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. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Generally speaking, december to may is seen as the best time for whale watching in oahu and the rest of hawaii. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Hi, my fiance and i will be going to hawaii on sept 19 for 2 weeks.
Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. 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. Mauis whale watching season the standard whale watching season is a 6 month window from from december to mid may when the whales migrate to the warmer waters of hawaii to raise their young. The pacific whale foundation has released a tentative schedule of events for maui whale festival 2018. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. What you need to know about the maui whale season the. April is close to end of whale watching season, correct, does tour guarantee seeing the whale or perhaps is weather dependent. Many condos offer gorgeous views of the ocean increasing the possibility of a whale sighting that will make your heart smile. Robson said the inquisitive whale off maui was a yearling about 20 feet long. I was there over the same dates last year and saw plenty of whales. 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. Whale watching in first week of april 2018 maui forum. I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer.
Look out your window just not while youre driving please. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. 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. Please be sure to join us for our 2021 great whale countsanctuary ocean count, scheduled for the following saturdays.
Whale watching march 714, 2018 maui forum tripadvisor. Take a guided whale watch tour if you really want to get an up close and personal experience with the whales then the best way to do so is by taking a boat tour out into the pacific ocean. Now in its 30th year on maui, the great whale count once again demonstrated the power of citizenscience as over 100 volunteers worked with pacific whale foundation researchers on saturday, feb. There is a lengthy list of different boat tours to choose from on maui so thankfully our inhouse concierge has a helpful list of our favorites. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. In any given year, hell shoot some 10,000 frames during his research trips around the pacific. Every year, in late february or early march, the pacific whale foundation hosts the maui whale festival. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Whale watching season is starting in maui when is whale watching season in maui. Through pacific whale foundations 2018 online auction, the goal is to sustain this program into 2019 and to help ensure that all maui county children are able to enjoy outdoor environmental.
Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Ive seen whales durign the season from every possible spot along the west and south maui coast. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and visitors. While it is not whale watch season, would it be worth trying for a tour if there are tours during this period. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. The pacific whale foundation had their first humpback whale sighting of the season back on oct. 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. Maui whale watching best guide to humpback whales on maui duration. Volunteers across maui counted 529 humpback whales, including 335 pods and 62 calves during the pacific whale foundations great whale count 2018.
Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. 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. 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 isnt the end of whale season so you are in luck. Pacific whale foundation lahaina sail rare interaction with dolphins and humpback whale. Maui whale watching amazing footage of a baby whale playing next to her. Festivities are carried out all week, but most of the event is held on 2 days during the weekend.
Maui is famous for perhaps the best whale watching in hawaii. If youre ready for a whale watching tour, visit us at scuba shack on maui, hi. Hawaii humpback whale season underway december 19, 2018, 7. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the official whale season dates. In fact, there are plenty of areas on maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. Published on oct 8, 2018 pacific whale foundations ocean explorer spotted our first whale of the season with the assistance of maui diamond.
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. Home marine life, maui activities whale watching season is starting in maui. This marks the organizations 38th year of celebrating humpback whales. 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 december through may the humpback whales migrate to the warm tropical waters of hawaii. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale. Hawaii humpback whale season underway maui now hawaii. Dec 14, 20 whale season is heating up and we offer maui whale watching trips daily from lahaina harbor aboard high speed eco rafts.
The animal was trailing more than 285 feet of 38 braided line from its mouth. Its whalewatching season in hawaii, and these creatures. Jan 22, 2018 whales breach off the coast of maui music by scott buckley au. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during maui s peak humpback whale season. Whalewatch with the experts on maui s toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat. If whale watching is on your bucket list, look no further than maui, hawaii. This years sighting was an early one as whale season in hawaii doesnt typically start until the month of november and will run until the end of may. Maui is the premier spot in the state to whale watch because they favor the shallow maui waters which are around 300600 feet deep. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. For more information on this special combo, see our lanai dolphin page. Pacific whale foundation celebrates whale season maui.
Unruh added that when fully grown, humpbacks are 45 to 50 feet long, and weigh as. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Watch mothers and calves interact, see males compete for females, hear underwater. Pacific whale foundation celebrates start of whale season november 5, 2018, 11. Avoid the crowds and join us for the trip of a lifetime. Although the number may vary from year to year, scientists estimate that as many as 12,000 humpback whales migrate from their feeding grounds off alaska to breed, calve, and nurse their young in the warm waters. 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. The whale census takes place the last week of february, which seems to be the peak of the whale visitation. 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. Each winter, an estimated 12,000 humpback whales migrate to hawaiian waters to mate, give birth and care for their newborn calves. Whale count numbers down from last year tally may show a different peak for whale season in maui county waters local news.
The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Maui makes the perfect location for whale watching as calves will be learning how to adjust to their new life. It is whale watching season in hawaii rentals maui inc.
You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of oahu, especially at makapuu lighthouse and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and. We are fast approaching the fall months here on maui and we have begun to think about the maui whale watching season 2017 2018. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. The mission of maui kayak adventures is to explore the beauty of maui, connect with a spirit of adventure, and inspire a lasting respect for the ocean and its inhabitants. Temperatures range from mid 70s to low 80s during the day and mid 60s at night. On maui there are two great spots for whale watching and that happens to be along maui s south side and its west side shores. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Greg kaufman of the pacific whale foundation knows a thing or two about capturing whales on film. Maui whale watching trips maui whale watching season 20172018. You can see them from shore both in south maui and west.
If you are planning a winter vacation or live here on maui you will want to book your whale watching tour in advance. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Mahalo to each and every guest, sponsor, partner, performer and vendor for joining us. In hawaii, maui is a top whale watching spot for boatbased viewing. Kauai whale viewing is available around the entire island. We also offer scuba diving and snorkeling, earning us the rating of number one diving operation in the usa, pacific and indian oceans in scuba diving. Oct 17, 2017 whale season in hawaii has officially begun. Humpback whale season is early in 2018 the maui blog. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Have a whale of a time visit maui for whale season. 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. The best of maui hawaii whale season hawaiian paddle sports llc. Northern humpback whales annually migrate to hawaii to mate and calve. But you dont have to go on a whale watching tour to spot whales.
Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. January 30, 2021, february 27, 2021 and march 27, 2021. The scenic mcgregor point lookout west of maalaea and the beaches of kaanapali, kihei and wailea are also great spots to see whales. 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. Humpback whale calls heard in midocean basin maui now. 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. The winter months in maui november thru february are a bit cooler. Free whale watching in hawaii 2020 season underway. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii.
We will continue to seek guidance from these agencies, public health officials. 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. 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 the peak of the season from januarymarch, thousands of humpbacks have gathered in hawaii from hilo to hanalei, with the largest concentration of whales residing between maui, molokai, and lanai. First humpback whale of the season makes its appearance. First whale sighting of the season 10082018 youtube. Pacific whale foundations leadership team is closely monitoring updates from the center for disease control and the world health organization regarding covid19. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. 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. If you book a whale watching tour from maui, experience the thrill of spotting a spout about 300 yards off the bow, and then motoring close for a.
The pacific whale foundations ocean explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from maui diamond this morning, oct. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. Feb 21, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. Daily during whale season middecember through midapril at 8am, 10am,12.
Maui whale season maui scuba diving mike severns diving. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore whale watching. Noaas hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary reminds the public that humpback whale season in hawaii is underway. Aug 25, 2015 every year from december through may the humpback whales migrate to the warm tropical waters of hawaii. The maui whale festival is held in kihei at kalama park in south maui, hawaii. This whalewatch is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. Although, 2017s whale sighting was also and early one and only 1 day later than 2018 s. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are spotted in maui. Southern right charters whale watching 1,242 views. Whale study may show possible link between hawaii and mexico.
The photos were taken just outside of makena on jan. 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. First whales of the season spotted off maui hawaii magazine. 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. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures. Whale study may show possible link between hawaii and. If youre headed to maui too, heres one of the best ways to see whales on maui. The great whale count takes place during our annual maui whale festival.
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