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Maui and whales just go together, like peanut butter and jelly. If winter is for humpback migration, then Maui must be heaven. From Alaska s icy winter this slow–moving mass of sea-spray archeology weighs as much South Africa to the behemoth that floats toward Maui’s warm summers in the winter half-year. What an idea for vacationing. Each winter, Hawaii becomes a vacation paradise for these traveler whales. They arrive tired and hungry from their long trek south. However long or short you stay in this paradise called Hawaii for however many days — enchanted evenings you won’t forget are always part of the bill. If you’re looking for the best whale watching in Maui, visit Dive Maui for more info.
At Ma alaea Harbor your experience of maritime pleasures begins against a backdrop of boats plowing in both directions. The air is thick with slimy messages and whale songs. Sea legs steady and grab the binoculars, a sight like this just cannot be seen anymore otherwise… The word is an early morning cruise was even worth looking at, because then you might get a sunrise that was second to none.
Lahaina Harbor possesses the familiar feel of a small coastal town. It’s just like walking into a photo that’s linked up with Tokyo in some old news print. In this invigorating atmosphere at peak migration time, specially for a leaping whale at sea this falls short of being a Guivinan huigee. It looks more like a masterpiece with sparkling sprays framing it-and even people who can afford both money and time find it difficult not to take onboard such beauty.
Kaanapali Beach offers its own special treats during times when whales abound. Here you can watch these leviathans from the warmth of sun-drenched sand. Lie back and enjoy it! Use your camera or video while they’ seriously perform great fin flips, tail walking routines… Sometimes a little technology can be used instead of “manual labor” in order to show off nature’s wonders to best advantage.
There’s also the area around Olowalu Reef, which promises a world of its own–clear waters for mother whales nursing their young. The surrounding calm will invite you, snorkeling with kids or by yourself is accessible at any time of day. With this close look at active coral gardens that are unique in themselves, it is not just fun but edifying. Sound and sight together!
As whales fill the surrounding ocean with song and splash, visitors to Maui find themselves drawn into this cetacean world. Check out our top picks for whale-spotting spots (some of these have been well-documented)—and you might even start dreaming of your next Hawaiian vacation before leaving. Keep the dream alive!