There are a variety of whale watching tours to choose from, all of which offering a great time on the water and. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is mauis most recognized name in ocean tourism. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours from maalaea harbor, lahaina harbor and kaanapali beach. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. 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. Embark on a whalewatching excursion onboard a small zodiac boat that allows. Welcome to blue maui blue maui is wholly owned by award winning sail maui, proudly serving maui for over 20 years.
Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Word on the street is that the whales are reaching normal numbers here in mauis waters and maui whale watching is soon to be in full swing. Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine. Maui whale watch and snorkel combo tour dedicates a special amount of time to finding the whales and observing them in the wild in maui. This small group tour takes you on a two hour ride with exceptional close to the water viewing, while seasoned guides educate guests about whale behavior. With over 30 years of experience in delivering exceptional maui whale watching tours, pride of maui understands the importance of being good stewards of mauis waters in order that the humpback whales continue to thrive for generations to come. We are ready to go and are now offering four maui whale watching tours per day at 7.
Take an actionpacked ride on a 25 foot rigid hull raft, the newest and fastest raft on kauai. 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. Here are a few key reasons we thing you will love hawaii ocean rafting. Captain steves rafting maui snorkeling humpback whale. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Whale watching experiences on maui mauis best whale watching tours. Considering all the aspects of our tour, we think you will agree that whale watch cabo offers the most complete zodiac boat whale watching adventure tour in cabo. Each of our tours lasts a full two hours and leaves conveniently from mauis lahaina harbor. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. To get a closer look at these majestic creatures, youll want to take a whale watching tour with one of mauis boat companies.
Exceptional viewing aboard an inflatable zodiac boat. Guaranteed whale watch guaranteed whale watch seasonal jan 1 mar 15 this 1 12 hour whale watch is a great way to get to the whales fast from a convenient wailea kihei departure. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Daily guarantee does not apply 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. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time. 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.
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. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is maui s most recognized name in ocean tourism. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their young. Our rafting vessels host less than 26 guests per trip, creating a fun and uncrowded experience.
During our winter months dec 15thapril 15th humpback whales migrate down from the cold waters of alaska to the warm waters of maui to give birth to and train their calves babies. Enjoy up close views of these magnificent animals that call mauis humpback whale marine sanctuary their home each year from december may. The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. 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. Loading from beach onto zodiac to vessel on kaanapali beach location. During the winter months, the maui coast plays host to the majestic humpback whales who visit the area to mate and give birth. See the humpback whales up close and visit mauis top rated snorkel destination coral gardens. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy.
Although humpback whales can be seen from all of the hawaiian islands, the shallow auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai is one of the best. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. Malolo is a great option for families and groups who want to experience maui from the ocean. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Hawaiian ocean project lahaina whale watching cruise from. Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from honokohau harbor set out on a search for humpback whales on a speedy 24ft zodiac raft, and get a front row seat to see these majestic mammals in the beautiful waters of kona. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures. Maui whale watching tour to see humpbacks decemberapril.
The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes. 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. Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. Though the boat will obey the federal laws and not approach within 100 feet 30 meters, it isnt uncommon for the whale to decide to swim up under the boat. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Many people would prefer a large and stable maui whale watch vessel often with an upper deck suitable to see whales in the distance. The newest of the kaanapali fleet, blue maui offers snorkeling and seasonal whale watching aboard our 30 navatek sea blade. 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. Set sail with us as we look for these magnificent creatures and experience them in their. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Others will prefer the smaller maui whale watch boats such as the extremely fast and maneuverable zodiac or rigid hull inflatables or even kayaks which provide an ocean surface vantage point to meet the whales one on one. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life.
Find out why the zodiac boat is our choice for maui snorkeling and whale watching tours. Some of you may have looked at the photography on the home page or. Every year, the humpbacks travel 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in alaska to mate and give birth in hawaii. These tours run from december through march and provide you with a spectacular vantage point from the safety. Whale watching tour in maui hawaii gemini charters. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. Captain zodiac rafting is the best choice for snorkeling and sightseeing along the rocky, volcanic shores. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. 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. 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. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. On this exciting big island whale watching tour, experience the thrill of traveling aboard a highspeed raft, and then seeing a whale swimming just in front of the boat. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures.
Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. There are so many different options out there, and they can fill up pretty fast. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale. During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one.
Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from. 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. Come explore the magnificent hawaiian waters with blue maui. Join us in our industry leading 99% whale sightings success rate. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. Mauis biggest and favorite seasonal guests are coming back. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Whale watch cabo offers zodiac boat adventure tours with daily departures at 8. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans.
Kahului, maui zodiac whale watching adventure excursion. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. 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 professional marine naturalists share intriguing information and upto date facts about the whales as our guests listen to whale songs live on geminis hydrophone. During whale season november march, you can catch a glimpse of whales breathing, splashing, and breaching from the shore. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. These tours arent for everyone they arent really physically demanding but you do need to be free of any nagging injuries that could be aggravated by the bouncy nature of this ride.
From december 15 to april 15 gemini offers two daily whale watches. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. Kaanapali ocean adventures offers thrilling whale watching tours on the island of maui, hawaii for patrons of all ages seeking whale watching adventures. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. 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. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Onboard hydrophones allow you to hear whales sing underwater. Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Bottled water, juice, and soft drinks are available for hydration. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui. The waters off of maui offer one of the best places in all of hawaii to see this displaywhale sightings are guaranteed on this tour.
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