Conducting, promoting and supporting whale research and education in maui, hawaii whale trust maui conducting, promoting and supporting whale research and education in maui, hawaii skip to main content. 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. Greg kaufman at pacific whale foundation, maui, hi usa. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. From december to april, maui is one of the greatest destinations in the world to see humpback whales. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. I read somewhere that the whale watching season is from october to april. Other great islands for whale watching are maui and kauai. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today.
No crowds, no feet getting stepped on for a better view, no heads in the way, no engine noises or diesel fumes its just you, your family, and friends and the. Lahaina cruise ship passengers can do whale watching while in port since the whale express and spirit of lahaina both leave from the same harbor where your cruise ship tender arrives. This exclusive tour offers tropical refreshments including homemade banana bread with lilikoi cream cheese and coconut water. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and.
Maui is a leading whalewatching center in the hawaiian islands due to humpback whales. Posts about whalewatch in maui written by jamaicawtr. Hawaii is a popular destination for whale watching because, during mating season, humpback whales are more active resulting in elevated surface activity. Dear all, we will be in hawaii in apri next year with the 1st week of april on kauai, 2nd week on big island and 3rd week on maui we would love to see whales especially humpback whales. Maui whale festival help save the whales maui whale. Even so, excellent opportunities abound to view whales in this cusp period of their island visit and youll experience smaller crowds and shoulder season savings. Conference on marine mammal protected areas, maui, hi, march 30 april 3, 2009. Graceful and magnificent, maui whale watching will inspire awe in young and old alike. Tracking north pacific humpback whales to unravel their basin. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. 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. Whale trust maui conducting, promoting and supporting. Maui is a leading whale watching center in the hawaiian islands due to humpback whales.
You will see whales in early april, ive seen them around maui as late as may. I know that the best time to go whale watching in maui hawaii is the winter months decemberapril. Saturday, february 4, 2017 maalaea, hi course map note. 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. Whale watching in lahaina maui january 2015 youtube. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. 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. 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. Each year since 2006 worldrenowned presenters have come together on maui to collaborate and share at whale tales. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better. Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose.
The first humpback whale spotting of 2015 came early this year near the small island of niihau, which is off of kauai. Humpback whales unlocking their mystery in maui, hawaii. Presentations are free and open to the public on friday, saturday, and sunday afternoons at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. The island of maui is the secondlargest of the hawaiian islands at 727. You wont see the hundreds that are there earlier though. 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. These marine mammals travel great distances to take advantage of the best breeding grounds and feeding spots. Click here to download the whale invitation and registration form. Pacific whale foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is the sole shareholder of pacwhale ecoadventures, so all profits support pacific whale foundations research, education and conservation programs. 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. Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose products or services are promoted on this site.
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. Each year, the great humpback whales migrate some 4,500 miles, from summer feeding grounds in alaska, to mate in the warm waters of hawaii. Daily life on maui isnt all rainbows and whales and sunshine. Pdf the modelling and assessment of whalewatching impacts. Whale watching in april hawaii message board tripadvisor. The below information refers to the 2017 half marathon.
The whales slowly migrate from alaska in their respective pods, and the party is in full swing by february. 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. May 04, 2015 but scratch the surface and you will find long, long days in the hot, hot sun. There is a slim chance you might catch a few from shore but the best way to see whales late in the season is by being on. Here on the valley isle, we are lucky enough to enjoy some of the best whale watching in the world, and we certainly dont take it for granted. Whale sightings in maui typically occur between november and may. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Mauis longestrunning celebration honoring humpback whales features pacific whale foundationsponsored parade of whales and the world whale day celebration with hawaiis best live entertainment on stage, an artisan fair, kids activities and restaurant food booths at kalama park in kihei. The humpback whale infographic above was built to show some of the annual migration routes across the globe, the most common surface behaviors and the least common in our experience, names of anatomical parts of a humpback whale, length and weight of a typical humpback whale, tips on whale watching, and some mysteries that have yet to be solved. Do you have any advise for us, on which island we should go for a whale watching cruise thank you all for your help.
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 youre on maui in february or march, you wont have to look far to catch a whale breachin. This content is sponsored by whale watching on pride of maui. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Humpback rams whale watching boat in maui incident caught. A female humpback whale rammed a whalewatching boat as tourists captured a video of the encounter off the coast of maui, hawaii, last week. You can watch the whales from many of mauis beaches, or even from an overcrowded whale watch boat, but imagine experiencing these gentle giants aboard a kayak from ocean level. Greg kaufman of the pacific whale foundation knows a thing or two about capturing whales on film. The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. During the busy whale season januaryapril he might leave the house at 7 am and not get home till 9 pm. Keep an eye out for rising mist from their blowhole and huge splashes that result from.
Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. Things to do on maui in spring all about maui travel blog. Nov, 2017 this content is sponsored by whale watching on pride of maui. Each year since 2006, worldrenowned presenters have joined the whale trust research team on maui to collaborate and share the latest findings on humpback whales and their environment. Mouthline injuries as an indicator of fisheries interactions for false killer. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. Hawaiian islands marine eco school tour storybook theatre of. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or late september. And the skin cancer that required 30 stitches in his left cheek. Humpback whales migrate in winter from northern feeding grounds to. Humpback whale calls detected in tropical ocean basin between. And although his commute isnt bad, it does take 50 minutes.
While this race is happening in 2018, there is no half marathon distance planned. 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 spring march aprilmay may day may 1 is lei day in hawaii, just one of many reasons to visit maui in spring. Whale tales is an annual fourday event on maui that brings together marine experts with thousands of residents and visitors from around the world. 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. But there are only a lot of whales around maui from mid january to early march.
Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. The humpback whale infographic above was built to show some of the annual migration routes across the globe, the most common surface behaviors and the least common in our experience, names of anatomical parts of a humpback whale, length and weight of a typical humpback whale, tips on whale watching, and some. While there are dozens of excellent whalewatching companies, choosing the one thats best for you depends on factors like health issues, comfort, and good oldfashioned personal preference. Whale season is technically from december 15th to april 15th. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. You can book either the midmorning, noon, or early afternoon time slots. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march.
If you want to be sure to see the most whales in the ocean, it is best to plan your trip for the peak whale times of midjanuary to the beginning of march. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Mauis longestrunning celebration honoring humpback whales features pacific whale foundationsponsored parade of whales and the world whale day celebration with hawaiis best live entertainment on stage, an artisan fair, kids activities and.
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. 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. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Download citation add to favorites reprints and permissions. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. 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. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. These tours guarantee plenty of whale sightings on this side of the island between dec 15th and april 1st. The winter crowds are gone, the spring weather is lovely, and prices are generally lower than during the busy winter and summer seasons. During this time you can see whales from your hotel balcony, from scenic viewpoints along the drive to lahaina, or even from the beach. First humpback whales of 2015 season hawaiian paddle sports.
There are a few whales around maui from midnovember to mid april. In any given year, hell shoot some 10,000 frames during his research trips around the pacific. While on maui, you can see these beautiful, magnificent creatures in many ways via maui whale watching boat tours, kayak tours, outrigger canoe tours, stand up paddleboarding tours, rafting tours, helicopter tours, and even while simply standing on shore. Whale season on hawaii is between november and april. The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7 years and had only seen it. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. There are a few whales around maui from midnovember to midapril. An annual late winter race thats held as part of the maui whale festival in february each year, the run for the whales half marathon takes runners and walkers from the maui. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. I really want to do a whale watching excursion but i know this is the tale end, if not already the end of the season. Apr 21, 2011 i know that the best time to go whale watching in maui hawaii is the winter months december april 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.
Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in mauis summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. Fortyfive tags were deployed on humpback whales off maui, hawaii, in 2015 and 2018. Well be in maui from april 4th to the th and im afraid this will be a little late in the season to see whales. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. But out of all those pictures, only a hundred or so are what he would consider blowup worthy. The program tours oahu in november, kauai in february, maui in march, and the. The pacific whale foundation has released a tentative schedule of events for maui whale festival 2018. The best months to see whales is usually between midjanuary and march as this is considered peak whale watching season. On september 29th researchers from noaa ship hiialakai spotted a humpback whale while heading home from the northwest hawaii islands the second humpback whale spotted was seen a few days later near kauais pacific missile range facility. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui.
We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Whale season on maui is when humpback whales migrate from alaska to hawaii to breed, give birth, and enjoy our warm hawaii winters. With only 12 guests onboard, this intimate group creates a causal and relaxed maui whale watching experience. A unique and very endangered population of false killer whales pseudorca crassidens lives in the nearshore waters of the hawaiian islands. This video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. North pacific humpbacks, for example, mate and give birth in hawaii and then travel to alaska each summer to feed. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship.
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