I read somewhere that the whale watching season is from october to april. Ultimate whale watch maui whale watching tours and snorkeling. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. 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. Aug 20, 2015 every year from december through may the humpback whale migrate to the warm tropical waters of hawaii. Maui is a leading whale watching center in the hawaiian islands due to humpback whales. Whale season in maui is here and you will want a front row seat for this show. The whales slowly migrate from alaska in their respective pods, and the party is in full swing by february. The sprawling upper deck provides 360 degree sweeping views so you can photograph all of the beautiful whales.
This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. We do not approach humpback whales closer than federal regulations. Mouthline injuries as an indicator of fisheries interactions for false killer. Several vessels reported sighting whales around lanaa. Some excursions do not even extend this far into april.
And although his commute isnt bad, it does take 50 minutes. Home news insider tips for whale watching season in maui. Things to do on maui in spring all about maui travel blog. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world.
Graceful and magnificent, maui whale watching will inspire awe in young and old alike. So if you have not made your travel arrangements yet, shoot for these months. During the busy whale season januaryapril he might leave the house at 7 am and not get home till 9 pm. The island of maui is the secondlargest of the hawaiian islands at 727. Maui whale watching tours maui snorkeling tours maui fishing. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins.
By the end of april they are all gone except a few stragglers. Maui is already one of the most beautiful places on earth, and as if that were not enough, we get to experience the majesty and grace of. Maui, kauai and the big island are the most popular islands for hawaii whale watching, so plan to visit one of these islands on your vacation. 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. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. We are fast approaching the fall months here on maui and we have begun to think about the maui whale watching season 2015. If youre on maui in february or march, you wont have to look far to catch a whale breachin. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in maui, hawaii on tripadvisor. Every year from november to may, maui locals welcome back their favorite guests the huge, majestic humpback whales. Each year since 2006 worldrenowned presenters have come together on maui to collaborate and share at whale tales. Pdf on jan 1, 2001, erich hoyt and others published whale watching. Whale trust maui conducting, promoting and supporting 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.
A hydrophone will allow you to listen to the amazing songs the humpback whales sing. These marine mammals travel great distances to take advantage of the best breeding grounds and feeding spots. Trackless, that is, until whale hunters came along. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young.
You can also easily book with us direct by calling us at 8888419155. See the humpback whales up close and visit mauis top rated snorkel destination coral gardens. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Jun 19, 2012 home news insider tips for whale watching season in maui. Humpback whales are prominent in many of the maui advertisements. The maui film festival usually runs in mid june of each year, so theres plenty of time to get ready. The first humpback whale spotting of 2015 came early this year near the small island of niihau, which is off of kauai. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Mahalo for reading our 20152016 whale watching tours on mauiplan ahead blog post. There are a few whales around maui from midnovember to mid april. May 04, 2015 but scratch the surface and you will find long, long days in the hot, hot sun. I really want to do a whale watching excursion but i know this is the tale end, if not already the end of the season.
Whale season is technically from december 15th to april 15th. 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. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. There was a time when maui was known as the center of the pacific whaling industry. Weather dampens statewide efforts to count whales by nearly half. 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. However, peak hawaii whale watching season occurs during february and march. Maui whale watching tours run from about mid december to mid may. Our mission is to promote, support, and conduct scientific research on whales and the marine environment. Greg kaufman at pacific whale foundation, maui, hi usa greg kaufman. But there are only a lot of whales around maui from mid january to early march.
The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. We wish you beautiful days full of aloha and cant we wait to meet you. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. I read somewhere that the whale watching season is. The 15 best things to do in maui coronavirus update 2020. Mauis first humpback whale sighting was reported this weekend, just after 7 a. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better. An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off makena beach, maui on friday, jan. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. 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. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Maui whale watching season 2015 is approaching, we cant wait.
One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. Insider tips for whale watching season in maui fodors. The pacific whale foundations ocean explorer vessel reported spotting its first whale sighting of the season with assistance from maui diamond this morning, oct. Seasonal december april maui whale watching from the alii nui. 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. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. 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. We believe that science lies at the heart of environmental education and conservation. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. In the mid1800s, yankee ships carrying whale hunters came and went from harbors like lahaina.
The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. Entangled humpback whale freed off maui maui now hawaii news. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving you the ultimate whale watching on maui experience. On maui, great whale count volunteers collected data from 12 sites. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. A marine naturalist is always on board with facts about these gentle giants. Sep 20, 2015 for more information about booking whale watching tours on maui with maui sights and treasures, please read more here. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Maui is a leading whalewatching center in the hawaiian islands due to humpback whales. Today, tourists fill the oceangoing vessels and whales are fair game only to observe.
Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. 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. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. About 68 humpback whales surrounding our boat, amazingly gentle giants. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. First humpback whales of 2015 season hawaiian paddle sports. The winter crowds are gone, the spring weather is lovely, and prices are generally lower than during the busy winter and summer seasons. The first humpback whale sightings of the season were reported in the fourisland region of maui county. The onset of mauias whale season has whale enthusiasts brimming with excitement as new sightings appear on the horizon. 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. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum.
The pacific whale foundation has released a tentative schedule of events for maui whale festival 2018. 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 animal was trailing more than 285 feet of 38 braided line from. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. Environmental studies, new haven, ct, unpublished, 54 pp. The map below tracks all dolphin and whale sightings in maui logged by our official whale. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Humpback whale song occurrence reflects ecosystem variability in. 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. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. Conference on marine mammal protected areas, maui, hi, march 30 april 3, 2009.
Mauis first humpback whale sighting reported off molokini. Hawaiis source for local maui news, events, breaking news, real estate, and community information. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Volunteers in january counted 279 whales from 53 sites on all four. Things to do on maui in spring march aprilmay may day may 1 is lei day in hawaii, just one of many reasons to visit maui in spring. Presentations are free and open to the public on friday, saturday, and sunday afternoons at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. North pacific humpbacks, for example, mate and give birth in hawaii and then travel to alaska each summer to feed. Just after our last stop for snorkeling a curious female humpback whale approached as she was being pursued by a male. And the skin cancer that required 30 stitches in his left cheek. The basis of this study is a threeyear time series august 2015 through july 2018 of continuous passive acoustic recordings, enabled by a. Experience the pride of maui s spacious and stable vessel with many amenities and comforts including their large deck space. If you go on a whale watch cruise, do it on your first full day.
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