Book your tickets online for the top things to do in maui, hawaii on tripadvisor. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary visitor center. We are excited to announce that the dates and location for whale tales 2017 have been finalized. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Next year 2017 may go down as one of the most critical years for humpback whale research in hawaii in the last fifty years. Maui whale watching tours kayak canoe sup hawaiian. The peak season for whale watching on maui is january, february, and march, though whale season in maui officially runs from december 15may 15. The maui whale festival is held in kihei at kalama park in south maui, hawaii. A total of 984 humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2017 great whale count on maui over the weekend, including 544 pods or groups of whales and 88 calves. However, peak hawaii whale watching season occurs during february and march. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Whale watching what months best time to go kihei forum.
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. For more whale facts and updates, also like our dyer island cruises facebook fan page. Hop aboard for snorkeling at some of mauis most popular locations, including molokini crater, or choose from a sunset cruise along mauis shoreline or whale watching from december to april. Most travelers fly into kahului airport ogg, which is the main airport of maui. Sometimes they will come right up to the boat and you can see, feel and smell when the exhale. Even from the shore and from our hotel balconies, day after day we saw dozens of whales. Mauis best whale watching lookout point gives an elevated panoramic 180degree view of the ocean. Each year since 2006 worldrenowned presenters have come together on maui to collaborate and share at whale tales. You could also check on flying into honolulu international airport hnl.
A playful breaching whale got close to a family on a fishing trip near maui, hawaii, on sunday, march 5. Every year, in late february or early march, the pacific whale foundation hosts the maui whale festival. Experience the combined thrill of whale watching and a small group experience out of historic lahaina harbor. If you are planning a winter vacation or live here on maui you will want to book your whale watching tour in advance. Presentations are free and open to the public on friday, saturday, and sunday afternoons at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. 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. This exciting tour offers unimpeded viewing of mauis humpback whales, including expert interpretation of the whales fascinating behavior by our team of certified marine naturalists. Saving the whales 19thcentury hunting techniques now used to help, not kill humpbacks local news. Every year from december through may the humpback whales migrate to the warm tropical waters of hawaii.
Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events held during mauis peak humpback whale season. While this race is happening in 2018, there is no half marathon distance planned. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. On a recent trip to maui we took in march of 2007, we were astounded by the sheer number of whales we saw. During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one.
Published on feb 24, 2017 these humpback whales were observed off the coast of maui, hawaii during the 10. Maui whale watching trips maui whale watching season 2017. Remember it well because march 11 was the day the tsunami hit. Maui whale watching tours maui snorkeling tours maui. The most common sighting is the spouting from the blow hole, where a cloud of water vapor sprays. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. We are fast approaching the fall months here on maui and we have begun to think about the maui whale watching season 20172018. Whale tales is an annual fourday event on maui that brings together marine experts with thousands of residents and visitors from around the world. You can easily check for the best fare deals at skyscanner, which also has the option to choose cheapest month as the departure to find the lowest priced dates to fly to your destination. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Drones over dolphin stampede and whales off dana point and maui duration.
Multiple whale pods can be observed both near and far stretching for miles. During peak whale season whale activity is visible all day long from the easy to find papawai scenic lookout along the road to lahaina. 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. 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. On tuesday, october 10, the pacific whale foundation reported spotting a pair of humpbacks about a mile off the coast of kapalua in west maui each winter, an estimated 12,000 humpback whales migrate to hawaiian waters to mate, give birth and care for their newborn calves. I was really bummed because of course our whale watchsnorkel trip was cancelled. So if you have not made your travel arrangements yet, shoot for these months. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans.
Whale watching at papawai scenic lookout in maalaea, maui. A dedicated whale tour by boat is a great way to get a very good. Staying at inn at mamas the first few days and then napili kai beach resort for a week. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Join us february 24 27, 2017 at the ritzcarlton, kapalua. The count is held the last saturday of january, february, and march during peak whale season of each year from 8. We were on maui this past march, saw them everyday. First whales of the season spotted off maui hawaii magazine. While there are many reasons to celebrate this recovery, on the heels of.
Mahalo for reading our 20152016 whale watching tours on mauiplan ahead blog post. An annual late winter race thats held as part of the maui whale festival in february each year, the run for the whales half marathon takes runners and walkers from the maui. Jason was knowledgeable and fun, and our small group paddled all the way to molokini. We are going to maui for the first time in march 2018. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing. Festivities are carried out all week, but most of the event is held on 2 days during the weekend.
We did an outrigger canoe whale watching trip with jason, and it was the highlight of our vacation. The below information refers to the 2017 half marathon. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale. Humpback whales off the coast of maui february 18, 2017. We we be able to see the whales without taking a whale watching trip. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. The sanctuary ocean count project offers the community a chance to monitor humpback whales from the shores of o. For the first time since 1966 when whaling was deemed illegal in the north pacific, humpbacks will no longer be considered an endangered species trying to come back from the brink of extinction. Try 101 african penguins written by jax, march 27 2017. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Looking forward to whale watching, never been before. Every year, the humpbacks travel 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in alaska to mate and give birth in hawaii. The winter crowds are gone, the spring weather is lovely, and prices are generally lower than during the busy winter and summer seasons.
June 12, 2017 register for the meeting registration opens. 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. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Sanctuary ocean count hawaiian islands humpback whale. Each year since 2006, worldrenowned presenters have joined the whale trust research team on maui to collaborate and share the latest findings on humpback whales and their environment. Mahalo to each and every guest, sponsor, partner, performer and vendor for joining us. For more information about booking whale watching tours on maui with maui sights and treasures, please read more here. Both are indicators of a shift in seasons, and just as a snowflake falling from the sky signals winter for much of the mainland, the first sighting of humpback whales hearkens winter for us in hawaii during the winter months of decemberapril, the leeward waters of maui. Each occasion is designed to celebrate and inspire environmental stewardship alongside a strong community of maui residents and visitors. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. You can also easily book with us direct by calling us at 8888419155. Whale tales 2017 will feature a multiday program with presentations offered throughout the day by worldclass presenters from around the globe. We wish you beautiful days full of aloha and cant we wait to meet you.
This video shows closeup shots of the spectacular incident. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. Maui is known for having the highest concentration of humpback whales, especially off its south and west shores. The first humpback whale sightings of the season were reported in the fourisland region of maui county. 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. Things to do on maui in spring all about maui travel blog. The 15 best things to do in maui coronavirus update 2020. 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. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. Get up close with whale that staged spectacular breach in maui. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. My family will be on maui late march 2009 into the first week of april. Best maui whale watching top lahaina whale watching tours.
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