Enjoy views of haleakala, molokini crater, kahoolawe, lanai, molokai and hawaii big island on a clear day enjoy secluded whale watching, away from the large whale watch tour boats and big group kayak companies swarming makena and wailea, during. One of the most popular and fun things to do during this time is to go on a whale watching cruise. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor. Maui boat trips small group boat tours on maui hawaii. Download or print our vessel information sheet book your ecocruise with us. Enjoy a much smaller group and more exciting ride in the redline raft. Deluxe lanai snorkeling dolphin whale adventure available year round maui dolphin snorkel excursion.
Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching tours. Join us on this incredible adventure which offers you the amazing opportunity to see humpback whales during their annual migration to hawaii, truly an experience you will remember forever. I like the fact that theyve been in business for over 20. They are one of mauis oldest and most reputable activity companies, having sailed mauis waters for more than thirty years. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor overall rating. Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef.
Haleakalas summit stretches 10,023 feet 3,055 meters above maui s worldrenowned beaches. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Captain steves early bird departure looks like a great option for whale watching in maui. The boat itself is an adventure and we were able to race out to the whales in a record amount of time. Home maui activities whale watch maui adventure cruises super raft lahaina whale watch experience humpback whales in their natural habitat on this eyelevel adventure aboard an agile, dualengine superraft. Whale watching in maui valley isle excursions maui tours.
Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours from maalaea harbor, lahaina harbor and kaanapali beach. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. 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. But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. Looking to have an epic, aweinspiring maui snorkeling adventure.
Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft. Maui rafting hawaii ocean rafting to snorkel, scuba, explore. So if you want a more adventurous whale watching maui experience, this. Dec 09, 2014 cruise from lahaina harbor for all raft trips on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with maui s crystal blue coast. The island of maui is the best hawaiian island to watch these majestic mammals. 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. Pick a cushioned seat on the 35foot 10m ocean raft and prepare for a thrilling ride in search of the north pacific humpback whales.
Operating out of maalaea harbor, pride of maui is a diesel catamaran that combines the chance to go snorkeling and whale watching on the same 2hour tour. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. 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. We are staying in kihei for 5 nights then at the honua kai for the next five. My top picks for maui whale watching tours lowlying raft style boat top pick. You arent exclusively focused on whales, but you do get the chance to combine activities if youre on a budget or time crunch. Hop aboard a sturdy raft in kihei with an expert naturalist as your guide, and jet to the southern coastline, which hosts one of the highest whale populations in hawaii. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Trilogy serves a breakfast which is great and the others dont, but since we finish around 10 am we could catch a brunch somewhere in lahaina town afterwards. At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. I am so excited to be visiting maui for the first time with my husband and three other couples next february.
Unlike large commercial boats, everyone has a front row seat. We almost always make it to molokini on this one, but if conditions are not favorable, a shoreline. Rafting tours on maui have become a very popular ocean activity for those who enjoy the thrill of a fast ride, going to places only the rafts can get to, and small groups. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time. Cruise from lahaina harbor for all raft trips on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with mauis crystal blue coast. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. Whale watching in maui is one of the most unique opportunities to take advantage of. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale.
You can now on one of these exciting maui whale watching tours. My top picks for maui whale watching tours lowlying raftstyle boat top pick. We offer whale season passes for those of you who love to whale watch. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal dec 15 apr 15. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. Maui whale watching tours are truly an exceptional experience. Nov 18, 20 maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. These tours run from december through march and provide you with a spectacular vantage point from the safety.
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. Maui adventure cruises these are large rafts, 37 to 49 feet long. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal guaranteed whale watch seasonal your journey begins within the safe confines of the kihei maui boat ramp which enjoys the protection of the 10,000 foot volcano, mt. Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale.
We endeavor to create the ultimate whale watching experience for our guests. Unlike larger vessels our ecoraft allows you to get up close and eyelevel photos. Maui whale watching is especially unique because of the relatively shallow waters that exist between the islands that make up maui county. Without further ado, here are 3 of the best options for whale watching tours in maui. 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. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal dec 15 apr 15 the express whale watch molokini snorkel is a great way to combine snorkeling at molokini with a whale watching adventure on a fast and maneuverable rigid hulled inflatable. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Maui adventure cruises super raft the snorkel store. During the winter months, the maui coast plays host to the majestic humpback whales who visit the area to mate and give birth. Hawaiis whale watching season runs from december through may. Maui kayak tours are a great alternative for whale watching. We offer you two large catamarans and a rigid hulled raft on which to seek these enormous creatures.
Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. Leilani is an ideal choice for private and small group maui whale watching tours, hawaii snorkel tours, and maui wedding charters. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling mauis ultimate. 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. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Jul 24, 2015 without further ado, here are 3 of the best options for whale watching tours in maui. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. From december to may of every year maui is graced with presence of the majestic pacific humpback whales.
Treat yourself to scenic ocean views as expert guides take you to the best spots to observe whales playfully surfacing, tail slapping or blowing spouts in the air. Enjoy comfortable seating for up to 16 passengers and spectacular views of mauis gentle giants from the best seats in town. Pacwhale ecoadventures offers toprated and responsible ocean ecotours, including snorkel trips, sunset dinner and cocktail cruises, stargazing excursions, and mauis original and most awardwinning whalewatch. We have been on whale tours before, we come to hawaii every year, and this is by far the best one we have ever been on. 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. Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off maui s south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. 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. Enjoy comfortable seating for up to 17 passengers and spectacular upclose views of mauis gentle humpback whales from the best seats in town.
Spot humpbacks as they travel through maui s warm waters on this 1. Trilogy excursions is one of the most wellknown and highly rated tour companies on maui for outings at sea. Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through hawaiian waters from alaska between december and may. Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations. With an unobstructed 360degree view, you have frontrow seating for all the action and playful activity found in abundance in these protected waters.
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. Maui is a great place for whale watching, and a guided boat is the perfect way to make sure youre in. 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 your whalewatching voyage. Express whale watch with molokini snorkel blue water rafting. Snorkel trips to molokini crater, turtle town, olowalu, and coral gardens are a unique and extraordinary way to explore mauis innately beautiful marine environments. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting.
They limit the number of passengers to between 34 and 38. Trilogy excursions offers some of the best sailing in hawaii their fleet of firstclass catamarans takes you to some of the most beautiful and unique spots on maui and lanai. Pacific whale foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is the sole shareholder of pacwhale ecoadventures, so all profits support pacific whale foundations research. 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. We provide the most popular and exceptional maui snorkeling tours from the famous whalers village on kaanapali parkway in lahaina.
These rafting trips are available for private charter or shared. Maui whale watching trips with hawaii ocean rafting. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Our marine naturalist kayak guides locate humpback whales and sometimes dolphins while paddling along side you, ensuring a safe memorable maui experience. Kayaking at olowalu beneath the back drop of mauna ka halawai, or west maui mountains as they are commonly referred is a great choice year round.
The humpback whales return to hawaii for a few months every year to mate and give birth, so malolo takes. The ocean surrounding our islands are more than 15. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. If you are ready to check out the north pacific humpback whales in hawaii. Best maui whale watching tours things to do in maui vacatia. Early morning departures are for the kanaio coast, where side vents erupted from the volcano as recently as 1790. Kaanapali ocean adventures is the only snorkel vessel that goes to and around the island of lanai from kaanapali beach. I cant decide between going on a catamaran with trilogy or going on a raft with hawaii ocean project or ultimate. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo.
The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska. We get to the whales fast more time to whale watch and less time traveling. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is mauis most recognized name in ocean tourism. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. They are faster than the above larger boats, and you sit closer to the water. Whale watching is one of the most thrilling activities available on maui, and it is great for kids of all ages. Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft hawaii. Maui activities maui rafting tours maui snorkel adventure. Whale watching experiences on maui mauis best whale watching tours. My family are planning to go whale watching in the morning for either the 7. During the winter months, guests can book combination maui snorkeling and whale watching trips, and maui sunset cruises are available yearround.
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