Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. When its time to plan your trip to maui, dont skimp on the accommodations. The vip tour is our most exclusive whale watch with only 12 passengers and tropical refreshments. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft.
Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Our ecoadventures depart daily from lahaina and maalaea. There are plenty of areas to enjoy the show from our spacious. Our rafting vessels host less than 26 guests per trip, creating a fun and uncrowded experience with mauis marine life. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat.
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. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking with travelshack. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Cruise with the experts at pacwhale ecoadventures on mauis toprated ocean ecotours, based on. Come join us to observe the playful habits of mauis most consistent return visitor the humpback whale. Let us help organize your luxury maui campervan holiday. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Morning molokini adventure snorkel maui magic snorkel.
Had a hard day so i decided to have a burger at rubys. Today, tourists fill the oceangoing vessels and whales are fair game only to observe. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. She boasts an expert crew with a multitude amenities on our worldclass trips and cruises. Maui whale watching tips all about maui travel tips.
From lahaina harbor, whale watch cruises are usually offered on the ocean discovery. Pride of maui is the most spacious and stable vessel on maui. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Pacific whale foundation lahaina 2020 all you need to know. Maui whale watching and snorkeling tour from maalaea harbor. We operate mauis largest and most comfortable boats from the historic lahaina harbor, and we sail along mauis calm and protected western shore. From maui snorkeling tours to private charters and whale watching, we want to make sure yours is the experience of a lifetime. The waters off west maui have long been the favored vacation spot of these massive marine mammals. Highly rated whale watch photography workshop on luxury catamaran in lahaina. Alii nui whale watch come join us to observe the playful habits of maui s most consistent return visitor the humpback whale. 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. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. During peak whale season, around midjanuary thru midapril, whales can be spotted from the shore. On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march.
The explorer is a hardshelled boat with an inflatable edge like a large zodiac which gives a fast, smooth ride and a. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. 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.
We visit spots where you can see and snorkel with hawaiian green sea turtles. They are our most treasured annual visitors, and maui whale watching becomes an obsession during this period. 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. The fluke of a diving whale and the pectoral fin of a second whale. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. We sailed on the catamaran discovery which included a naturalists live. We operate mauis largest and most comfortable boats from the historic lahaina harbor, and we sail along mauis calm and. 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. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing. We have a fleet of nine vessels providing award winning ecocruises from maui, hawaii. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback whales. West maui offers beginner friendly snorkeling, turtle sightings and unique reefs.
With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of. My waitress, stacy, was terrific taking care of my order fast and efficient. There was a time when maui was known as the center of the pacific whaling industry. 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. See why pacific whale foundation has the best whale cruises on maui renowned marine experts, ecofriendly, and a unique way to experience the magnificent humpbacks. Maui scuba tours features scuba diving and snorkeling aboard the maui diamond at molokini crater, turtle town, and other popular diving spots off. 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. Discover the joys of whale watching on this 2hour excursion from.
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. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. My friend who is a whale watching maui expert says trilogy is the most respected company for whale watches, and is a leader in maui in marine conservation and being green. Most vessels are spacious doubledeck, ecofriendly catamarans. The boat is decked out with brand new gear, the guys are super relaxed, really catering the trip for the group on board and we were one of the only boats out on the water that could glide through the wind with n. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Maui diamond sea sports scuba diving, snorkeling at. From maui snorkeling tours to private charters and whale watching, we want to make sure yours is the experience of a lifetime dive in. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. I noticed all the other servers giving great service and pitching in to help, michelle, kaitlyn, jeff, melissa, and even the store gm jeff.
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. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Iao valley state monument wailuku 2020 all you need to know.
See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. Some of mauis best snorkel locations are along the west coast including oluwalu, mala wharf and honolua bay. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Maui is a great place for whale watching, and a guided boat is the perfect way to make sure youre in. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. You take off on a super raft, moor a few miles from.
The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today. Every winter, the north pacific humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters of alaska to mate, give birth, and bask in the warm seas of the hawaiian islands, enjoying their own sort of tropical vacation. The ocean odyssey, ocean voyager, and ocean liberty usually run out of maalaea harbor. This is the first time researchers have been able to tag orca whales in hawaii to track their movements around the islands. We pride ourselves in the quality of service we bring to you and your vacation stay. In the mid1800s, yankee ships carrying whale hunters came and went from harbors like lahaina. 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.
During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. Our morning adventure snorkel tour serves up a tropical breakfast, grilled hot bbq lunch, and drinks including beer and wine after snorkeling. 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. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. If youre interested in going whale watching in maui, you can get more information on available tours, rates, and bookings on the barefoot tours site. It does so with personality, sensitivity, and clear love for cetaceans. Maui is a great place for whale watching, and a guided boat is the perfect way to make sure youre in the right place at the right time to catch. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. 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. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may.
Maui ocean center fullday entrance ticket maalaea, united. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. The raftlike boat was smaller than the big catamarans and the fewer amount of passengers 15 on my trip and the very personable and funloving crew of 3 made for a.
In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. The island of maui offers numerous whale watching tours, along with the exceptional educational experiences by taking the pacwhale ecoadventures provided by the nonprofit pacific whale foundation. Fred sharpe and kenneth obrien that explored the documented history of hawaiis whales, sharing their findings from 19thcentury journals, whaling logbooks, early hawaiian records and theories by prominent whale researchers. Trackless, that is, until whale hunters came along.
Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina or maalaea. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. 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. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of equal or lesser value within one year. Eileen johnson is an avid landscape and nature photographer from northern californiaand kevins mom.
A diving whales fluke and a second whales exhalation. When you get to their site, just go to the left side of the screen under maui, then choose whale watching tours on maui from the dropdown menu for their. Pacific whale foundation operates several whale watch vessels. Whale watching in maui every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in maui s summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. This faster paced trip arrives quickly out to molokini crater before the crowds, then on to explore the maui coastline. Hawaii ocean project is a locally owned and operated excursion company that has been serving mauis residents and visitors for over 35 years. This was definitely the highlight of our visit to maui. Maui ocean center wailuku 2020 all you need to know. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. Heres what you need to know to see the breaching beasts on whalewatching tours in maui.
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