Maximize your hawaii vacation by whale watching on the four winds ii. Dec 09, 2017 check out these maui whale watch boats. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. It condenses some of the information from the other approximately 720 pages of this website, into a single paper that you can read here online, or you can print out to take with you to maui for reference. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets.
To truly go whale watching on maui, however, and experience the wintertime magic, you need to book a whale watching tour to see the humpbacks up close. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. Maui reef adventures offers small group whale watch trips that give guests an intimate experience away. If you take a stroll through the harbor stop by and chat with our folks at the booth. You can also find out all you need to know by browsing our website, dont forget to check trip advisor. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures.
Their snorkeling trips to honolua bay are legendary. Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. No large whale watching boats full of people, no crowds. Others will prefer the smaller maui whale watch boats such as the extremely fast and maneuverable zodiac or rigid hull inflatables or even kayaks which provide an ocean surface vantage point to meet the whales one on one. Our friends the humpback whale or gentle giants as we call them make their journey to our hawaiian waters during the months of december through may, during this time you will witness these gentle giants breaching and hear their song from a distance. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. If youre fortunate enough to be on maui during the winter, you simply cannot miss the majestic humpback whales that visit hawaii every year.
The animal was trailing more than 285 feet of 38 braided line from. 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. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us.
There was a time when maui was known as the center of the pacific whaling industry. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. Kahului, maui zodiac whale watching adventure excursion. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin zodiac boat adventure seasonal november 18, 2018 march 31, 2019. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. Just you, your friends or family, our maui ocean guides and the humpback whales remember that the waters around maui, hawaii are part the noaa humpback whale sanctuary and thus it is illegal to approach a humpback whale within a 100 yard 300 feet distance. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine.
Youll be floating amid the whales less than 15 minutes after leaving on just about any of the whalewatch boat tours out of lahaina harbor. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. There are many different types of boat trips for whale watching. The printable guide on this webpage gives you the most important things you need to know for your maui vacation all in one place. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii.
Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. Some of you may have looked at the photography on the home page or. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. New fabrics and technologies mean that boat manufacturers can create a light, fast and safe inflatable boat, with many of the same features of a traditional solidhull craft. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui.
Insider tips for whale watching season in maui fodors. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of hawaii. Experience the humpback whales in maui and view them in their natural habitat. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. Whale season on maui is a magical time for locals and visitors alike. Tara, marine biologist, has chosen the afternoon for her whale watching tour. Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever to. 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. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. Heres what you need to know to see the breaching beasts on whalewatching tours in maui. In the mid1800s, yankee ships carrying whale hunters came and went from harbors like lahaina. Find out why the zodiac boat is our choice for maui snorkeling and whale watching tours.
Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. This is going to be another amazing season with record number of returning humpback whales, we can just feel it. Join us annually from december through march, on our whale watching maui tour. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. 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 season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. Having been on a sunset cruise last week and seeing 3 breaches and plenty of whales so early, were confident itll be a season to remember. View them in their environment on board the maui magic snorkel adventure, watch them as they perform amazing acrobatics, and hear them in the water while you snorkel. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Loading from beach onto zodiac to vessel on kaanapali beach location. We offer some of the best maui whale watching around. 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. 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. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy online.
Captain zodiac operates a fleet of 16 passenger hurricane 733. 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. 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. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. Whale watch on maui a maui whale watching resource. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. Best zodiac on maui hawaii ocean rafting tripadvisor.
The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. You will be here at a great time for this whale watching tour. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. Ask a question reserve now captain zodiac rafting is the original big island expedition. An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off makena beach, maui on friday, jan. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Dont entrust what may be a onceinalifetime experience to just any maui whale watching tour book your tour with pride of maui today. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching.
We love the large size of the pacific whale foundation sailing catamaran the ocean spirit. A majority of the whale watching tours on maui leave from the lahaina harbor, although several leave from maalaea harbor. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. 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.
Pacific whale foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Mauis humpback whales join us during whale season and combine snorkeling along with humpback whale watching. Kauai sea riders south shore zodiac whale watch kauai. The standard whale watching boat will run between midnovember and midmay and run a few different trips a day per boat.
You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. Many people would prefer a large and stable maui whale watch vessel often with an upper deck suitable to see whales in the distance. With their pirate theme and desire to entertain visitors, they have been pillaging and plundering the kailuakona coastline for over 35 years and they have been having a blast doing it. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the curious whales will swim up and mug the boat. The ocean surrounding our islands are more than 15. The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes.
Our guaranteed whale watch is 1 12 hours and a great way to get to the whales on maui from a fast and convenient wailea kihei departure. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Kaanapali ocean adventures offers thrilling whale watching tours on the island of maui, hawaii for patrons of all ages seeking whale watching adventures. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures. 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. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. 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. The explorer is a hardshelled boat with an inflatable edge like a large zodiac which gives a fast, smooth ride and a front row seat for every passenger.
Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback whales in maui. Experience the humpback whales in their natural habitat during their annual migration to mauis coastal waters. Nov 18, 20 maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. 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. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. Maui whale watch maui reef adventures maui snorkel. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. 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. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin watch zodiac adventure. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Mauis best whale watching and snorkeling aboard the four winds ii.
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