If you’re planning a winter vacation to Maui, a whale watching tour is a must-add to your to-do list. We specialize in Maui whale watching during humpback whale season and world-class snorkeling adventures all year round. If you have been on Maui between Christmas and Easter, you have surely seen the splashes and blows from the shore. You really must get out on the water to truly experience the wonder of these mysterious whales.
Their behaviors are complex and varied, as well as often touching and awe-inspiring. In this day and age, where it seems that everything has been caught on tape, no one has ever documented a humpback giving birth. You may be lucky enough to see one of these tiny little newborns being lifted to the surface to be reminded to take a breath, or a short while later being taught to breach. It is relatively common in the height of whale season to see a cow breach only to be followed by a little mimic.
Mothers and calves stay together for around 12 months; it is often on the return trip the following year that the yearling breaks off on its own. These mothers are very “hands-on”; they teach their young by example. It is often the case that while nursing, teaching, and protecting her young, she is being constantly pursued by competing males.
There is a curious experience that is sometimes had aboard our small eco rafts; it seems that when we are sitting dead in the water, we may offer some sense of protection. We have often had mothers and calves tuck in very close under the raft or keep moving in such a way that places the raft between themselves and the pursuing males. There is no comparison between watching from shore and truly being in the thick of it. We offer trips 3 times a day during whale season. You can call 808-661-7238 or book directly on our website. Aloha