The island of Maui is an ideal spot to visit and offers many adventurous activities. If you want to take a break from visiting the local volcanoes and waterfalls, stroll off the golden beaches of Maui to encounter the greatest creatures of the sea, Humpback whales. Whale watching in Maui gives you the chance to watch these marvelous creatures in their natural habitat surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii.
The Voyage
Small groups get together on rafting vessels for the experience of lifetime. Whale watching is a seasonal activity that takes place December through April. You will be guided through your adventure on the waters with a marine naturalist guide. The excursions give you the opportunity to safely get close enough to the whales to get a unique photo opportunity. If you are lucky, you will get the chance to hear a whale song through a hydrophone. Plus, you get the chance to see other marine life like turtles, dolphins and tropical fish.
The Migration
Maui is one of the best spots in the world to catch a glimpse of the Humpback whale. During whale watching season, you can easily spot them from shore. The exact number of whales that take the annual winter migration through the Pacific Ocean is unknown, but it is speculated that over one third of the entire Humpback whale population takes the journey through Hawaii. In fact, the majority of Humpback whales are born in Hawaii.
Fun Facts
Did you know that a whale song lasts 40 minutes on average? And that the average weight of a Humpback whale is 80,000 pounds, which is equal to 6 elephants? Whales travel in small groups known as pods and these pods can travel 3,500 miles in just 36 days, which is the time it takes for them to get from Alaska to Hawaii.
Maui is known for many things and whale watching is one of those. It is the best spot to go on an educational tour to experience an up close and personal encounter with these amazing sea creatures.
