The tours can be downloaded and used offline so you dont have to worry about. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. 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. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Villas took these photos of a humpback whale breaching in front of two standup paddlers in waters off maui. When you get to their site, just go to the left side of the screen under maui, then choose whale watching tours on maui from the dropdown menu for their. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience up. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off.
Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must whale watch trips come in many shapes and sizes. Whale watching on oahu graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season. Humpback migration to hawaiian breeding grounds whale trust. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Will the whale sightings be as good toward the end of january as. It seems that even the most well intention drivers forget about other drivers around them when they spot a whale. And the skin cancer that required 30 stitches in his left cheek. Caution a word of caution to all our visitors to maui. We believe that science lies at the heart of environmental education and conservation. But there are only a lot of whales around maui from mid january to early march. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. Which gender of the humpback whale does the singing.
One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. May 3, 2016 by whale trust maui humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae breaching, maui, hawaii notice must accompany publication. The season generally runs from november to may, though the first. Whale trust maui conducting, promoting and supporting. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. Whale breaches in front of standup paddlers in maui wat. Video credits to dick smith using maria smiths gopro. More than 10,000 humpback whales make the winter journey from alaska to the waters off hawaii, traveling in groups of three or four, to mate and give birth among larger pods. The winter months in maui november thru february are a bit cooler. For more information about booking whale watching tours on maui with maui sights and treasures, please read more here. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. During the busy whale season januaryapril he might leave the house at 7 am and not get home till 9 pm. 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.
Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Every year, in late february or early march, the pacific whale foundation hosts the maui whale festival. Our mission is to promote, support, and conduct scientific research on whales and the marine environment. Jan 30, 2020 maui whale festival is fun for the entire family. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. Many of mauis boats and residents join in on whale population counts throughout the winter months. The higher elevations along the slopes of haleakala can be quite chilly in the mornings mid 40s and. Blue whales were reported during every month of the year in the new zealand.
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. You can see them from shore, but a whale watching boat trip is worth it if you have never done one before. Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Five hydrophones in the stb recorded the new zealand blue whale call type on 99. Mahalo for reading our 20152016 whale watching tours on mauiplan ahead blog post. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. Every year the pacific whale foundations holds mauis great whale count. 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.
The ocean surrounding our islands are more than 15. Mystery absence of humpback whales in hawaii has experts. There are a few whales around maui from midnovember to midapril. Festivities are carried out all week, but most of the event is held on 2 days during the weekend. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. Humpback whale calls heard in midocean basin maui now. Best island for january weather hawaii forum tripadvisor. I am trying to book a condo now for february 2006 and im finding that some of the better ones are booked already. 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.
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. A mother and calf swim over to say hello join our multiday retreats on maui as we explore the island and its. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. You can also easily book with us direct by calling us at 8888419155. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or late september.
The giant whales, who usually spend the period from november through. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. In 2016, federal authorities decided that most categories of. Join us on this incredible adventure which offers you the amazing opportunity to see humpback whales during their annual. Since 2016, the model used by the us national marine fisheries. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Maui whale watching tour catamaran shore excursion adventure from port of kahului and port lahaina. This marks the organizations 38th year of celebrating humpback whales with fun, engaging. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. 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. 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. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females.
A driver will suddenly and without warning slam on his breaks. Dont entrust what may be a onceinalifetime experience to just any maui whale watching tour book your tour with pride of maui today. A total of 732 humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2016 great whale count on maui over the weekend. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per month. Note the light coating of barnacles on her chin plate and the leading edges of her pectoral fins.
On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. 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. Its a product of their success, said ed lyman, a mauibased marine. Photo obtained under nmfs permit each year, tens of thousands of whales travel thousands of miles from their. Gopro footage of 2 humpback whales near maui who decided to hang out by the boat for a while. 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. The pacific whale foundation has released a tentative schedule of events for maui whale festival 2018. Welcome to blue maui blue maui is wholly owned by award winning sail maui, proudly serving maui for over 20 years. Kihei while there has been a slight increase in humpback whale. Sickly humpback whale spotted in hawaii waters this image provided by national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa shows a humpback whale sighted off maui, hawaii. January 2, 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. Whale watching off the coast of maui marsha ingrao.
The maui whale festival is held in kihei at kalama park in south maui, hawaii. What other island will have the best weather at that time of the year. The best months to see whales is usually between midjanuary and march as this is considered peak whale watching season. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. For the more coastal species such as maui and bottlenose dolphins and brydes whales. We wish you beautiful days full of aloha and cant we wait to meet you. Experts wonder how warmer oceans will further impact whale. September 2014 and january 2016 at seven hawaiian reefs that varied in coral. Author marsha posted on january 5, 2016 april 9, 2019 categories travel tags cruises in maui, hawaii, whale watching 21 thoughts on whale watching off the coast of maui ralph says. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales.
Pdf documentation of a new zealand blue whale population. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Temperatures range from mid 70s to low 80s during the day and mid 60s at night. Whale sightings in maui typically occur between november and may. If youre interested in going whale watching in maui, you can get more information on available tours, rates, and bookings on the barefoot tours site. We want to do some snorkeling and whale watching and horseback riding. The newest of the kaanapali fleet, blue maui offers snorkeling and seasonal whale watching aboard our 30 navatek sea blade. Both are indicators of a shift in seasons, and just as a snowflake falling from the sky signals winter for much of the mainland, the first sighting of humpback whales hearkens winter for us in hawaii during the winter months of decemberapril, the leeward waters of maui county house the worlds. We are thinking either oahu or maui or maybe just stay. Humpback whale tailsails as she watches her calf off the maui coast. But scratch the surface and you will find long, long days in the hot, hot sun. On our maui whale adventures, we get in the water and immerse ourselves in the absolutely spectacular beauty and majesty of their energy and their song. The number of humpback whales has been steadily increasing from when they were first recorded in 1975, and the 2016 totals show a steady 7% to 8% yearly. Since november 2015, whales gather around hachijojima, far north from the known breeding areas in the.
Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Read the latest news about the pacific whale foundation. Acoustic and biological trends on coral reefs off maui, hawaii. The season generally runs from november to may, though the first whales. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale. The ocean is filled with the sounds of their breathing, splashing and playing. The harbour at maalaea is within easy reach for a variety of boat trips with the pacific whale foundation for snorkelling on molikini, getting up close to the humbacks and enjoying the sunsets. There seems to be better availabilty for condos in january. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. And for those lucky enough to experience this once in a lifetime influx of such extraordinary creatures these sea stars offer performances worthy of oscars, it is truly a. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing catamaran called. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide.
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