Whale watching season generally runs from december through april, when the tropical waters off mauis south coast are teeming with north pacific humpback whales. Whale watching tours from december through april from maui, hawaii. Remember to book before the end of the year to lock in this years prices, doesnt matter when you plan to go out. To truly go whale watching on maui, however, and experience the wintertime magic, you need to book a whale watching tour to see the humpbacks up close. 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. See the whales up close on a whale watching raft tour with redline rafting. Redline maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from. Blue water rafting is a great choice for the adventure seeker, especially ones who are staying in kihei and wailea these rafts are small enough to enter some of the sea caves and lava arches along the kanaio coast when the ocean swells permit. But on occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as october or even late september. Families will love our kayak tours while workout buffs may prefer our stand up paddle boards sup. Hdr version maui february 2016 bluewater rafting whale. Join us dec thru march every winter, thousands of humpback whales migrate to hawaii to mate and give birth. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii.
The proximity to the water is also a big plus when whale or dolphin watching. Whale watching season in maui is novembermay with peak season typically running between midjanuary and march. Its been known to happen where humpbacks will come right up to the boat its called a mugging. 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. Express whale watch with molokini snorkel blue water rafting. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. 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. Experience the ultimate maui snorkeling adventure on this completely private and exclusive rafting. Every seat is a front row seat in our whale watching tours. The 5 maui whale watching tours featured here are the highest rated whalewatching tours from maui. You should schedule your hawaii ocean rafting whale watch tour early, before you arrive on maui, then youll have a frontrow seat to the best show on maui featuring the humpback whales.
Whale watching aboard our flagship pride of maui is even better. The humpback whale returns to the warm hawaiian waters every year during the winter months of december through april for their mating and calving season. Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, turtles, manta rays, monk seals, and whale sharks are all possibilities on this incredible maui adventure. Spot humpbacks as they travel through mauis warm waters on this 1. Check out the variety and choose the perfect trip for you. On these featurepacked tours, not only will you have a chance to see these magnificent animals in the wild, but you might also see green turtles, exotic fish, underwater volcanic formations, and reefs. They get up close to the whales ensuring your whale watching tour is personal and fun. We offer a whale season pass 10 trips for those of you who love to whale watch. In fact, maui is home to some of the best whale watching in the world. Head down south dec 15thapril 15th for one of the most exciting humpback whale tours of tropical mauis south shore. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii.
Blue water raftings ecofriendly powerrafts and knowledgeable staff create the perfect environment for your adventurous whalewatching experience. Snorkel multiple maui sights with a guide, including maui s molokini crater, which has 180 feet 55 meters of underwater visibility. We want your whale watching tour to be unforgettable. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Discover secret coves abundant with coral, colorful tropical fish and exotic marine life. Ultimate whale watch on maui are true to their name. Maui rafting hawaii ocean rafting to snorkel, scuba, explore. Hawaii ocean rafting whale watch maui tickets for less. Please book well in advance to assure availability.
Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. This is the perfect option for those staying in south or central maui resort areas, as it departs from the kihei boat ramp, only 5 minutes from. My husband and i were on maui in january 2012 and didnt want to do one of the big, over crowded whale watch tours out of maalaea harbor. Please call or chat with us to book or for more information. The best way to see these whales up close is on a maui rafting whale watching tour. Maui activitiesthis is a seasonal activity available from january through april only. Ultimate whale watch rafting tours to see whales maui. Your guide takes you by boat to this extinct, partially submerged volcanic crater to swim with tropical fish and rays. This unforgettable maui whale watching tour guarantees you whale sightings or ultimate raft will take you again, free of charge.
Blue water rafting whale watch trips can be organized for the sunday of your cruise ship schedule. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Add to my activities remove from my activities email. 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. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. Hdr version my 2016 whale watching trips with bluewater rafting in maui. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. As mauis premier ocean activities company, we offer several whale watching experiences, as unique and different as your personality. Maui whale watching trips with hawaii ocean rafting. Maui whale watching tours are offered december through april. Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, turtles, manta rays, monk seals, and.
The ocean is filled with the sounds of their breathing, splashing and playing. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. These whale watch tours can be reached via a taxi or tom barefoots tours could arrange for a rental car shuttle to pick you up directly at the dock. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors and our work is funded through fundraising activities, memberships and donations from supporters worldwide. When rafting, youre closer to the water, which makes for a much more exciting ride. During the holidays and the high seasons wintersummer months these trips fill up fast, we rcommend reservinging boat tours as far in advance as possible. Marine naturalist guides offer lots of knowledge and fun facts while you. 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. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback whales in maui. Redline maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from kihei harbor. With four trips daily, captain steves rafting can fit into your vacation plans no matter what they are. We endeavor to create the ultimate whale watching experience for our guests.
Schedule your hawaii ocean rafting whale watch on maui today and discover the magic. 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. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Get the best prices for snorkel and maui whale watching tickets for redline rafting out of kihei and discounts on all whale watch boats. Discount ultimate whale watch maui ultimate raft whales. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft. Deluxe lanai snorkeling dolphin whale adventure available year round maui dolphin snorkel excursion. We had a great experience, with perfect conditions which never happens for us, we snorkeled molokini crater and turtle town. Maui whale watching tours kayak canoe sup hawaiian. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the curious whales will swim up and mug the boat. Instead, opt for an ocean rafting adventure where we go to the hidden spots so you can snorkel mauis pristine waters. Maui whale watches start early december and continue until early april.
The humpback whale can reach a length of 50 feet and weigh in at around 50 tons. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal guaranteed whale watch seasonal. We called blue water rafting and got spots on their trip the next day. Having been to maui twice before, never been during whale season, looking to do a whale watch only, no snorkel, will it be too rough for me, on a raft vs. This 1 12 hour whale watch is a great way to get to the whales fast from a convenient location near wailea. The whales were very active as well and the captain made sure we got some great views thanks to emily for talking this timid swimmer into getting his butt in the water and seeing the sights.
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. You will enjoy an uncrowded cruise that will get you up and close to these majestic giants and. Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. During your whale watch cruise, these amazing animals will often display themselves in full glory, giving you the ultimate whale watching on maui experience. Continental breakfast, snack and cold drinks served throughout the day. 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. 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. Find out why maui rafting is the most exciting way to snorkel, scuba, explore, and whale watch in hawaii. Email a link to this page to friends, family or yourself. Experience the combined thrill of whale watching and a small group experience out of historic lahaina harbor. Whale watch blue water rafting on maui tom barefoots.
At pacific whale foundation, our whale watching season officially kicks off in early november with our welcome home the whales cruise. I love doing whale watches when in maui and this was probably our 9th time going out. All of the footage was taken in 1 single whale watch trip aboard blue water rafting from kihei boat. Ultimate whale watch uses a zodiac raft for their whale watching tours, providing an eye level whale watching experience. We offer a variety of snorkeling trips as well as whale watching from maui. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular 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. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. 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. Whale watching in maui is commonly considered some of the best in the world. The majority of them find their home in the calm waters around the island of maui.
Explore the maui waters around waileamakena, kihei, molokini crater, turtle town, island of lanai, honolua bay. Ultimate whale watch mauis ultimate rafting adventures. Experience the combined thrill of whalewatching and ocean rafting, on a brand new ecotour offered by pacific whale foundation. Hawaii ocean rafting lahaina 2020 all you need to know. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing marine wildlife adventures youll ever have the opportunity to partake in is a chance to witness the majesty of the north pacific humpback whales in their natural environment year, after year, these magical mammals grace hawaiian. 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 rafting boat tours snorkel tours whale watching. Kihei whale watch tickets discount on maui whale watching. Cruise from lahaina harbor on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with mauis humpback whales. This high speed catamaran leaves from maalaea harbor and can get you to the whales quickly. 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. Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina. 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. Kihei whale watching blue water rafting the snorkel store.