Theres been many times when weve been watching the whales. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Get ready for a thrilling whale watching cruise on an ocean raft, the best way to see mauis popular winter visitors and explore kiheis beautiful coastline. The pacific whale foundation has huge boats, you may not want to go on one of those.
Whale day features a free daylong free concert by top performers from. We have timeshare so need to put in a request but not sure which island we need to be on for whale watching mauibig island some body. 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. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. Blue water raftings ecofriendly powerrafts and knowledgeable staff create the perfect environment for your adventurous whalewatching experience. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. Head down south dec 15thapril 15th for one of the most exciting humpback whale tours of tropical mauis south shore. The best thing about friendly charters lani kai is the boat is smaller so the group is smaller, making the adventure much more pleasurable as we could. Everyone knows that there is no better way to see these humpback whales than in maui hawaii up close and person in an ocean kayak, hawaiian outrigger canoe or stand up paddle board sup. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon.
Beat j korner filmed this incident during a regular diving charter off kihei, maui and captured a rare sighting, mugging a female humpback whale. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking with travelshack. Honolulu ap five whales died, including four that were euthanized, after a mass stranding thursday on a beach on the hawaii island of maui. The most spectacular of whale activity in the winter months around maui is the whale breach. Festivities are carried out all week, but most of the event is held on 2 days during the weekend. Kihei rd next to kalepolepo county park, is open from 10 a. Or you might see a tail slap, a heal slap or, if youre lucky a breach, which means the whale will have propelled itself out of the water, generally clearing the surface with two. Lots of whale tours leave from either the kihei boat ramp or maalaea.
The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes you out to see them from december 8 th april 15 th. The mission of aloha kayaks maui is twofoldto better the community through educational outdoor adventures and to focus on sustainable tourism. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. The hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary visitor center is a cluster of three of buildings in the north part of kihei, with educational exhibits and scheduled talks and presentations about humpback whales it is at 726 south kihei road, phone 8088792818. Feb 20, 2010 whales come close to capsizing the boat with breach after breach. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing catamaran called. The whale discovery center at the maui ocean center is another excellent source of information about humpbacks. The master plan for the kihei site calls for comprehensive look at the three buildings, the surrounding area, and how to best integrate them with an overall campus feel. Whale watching at papawai scenic lookout in maalaea, maui. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. South kihei road closed saturday for mauis parade of.
Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Today, visitors have the opportunity to see these giant marvels via a chartered boat or by visiting the humpback whale national sanctuary visitor center in kihei. Hawaiian islands humpback whale sanctuary visitor center. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching tours. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and. Mahalo to each and every guest, sponsor, partner, performer and vendor for joining us. Seeing one of the worlds largest mammals in the open water is a thrill, and tour boats can legally get you as close as 100 yardsthe length of a football fieldaway from them. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and visitors. Every year, in late february or early march, the pacific whale foundation hosts the maui whale festival. Along hiroute 30 on the elevated portion of the roadway where the roadway climbs in elevation, there is a whale lookout area called papawai.
Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal guaranteed whale watch seasonal your journey begins within the safe confines of the kihei maui boat ramp which enjoys the protection of the 10,000 foot volcano, mt. Hawaiian islands humpback whale about us sanctuary kihei. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. All of the footage was taken in 1 single whale watch trip aboard blue water rafting from kihei. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. Our guaranteed whale watch is 1 12 hours and a great way to get to the whales on maui from a fast and convenient wailea kihei departure. If you are looking for hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary headquarters travel information, expedia has you covered. On average, the first whale sighting from a trilogy boat is usually in midoctober, and by thanksgiving its almost a guarantee that youll see a whale during a snorkeling tour in maui. What you need to know about the maui whale season the. Early morning departures are for the kanaio coast, where side vents erupted from the volcano as recently as 1790. Ten melonheaded whales were found stranded alive early in the morning on sugar beach in the coastal resort community of kihei.
Check out their list of whale sails, photo safaris, sunrise whale watches, and more. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. The first whale was spotted just last week off of mauis kihei south shore. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales.
If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. View all images maui is considered by many to be the epicenter for whale watching in the hawaiian islands and many say that looking for whales aboard a raft is the only way to do it. Beat j korner filmed this incident during a regular diving charter off kihei, maui and captured a rare sighting, mugging a female humpback whale by blowing bubbles to impress her. You might see a whale blow, which refers to the act of breathing and the cloud of water vapor produced above the animals head during the process of exhalation. The explorer is a hardshelled boat with an inflatable edge like a large zodiac which gives a fast, smooth ride and a front row seat for every passenger. Nov 16, 2016 today, visitors have the opportunity to see these giant marvels via a chartered boat or by visiting the humpback whale national sanctuary visitor center in kihei. Redline maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from. They are prohibited from getting too close to the whales, so they will sit and let the whales come to them or at least close by.
From 6pm to 9pm, they close off the shopping center and one street to cars, and fill the space with all the best food trucks, local popup booths selling. The scenic mcgregor point lookout west of maalaea and the beaches of kaanapali, kihei and wailea are also great spots to see whales. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. There is a cool painted cement statue of a whale humpback. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their. In kihei, the hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary operates an education center that features displays and research material on humpbacks. The whale watching tours go out to where the action is. Kihei whale watching blue water rafting the snorkel store. Whale watching from december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales.
Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. One of the movies follows whales as they migrate from alaska to the hawaiian islands and contains some spectacular footage from birthing to adulthood. A whale breach is when the humpback launches 34 of the way out of the water and comes back down with an enormous crash. When visiting the kihei area, expedia can provide you with extensive hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary headquarters information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights.
Its in a beach park across the streetish from the foodland grocery store on kihei rd. After allsince whale watches dont start until december 15th, your best bet for seeing an earlyseason whale is to get out on the water for. Feb 06, 20 beat j korner filmed this incident during a regular diving charter off kihei, maui and captured a rare sighting, mugging a female humpback whale by blowing bubbles to impress her. This less crowded beach that is great for swimming and snorkeling.
Pacific whale foundation ecoadventures 101 north kihei road, suite 21 kihei, hi 96753 island of maui tel. Whales come close to capsizing the boat with breach after breach. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Highly rated whale watch photography workshop on luxury catamaran in lahaina. The parade of whales is the official launch to whale day, which takes place at kalama park until 6 p. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. From december 24th through april 15th, climb aboard our boat, and make your way to the top. Apr 23, 2020 located in kihei on the south shore of maui, the visitor center is an ideal spot to learn about the marine environment and even see humpback whales breaching. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes you out. Hawaiian islands humpback whale about us sanctuary. What you need to know about the maui whale season the old.
Thank you to captain mark and crew for a wonderful time. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Hi i am from new zealand can you please tell me when is the best timemonths to visit hawaii for whale watching. The maui whale festival is held in kihei at kalama park in south maui, hawaii. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their young. The center was closed when we arrived early one morning but the grounds and porches were open. But you dont have to go on a whale watching tour to spot whales. Renovations to the two aging buildings will ensure they are maintained and useable, while updated configurations will allow better use of the space for visitor and office use. Every fourth friday of the month youll find a street party in kiheis azeka mauka shopping center.
Whale activity favors the calm seas of the leeward side of the island between the kihei and kapalua regions. Amazing snorkeling adventure with a bonus whale watching trip added in. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii. See why pacific whale foundation has the best whale cruises on maui renowned marine experts, ecofriendly, and a. Calypso whale watch molokini snorkeling adventures. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. The twohour calypso whale watch is one of the most thrilling familyfriendly maui activities. 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. Calypso is mauis only catamaran with three decks, so you simply cannot go higher on this island. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum. Their marine naturalists provide the fun and educational ecotours that draw from nearly 40 years of whale research and ocean conservation. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience up. Rent a car we recommend downloading gypsy app for a virtual guide or book a tour. A daylong activity to experience some of mauis best waterfalls, small towns, and hikes.
Unfortunately, its fenced so you cant climb on top and take a picture. Look out your window just not while youre driving please. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. In fact, there are plenty of areas on maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. I was on their website the other day and have found they are now offering some smaller versions, so this may or may not fit the bill. From lobtailing, head slapping, spyhopping, and pectoral slaps, humpbacks are well known for giving us all a show. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Apr 23, 2020 located in kihei on the south shore of maui, the visitor center is an ideal spot to learn about the marine environment and even see humpback. It is the perfect spot to take in the scenery and look for whales. 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.
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