Whale Watching in Maui

Every year, beginning in November, nearly 10,000 humpback whales migrate from Alaska to Maui to mate and calve, staying in Maui through early April. The warm, and relatively predator-free, waters off Maui offer the perfect place for the females to raise their new calves. Lucky for us, the whales tend to prefer the shallower water, as the young calves need to breathe every few minutes forcing the mother to remain closer to the surface. This offers visitors amazing opportunities to view these amazing animals. 

​The best way to be as up-close as possible to these endangered animals is by taking a designated Whale Watching Tour. Offered by many tour companies, these tours will take you out to scouted locations so you are guaranteed to see whales. On many of the tours, the guides can offer you more in-depth information on the migration of the humpback whales, as well as interesting facts about their habits, mating and calving, and behaviors. These tours will also offer you some of the best photo opportunities available- so be sure to bring your cameras!

Watching the whales has always been one of my favorite parts about visiting Maui. We’ve always been able to see the whales, whether we’ve taken a Whale Watching Tour or not! You will most probably see them from any boat trip you take- snorkeling, parasailing, fishing, etc. We’ve even seen them from the beaches and restaurants!

While you can see humpback whales from any of the Hawaiian Islands during this time of the year, Maui is by far the best location for whale watching, as is evidenced by the number of researchers and whale watching tours based in Maui. Do you want to see these incredible animals for yourself? Let the team at Whitney World Travel help you get there!