Whale Watching
Hawaii is the best place in the world to view humpbacks on their winter migratory range. Whale watching tours can be taken on all the main islands, however the largest concentrations of humpbacks are found off Maui and its little sister islands of Lanai and Molokai.
More than 1,000 of these gentle and playful giants spend the winter in Hawaii to give birth and mate. Calves are born in January and February, and whale watching tours are traditionally offered January through April, many guaranteeing you'll see at least one whale.
The best whale watching tours are eco friendly and provide knowledgeable guides, as well as hydrophones so you can listen to the whales' singing. Two good examples are the Maui whale watching tours offered by Aloha Blue Charters and Pacific Whale Foundation. Whale watching tours such as these include responsible whale watching practices looking out for the whales, an endangered species.
The most popular whale watching trips are out of Lahaina Harbor on Maui. The Maui whale watching tours take you to the waters of Maui or to Lanai or Molokai.
One final tip, when viewing whales from a boat, don't forget to look down. You just may see one of these gentle giants cruising right under your boat!
