Maui Whale Watching On The Next Vacation

Whale watching in Maui is great fun and a must when visiting the Island of Romance. No Hawaiian vacation is complete without getting the opportunity to see beautiful and majestic humpback whales. There are so many ways to take advantage of whale watching, but there are a few things that are important to know before heading out on a whale watching adventure.

While in Maui, whale watching you will see only humpback whales which are the fifth largest whales in the world. The pods of whales that come to Maui spend their summers in the Northern Pacific near Alaska. In the fall these same whales migrate to the waters near Hawaii to give birth. Maui is one of the most favored places to whale watch because the whales come in so close to the shoreline.

Whale watching in Maui can become a yearly ritual, as over 3,500 humpbacks come back to the island to spawn. This makes Maui one of the primary mating and birthing places for the whales.

There are many ways to see whales even from the shores in Hawaii. Misty vapors spouting up could be a whale, also seeing large splashes is a good sign there is a whale. There are also many whale watching cruises where tourists can get up close and personal with some whales. Most often a boat ride of only ten minutes will get people within 100 yards of whales right off the coast. Maui whale watching can happen anytime from December to May, but the peak months for seeing whales are January, February, March, and April. Most of the whale cruises will guarantee that their customers will see whales out on a trip, this is how likely it is to spot a while during these peak times. Depending on the tour guide, some of these cruises will be much more educating and entertaining than others.

Know that when in Maui whale watching can only happen from 100 yards away. This means that the boat cannot approach the whale, but it is ok for the whales to approach the boats and often they do. It is not uncommon or unusual for a whale to come up to a boat or swim right underneath one. Many cruises will also offer a period of hydrophone singing where customers are able to hear the beautiful calling of male whales with a special under water microphone.


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