Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. 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. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. 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. 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. It seems that even the most well intention drivers forget about other drivers around them when they spot a whale. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska.
The season generally runs from november to may, though the first. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. The winter months in maui november thru february are a bit cooler. The raftlike boat was smaller than the big catamarans and the fewer amount of passengers 15 on my trip and the very personable and funloving crew of 3 made for a more. Humpback migration to hawaiian breeding grounds whale trust.
From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Experts wonder how warmer oceans will further impact whale. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. 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 with n. 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. During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. 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 higher elevations along the slopes of haleakala can be quite chilly in the mornings mid 40s and. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. The typical reproductive cycle of a mature female humpback is. The pacific whale foundation has released a tentative schedule of events for maui whale festival 2018. 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. Watch mothers and calves interact, see males compete for females, hear underwater. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Humpback whales mauis most famous residents begin filtering down from alaskan summering grounds, while the first large ocean swells of winter begin lighting up surf spots on the north and west shores. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Whale season in hawaii lasts from november to may, with the peak of the season between january and march. Humpbacks make this journey in groups called pods that congregate for a couple days at a time. A driver will suddenly and without warning slam on his breaks. Whale watch in november lahaina message board tripadvisor. I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer.
Feel free to sign up for a guided whale watching tour, or attend a fun local event. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per month. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Kihei while there has been a slight increase in humpback whale sightings. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. Join us february 24 27, 2017 at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing catamaran called.
Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Temperatures range from mid 70s to low 80s during the day and mid 60s at night. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. Each cruise is led by certified marine naturalists for a fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals.
Jan 09, 2017 maui whale watching kayak tour humpback whale watching hawaii duration. Hello, we will be in maui in mid november and want to go on a whale watch if possible. All of the guidebooks and even many of the whale watch. 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.
This whalewatch is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. 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. 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 higher elevations along the slopes of haleakala can be quite chilly in the mornings mid 40s and 50s but always warm up during the day to the 70s. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska.
Humpback whales have a specific reproductive cycle with the same components as all mammals. In 2011, another allwhite humpback whale calf was spotted around the great barrier reef, named mj, or migaloo jr. Hawaii is a favorite wintering spot for na kohola humpback whales and has one of the largest seasonal populations of north pacific humpbacks in the world. Maui whale watching kayak tour humpback whale watching hawaii duration. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. 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. Caution a word of caution to all our visitors to maui. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. Whale watching in maui 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.
Things to do on maui in november straddling the islands dry and wet seasons, november is a month of transitions on maui. In a small boatin the company of guides with deep knowledge of whale behavior in these watersget as close as respectfully possible to the gentle giants. 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. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. 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. 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. 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. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. Greatly increase your chances of seeing humpback whales in the wild on this whale watching trip to the pailolo channel off the west maui coast. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. 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.
Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Those interested in collecting and sharing data to a global database can download the pacific whale foundation whale and. Aktive vulkane, teilweise uber 4000 meter hoch sowie flie.
May 03, 2016 humpback whales have a specific reproductive cycle with the same components as all mammals. Also, in late november around thanksgiving is the maui invitational basketball tournament in lahaina which usually makes that side pretty hectic. Jan 18, 2017 maui is known for having the highest concentration of humpback whales, especially off its south and west shores. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per. A 15minute climb up this 360foot volcanic cinder cone will take you to the perfect elevation to see pods of whales traveling past. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. It is more likely to be raining in west maui in november than in south maui. Every november, the north pacific humpback whales pass through maui during their winter migration. First seen in 1991 off the coast of australia, migaloo, meaning white fella in the australian aboriginal community, has become australias most famous humpback whale. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. 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. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan.
If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must whale watch trips come in many shapes and sizes. Hello, we will be in maui in midnovember and want to go on a whale watch if possible. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. 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. The map below tracks all dolphin and whale sightings in maui logged by our official whale. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. We are excited to announce that the dates and location for whale tales 2017 have been finalized. 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. Here on maui, whale watching cruises usually begin in midnovember and. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season.
The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. Isla holbox is a 25minute boat ride from the mainland. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary visitor center. For a long time it was believed that migaloo might be the only white whale in the world, but in 2008, another white whale, bahloo, was seen swimming near the great barrier reef, noted for the distinct black spots on its. As quintana roos sleepy northernmost island, it is the antithesis of crazy cancun, which is 150km to the south. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Whale tales 2017 will feature a multiday program with presentations offered throughout the. Whalewatch with the experts on mauis toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat.
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