We operate mauis largest and most comfortable boats from the historic lahaina harbor, and we sail along mauis calm and. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Discover the joys of whale watching on this 2hour excursion from. Pacific whale foundation operates several whale watch vessels.
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. On the island of maui, the peak months for whalewatching are january, february and march. Traveling to lanai from west maui we often see dolphins and other unique marine life like whale sharks and rays. 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. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. 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. 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. 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. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the. The explorer is a hardshelled boat with an inflatable edge like a large zodiac which gives a fast, smooth ride and a. Heres what you need to know to see the breaching beasts on whalewatching tours in maui. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of.
Morning molokini adventure snorkel maui magic snorkel. 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. 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. Pride of maui is the most spacious and stable vessel on maui.
You take off on a super raft, moor a few miles from. 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. 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. A diving whales fluke and a second whales exhalation.
Alii nui whale watch come join us to observe the playful habits of maui s most consistent return visitor the humpback whale. The fluke of a diving whale and the pectoral fin of a second whale. We visit spots where you can see and snorkel with hawaiian green sea turtles. Today, tourists fill the oceangoing vessels and whales are fair game only to observe. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback. West maui offers beginner friendly snorkeling, turtle sightings and unique reefs. They are our most treasured annual visitors, and maui whale watching becomes an obsession during this period. The waters off west maui have long been the favored vacation spot of these massive marine mammals. Some of mauis best snorkel locations are along the west coast including oluwalu, mala wharf and honolua bay. Pacific whale foundation lahaina 2020 all you need to know. Whale season is one of the best times of the year to visit maui. This was definitely the highlight of our visit to maui. During their annual migration to mauis coastal waters, they come to calve, mate, and rear their young. We operate mauis largest and most comfortable boats from the historic lahaina harbor, and we sail along mauis calm and protected western shore.
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. Iao valley state monument wailuku 2020 all you need to know. It does so with personality, sensitivity, and clear love for cetaceans. This faster paced trip arrives quickly out to molokini crater before the crowds, then on to explore the maui coastline. The ocean odyssey, ocean voyager, and ocean liberty usually run out of maalaea harbor. In the mid1800s, yankee ships carrying whale hunters came and went from harbors like lahaina. 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. Maui diamond sea sports scuba diving, snorkeling at. Whalewatching in maui in the beginning of april usa today.
The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. 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. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. My waitress, stacy, was terrific taking care of my order fast and efficient. 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. Most vessels are spacious doubledeck, ecofriendly catamarans. Let us help organize your luxury maui campervan holiday.
There was a time when maui was known as the center of the pacific whaling industry. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. Alii resorts is south mauis best ocean front vacation rental and property management company. Experience the humpback whales and view them in their natural habitat. Had a hard day so i decided to have a burger at rubys. Alii nui whale watch maui whale watching, humpback whales. Highly rated whale watch photography workshop on luxury catamaran in lahaina. Our morning adventure snorkel tour serves up a tropical breakfast, grilled hot bbq lunch, and drinks including beer and wine after snorkeling. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking with travelshack.
Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. Maui scuba tours features scuba diving and snorkeling aboard the maui diamond at molokini crater, turtle town, and other popular diving spots off of maui. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Maui is a great place for whale watching, and a guided boat is the perfect way to make sure youre in. It operates a 65foot power catamaran called the ocean explorer, a 50foot sailing.
Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Maui whale watching and snorkeling tour from maalaea harbor. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. 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 ocean center wailuku 2020 all you need to know. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. This is the first time researchers have been able to tag orca whales in hawaii to track their movements around the islands. 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 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. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary is located from the shoreline to the 100fathom isobath 600 ft. 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. Maui ocean center fullday entrance ticket maalaea, united.
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. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Trackless, that is, until whale hunters came along. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. During the winter months on maui, whale watching is the most popular activity as everyone wants to see these majestic creatures up close. From lahaina harbor, whale watch cruises are usually offered on the ocean discovery. The maui ocean centers aquarium and whale watch experience launched on tuesday, jan. Maui whale watching tips all about maui travel tips.
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 pride ourselves in the quality of service we bring to you and your vacation stay. In april, humpback whales begin their migration north to feast on rich krill in alaska. Pride of maui wailuku 2020 all you need to know before you go. Our big, spacious boat and can follow the whales in comfort, no matter where they roam, throughout the humpback whale sanctuary. 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. Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina or maalaea. Whale watching tours on maui depart from four different locations on every type of charter boat. Our ecoadventures depart daily from lahaina and maalaea. She boasts an expert crew with a multitude amenities on our worldclass trips and cruises.
We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of maui s humpback whales. Cruise with the experts at pacwhale ecoadventures on mauis toprated ocean ecotours, based on. 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. They won an award for top ocean recreation business. 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. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. 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. Hawaii ocean project is a locally owned and operated excursion company that has been serving mauis residents and visitors for over 35 years. This is the safest and most comfortable way to experience upclose whale. Come facetoface with hundreds of marine animals with a.
We have a fleet of nine vessels providing award winning ecocruises from maui, hawaii. Maui scuba tours features scuba diving and snorkeling aboard the maui diamond at molokini crater, turtle town, and other popular diving spots off. Our lead boat, maui princess, is the largest, most uncrowded whale watching boat on maui. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef.
On the island of maui, the peak months for whale watching are january, february and march. We sailed on the catamaran discovery which included a naturalists live. When its time to plan your trip to maui, dont skimp on the accommodations. From maui snorkeling tours to private charters and whale watching, we want to make sure yours is the experience of a lifetime. During peak whale season, around midjanuary thru midapril, whales can be spotted from the shore. 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. 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. We saw many green sea turtles and a rare hawksbill one too just the right amount of paddling and swimming matt was very knowledgable and all equipment provided was excellent we would highly recommend this trip our guide cory was beyond amazing, taking great pictures of us, making sure we use the time in our private tour according to our preferences and telling us very informative facts. There are plenty of areas to enjoy the show from our spacious. Maui ocean center recently featured a sea talk by alaska whale foundation researcher dr. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. We offer each guest plenty of room to roam around, for the very best view of mauis humpback whales. Eileen johnson is an avid landscape and nature photographer from northern californiaand kevins mom.