Nov 16, 2016 there are a variety of ways in which you can catch a glimpse of hawaiis humpback whales. Off the coast of maui, researchers and whale watchers alike find one of the best spots on the planet to observe whales. In 12 years of studies by cascadia research, a total of 32 sperm whales were sighted in hawaii31 of which were off of the big island. Maui is a leading whalewatching center in the hawaiian islands due to humpback. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and. Greg kaufman of the pacific whale foundation knows a thing or two about capturing whales on film. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide.
Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. The 45ton marine mammal is frequently spotted in the waters near kaanapali beach, a milelong expanse of whitesand dotted with hotels and condos dominated by the kaanapali resort. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. 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 official whale season dates. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale. The mission of aloha kayaks maui is twofoldto better the community through educational outdoor adventures and to focus on sustainable tourism. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback whales in maui. Lahaina cruise company experience the excitement of whale watching with lahaina cruise companys twohour hawaii ocean project cruise. People travel from around the world to witness this annual event and to enjoy whale watching in maui. Five whales died thursday after a mass stranding on a beach on the hawaiian island of maui. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy online. Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose products or services are promoted on this site.
Sperm whales prefer the deeper waters where they can dive. Maui vacations jons maui info maui hawaii hotels, restaurants, condos, sights, activities, to plan your maui vacations. Pacific whale foundation lahaina aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. If you are ready to check out the north pacific humpback whales in hawaii, know that there are a variety of ways to experience it, and the best place to do it is on the island of maui. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Download a flyer with all the great sanctuary volunteer opportunities that maui has to offer. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Whale trust, hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary and division of aquatic resources dlnr hawaii and. At this time, whale oil was used for heating, lamps and in industrial machinery.
You can also see the humpback whales in a calmer atmosphere during a. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the curious whales will swim up and mug the boat. Fluctuating reproductive rates in hawaiis humpback whales, megaptera. In fact maui is the indisputable epicenter for whale watching tours in hawaii. This content is sponsored by whale watching on pride of maui.
There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. In the 1970s, kaufman participated in a national campaign that helped reduce the threat of commercial whaling on. Whaling industry whalers primarily american vessels began arriving in hawaii in the early 19th century. The sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. In any given year, hell shoot some 10,000 frames during his research trips around the pacific. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Pdf despite years of study, the humpback whale mating system remains an enigma. A nonprofit organization, pacific whale foundation offers fun and educational ocean eco tours on maui, including wild dolphin encounters, snorkel trips, sunset cocktail and dinner cruises, whale watching tours, holiday cruises and specialty cruises, such as stargazing and full moon cruises. You can use the species and date filters to see changes throughout the year. Plus, throughout the tour, learn from a guide about the whales lives, ecosystems, and threats. 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.
This is the first time researchers have been able to tag orca whales in hawaii to track their movements around the islands. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. The area between maui, lanai, and molokai is a designated national humpback whale marine sanctuary. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Whale stocks from british columbia and alaska flock to the hawaiian waters during the. 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. Founded by world leader in whale protection, greg kaufman, the pacific whale foundation on maui not only leads the way in ecofriendly whale watching tours but is also a leading research and education facility known internationally.
But out of all those pictures, only a hundred or so are what he would consider blowup worthy. If you book a whale watching tour from maui, experience the thrill of spotting a spout about. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. You may also spot kohola from the southern shores of oahu, especially at makapuu lighthouse and along the seaside overlooks near leahi diamond head. The waters of the hawaiian islands humpback whale marine sanctuary, between the islands of maui and molokai, are the only natural habitat in the usa where this type of whales reproduces. Volunteer on maui hawaiian islands humpback whale national.
Experience mauis humpback whales as they come to hawaii to calve, mate, and rear their young. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui. The researchers were able to deploy a satellite tags, as seen on dorsal fin in photo to left, on three of the four killer whales. Each year, we celebrate the long awaited return of our beloved humpback whales. Maui s best whale watching lookout point gives an elevated panoramic 180degree view of the ocean. You can book a classic maui whale watching tour, or a combo whale watching and snorkel tour. Types of whales in hawaii almost a dozen whale species. The island of maui is the secondlargest of the hawaiian islands at 727. If you book a whale watching tour from maui, experience the thrill of spotting a spout about 300 yards off the bow, and then motoring close for a. Humpback whale marine sanctuary live hd webcam stream, hawaii.
The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Whale watching at papawai scenic lookout in maalaea, maui. Onboard whale naturalists, hydrophone, and delicious food, premium bar drinks, and warm chocolate chip cookies all included. Tripadvisor whale watching from lahaina harbor provided by. During peak whale season whale activity is visible all day long from the easy to find papawai scenic lookout along the road to lahaina. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. A truly amazing, jawdropping experience, when vacationing to maui during the winter season, a humpback whale watch is a mustdo. 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 colder months, you could visit maui and witness one of natures incredible activities, the annual migration of humpback whales from cool alaskan waters to the warm hawaiian sea. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, we are the goto guys. Over 27 days of fieldwork in maui waters we deployed 10 front or rearfacing. Great whale count volunteers collected data from 12 sites across maui on march 30. This live cam on maui island invites you to spot humpback whales, which is quite common during their breeding and birthing season.
The relatively calm, clear, protected waters off the coast of maui combined with one of the largest aggregations of humpback whales in the state of hawaii, make it an ideal location to watch whales. Join us on this incredible adventure which offers you the amazing opportunity to see humpback whales during their annual migration to hawaii, truly an experience you will remember forever. 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. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings. Visitors staying in lahaina and kaanapali will be able to spot the whales from the coast, but everyone should take the opportunity. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. 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. All beverages and snorkel gear are included, making this afternoon whale watch and snorkel tour a great value. Fluctuating reproductive rates in hawaiis humpback whales. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore visitor center. Feb 05, 2014 the most amazing thing i have ever done.
The five best things to order at the queen kaahumanu food court. If you book a whale watching tour from maui, experience the thrill of spotting a spout about 300 yards off the. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must. Feb 20, 2010 whale watching in maui, hawaii maui guide. We are sure, you heard about whale watching tours on maui happening during winter months decembermay. 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. Sep 05, 2018 when is the best time to see whales in maui. 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, molokai, and lanai.
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. This video doesnt even begin to capture these few moments. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may.
This scenic beachfront location at the foot of haleakala has views of kaho. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Our facebook ohana selected kaanapali north of west mauis old whaling town, lahaina as their top pick for shoreline whalewatching. Multiple whale pods can be observed both near and far stretching for miles. Boat tours and whale watching cruises have become increasingly popular. I went kayaking out of olowalu, maui on a kayak and jumped off as a whale swam toward me.
The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. 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. To truly go whale watching on maui, however, and experience the wintertime magic, you need to book a whale watching tour to see the humpbacks up close. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. The humpback code follows a team of researchers in the turquoise waters off maui hawaii on a unique project to decipher the code of the humpback whale song the most complex acoustic display in the animal kingdom. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. See one of the oceans most majestic creatures upclose by taking a whalewatching excursion that offers a whalesighting guaranteeif you dont spot whales you can go again for free. Between december and april, the endangered pacific humpback whales travel from alaska to hawaii to birth and nurture their newborn calves in the warm pacific waters. Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better.
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