At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in. Id do one with a west side boat firstteralani, gemini, and. Each year since 2006 worldrenowned presenters have come together on maui to collaborate and share at whale tales. See the humpback whales up close and visit mauis top rated snorkel destination coral gardens. West maui offers beginner friendly snorkeling, turtle sightings and unique reefs. All profits support pacific whale foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit offering. Home news insider tips for whale watching season in maui. Enjoy ample room, and more time on the water with pride of maui out of maalaea harbor, a convenient location between wailea and lahaina. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Presentations are free and open to the public on friday, saturday, and sunday afternoons at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march.
Humpback whales off the coast of maui february 18, 2017 youtube. Which hotel or condo should we stay at on maui, for the best view of whales from our lanai balcony. 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. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. Whale season in maui is here and you will want a front row seat for this show. Hours later, a whale calf believed to belong to the same social group was found dead on the beach about a mile to the north, said david. Whale tales is an annual fourday event on maui that brings together marine experts with thousands of residents and visitors from around the world. Founded by world leader in whale protection, greg kaufman, the pacific whale foundation on maui not only leads the way in ecofriendly whale watching tours but is also a leading research and education. Maui whale watching best guide to humpback whales on maui duration.
Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Id do one with a west side boat firstteralani, gemini, and trilogy are all great. This live cam on maui island invites you to spot humpback whales, which is quite common during their breeding and birthing season. The maui news matthew thayer photo having the cutter out here. The 5 maui whale watching tours featured here are the highest rated whalewatching tours from maui. Five whales died thursday after a mass stranding on a beach on the hawaiian island of maui. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo.
The whale watching season around maui is annually from december through march. 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. I am trying to book a condo now for february 2006 and im finding that some of the better ones are booked already. Today, tourists fill the oceangoing vessels and whales are fair game only to observe. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Each year since 2006, worldrenowned presenters have.
Some of mauis best snorkel locations are along the west coast including oluwalu, mala wharf and honolua bay. Remember to book before the end of the year to lock in this. 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 watching is one of the most popular things to do in maui. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. Experience the pride of maui s spacious and stable vessel with many amenities and comforts including their large deck space. Our fast and safe rafting vessels are low to the water and perfect for close whale watching encounters. Im wondering if anyone knows of the event or if im. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. In the mid1800s, yankee ships carrying whale hunters came and went from harbors like lahaina. Whale count to run despite government shutdown maui now. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, we are the goto guys. The petroglyph depicts a human figure on the back of a whale.
This is the reason why many maui visitors want to know the best months to do whale watching. We sell guidebooks, clothing and unique products at our retail store. The advisory council is composed of distinguished scientific, business, philanthropic leaders, and wildlife photographers, from across the country. More than 600 volunteers on kauai, oahu, maui and the big island gathered on saturday to count the number of whales spotted from shore at 55 sites, and the numbers seem promising so far. Dlnr hawaii and everyone else who came together for a wonderful whale day. Looking to do a whale watching tour at the end of february. Enjoy ample room, and more time on the water with pride of maui out of maalaea harbor, a convenient location between wailea and. 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. A humpback whale slaps its tail tuesday morning in waters off maui. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. We offer a variety of snorkeling trips as well as whale watching from maui. Maui whale watch and snorkel combo tour dedicates a special amount of time to finding the whales and observing them in the wild in maui.
Trackless, that is, until whale hunters came along. Experience maui s toprated whalewatch with the experts on maui s newest, ecofriendly sailing catamaran, that offers maximum space and comfort with optimum viewing. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Humpback whales off the coast of maui february 18, 2017. May 03, 2016 humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. Onboard whale naturalists, hydrophone, and delicious food, premium bar drinks, and warm chocolate chip cookies all included. The map below tracks all dolphin and whale sightings in maui logged by our official whale. Whale watching maui maui best whale watching tours. Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. A total of 984 humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2017 great whale count on maui over the weekend, including 544 pods or groups of whales and 88 calves. Maui hawaii questions and answers help planning your maui.
The first is on the island of lanai on an area known as palaoa hill, or whale hill. If your whale is the grand prize winner, youll receive free roundtrip airfare for 2 to maui from the u. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. Things to do on maui in february humpback whale season. Maui makai adventures maui whale watching tours maui. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Maui accommodation maui bed and breakfast maui holiday rentals maui holiday packages maui flights maui restaurants maui attractions maui travel forum maui photos maui map maui guide all maui hotels. You are unlikely to see as many whales as you would on a tour specifically devoted to maui whale watching, but if youre looking to save some money by combining activities, this is a great way to do it. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. More than 300 volunteers are expected to participate in ocean count on saturday, jan. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966.
My wife and i will be in maui feb 1218 and i thought i read somewhere that there was a whale festival or conference or symposium somewhere during that time at one of the hotels. Each informative and fun twohour whalewatch is led by a team of certified marine naturalists and marine biologists, who explain and interpret the social behavior of humpback whales. Feb 05, 2015 hawaii ocean projectawesome whale watch cruize. Volunteers count whales across hawaii honolulu star. Check out the variety and choose the perfect trip for you. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. The sunrise pacific whale foundation whale watch is 2 hours in length and departs from either maalaea or lahaina. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show.
Our main intention is whale watching and the window is either 11th 14th feb or 18th to 21st feb. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. They won an award for top ocean recreation business. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better.
Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in. In these uncertain times confronting covid19, all of us at pacific whale foundation, the national marine sanctuary foundation, and the hawaiian island humpback whale national marine sanctuary keep you and your families in our thoughts. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters. Join us annually from december through march, on our whale watching maui tour. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. The waters of the hawaiian islands humpback whale marine sanctuary.
In addition to whales, february is also host to a variety of unique, entertaining. Other options for whale watching in maui include watching for whales while on a snorkel trip, or combining a maui whale watch with a sunset cruise. Each year, tens of thousands of whales travel thousands of miles from their summer feeding grounds to winter breeding grounds. 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. The store shares a parking lot with maui ocean center. Feb 24, 2017 these humpback whales were observed off the coast of maui, hawaii during the 10. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Mauis whale watching season is approaching once again, join us aboard one of our high speed eco rafts for the experience of a lifetime. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. Whale trust, hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine. The advisory council of whale trust maui serves as an advisory group to the whale trust maui board and staff members. Insider tips for whale watching season in maui fodors. Aloha great whale count site leaders and volunteers, mahalo for your support of the great whale count. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year.
The great whale count takes place on the same dates on maui, led by the pacific whale foundation. On these featurepacked tours, not only will you have a chance to see these magnificent. Makai adventures provides ocean day trips and tours in lahaina, maui. 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. Please call or chat with us to book or for more information. Pride of maui nothing beats a sunset over the water when whale watching. Download a special information sheet about whales and the sanctuary. There was a time when maui was known as the center of the pacific whaling industry.
With peak humpback whale season and couples snuggling up for valentines day, maui in february is a busy time. Whale count numbers down from last year the maui news. These humpback whales were observed off the coast of maui, hawaii during the 10. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. There seems to be better availabilty for condos in january. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. Whales migrate from alaskan waters every year to calve, mate, and rear their young in the warm maui ocean. 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. Whale count numbers down from last year tally may show a different peak for whale season in maui county waters local news.
According to the whale trusts studies, the auau channel between west maui and lanai is the most heavily used channel by mamas and calves. Hawaiian islands humpback whale education humpback whale. 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. Maui whale festival help save the whales maui whale.
This is some amateur footage i took while whale watching in maui, hawaii of a whale breaching we saw about ten breaches on this trip. Maui is the prime spot in hawaii for viewing hundreds of humpback whales from november through may as thousands congregate in the warm waters off the coast to eat, mate, and raise their young. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. Sep 05, 2018 when is the best time to see whales in maui. 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. A truly amazing, jawdropping experience, when vacationing to maui during the winter season, a humpback whale watch is a mustdo. Throughout the month, humpbacks definitely garner the majority of spotlight. The cultural significance of whales in hawaii go hawaii. The sprawling upper deck provides 360 degree sweeping views so you can photograph all of the beautiful whales. Lanai snorkeling tours from lahaina ultimate whale watch. Photographer daniel sullivan captured a picture of whales leaping out of the water monday off mauis lahaina bay.
Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll. Drones over dolphin stampede and whales off dana point and maui duration. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. Humpback whale marine sanctuary live hd webcam stream. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Experience the pride of mauis spacious and stable vessel with many amenities and. 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. A second petroglyph is located at pohue on the island of. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of. My friend who is a whale watching maui expert says trilogy is the most respected company for whale watches, and is.
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