Every winter, the thousands of humpback whales that migrate to hawaii are a source of wonder and interest among both island visitors and. Maui whale season 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. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife. Maui luxury 5star beach resort four seasons resort maui. 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. 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. Officially the season runs from middecember through to the end march the following year.
So, if you really, really want to see lots of humpback whales on your hawaii vacation, go during the peek of the season between january, february and march. Maximize your hawaii vacation by whale watching on the four winds ii. Have a whale of a time visit maui for whale season. However, peak hawaii whale watching season occurs during february and march. Weve put together a compilation of the best moments of our whale season on maui hawai. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii.
Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Here are some whale photograpy tips from greg kaufman to capture a blowup worthy picture of these whales. Whale season is the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures, which populate the waters near the hawaiian shore to breed, give birth, and raise their young calves in safety. Hi, my fiance and i will be going to hawaii on sept 19 for 2 weeks. Check out our favorite moments from this past season. 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. Photographer daniel sullivan captured a picture of whales leaping out of the water monday off mauis. 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. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore whale watching. In october, the sightings start to intensify as more and more humpbacks reach the hawaiian waters, officially marking the beginning of the whale watching season. It depends on the change of seasons, water temp and storms up in alaska, but as soon as the water gets too cold the humpback whales make their annual visit to maui.
Whale watching season runs from approximately middecember to late april. November, december and january are frequently listed as the start of. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world. 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. All of the footage was taken in 1 single whale watch trip aboard blue water rafting from kihei boat ramp in south maui, hawaii in february 17th, 2010. We are both 60 yrs old we will be there from 32getting there late afternoontill 310 we leave in the. Maui whale watching tips all about maui travel tips. Every year from november to may, maui locals welcome back their favorite guests the huge, majestic humpback whales who spend every winter in hawaii.
Operating off the kona side of the big island in the deepwater channel between hawaii and maui, torpedo tours has booked an impressive list of whale. Whale watching season is starting in maui when is whale watching season in maui. Pacwhale ecoadventures offers toprated and responsible ocean ecotours, including snorkel trips, sunset dinner and cocktail cruises, stargazing excursions, and maui s original and most awardwinning whalewatch. Adult males range from 40 to 52 feet and can weigh up to 45 tons. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of equal or lesser value. Humpback whales visit hawaiian waters each year from november to may with the peak of the season being from january to march. While it is not whale watch season, would it be worth trying for a. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales. There are a variety of ways in which you can catch a. Pacific whale foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is the sole shareholder of pacwhale ecoadventures, so all profits support pacific whale. What you need to know about the maui whale season the old.
Whales migrate from alaskan waters every year to calve, mate, and rear their young in the warm maui ocean. Maui whale season 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. Generally speaking, december to may is seen as the best time for whale watching in oahu and the rest of hawaii. On colder months, you could visit maui and witness. Every winter, when storms sweep through the north pacific and the ocean gets particularly chilly, humpback whales head southspecifically to the warm waters of hawaii s auau channel alongside maui. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are spotted in maui. If youre a humpback whale that weighs 45 tons and feeds on.
Maui, kauai and the big island are the most popular islands for hawaii whale. They are our most treasured annual visitors, and maui whale. Tips offered to enjoy hawaii s famed humpback whales from shore to sea. Despite their size, humpback whales are graceful acrobats.
These vessels also hold holiday cruises, cocktail and evening cruises with live music, sunset fourcourse dinner cruises and evening cruises for stargazing. If you are here during peak season from december 15th to april 15th, do yourself a favor and go on a whale watch. In your research, you may have seen different timeframes defining humpback whale season in hawaii. The first humpback whale sighting this year in hawaii was on september 29th near the small island of niihau. Best maui whale watching tours 2020 whale sightings. 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. Theres arguably no better place in the world to see humpback whales than maui. The earliest humpback whale sightings are usually in november, sometimes october.
The whale watching season around maui is annually from december through. Every winter, the north pacific humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters of alaska to mate, give birth, and bask in the warm seas of the hawaiian islands, enjoying their own sort of tropical vacation. Whale watching on maui the waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. A large number of humpback whales are now swimming around maui. 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. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. Did you get a chance to visit maui during whale season. Whale watching maui maui best whale watching tours.
Throughout the month, humpbacks definitely garner the majority of. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season. Things to do on maui in february humpback whale season. The last whales could stick around until april before they make their trek back to alaska. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is maui s most recognized name in ocean tourism. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. With peak humpback whale season and couples snuggling up for valentines day, maui in february is a busy time. Stay at a hotel along the areas of high humpback density. So if you have not made your travel arrangements yet, shoot for these months. Together in these groups, humpback whales frolic around maui. They race more than 3,000 miles from the gulf of alaska to hawaii, then stay for a lengthy vacation, frolicking just off our shores and delighting spectators from december through may. Unlike most beach destinations, summer is not necessarily the best season to go to hawaii. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans.
Each year the whales migrate down from alaska, and although you can see them throughout hawaii, the au au channel off the coast of maui has the. By the week after thanksgiving, its common to find whales off of maui or lanai as they breach and leap from the waterwith many of the whales. Do yall think its worth booking now for april 12 as its the end of whale season. Hi i was wondering if anyone could recommend a whale watching excursion on maui. When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and.
It was nothing like any whale watch ive ever done on maui. Humpback whales migrate annually from alaska to maui to calve, mate, and rear their young. If youre headed to maui too, heres one of the best ways to see whales on maui. They can be seen in thier natural environment in pods of males, females and calves.
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