Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. By the peak of the season from januarymarch, thousands of humpbacks have gathered in hawaii from hilo to hanalei, with the largest concentration of whales residing between maui. Few things compare to seeing these magical mammals in real life. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the official whale season dates. It is that time of year where the humpback whales start to appear in larger numbers to return to the warm. When youre ready to start planning your trip to hawaii, book a. Makena maui whale and dolphin watching by kayak january 20. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Whalewatch with the experts on mauis toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat. Whale watching season 202014 view larger image starting now. The first whale sighting off maui for the 20 season was reported on saturday morning, about two miles from molokini.
The whale was spotted by passengers and crew aboard the. Many condos offer gorgeous views of the ocean increasing the possibility of a whale. Home marine life, maui activities whale watching season is starting in maui. Whale season on maui encompasses more than just the holiday season, but for many maui residents and visitors, whalewatching is a big part of their maui holiday. The pacific whale foundation had their first humpback whale sighting of the season back on oct.
Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. First humpback whale of the season sighted off maui maui. 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. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental. It occurs primarily although not exclusively during the. On average, the first whale sighting from a trilogy.
Sightings are guaranteed, or you get a free ticket for a regular pacific whale foundation whale watch. If whale watching is on your bucket list, look no further than maui, hawaii. 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 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. Officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. Youll be floating amid the whales less than 15 minutes after leaving on just about any of the whalewatch boat tours out. On tuesday, october 10, the pacific whale foundation reported spotting a pair of humpbacks about a mile off the coast of kapalua. Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county.
We would love to see some whales while here but have they left maui waters. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching. Have a whale of a time visit maui for whale season. Published on jan 31, 20 amazing kayaking experience with humpback whales and dolphins off makena landing on maui. Hop aboard for snorkeling at some of mauis most popular locations, including molokini crater. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan.
Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Come aboard the ocean spirit, a modern catamaran, and enjoy a whale watch sail along the scenic lahaina coastline. It is just about impossible for us to go out on the boat during this time and not see their abovewater displays and hear their songs. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. 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. At 25 to 40 tons, pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world.
Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. The first humpback whale of the 20 14 season, spotted on sunday at 7. If you are interested in seeing these amazing animals on your hawaii vacation, peak whale watching season is maui is january to march. What you need to know about the maui whale season the. When you are going on a whale watching cruise you have to understand its not a circus and the whale will not appear and jump in front of you when you want it to. Whale watching season 20 2014 view larger image starting now. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Look out your window just not while youre driving please. Begin your adventure at the old wailuku inn at ulupono. Whale season is heating up and we offer maui whale watching trips daily from lahaina harbor aboard high speed eco rafts. First whales of the season spotted off maui hawaii magazine.
Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. There are also whale watch tours put on by different organizations that generally handle dozens of people in large crowds, drinking mai tais and getting sea sick, which might be good for some, but maybe this is not what you had in mind when admiring mother nature. 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. Maui vacation whale watching season, humpback whales off. The song of the humpback whale is a loud, complex series of sounds repeated over and over. A maui blog is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april.
Lahaina whale watching tours pacific whale foundation. While the first maui whale sighting differs every year, its lately been as early as september that humpbacks are spotted in maui. Our 2hour ocean rafting whale watch cruises depart 4 times daily. Insider tips for whale watching season in maui fodors. The sighting of the adult whale occurred about two miles from south maui s molokini islet, as it was heading north in the direction of maalaea bay. There are also whale watch tours put on by different. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific.