At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. Holo holo tours offers 3 excellent private tours that can be catered to your vacation needs. 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. Join us in search of our visiting friends the hawaiian humpback whale on the pristine waileamakena coastline the heart of the hawaiian. The logo represents our commitment to the aina land and the ocean. 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. No set destinations mean we go where conditions are best for the day, so kick back and let our experienced. Dec 01, 2014 maui snorkeling and whale watching often intermingle as we head into winter. Molokini snorkel spots are indeed the pride of maui, with its crystal clear tropical waters and abundant marine life.
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. A morning whale watch and an afternoon whale watch. The 10 best maui private tours with photos tripadvisor. Whale watching tour in maui hawaii gemini charters. If you love to sail, this is the whale watch for you.
Maui whale watching tours makai adventures maui fishing. Scotch mist sailing charters, lahaina, maui scotch mist sailing. I did another post with screen shots from this whale mugging. Make any package a private tour for just you, and your friends and family. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Our small groups get close with mauis whales and dolphins. Private whale watching tours maui e ven the whales are drawn to mauis warm, calm, clear waters. Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. Best maui whale watching tours things to do in maui vacatia. Makai adventures provides ocean day trips and tours in lahaina, maui. In fact, there are plenty of areas on maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season.
From maui snorkeling tours to private charters and whale watching, we want to make sure yours is the experience of a lifetime dive in. 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. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is maui s most recognized name in ocean tourism. On this volcanoes of maui tour, youll learn about the rich geological history of maui and explore the lands impact on the incredible culture, traditions, and people who inhabit the island. Thank goodness rena is with to edit because she is way faster than me. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise.
Whale watch tours are plentiful on maui, but for a more private experience, you. Return to lahaina town, and take a stroll down front street. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Our hardbottom inflatable rafts can host up to 1826 guests and can be booked for corporate snorkel tours or whale watches. Maui boat trips small group boat tours on maui hawaii.
Perhaps take an optional excursion to haleakala national park, site of the huge volcanic haleakala crater, known as the house of the sun. The best part is that all profits support pacific whale foundations research, education and conservation. But you dont have to go on a whale watching tour to spot whales. Lahaina whale watching deals in lahaina, hi groupon. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. This private version of our taste of maui tour is the perfect way to spend the day with your favorite people. Our small group rafting vessels host small groups of guests so you get up close and personal with maui s whales, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish and other marine life. Our snorkeling tours can take you to the island of lanai, to get there we travel through the area with the highest concentration of whales in the islands. Pride of maui offers whale watching tours over a narrower window compared to others, usually from december 15 to the end of march. An unbelievable experience when you tell your friends that you sailed on a 43 sailboat with 50 whales. The westside features halemahina house of the moon, the ancient village of kahakuloa, historic lahaina town, stunning coastlines and beaches, waterfalls, whale watching lookouts dec thru may and more.
Usually does fishing trips in the morning but also available for whale watching in the early afternoon. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. Private whale watching tours are best in the morning when the ocean is calm and the whales are ready to play. Maui whale watching and lanai explorer combo maui tours. With a 97% sighting success rate, whale sightings are guaranteed or go again free on another whale watch of equal or lesser value within one year. Reserve any lanai explorer snorkel tour and receive a great discounted rate on a whale explorer whale watch.
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Witness the natural beauty of maui interwoven with history and stories throughout the journey. Each tour is private, itineraries can be customized, and catered to your own specific tastes and desires. Pacwhale ecoadventures are based on nearly four decades of marine research and ecotourism experience. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. She boasts an expert crew with a multitude amenities on our worldclass trips and cruises. What to expect on our maui private snorkeling charters or whale watch tours your snorkeling charter will see you snorkeling molokini, a crescentshaped volcanic crater near the island of maui.
Join us for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure aboard our new state of the art sea blade, the fastest and most stable charter boat youll find on island. At lahaina harbor, youll find maui whalewatching tours seasonal, from dec to may, snorkeling trips, surfing lessons, and fishing charters. Mona was great with communication and captain shawn and his staff were incredible with our family and making sure we had a memorable experience. Since 1985, maui snorkeling has run thousands of molokini snorkeling boat tours, hundreds of private boat charters, watched tens of thousands of humpback whales during their annual migrations, and has provided the opportunity for people to swim with the most peaceful and beautiful sea turtles that maui has. From december 15 to april 15 gemini offers two daily whale watches. Season dates, best boat tours, humpback whale information, and much more. 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. Deluxe west maui private tour with expert local guide, maui. Explore maui the way you want to with your own private tour guide. Underwater whale video from 31419 maui forum tripadvisor. If you have a group between 15 and 27, please give us a call to discuss pricing options give your taste buds a tour of the tropics on our taste of maui tour, where youll. Every year from december to may humpback whales journey from alaska to hawaii to breed, calve and nurse their young. Enjoy the intimacy of your own maui private charter aboard the marjorie ann out of maalaea harbor. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings.
Pride of maui is the most spacious and stable vessel on maui. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui. The best of maui itinerary 5 days to see the whole. Maui private snorkel charters kihei, wailea, molokini. We started with over an hour and a half of footage. The best private whale watching and snorkeling tours maui has. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. Take an airconditioned ride around the island of oahu, starting at an inactive volcanic crater with sweeping views of kahala and continuing through spectacular scenery and historic sites.
Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. During the winter months, the maui coast plays host to the majestic humpback whales who visit the area to mate and give birth. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours from maalaea harbor, lahaina harbor and kaanapali beach. Maui is the mecca of hawaii whale watching due to the shallow, warmer waters of maui nui. Enjoy the stunning sunset and ocean views while visiting shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Jump into the warm, worldfamous waters of oahus north shore in a splashtacular adventure that. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback. Leilani is an ideal choice for private and small group maui whale watching tours, hawaii snorkel tours, and maui wedding charters. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may.
Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their young. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Take advantage of our small group maui boat charter and enjoy plenty of room.
We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale watch. There are a variety of whale watching tours to choose from, all of which offering a great time on the water and an opportuinity to get close to the whales. It was a bit too late in the season to see any whales, but the trip was still so much fun it didnt matter. 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. Then my husband asks me to look into private tours. We offer 3 styles of vessels for private boat charters. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. The waters between maui, molokai, lanai, and kahoolawe are rather shallow and the whales seem to prefer it. May 25, 2016 had a private whale tour with a group of 15 and it was the best experience of our week long maui trip. You can book for as little as 2 guests and as many as 14. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures. On a private tour, the entire family enjoy the ride and no one needs to navigate the hairpin turns.
Sunset sails, and customized private charters for up to 22 passengers on the scotch mist, a santa cruz 50 sailing yacht. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor embark on a thrilling whale watch cruise on an ocean raft and get up close and personal with the islands most popular annual visitors, the humpback whales. I finally narrowed my snorkeling cruises down to trilogy and paragon 2. Book a private charter for your group and give your corporate team a maui experience that will build relationships and unforgettable memories. But they have a great reputation for providing guests with a memorable whale watching experience, so are well worth considering.
Set sail with the whales in mauis humpback whale sanctuary while aboard our private snorkel sail or private sunset sail. Awapuhi adventures offers private, customized tours of maui with local guides on the island of maui, hawaii for singles, couples, families and small groups. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale.
But, if you arrive early in the day as we did, its time to hit the road. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. There is hands down no better way to observe whales than on a paddleboard. When guests book a maui boat tour with leilani, they always find that quality, consistency, and providing a remarkable hawaiian adventure are at the top of our list. For lifelong memories of maui tailored to you, book a private tour effortlessly online with tripadvisor. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is mauis most recognized name in ocean tourism. In 1980, this native ecosystem of cinder cones and dense rainforest was designated an international biosphere reserve.
Whale watching experiences on maui maui s best whale watching tours. We offer road to hana private tours and adventures all over the island of maui. Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. Unlike boat tour agencies that are big and impersonal. If you land too late, head to the hotel, enjoy those maui sunset views and get a good rest. You cant get a better deal on maui, so call now 808 5722345 to book your trip. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Stops include the lush iao valley, the summit at haleakala national park, mauis upcountry, and, of course, the beach.
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