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