Jan 02, 2016 december usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. On average, the first whale sighting from a trilogy. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. Never been in the winter before, but ill be visiting dec. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of.
Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Cruises are offered from december to may, out of both lahaina and maalaea harbors. Jan 15, 2015 this video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. Experts wonder how warmer oceans will further impact whale. Begin your adventure at the old wailuku inn at ulupono. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. The higher elevations along the slopes of haleakala can be quite chilly in the mornings mid 40s and. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Humpback whales have a specific reproductive cycle with the same components as all mammals.
How is the weather at that time specially for someone from socal. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. 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 dont see any whales, but you can always book another trip specifically for whale watching in maui later in your stay. When it comes to whale watching in maui, sea maui is the way to go.
Lammers said they plan on doing about 10 to 12 transects during whale season, starting next month through april. 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. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing 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.
Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic.
Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. 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. 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 whalewatching destinations in the world. Download a special information sheet about whales and the sanctuary. Despite their size, humpback whales are surprisingly graceful acrobats.
Is that a decent time to book a whale watching boat tour. We do not approach humpback whales closer than federal regulations. After 5 days in maui, we spent 5 days in lanai another travel agent suggestion for the time of year. Whale watching in lahaina maui january 2015 youtube. While there are dozens of excellent whalewatching companies, choosing the one thats best for you depends on factors like health issues, comfort, and. The higher elevations along the slopes of haleakala can be quite chilly in the mornings mid 40s and 50s but always warm up during the day to the 70s. 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. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. What you need to know about the maui whale season the old. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai.
Or, take a hike up the lahaina pali trail and enjoy the whale watching along with the incredible. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Hawaiian islands humpback whale news and events latest. Sea mauis open layout makes it the perfect boat for viewing whales. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale.
I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. December 4 hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary advises ocean users to use caution and follow rules to protect whales november 21. May 03, 2016 humpback whales have a specific reproductive cycle with the same components as all mammals. 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.
During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. 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. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. Only slightly stormy day was when we drove to hana which was ok to keep us cool. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are spotted in maui. 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. Few things compare to seeing these magical mammals in real life.
Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. 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. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of oahu, especially at makapuu lighthouse and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7 years and had only seen it. 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 the world. If you want to go maui whale watching, then plan your maui, hi vacation for sometime between december and early may. 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.
From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. 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. The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7. Kihei while there has been a slight increase in humpback whale. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Most likely whales december if you like it more crisp and winterly, norway and iceland are the perfect options. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures. I had originally asked about kapalua, and she said more likely to be windyrainy that time of year. 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.
Travel agent suggested sheraton kanapalli for best conditions. These huge mammals travel between 3 and 9 mph at over 1,000 miles per month. Whale watching on oahu graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. If you want to combine ocean activities, then a snorkel or dive cruise to molokini, the sunken crater off maui s south coast, might be just the ticket. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Lahaina pacific whale foundation ocean store, 612 front street, lahaina ma. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and.
When youre ready to start planning your trip to hawaii, book a stay at the old wailuku inn. Are there typically enough whales around that time to make it worth booking an upper floor at the mahana or maui kai, etc. Humpback migration to hawaiian breeding grounds whale trust. December usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Humpback whales are one of the larger species of baleen whales, with adult males ranging between 40 and 52 feet and weighing up to 45 tons. If whale watching is on your bucket list, look no further than maui, hawaii.
What you need to know about the maui whale season the. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. Temperatures range from mid 70s to low 80s during the day and mid 60s at night. Nov 18, 20 maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. Theres not a bad seat in the house, and you wont have to battle a hundred other people just to catch a glimpse. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing catamaran called. We offer seasonal whale watching from maui, and snorkeling all year long.
Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Snorkel tours, beginning december 1st, are a mustdo activity in maui in december. The winter months in maui november thru february are a bit cooler. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april.
You can see whales on the way there, at no extra charge. 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. The giant whales are an iconic part of winter on the islands. Maui view at night download our free vacation guide 4. 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. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info.
Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. The ocean surrounding our islands are more than 15. Early in the season, the first sightings are usually of males who have made the swim from alaska, awaiting the females. Good chances to see orcas and humpbacks and northern lights as well. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Are there typically enough whales around that time to make it worth booking an upper floor at the mahana or maui kai, etc if not, id prefer to be able to walk off. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience up. I know that the best time to go whale watching in maui hawaii is the winter months decemberapril 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. This video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. 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. Education humpback whale month hawaiian islands humpback. The typical reproductive cycle of a mature female humpback is. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales.
One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. 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. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world. Coming over to maui next week 1214 and want to know whales have shown up and is it worthwhile to do whale watching trip next week. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates.