Every november, the north pacific humpback whales pass through maui during their winter migration. 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. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. Each year since 2006 worldrenowned presenters have come together on maui to collaborate and share at whale tales. A 15minute climb up this 360foot volcanic cinder cone will take you to the perfect elevation to see pods of whales traveling past. On our half day snorkeling trip, we will depart at 8. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Its not just a big animal or a cool ocean adventure to get out on a. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Whale and dolphin tracker pacific whale foundation. The whale watching season runs from november thru may.
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 please help much appreciated. Presentations are free and open to the public on friday, saturday, and sunday afternoons at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. Join us february 1618, 2018 at the ritzcarlton, kapalua and february 19, 2018 at hyatt regency maui resort and spa. The hawaiian humpback whale marine sanctuary is located in kihei and was created by congress in 1992 as a way to protect these magnificent creatures in hawaiian waters.
Visiting maui in november, december, january or february. In hawaii, humpback whales are engaged in important. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary visitor center. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per month.
The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. 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. My boyfriend and i have just booked our trip to maui for thanksgiving november 21 through 27 and are anxious to see some wildlife. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. On november 26, 1778, explorer james cook became the first european to see.
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 maui news, january 23, 2010 for more information on the false killer whale. There are a few whales around maui from mid november to midapril. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. For those who live here in maui, we look forward to the whale s arrival just as much as the visitors whove traveled thousands of miles to get here. Shortly thereafter monsanto and other agribusinesses obtained a court. I know the guaranteed whale watching season begins in december, but has anyone had any luck seeing. Apr 25, 2016 we offer a variety of maui snorkeling and whale watching tours november may for the whales. An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off makena beach, maui on friday, jan. All of the guidebooks and even many of the whale watch websites themselves note that the whales are around in november, yet i havent found any whale watch outfits that conduct tours in november. 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.
Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis. During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one. 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. Visitors staying in lahaina and kaanapali will be able to spot the whales from the coast, but everyone should take the opportunity to see them up close and learn about these magnificent creatures on a whale watching tour. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or late september. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today.
Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Whale watch in november lahaina message board tripadvisor. Hello, we will be in maui in midnovember and want to go on a whale watch if possible. Each year, tens of thousands of whales travel thousands of miles from their summer feeding grounds to winter breeding grounds. Sep 27, 2017 we are excited to announce that the dates and location for whale tales 2018 have been finalized. 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. 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. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. 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. 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. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable.
The animal was trailing more than 285 feet of 38 braided line from. The area between maui, lanai, and molokai is a designated national humpback whale marine sanctuary. Pacific whale foundation hosts annual be whale aware lecture. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. The island of maui is the secondlargest of the hawaiian islands at 727. Jan 18, 2017 maui is known for having the highest concentration of humpback whales, especially off its south and west shores. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per. 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. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. As part of the november making waves lecture series, kaufman presented. Pride of maui nothing beats a sunset over the water when whale watching. The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in.
Volunteer on maui hawaiian islands humpback whale national. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Every year, the humpbacks travel 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in alaska to mate and give birth in hawaii. Feb 24, 2017 these humpback whales were observed off the coast of maui, hawaii during the 10. The humpback whales begin to arrive in november, and most of them have arrived by the beginning of january. But there are only a lot of whales around maui from mid january to early march. Humpback whales off the coast of maui february 18, 2017 youtube. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. Treat yourself to scenic ocean views as expert guides take you to the best spots to observe whales playfully surfacing, tail slapping or blowing spouts in the air. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. 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. May 03, 2016 humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. Hello, we will be in maui in mid november and want to go on a whale watch if possible.
All of the guidebooks and even many of the whale watch. 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 watching what months best time to go kihei forum. 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. 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. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii.
They won an award for top ocean recreation business. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Maui is a leading whalewatching center in the hawaiian islands due to. Check out the variety and choose the perfect trip for you. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year.
This marks the organizations 38th year of celebrating humpback whales with fun, engaging. 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. I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer. 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. Whale tales is an annual fourday event on maui that brings together marine experts with thousands of residents and visitors from around the world. 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 your whalewatching voyage. 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. 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. The map below tracks all dolphin and whale sightings in maui logged by our official whale. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Whale sightings in maui typically occur between november and may.
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