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. Redline rafting tours maui snorkeling tours from kihei. 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. Reserve any lanai explorer snorkel tour and receive a great discounted rate on a whale explorer whale watch. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Whale watching tours on maui with stardust hawaii easy online. Jump ahead fifty years, and we can tell you a bit about our top of the line zodiac boats, and why they are so great for our maui snorkeling and whale watching tours. With only 12 guests onboard, this intimate group creates a causal and relaxed maui whale watching experience. During the winter months, the maui coast plays host to the majestic humpback whales who visit the area to mate and give birth. The vip tour is our most exclusive whale watch with only 12 passengers and tropical refreshments. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. We offer shared whale watching trips for groups of up to 20 people and private trips up to 24. Enjoy a prime opportunity to see humpback whales as they migrate through hawaiian waters from alaska between december and may.
During these winter months thousands of pacific humpback whales migrate from their summer feedings grounds in the waters off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to mate and nurse their. Discover secret coves abundant with coral, colorful tropical fish and exotic marine life. Whale watching maui, hawaii kaanapali ocean adventures. Lahaina whale watch sail deluxe pacwhale ecoadventures. 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. Rain jackets are available for our whale watching tours. Whale watching tour in maui hawaii gemini charters. Humpback whales in maui 10ft max under the zodiac boat. Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from honokohau harbor set out on a search for humpback whales on a speedy 24ft zodiac raft, and get a front row seat to see these majestic. The explorer is a hardshelled boat with an inflatable edge like a large zodiac. Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from honokohau harbor set out on a search for humpback whales on a speedy 24ft zodiac raft, and get a front row seat to see these majestic mammals in the beautiful waters of kona. Maui whale watching tour by zodiac provided by maui reef adventures.
In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers upwards of 45,000 individuals. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. A morning whale watch and an afternoon whale watch. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april. E xplore the sea caves and lava arches of maui s remote and rugged kanaio coast on the most challenging and invigorating maui snorkeling adventure that the island has to offer. 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. Take the road to hana at your own pace while still benefiting from the interesting information and guidance that comes with a more traditional guided tour by downloading this tour app. Others will prefer the smaller maui whale watch boats such as the extremely fast and maneuverable zodiac or rigid hull inflatables or even kayaks which provide an ocean surface vantage point to meet the whales one on one. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. Maui whale watching and lanai explorer combo maui tours. Seasoned guides explain whale behavior on this tour by 28passenger inflatable raft, which gets you out to the whales faster. There are quite a few reasons to choose hawaii ocean rafting, just check.
Enjoy a deluxe 3hour whalewatch plus a delicious lunch onboard our stateoftheart luxury sailing vessel, ocean spirit. Cabo san lucas zodiac adventure tour whale watch cabo tours. Whale watching in maui valley isle excursions maui tours. Humpback whales in maui here is some video taken during a pacific whale foundation zodiac boat whale watch cruise out of lahaina, maui. Our experienced zodiac skippers will show you a good time you wont soon forget.
Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine creatures. You can watch from the beach for free or if you want to grab a drink from the ocean front sheraton maui. But you dont have to go on a whale watching tour to spot whales. Whale watch cabo offers zodiac boat adventure tours with daily departures at 8. See the humpback whales up close and visit mauis top rated snorkel destination coral gardens. Each of our tours lasts a full two hours and leaves conveniently from mauis lahaina harbor. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours are temporarily unavailable. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours eco adventures.
Maui whale watching tours hawaii cruise excursions. Youll travel in a large, sturdy raft that provides a speedy ride so you can maximize your viewing time. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours from maalaea harbor, lahaina harbor and kaanapali beach. Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale populations. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic ride across the neck of maui to lovely maalaea bay on the islands southern shore. Considering all the aspects of our tour, we think you will agree that whale watch cabo offers the most complete zodiac boat whale watching adventure tour. 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. Pacific whale foundation supports research and education about the humpback whales, and they call their boat tours. The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget.
Whale watch boats details and differences to help you decide. 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. Our zodiac tours depart the inner harbour seven days a week april 1 through the end of october, at 10. In fact, there are plenty of areas on maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. New fabrics and technologies mean that boat manufacturers can create a light, fast and safe inflatable boat, with many of the same features of a traditional solidhull craft. Setting out from kihei, cruise to an area off the southern end of maui with one of hawaiis highest whale. Considering all the aspects of our tour, we think you will agree that whale watch cabo offers the most complete zodiac boat whale watching adventure tour in cabo. Kauai z tours kauai zodiac tourz snorkeling, whale. These tours arent for everyone they arent really physically demanding but you do need to be free of. 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. These tours guarantee plenty of whale sightings on this side of the island between dec 15th and april 1st. Pacific whale foundation this is the largest and bestknown whale watch company on maui. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march.
During humpback whale season, from middecember to early may, an estimated 900,000 visitors take a trip to maui banking on seeing one. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. Maui whale watch discount tour pacwhale ecoadventures. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours.
At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. There are so many different options out there, and they can fill up pretty fast. See humpback whales on maui at an affordable price. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Our maui whale watching tour is truly an exceptional vacation value. This exclusive tour offers tropical refreshments including homemade banana bread with lilikoi cream cheese and coconut water. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. Top 10 best whale watching tours maui has available. They came out of nowhere so the boat went right over them. We include the snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuit and snorkel vest for all of our snorkel tours. Maui is one of the most important habitats worldwide for the magnificent humpback whale.
Best zodiac on maui hawaii ocean rafting tripadvisor. Times are tough for the travel community right now. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is mauis most recognized name in ocean tourism. In the prewhaling days, the pods were estimated in numbers. Plenty of room to walk around this 50 ft vessel with private restroom, freshwater shower, 32 cushion seats with. Take an actionpacked ride on a 25 foot rigid hull raft, the. Sanity is exclusively for charters in mind and perfect for whale watching and dolphin tours. With their sparkling fleet of sailing catamarans and departures from multiple harbors, trilogy excursions is maui s most recognized name in ocean tourism. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours.
But as a result of commercial whaling, those numbers were down to just 1,400 humpbacks in 1966. Youll get 10plus hours of live commentary and a handy app that can be used offline to guide you through maui. Guaranteed whale watch guaranteed whale watch seasonal jan 1 mar 15 this 1 12 hour whale watch is a great way to get to the whales fast from a convenient wailea kihei departure. Whale watching maui humpback whales maui tours maui. We love and respect hawaiis culture, nature and people so sharing knowledge is an important part of our experience. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic ride across the neck of maui. Captain steves rafting maui snorkeling humpback whale. Every year, the humpbacks travel 2,500 to 3,000 miles from their summer feeding grounds in alaska to mate and give birth in hawaii. These tours arent for everyone they arent really physically demanding but you do need to be free of any nagging injuries that could be aggravated by the bouncy nature of this ride.
Many people would prefer a large and stable maui whale watch vessel often with an upper deck suitable to see whales in the distance. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. Theyve been welcoming guests since 1973 and offer maui whale watching tours. Maui whale watch tours marine naturalist cruises pacwhale. We come every year to maui during this time to see the humpback whales and do numerous whale. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters. Our snorkel destination is kealakekua bay where you will find some of the best snorkeling in the state of.
Blue water rafting on this intimate 1718 person rafting experience, you can see whales up close and personal. Captain zodiac will take you to explore some of hawaiis most amazing sights along the kona coast. Blue water rafting offers seasonal whale watchonly tours. My wife and i went on 20 whale watches with this company during our stay from mid january to mid february 2020. Whale watching experiences on maui maui s best whale watching tours. Jan 06, 2016 word on the street is that the whales are reaching normal numbers here in mauis waters and maui whale watching is soon to be in full swing. Captain zodiac rafting is the best choice for snorkeling and sightseeing along the rocky, volcanic shores.
Captain zodiac ocean rafting kona whale watch tour from. Depart from maalaea harbor and listen for the sounds of these marine mammals via underwater hydrophone. We offer three different snorkel tours and whale watches throughout whale season. Whalewatch sail deluxe is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. Front row views smooth fast ride guaranteed whale sightings. Maui whale watching runs from decemberapril when migrating humpbacks. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of hawaii. The humpback whales that migrate to the hawaiian waters each year seen on all maui whale watching tours spend their summers in alaska.
Youll enjoy a full two hour whale watch combined with snorkeling a beautiful coral reef. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. Whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watching trips. 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. Join us in our industry leading 99% whale sightings success rate.
Kauai z tours and our sister scuba company kauai down under have more than 25 years product testing to find only the best suited gear for all of our tours. Maui whale watch and snorkel combo tour dedicates a special amount of time to finding the whales and observing them in the wild in maui. We are ready to go and are now offering four maui whale watching tours per day at 7. Oct 30, 20 we offer whale watching from maui as well as snorkeling trips throughout maui county aboard our high speed eco rafts. Join award winning photographer daniel sullivan during the whale migration on maui for a one of a kind photography whale experience on a zodiac with marine biologist. Ocean spirit is a hightech ecofriendly catamaran with a maximum capacity of 49 passengers. Take an actionpacked ride on a 25 foot rigid hull raft, the newest and fastest raft on kauai. Tripadvisor maui whale watching tour by zodiac provided. From december 15 to april 15 gemini offers two daily whale watches. Upclose whale watch from lahaina provided by hawaii ocean. Maui whale watching runs from decemberapril when migrating humpbacks return to the marine sanctuary. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.
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