Among some of the top tour picks are aboard the star of honolulu or with tradewinds charters both of. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. From the islands beaches or lookouts, you might catch sight of them in the. If youre in hawaii from january thru march, make sure you put whale watching in hawaii on your todo list. Daytime guided sightseeing boat trip from hawaii glass bottom boat adventures up to 40% off. For your personal whale tale, book a tour on a whale watching cruise. In 12 years of studies by cascadia research, a total of 32 sperm whales were sighted in hawaii31 of which were off of the big island. Oahu the heart of hawaii is home to honolulu and much more. 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.
See the beauty of hawaiis humpbacks from the spacious outdoor viewing decks aboard the majestic. We wanted to see how close we can get to the humpback whales here in oahu. The gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Cruise in the comfort of hawaiis largest vessel with hightech stabilizers for smooth cruising and the most outdoor space with four walkaround decks and a top observation deck for optimal whale encounters. Honolulu ap there were at least nine collisions between humpback whales and boats last season, a marine sanctuary said. Maui whale watch tours hawaii humpback whale watching. Officially, whale season in hawaii runs from december 15may 15, although the first whale of the season is usually spotted sometime in early october. My future wife and i will be in maui from 20 to 25 november on our honeymoon and i want to take her whale watching. Humpback whale watching tours look for humpback whales along the kona coast. Tbd meetings are open to the public and the public will be invited to present statements during the public comment periods. Explore more things to do in hawaii go to experiences page. Enjoy a romantic evening aboard the star of honolulu as you cruise around the waters off hawaii, all while gaining a new perspective on the island.
Whale watching boat tours and diy guide big island. Humpbacks are in hawaiian waters during the winter months to birth their calves and to mate. Dont miss this fun opportunity to count whales and record their behavior from the. Sanctuary ocean count hawaiian islands humpback whale. This is a top notch scuba diving operation steve and jim, and the rest of the dive team does and amazing job and i really enjoyed every aspect of diving with themthe boat is. Star of honolulu waikikis best whale watch cruise from aloha tower. Makapuu lighthouse and hanauma bay offer several seaside overlooks that provide a distant vantage. Both tours are truly dedicated to the oahu whale watching experience, and expert naturalists share insightful information and educational commentary on the humpback whales behavior and biology.
The 2020 sanctuary advisory council meetings are scheduled for. Hello, what are the chances of seeing whales in november in oahu. This discreet bay, tucked neatly at the western end of the gulf of tadjoura, is one of the most dependable places in the world to swim with whale sharks. You wont be able to see any humpback whales in august. Oahu whale watching in november oahu forum tripadvisor. Experts say hawaiis lone whale doesnt mean the humpback migration is starting early. In fact, its one of the cheapest times of the year as you can see from the following graph. Maui whale watching is one of the most popular activities to do in hawaii.
Select a destination to see more weather parameters. Majestic waikiki whale watch afternoon cruise see hawaii. Get the latest coronavirus covid19 updates for the usa with current travel advice, statistics and online resources below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in hawaii in november. In november, hawaiis daytime, average high temperatures typically range in the mid to low 80s. I know that the best time to go whale watching in maui hawaii is the winter months decemberapril but im going to maui on my honeymoon in september the 4th12th and was wondering if there was any possibility i would see any whales lol silly question but i figured im going to be there id love to see a whale if anyone had any spots or suggestions that may work in september. Nothing beats the aweinspiring beauty of the waianae coast, except maybe the equally stunning and diverse wildlife. Rare sightings of a brydes whale balaenoptera edeni and sei. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of november and april whale season, and the big island is our favorite of the hawaiian islands to see them. The office of planning encourages users to report any discrepancies or errors found. Hawaii statewide gis program, office of planning, state of hawaii.
Its not uncommon for several of the giants to be cruising so close to shore that its possible to snorkel out to see them. Any input or suggestions about whale watching in march. One of the giants was reportedly seen breaching multiple times. Per weather records, november rainfall levels in hawaii are higher than average. Whales arrive in and depart hawaiian waters throughout the season. Whale watching in oahu a breathtaking adventure in hawaii. Its such a delight to see a humpback whales spout breath, or tail break the oceans surface, and absolutely thrilling to see a whale breach by jumping out of the water and creating a big splash. See the most comprehensive whale watching visual guide all about humpback. Their migration crosses 3,100 miles of ocean each season. Graceful and gentle giants of the ocean, arching, breaching, and frolicking, hawaiis humpback whales take center stage during whale season.
Watching humpback whales breaching off the coast of kohala on the big island of hawaii. When we visit hawaii during humpback whale season, we spend just about every spare moment whale watching. The tardiest appearance of the last 15 years happened in 2005, when the first hawaii humpback was spotted on november 11. Oahu isnt the best place to see the whales in hawaii to begin with the most whales around oahu are found in january. Home things to do whale watching in oahu a breathtaking adventure in hawaii. In 2014, a sick sperm whale was sighted off of kihei, and it was presumed that the whale had ventured to shallower water as it fought to stay alive. Hiking enthusiasts can usually spot whales from the islands southeastern coast.
Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april. Paradise cove luau honolulu chinatown iolani palace kaau crater kailua beach park kcc farmers market koko crater ko. Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. Star of honolulu dinner and whale watch cruises 2020. Humpback whales visit hawaiian waters each year from november to may with the peak of the season being from january to march. Types of whales in hawaii almost a dozen whale species. Hawaii big island whale watching tours hawaii discount. The humpback whales begin to arrive in late november, and most of them have arrived by the beginning of january. December 15th is the official start of the humpback whale season in hawaii, but guests on our private whale watching tour could spot whales as early as november, and since the feeling of watching a humpback from a kayak is one of the islands best adventures, we figured it was time to discuss some basics about humpback whales in maui.
Is november a cheap or expensive month for a hawaii vacation. They dont start showing up until around the end of november and stay till around april or so. Honolulu is one of the top locations to be if you want to enjoy whale watching tours in oahu, as the honolulu harbor is home to cruise companies that can more than meet your needs. Get in touch with your wild side on our oahu whale watch tours. Humpback whales in maui whales visit december to april. There is a big difference between seeing a whale and experiencing a whale. The whaleplanner september a whale watching infographic. Monitor dolphin and whale sightings in real time with our live whale tracker app, available on. Whales can be seen on dinner cruises, whale watch cruises, oceanside hikes and even from shore.
Whale watching tours and cruises depart from various ports. Hawaiis annual humpback whale season generally extends from november through may, with january through march being the peak whale viewing months. This is the only place in the united states where humpbacks reproduce. Get in touch with your wild side and meet your finned counterparts on whale and dolphin encounters hawaiis year round whale watching of other marine mammals the clear temperate waters of hawaii are known worldwide amongst marine biologists, for an array of whale. Where they call hawaii their winter home december to april of each year. During hawaiis whale season you can go on a whale watching cruise along the big islands hilo, kona or kohala coast. Twohour whalewatching cruise for one adult or one child at e sea diver up to 40% off. Closer to the modern honolulu, whales can be seen off the cliffs surf break near diamond head. How close would we get, or would they be far off in the distance. Honolulu whale watching deals in honolulu, hi groupon. With a donation or an adoption of a whale you can help to make the world a place where whales and dolphins are free and safe.
Whale watching on the big island 2020 big island of hawaii. Humpback whales have returned and free whale watching in hawaii is really possible. I checked for previous questions but couldnt find the answer. Whale and dolphin tracker pacific whale foundation. Cruise along the coast in search of whales during season december until mid april. Hawaii institute of marine biology, honolulu, hawaii. Council meeting calendar hawaiian islands humpback whale. You may see some from there in early november, but dont count on it. The waters around the main islands constitute one of the worlds most important north pacific humpback whale habitats. Hawaii whale watching, oahu whale watch near ko olina, waikiki.
Humpback whale watching boat tours whale watching season 20192020 starts dec 21st, 2019 join us for a unique honolulu whale watching cruise. Maui county is world famous as the destination for the pacific northwest humpback whales. Per our analysis of hawaii hotel rates, november is an excellent month to save money on accommodations. Like placebets said your chances of seeing humpback whales from oahu in november are slim to none. Humpback whales slow to arrive in hawaii december usually marks the start of humpback whale season in hawaii, but experts say the animals have been slow to return this year. Humpback whale watching december to april see humpback whales in hawaii.
Whale watching in march honolulu forum tripadvisor. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. Protecting the ocean through science and advocacy and inspiring environmental stewardship. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui an ideal jumpingoff spot for. Hawaiian islands humpback whale explore whale watching. If no whales are sighted during your cruise guests can go out again for free. Boat tours and whale watching cruises have become increasingly popular. Other great islands for whale watching are maui and kauai.
There are a variety of ways in which you can catch a glimpse of hawaiis humpback whales. Star of honolulu whale watch cruises is whale guaranteed. In the rare case that if you do not see a whale, youll receive a whale check to cruise again meal and transportation optional. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. That being said, november is not the rainiest month in hawaii. Reef fishing and snorkel adventure for one or two adults or children from tradewind charters up to 44% off. For any chance at all it would be from a boat tour. I like to view whales from makapuu lighthouse trail. From december to may, you may catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, in oahus southern seas. Humpback whales visit our warm island waters november thru may for birthing and courtship, with the peak season being january thru march. Humpback whales, or na kohola, migrate from alaskan waters to hawaii in the winter and spring months of november sometimes earlier through may every year, seeking warm waters for breeding and birthing new calves. There are available whale watching tours or you can book a private boat to spot these magnificent creatures. There are so many whales in hawaii during peak whale season that locals refer to the ocean as whale soup. Whale watching hawaii oahu year round whale watch oahu.
If you are visiting hawaii during this time, dont miss out and reserve your seat to see those magnificent creatures up close. Experience the difference a more intimate setting makes. Experience whale watching in hawaii, one of the most popular activities in the winter. Star of honolulu waikikis best whale watch cruise from. Evening temperatures usually dip into the upper 60s to lower 70s. Set out on a honolulu whale watch cruise to see hawaiis humpback whales and cruise past beautiful diamond head in search of these majestic marine mammals. The best time to see them is in februarymarch, and the best places to see them are pretty much on the entire south shore of maui and the east shore and far west shores of oahu.
And for those lucky enough to experience this once in a lifetime influx of such extraordinary creatures these sea stars offer performances worthy of oscars, it is truly a. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of november and april whale season, and the big island is our favorite of the. By the week after thanksgiving, its common to find whales off of maui or lanai as they breach and leap from the waterwith many of the whales that arrive in november. Since 1980, maui whale festival has offered a series of inspiring events. That while their season in hawaii isnt normally set to get underway for about a month. Download the app to stay uptodate on the latest sightings.