Can you see whales from Lahaina?

Can you see whales from Lahaina?

Lahaina Harbor is home to a wide range of whale watching tours. In fact, there are plenty of areas on Maui where humpbacks can frequently be seen from the shore during whale season. The scenic McGregor Point lookout west of Maalaea and the beaches of Kaanapali, Kihei and Wailea are also great spots to see whales.

What month is best for whale watching in Maui?

Whale watching season in Maui is November-May with peak season typically running between mid-January and March.

What time of day is best for whale watching in Maui?

Anytime is the best time! But, if you’re looking for the best scenic times, early morning or sunset is considered prime. 11 am to 3 pm yields the best overhead light.

Can you see whales from land in Maui?

The south and west side of Maui is the prime viewing location, but we’ve found a few key spots that deliver a whale spotting almost every time! While the whales start their migration into Maui around October, the best time to see them is from December to March.

Where can I see humpback whales in Maui?

On the water is one of the best ways to experience the whales up close. Be it on a boat, stand up paddle board, kayak, or inner tube. When you are at the beach and go under–water, you can often hear their songs. There are so many whales singing during the season, it can sound like a “whale cocktail party”!

What is the best time of year for whale watching in Hawaii?

The best time to see whales on Maui is November through May when thousands of North Pacific Humpback whales grace Hawaiian waters during their annual winter migration. At 25 to 40 tons, Pacific Humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world. They’re a spectacular sight to behold!

Is it better to go whale watching in the morning or afternoon?

One of the reasons that the morning time is the best time of day for whale watching has to do with weather and ocean conditions. The wind is a key player when it comes to smooth seas, and morning trips often have less wind.

When and where can you see whales in Hawaii?

Whale Watching on the Big Island. Humpback whales come to Hawaii between November and April (whale season), and the Big Island is our favorite of the Hawaiian Islands to go see the whales! Other good islands to go whale watching are Maui and Kauai.

What types of whales can be seen in Hawaii?

Other whales like the North Pacific right whale, minke whale, Bryde’s blue whale, and the fin whale are also occasionally observed in the coastal waters of Hawaii. Dolphins also find their refuge in the sea waters around Hawaii.

What kind of whales around Maui?

Answer: The whales that come to Maui and Hawaii are the beautiful Humpback whales. You may have a chance of seeing more rare species such as Pilot Whales and False Killer Whales, but about 99.9% of the sightings here are of the Humpback. There is a big reason that there are so many whale sightings in Maui waters.

What does whales live in Maui?

Although humpback whales can be spotted throughout the entire Hawaiian Island chain, of all the humpbacks which migrate to Maui, the majority are found in the shallow waters between Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i.