We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. As whale season approaches, four seasons resort maui at wailea has created a variety. Nov 18, 20 maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin zodiac boat adventure seasonal november 18, 2018 march 31, 2019. Maui adventure cruises whale watch adventure hawaii discount.
Our friends the humpback whale or gentle giants as we call them make their journey to our hawaiian waters during the months of december through may, during this time you will witness these gentle giants breaching and hear their song from a distance. 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. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. Join us annually from december through march, on our whale watching maui tour. Kahului, maui zodiac whale watching adventure excursion. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. Jan 02, 2016 humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. 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. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll ever have the opportunity to partake in is a chance to witness the majesty of the north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment year, after year, these magical mammals grace hawaiian. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures.
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. With clear, shallow water, this makes maui one of the best places to watch whales. Whale season on maui is a magical time for locals and visitors alike. Mauis best whale watching and snorkeling aboard the four winds ii. Sep 08, 2014 humback whales visit hawaii every winter. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience.
The best place to take a whale watching tour is from historic lahaina harbor across the channel on maui. Kauais ultimate whale and dolphin watch zodiac adventure. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Come see humpback whales that have traveled over 3000 miles from alaska to give birth and mate in a the protected maui nui sanctuary off lahaina where the waters are known for being warm and calm. The animal was trailing more than 285 feet of 38 braided line from. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui. Instead of being 15 feet above the waters surface as in the larger boats. Instead of being 15 feet above the waters surface as in the larger boats, this tour lets you be close to the action and the whales. Whale watching in maui maui hawaii snorkeling, maui hawaii. Kaanapali ocean adventures offers thrilling whale watching tours on the island of maui, hawaii for patrons of all ages seeking whale watching adventures. Find out why the zodiac boat is our choice for maui snorkeling and whale watching tours.
Tripadvisor maui whale watching tour by zodiac provided. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. The most frequently seen of mauis yearround whale residents are shortfinned pilot whales, which average 12 to 16 feet long and weigh 1. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback whales in maui. Best zodiac on maui hawaii ocean rafting tripadvisor. They came out of nowhere so the boat went right over them. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale. View them in their environment on board the maui magic snorkel adventure, watch them as they perform amazing acrobatics, and hear them in the water while you snorkel.
The only whale watching in maui adventure that will stay out a bit longer, if the whales start really putting on a show. Experience the humpback whales in their natural habitat during their annual migration to mauis coastal waters. 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. Maui whale watching cruises during maui whale watching season, youre guaranteed sightings on all trips or well issue you a justafluke coupon good for a free whale watching cruise. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise.
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. Loading from beach onto zodiac to vessel on kaanapali beach location. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures.
Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. 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. Tours last roughly 24 hours long and some even offer early bird specials. Mauis humpback whales join us during whale season and combine snorkeling along with humpback whale watching. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii in this jan. Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine creatures. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Maui adventure cruises whale watch adventure hawaii. They are easily recognized by their rather large and bulbous heads and their strongly curved, broadbased dorsal fins. It begins each year on december 15th as thousands of humpback whales return to mate and give birth in the protected waters of the hawaiian islands.
This video is a composite of several whale watch trips on a small. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. The waters off west maui have long been the favored vacation spot of these massive marine mammals. The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes.
Maui whale watching tour by zodiac provided by maui reef adventures. Maui reef adventures offers small group whale watch trips that give guests an intimate experience away. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. 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. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. Whale watching in maui maui hawaii snorkeling, maui. Depart from maalaea harbor and listen for the sounds of these marine mammals via underwater hydrophone.
During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback whales. Whale watch on maui a maui whale watching resource. There are plenty of areas to enjoy the show from our spacious. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. March daily maui whale watching and snorkeling tours. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county.
Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. The ocean surrounding our islands are more than 15. These rafts offer great up close ocean level viewing of the whales. Humpback whales in maui here is some video taken during a pacific whale foundation zodiac boat whale watch cruise out of lahaina, maui. 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. 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 whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Feb 20, 20 humpback whales in maui here is some video taken during a pacific whale foundation zodiac boat whale watch cruise out of lahaina, maui. Alii nui whale watch come join us to observe the playful habits of maui s most consistent return visitor the humpback whale. 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.
New fabrics and technologies mean that boat manufacturers can create a light, fast and safe inflatable boat, with many of the same features of a traditional solidhull craft. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. 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. Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine.
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. An entangled adult humpback whale was freed by a team of trained responders off makena beach, maui on friday, jan. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Maui whale watching runs from decemberapril when migrating humpbacks return to the marine sanctuary.
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. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Maximize your hawaii vacation by whale watching on the four winds ii.
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. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. Hop aboard for snorkeling at some of maui s most popular locations, including molokini crater, or choose from a sunset cruise along maui s shoreline or whale watching from december to april. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. 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. Enjoy a maui whale watch cruise on board of an explorer super raft.
Four seasons resort maui offers guests more ways than ever to. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic ride across the neck of maui to lovely maalaea bay on the islands southern shore. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Come join us to observe the playful habits of mauis most consistent return visitor the humpback whale. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of hawaii. Maui whale watch maui reef adventures maui snorkel. Entangled humpback whale freed off maui maui now hawaii news. From charter boats to passenger rafts, a stroll past the whale watching kiosks lining lahaina harbor reveals a variety of whale watching options.
Experience the humpback whales in maui and view them in their natural habitat. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. Seasoned guides explain whale behavior on this tour by 28passenger inflatable raft, which gets you out to the whales faster.
Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback. Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. Jump ahead fifty years, and we can tell you a bit about our top of the line zodiac boats, and why they are so great for our maui snorkeling and whale watching tours. Humpback whales in maui 10ft max under the zodiac boat. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. The vip tour is our most exclusive whale watch with only 12 passengers and tropical refreshments. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info.
Times are tough for the travel community right now. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. Maui whale watching best maui whale watches maui tickets. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Maui whale watch maui reef adventures maui snorkel tours. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Some of you may have looked at the photography on the home page or. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in.