| Every year between November and May, | | | | humpback whales and a boat cruise will likely offer |
| approximately 1,000 Humpback whales make the | | | | you thrills such as hearing a whales blow (an |
| incredible 3,000 mile trip to the archipelago to breed | | | | exhalation of 300 mph) or even seeing a whale swim |
| and give birth in the island swarm and shallow waters. | | | | beneath your boat. Seeing a humpback whale breach |
| For visitors whale watching in Maui, the sight of a | | | | the ocean by propelling its 45-foot long body out of the |
| school of Humpback Whales all moving together for | | | | sea is a spectacular event. Their mysterious and |
| one naturally inspired purpose is a once in a lifetime | | | | hauntingly beautiful whale song is yet another intriguing |
| spectacle, and Hawaii is considered one of the worlds | | | | trait of male humpback whales. These complex songs |
| best whale watching locations where visitors can get | | | | can be heard underwater from up to twelve miles |
| up close and personal (within 100 yards), to witness the | | | | away. |
| incredible acrobatic displays of these huge beasts as | | | | Humpback whales are the fifth largest of the worlds |
| they make their way to their traditional breeding | | | | whales and more than 3500 humpback whales come |
| grounds. For those planning trips to whale watch in | | | | to Hawaii each winter to mate and give birth, with the |
| Maui to see nature at its finest; head to the islands | | | | Islands of Aloha (especially Maui) as their main |
| between November and May. The peak of the | | | | breeding area. Called ìkohola by Hawaiians, |
| season is in January, February, March and April, but | | | | humpback whales are treated with great respect. |
| whales are commonly seen in Maui from December | | | | Some Native Hawaiians believe that the kohola is an |
| through early May. | | | | aumakua, or family guardian, so they have high regard |
| You can whale watch from every island in the area; | | | | for these special visitors. |
| however the calm, clear waters between Maui, | | | | When you go whale watching in Maui depends on |
| Molokai, and Lanai are considered the best spots to | | | | your preferences. Morning offers ultra-smooth, calm |
| see Humpback whales. Maui is famous for the | | | | conditions. Go in late afternoon, and you can enjoy a |
| proximity of whales to its shoreline and for offering the | | | | sunset as well as a whale-watch. And midday is |
| calmest waters with the highest concentration of | | | | popular too -- it's a nice time to take a break from the |
| whales for whale watching. | | | | beach. Just pick the time of day that's best for you |
| The exciting and educational adventure of whale | | | | and you can find a trip to take you on a whale watch. |
| watching in Maui is great fun for the entire family and | | | | Additionally, some companies running trips for whale |
| offers spectacular photo opportunities; credentialed | | | | watching in Maui guarantee whale sightings on every |
| Naturalists on board explain whale behaviour and | | | | cruise (or you go again for free) so why would you |
| inform you about the latest scientific research on | | | | want to miss out on this once in lifetime spectacle? |