We strive to exceed every customers expectations whether its with our personally guided, ecologically friendly reef tours or the fascinating facts you learn about hawaiis history. The humpback is the star of the annual whale watching season, which usually begins in. Maui whale watching tours and snorkeling closest encounters in. Experience the pride of maui s spacious and stable vessel with many amenities and comforts including their large deck space. Every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in maui s summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. The key to a successful stay on maui is balancing rest and adventure, and by loosely following a sample itinerary like this one my points. Experience the ultimate maui snorkeling adventure on this completely private and exclusive rafting. Winter is the best time in maui county because our gigantic friends, the humpback whales, come to visit. Come experience the best maui whale watching from an explorer super raft. For those that are all about snorkeling you are pretty good throughout the year. Plus you can sit on the edge of the raft and be closer to the water. 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. However, our tours start at the beginning of january, guaranteeing whale sightings. View them in their environment on board the maui magic snorkel adventure, watch them as they perform amazing acrobatics, and hear them in the water while you snorkel.
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If you are ready to check out the north pacific humpback whales in hawaii. The waters surrounding maui are the stage for some of the best whale watching in the world. The awesome boat kainalu is lahainas premier boat for whale watching, snorkeling, dolphin tours, and bottom fishing. There are so many things to see and activities to choose from here in this paradise that is maui, hawaii. Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, turtles, manta rays, monk seals, and whale sharks are all possibilities on this incredible maui adventure. We offer fun, small group, shared, or private adventures for you and your friends and family. Guide of us is a travel destination media and marketing company that receives compensation from companies or organizations whose. Captain steves rafting maui snorkeling humpback whale. From charter boats to passenger rafts, a stroll past the kiosks lining lahaina harbor reveals a variety of options during the peak of whale watching season. If it is possible for you to schedule your trip during off peak times you may want to think about it. Kihei whale watching blue water rafting the snorkel store. Save on the pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft on maui. Experience the pride of mauis spacious and stable vessel with many amenities and comforts including their large deck space.
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Maui whale watch ocean rafting adventure from lahaina harbor overall rating. The sprawling upper deck provides 360 degree sweeping views so you can photograph all of the beautiful whales. Maui whale watching tours maui snorkeling tours maui fishing. Pacific whale foundation helping protect our oceans. 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 half. Pick a cushioned seat on the 35foot 10m ocean raft and prepare for a thrilling ride in search of the north pacific humpback whales. My friend who is a whale watching maui expert says trilogy is the most respected company for whale watches, and is a leader in maui in marine conservation and being green. Treat yourself to upclose wildlife encounters in the maui nui whale sanctuary on our daily whale watching trips that depart out of mala ramp in the heart of lahaina. W e started redline rafting with one purpose in mindfun. Come find out why so many have called redline rafting mauis best adventure cruise. 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.
Get a break from crowded tour activities and make sure youre guaranteed to have the best seat in the house to witness the revered humpback whales with ultimate whalewatch and snorkel. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale watch. We offer you two large catamarans and a rigid hulled raft on which to seek these enormous creatures. Maui whale watching guide humpback whales in hawaii.
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Cruise from lahaina harbor on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with mauis humpback whales. The best way to see these whales on a maui whale watching tour is with redline rafting. We offer the most options on maui and earn the highest ratings by travel sites and guidebooks. Maui really does have something to offer throughout the year. Hawaiian rafting adventures dive maui best diving in maui. Maui whale watching tours kayak canoe sup hawaiian. Awesome stops off of lanai island, all of them full of marine life. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. Every ticket supports active marine research and the whale entanglement response team. Maui whale watching is most thrilling aboard the malolo. Sep 29, 2016 when is the best time for maui whale watching.
Whale sighting is guaranteed or the next ride is on us. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Pacific whale foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. E xplore the sea caves and lava arches of mauis remote and rugged kanaio coast on the most challenging and invigorating maui snorkeling adventure that the island has to offer. Ultimate whale watch maui raft whale watching tour tickets. 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. Express whale watch molokini snorkel seasonal guaranteed whale watch seasonal. Maui whale watching trips with hawaii ocean rafting.
Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life. They offer four different tours, three of which go to molokini crater. Spot humpbacks as they travel through maui s warm waters on this 1. These tours are operated on a 24 passenger zodiac raft. Learn more about maui whale watching all available packages. 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. This content is sponsored by whale watching on pride of maui. 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. 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. If you prefer to avoid the crowds, we are the goto guys. Cruise from lahaina harbor on pacific whale foundations hightech raft for exciting waterlevel viewing opportunities with maui s humpback whales. Inexpensive closer to whales great location at kihei boat ramp incredibly fun captain and crew. Sightings are guaranteed or you get to go out again for free on a regular whale.
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. Feel free to visit our trip advisor or facebook page to see what real travelers like yourself thought of our tours. Families will love our kayak tours while workout buffs may prefer our stand up paddle boards sup. This exciting tour offers unimpeded viewing of maui s humpback whales, including expert interpretation of the whales fascinating behavior by our team of certified marine naturalists. Whale watching is one of the most thrilling activities available on maui, and it is great for kids of all ages. Humpback whale watching in maui options, tips, whale info. Experience the combined thrill of whalewatching and ocean rafting, on a brand new ecotour offered by pacific whale foundation. If youre fortunate enough to be here during winter, a whale watching tour is a must. Each winter december through may, thousands of kohola humpback whales travel to hawaii from colder waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. 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. Due to state regulations during the growing health concerns of covid19, our tours are temporarily unavailable.
As mauis premier ocean activities company, we offer several whale watching experiences, as unique and different as your personality. The shallow and protected interisland waterways surrounding maui entice these massive creatures for months of playing, mating, birthing and raising their young. We also provide private charters and wedding cruises. Deluxe lanai snorkeling dolphin whale adventure available year round maui dolphin snorkel excursion.
Maui activities whale watching maui whale watching. Feb 03, 2009 great footage of whale diving just a few feet from the raft presenting its tail in grand fashion. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the. Discover amazing maui activities and adventures available from the snorkel store. 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. Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, turtles, manta rays, monk. 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. With four trips daily, captain steves rafting can fit into your vacation plans no matter what they are. With an unobstructed 360degree view, you have frontrow seating for all the action and playful activity found in abundance in these protected waters. I was out on a whale watch with captain steves about 10 years ago when a whale swam right.
Every winter, pods of pacific humpback whales make the 3,000mile swim from the chilly waters of alaska to bask in mauis summery shallows, fluking, spy hopping, spouting, and having an allaround swell time. This whale swam under the boat, surfaced and then turned right towards us before awesome. Maui whalewatching tour by raft from kihei we enjoyed the whalewatching trip by redline immensely. Pacific whale foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect the ocean through science and advocacy, and to inspire environmental stewardship. Makai adventures provides ocean day trips and tours in lahaina, maui. Maui rafting hawaii ocean rafting to snorkel, scuba, explore. Experience the combined thrill of whale watching and a small group experience out of historic lahaina harbor. Unlike boat tour agencies that are big and impersonal. Blue water rafting offers a great alternative to people who are staying in a resort at wailea, makena, or one of the south kihei condo properties. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai and lanai, making maui. Maui makai adventures maui whale watching tours maui.
The best way to see these whales up close is on a maui rafting whale watching tour. Great footage of whale diving just a few feet from the raft presenting its tail in grand fashion. Pacific whale foundation whale watch lahaina raft hawaii. Ample free parking is available at the kihei boat ramp less than ten minutes from all kihei and wailea resorts. The whales are drawn to the areas shallow waters, especially the auau channel between maui, molokai. You will see them in ways like never before, making for a personal experience that you will never forget. We endeavor to create the ultimate whale watching experience for our guests. Head down south dec 15thapril 15th for one of the most exciting humpback whale tours of tropical mauis south shore. 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. Our favorite whale watch its fast which means you spend more time watching whales and less time looking for them. The hawaiian humpback whale marine sanctuary is located in kihei and was created by congress in 1992 as a way to protect these magnificent creatures in hawaiian waters. Enjoy a much smaller group and more exciting ride in the redline raft.
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