Most whale watching tours will depart from lahaina and maalaea harbors and cruise through the auau channel, between maui and lanai. Nothing beats a sunset over the water when whale watching. Regulations prohibit boats from approaching within 100 yards of a whale, and you should never swim with or touch whales or any other marine mammals. Maui whale watching humpback whales at maalaea, kihei. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. When guests book a maui boat tour with leilani, they always find that quality, consistency, and providing a remarkable hawaiian adventure are at the top of our list. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board, and theres even an on board gift shop. You are unlikely to see as many whales as you would on a tour specifically devoted to maui whale watching, but if youre looking to save some money by combining activities, this is a great way to do it. Our rafting vessels host less than 26 guests per trip, creating a fun and uncrowded experience with mauis marine life. 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. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. Maui makai adventures maui whale watching tours maui.
They are part of sail maui aka paragon who has been operating catamarans for years. Lahaina cruise company whale watch excursion hawaii discount. Our rafting vessels host less than 26 guests per trip, creating a fun and uncrowded experience. Pride of maui is the most stable and spacious boat on maui with incomparable amenities including two restrooms, glass bottom, water slide, submerged boarding ladders, warm showers, a large hardwood bar and over 2500 feet of open deck. Climb aboard a doubledecker power catamaran for a 2 hour.
Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Toprated maui whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Remember to book before the end of the year to lock in this years prices, doesnt matter when you plan to go out. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Oct 30, 20 we offer a variety of snorkeling trips as well as whale watching from maui. Please call or chat with us to book or for more information. Maui s whale watch season is december 15th thru may 15th. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon.
This tour is operated on the same boats that do the lanai landing, but with a shorter itinerary. If you are ready to check out the north pacific humpback whales in hawaii. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Maui whale watching tours are truly an exceptional experience. The areas near the south maui boat launching site has a high concentration of whales so we rarely need to travel far to find them. My favorite boat is the whale explorer because it is a smaller, fast boat which guarantees you spend less time getting to the whales and more time actually watching them. Leilani is an ideal choice for private and small group maui whale watching tours, hawaii snorkel tours, and maui wedding charters. 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.
Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off maui s south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. Your journey begins within the safe confines of the kihei maui boat ramp which enjoys the protection of the 10,000 foot volcano, mt. Take advantage of our small group maui boat charter and enjoy plenty of room. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures. Nov 16, 2016 while that may seem far, remember that a humpback whale can grow to a length of 52 feet and weigh about 80,000 pounds. There are so many boats that do whale watching, i couldnt even begin to list them here. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. 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. The ocean channels that run between lanai, maui and molokai are some of the best waters in the world for. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise.
Each year the whales migrate down from alaska, and although you can see them throughout hawaii, the au au channel off the coast of maui has the greatest number. You cant get a better deal on maui, so call now 808 5722345 to book your trip. Instead of landing at manele harbor and giving you three hours to explore the island of lanai, the boat goes to a second snorkel stop of about an hour in length somewhere along the lanai or maui coastline. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Viewing humpback whales is an amazing experience, advance bookings are recommended. Everything you need to know about whale watching on maui.
Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. From middecember to midmarch, every year our waters are filled with humpback whales returning home from alaska to mate and give birth. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Drone video of whales approaching ultimate whale watch. Maui whale watching tours snorkel tours whale watching. Boats are not allowed within 100 yards of any humpback whales. There are many maui boat tours, but this one stands out from the crowd during the maui whale watching season. Enjoy ample room, and more time on the water with pride of maui out of maalaea harbor, a convenient location between wailea and lahaina. As a result, our guests enjoy fun, authentic, memorable, and unique maui adventures.
The only exception is if the boats engine is turned off, and the whale comes to the boat. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. This lahaina whale watch cruise is offered at multiple times a day. 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. New on the block last season for whale watches in a smaller power boat is blue maui. Guided by your certified marine naturalist, you will most likely soon find a pod. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. 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. Ultimate whale watch maui whale watching tours and snorkeling. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Late morning departures are for molokini, a crescent shaped volcanic tuff cone about 5. 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.
Fiberglass composite hull with noise reduction features to protect sound sensitive whales and dolphins. If youve been on a whale watch trip, and you didnt find it lifechanging, you didnt go whale watching in maui during season. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Mugging is when a humpback whale approaches your boat closer then 100 yards on its own. Experience the amazing humpback whales that visit maui every year to mate, breed and give birth.
We have a fleet of nine vessels providing award winning ecocruises from maui, hawaii. Maui whale watching, and exclusive private charters with the best local guides. Our boats are small and nonthreatening, which encourages these. The beauty of whale watching in maui is you can always expect the unexpected. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. Go with the experts on mauis toprated ecotours at pacific whale foundation book your cruise today. You are taken out to boat from the beach via zodiac. Epic drone footage of humpback whales approaching ultimate whale watching boat while whale watching in maui.
Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. This whale watch tour includes expert whale narration, an underwater whalecam and hydrophone technology subject to whale proximity and water conditions. As you sail from lahaina harbor, enjoy the beautiful scenery on this maui whale watch cruise and keep your eyes on the waves for any sign of a fin. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Early morning departures are for the kanaio coast, where side vents erupted from the volcano as recently as 1790. The humpback whale season in maui lasts from november to may of every year. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable.
But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Enjoy the intimacy of your own maui private charter aboard the marjorie ann out of maalaea harbor. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Maui boat trips small group boat tours on maui hawaii. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. The humpbacks are drawn to our warm, relatively shallow and protected waters that make an ideal location to mate and give birth to their calves. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale.
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