Our lahaina whale watches will also give you a chance to check out historic lahaina town. Nov 29, 20 our lahaina whale watches will also give you a chance to check out historic lahaina town. Last time i did early afternoon but i think were going to try morning from lahaina this time since i got bounced around a lot in the afternoon. 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. Head down south dec 15thapril 15th for one of the most exciting humpback whale tours of tropical mauis south shore. If you are staying in west maui lahaina, kaanapali, kapalua, take a boat that departs from lahaina harbor or from kaanapali beach. Unlike larger vessels, you will get an up close and personal viewing since the rafts offer ocean level views, and not having to look down from 15feet above the water with the larger boats. Can anyone recommend a good small boat whale watch tour.
Unlike larger vessels our eco raft allows you to get up close and eyelevel photos. Alcoholic beverages only available for purchase on the kaulana. Wondering if there are any individually owned boats who take out small groups for a whale. This whale watch tour includes expert whale narration, an underwater whalecam and hydrophone technology subject to whale proximity and water conditions. We did an outrigger canoe whale watching trip with jason, and it was the highlight of our vacation.
Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. Twohour 360 view of whale watching off the coast of lahaina with humpback naturalists aboard up to 22% off. Oct 30, 20 we offer whale watching from maui as well as snorkeling trips throughout maui county aboard our high speed eco rafts. Hans, steven and annalise were an awesome crew they made sure everybody got in on the manta, honu, reef shark and spinner dolphin action. With lahaina tours, you are certain of the quality of whale watching in maui and you are going to get the most affordable rates offered by lahaina tours. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Highly rated whale watch photography workshop on luxury catamaran in lahaina. We offer whale watching from maui as well as snorkeling trips throughout maui county aboard our high speed eco rafts. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. A favorite activity in maui during the winter is watching the whales.
Lahaina cruise ship passengers can do whale watching while in port since the whale express and spirit of lahaina both leave from the same harbor where your cruise ship tender arrives. During whale season december april we operate two hour guaranteed sighting whale watch adventures. Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through hawaiian waters from alaska between december and may. Whale watching in lahaina harbor one of our first mornings after landing on maui we woke up before the sun came up to go whale watching in lahaina harbor. Youll cruise on a sleek rigid hull inflatable raft with a unique antislamming design for a smoother ride than ordinary rafts. Captain steves rafting maui snorkeling humpback whale. The actions in the ocean, and one of the best ways to get a piece of it is to climb abroad an ocean raft and see where it takes you.
Maui is a great place for whale watching, and a guided boat is the perfect way to make sure youre in. Maui whale watching trips our smaller boats offer a personal touch you cant get sharing a whale watching trip with 60 other people go on a halfday or full day maui whale watching adventure. Cruise from lahaina harbor on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with mauis humpback whales. March daily maui whale watching and snorkeling tours. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. I did one years ago but now cant remember which one it was. Discount ultimate whale watch maui ultimate raft whales. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time.
Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale watch. December to april or yearround lanai snorkeling and dolphin watching trips departing from lahaina harbor, maui. Jan 15, 2015 this video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. Whale watching hawaii ocean rafting, lahaina traveller. Their deluxe dolphin lanai snorkel adventure is one of the best ways to experience the island of lanai, including stunning views of the sea cliffs and caves. Experience the combined thrill of whale watching and a small group experience out of historic lahaina harbor. See why pacific whale foundation has the best on maui renowned marine experts, ecofriendly, multiple departure times, and modern luxury sailing catamaran. The vip tour is our most exclusive whale watch with only 12 passengers and tropical refreshments. Explore more things to do in hawaii go to experiences page. Each cruise is led by certified marine naturalists for a fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors. Enjoy comfortable seating for up to 17 passengers and spectacular upclose views of mauis gentle humpback whales from the best seats in town. Youll get spectacular views of mauis humpbacks from front row seats. Our explorer super rafts depart lahaina harbor, front row slip 11 up to 7 times per day. 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.
From 1825 to 1860, lahaina was the center of whaling in hawaii. The standard whale watching boat will run between midnovember and midmay and run a few different trips a day per boat. Maui whale watching tours kayak canoe sup hawaiian. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Experience the humpback whales in their natural habitat during their annual migration to mauis coastal waters. Seeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in maui, this is a question were asked a lot and at all different times of the year officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. Lahaina cruise company whale watch excursion hawaii discount. Another great asset of this company is the fact that proceeds from your ticket will go towards marine life research and to help free whales entangled by fishing nets. From charter boats to passenger rafts, a stroll past the kiosks lining lahaina harbor reveals a variety of options during the peak of whale watching season. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft.
This exciting tour offers unimpeded viewing of mauis humpback whales, including expert interpretation of the whales fascinating behavior by our team of certified marine naturalists. A majority of the whale watching tours on maui leave from the lahaina harbor, although several leave from maalaea harbor. This unforgettable maui whale watching tour guarantees you whale sightings or ultimate raft will take you again, free of charge. Discounted prices, no booking fees, and easy booking with travelshack.
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. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. The naturalist on board has been doing tours for 7 years and had only seen it. While larger whale watching boats are crowded and can make it difficult to get photos of whales, this inflatable raftstyle boat gets all passengers close to the waters surface for a prime vantage point. Relatively speaking, mauis a little chunk of earth floating in a cosmic sea of possibilities. Hawaiian ocean project lahaina whale watching cruise from. 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.
We believe that ocean activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and whale watching are near religious experiences best enjoyed in an intimate group. Departing from lahaina harbor, quickly reach prime whale spotting locations picked by an expert captain and crew. Join us for fun and fast ride to lanai to snorkel coral reef, swim with turtles, and. Kihei whale watching blue water rafting the snorkel store. 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.
Our 27ft power cat is our goto for private charters and research projects. Home maui activities whale watch captain steves rafting lahaina whale watch dec 15th april 15th. Calves are born weighingin at around 3000 pounds and grow at a rate of 200 pounds a day during the first few weeks of life. Set off on a scarab racing hull raft that takes you quickly to the best whale watching areas for longer viewing opportunities of these amazing marine mammals. Familyowned snorkel tour and whale watch company in lahaina. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Several boats will remain in operation during whale watch season, each of which offers a smooth ride and great views of the water. We offer three different snorkel tours and whale watches throughout whale season. We operate a 42ft hardbottom inflatable raft, wahine kai, as well as sister rafts wiki wahine, and wahine hana, 27ft. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale. 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. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo.
Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft hawaii. Come aboard mauis toprated whale watch cruise departing daily from the historic lahaina and ma. Whale watching in lahaina november 10, 2017 adventure, family friendly, ocean activities, things to do, whale watching part of visiting paradise is being able to simply take a short stroll from your beachfront vacation rental and enjoy the warm hawaiian water that gently kisses your sandy toes. Featuring fast, maneuverable, 30foot hardbottom inflatable rafts, hawaii ocean rafting provides comfortable seating for up to 16 passengers. See lahaina maui whale watchingultimate whale watch.
Lahaina we will depart from historic lahaina harbor and cruise along mauis rugged west coast in search of magnificent humpback whales. Dive maui in lahaina best diving and whale watching maui. It wasnt officially whale season with the kickoff date being 2 weeks away. Mauis best whale watching and snorkeling aboard the four winds ii. Lahaina cruise company whale watch excursion hawaii. You can do your whale watching maui adventures from shore, but you get a closer look if you go out for a couple hours on a whale watching boat. Hawaii ocean rafting specializes in bringing you one of the best shows on maui. Our small group rafting vessels host small groups of guests so you get up close and personal with mauis whales. Highly rated whale watch sailing trips from lahaina. 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. There are many different types of boat trips for whale watching.
Our ecoadventures depart daily from lahaina and maalaea. With four trips daily, captain steves rafting can fit into your vacation plans no matter what they are. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Hawaiian ocean project lahaina whale watching cruise from lahaina. We did this on our lahaina family vacation on the ultimate whale watch raft out of lahaina harbor. Jason was knowledgeable and fun, and our small group paddled all the way to molokini. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Lahaina whale watches which we prefer are an hour drive by rental car.
Maui whale watching trips with hawaii ocean rafting. The calves drink as much as 600 liters of milk per day to help prepare them for the trip towards colder. This port town was once the royal capital of the hawaiian kingdom before it was moved to honolulu in 1845. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. Encounter pods of giant humpback whales while gliding along the pacific on the most personable tour in maui. Whale watching in lahaina maui january 2015 youtube.
Adult whales can reach 45feet in length and weigh up to 40 tons one of the largest ever recorded humpback whales measured in at 89 ft. Blue water raftings ecofriendly power rafts and knowledgeable staff create the perfect environment for your adventurous whalewatching experience. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board, and theres even an on board gift shop. Modeled after coast guard rescue rafts they are quick and maneuverable making them safe and great for whale watching.
The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their. Walk around and enjoy the sights and grab some lunch at one of more than 100 eateries. I am looking for something less than 15 people or so. This is the peak season for maui whale watching tours as tourists from around the world come to experience maui whale watch in hawaii. This video was taken from the ocean spirit on a whale watch cruise with pacific whale foundation on january 15, 2015. Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations.
Sep 05, 2018 seeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in maui, this is a question were asked a lot and at all different times of the year officially, whale season in maui runs from december 15thmay 15th, although its still possible to see whales outside of the officialwhale season dates. Tripadvisor upclose whale watch from lahaina provided. Get closer to migrating humpback whales on their winter journey past maui on this whale watching cruise abroad a zippy and nimble raft. Zodiac rafts allow the captain to get out to the whales more quickly and move to different sites, in our two hour tour, we moved to at least six quality whale encounters. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Throughout the time on the trip, the captain and crew were very informative about the whales, preservation of the species and habitat, and the boat was piloted. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor.