been one sighting off maui and i saw one about a week ago off kauai. May 03, 2016 humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. 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.
The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. My future wife and i will be in maui from 20 to 25 november on our honeymoon and i want to take her whale watching. If you want to go maui whale watching, then plan your maui, hi vacation for sometime between december and early may. Go upcountry the first saturday of december to see the annual holiday faire at the. With only 12 guests onboard, this intimate group creates a causal and relaxed maui whale watching experience. Ive been to oahu in december and it was beautiful and sunny every day, with the occasional and expected brief rainfall. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females.
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