This spectacular picture of Hawaii Ocean Rafting’s eye-level whale watching tours shows just how close an eco-raft can get to Hawaii’s humpback whales. In order to help preserve these whales and their habitats, federal protections do not allow vessels to approach humpback whales closer than 100 yards. However, whales often choose to approach our eco-rafts of their own accord.
This makes for an even more special up-close whale encounter, because you know that the whales you see chose to come closer and see you, too.
Want to experience this for yourself? Book a Maui whale watching tour with Hawaii Ocean Rafting and take your own spectacular pictures of these gentle giants.