{"id":16256,"date":"2022-08-13T05:31:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/whales-still-maui-now\/"},"modified":"2022-08-13T05:31:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:31:11","slug":"whales-still-maui-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Are whales still in Maui now?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whale sightings in Maui typically occur between November and May. The best months to see whales is usually between mid-January and March as this is considered peak whalewatching season. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as October or late September.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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in Hawaii now?\">Are there whales in Hawaii now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#what-time-of-year-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\" title=\"What time of year is best for whale watching in Maui?\">What time of year is best for whale watching in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#where-are-humpback-whales-right-now\" title=\"Where are humpback whales right now?\">Where are humpback whales right now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#how-long-do-the-whales-stay-in-maui\" title=\"How long do the whales stay in Maui?\">How long do the whales stay in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#can-you-see-whales-from-shore-in-maui\" title=\"Can you see whales from shore in Maui?\">Can you see whales from shore in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#what-time-of-day-are-whales-most-active\" title=\"What time of day are whales most active?\">What time of day are whales most active?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#how-much-is-whale-poop-worth\" title=\"How much is whale poop worth?\">How much is whale poop worth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#where-are-the-whales-in-maui\" title=\"Where are the whales in Maui?\">Where are the whales in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#which-hawaiian-island-is-the-best-for-whale-watching\" title=\"Which Hawaiian island is the best for whale watching?\">Which Hawaiian island is the best for whale watching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#is-whale-watching-better-in-oahu-or-maui\" title=\"Is whale watching better in Oahu or Maui?\">Is whale watching better in Oahu or Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#how-many-whales-are-in-maui\" title=\"How many whales are in Maui?\">How many whales are in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#are-there-orcas-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are there orcas in Hawaii?\">Are there orcas in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#are-there-great-white-sharks-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are there great white sharks in Hawaii?\">Are there great white sharks in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#are-there-bull-sharks-in-hawaii\" title=\"Are there bull sharks in Hawaii?\">Are there bull sharks in Hawaii?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#what-kind-of-whales-are-in-maui-now\" title=\"What kind of whales are in Maui now?\">What kind of whales are in Maui now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#are-there-sharks-in-maui\" title=\"Are there sharks in Maui?\">Are there sharks in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#how-close-can-you-get-to-whales-in-maui\" title=\"How close can you get to whales in Maui?\">How close can you get to whales in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#is-whale-watching-worth-it-in-maui\" title=\"Is whale watching worth it in Maui?\">Is whale watching worth it in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#do-you-tip-whale-watching\" title=\"Do you tip whale watching?\">Do you tip whale watching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#why-are-there-so-many-whales-in-maui\" title=\"Why are there so many whales in Maui?\">Why are there so many whales in Maui?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/whales-still-maui-now\/#are-whales-returning-to-maui\" title=\"Are whales returning to Maui?\">Are whales returning to Maui?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-whales-still-in-maui-now\"><\/span>Are whales still in Maui now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale sightings in Maui typically occur between November and May. The best months to see whales is usually between mid-January and March as this is considered peak whalewatching season. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as October or late September.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-whales-in-hawaii-now\"><\/span>Are there whales in Hawaii now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some speculate that 1\/3 of the total population of North Pacific Humpback Whales arrive in Hawaii every year, others stating that it could be 1\/2 of the total population. But, it is also a fact that the majority of Humpback calves born each year are also born in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-time-of-year-is-best-for-whale-watching-in-maui\"><\/span>What time of year is best for whale watching in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale watching season in Maui is November-May with peak season typically running between mid-January and March.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-are-humpback-whales-right-now\"><\/span>Where are humpback whales right now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The humpbacks are on their way back south now \u2013 meet them in the southeast! Or go even further south to watch the blue whales and southern right whales off the coast of Victoria.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-do-the-whales-stay-in-maui\"><\/span>How long do the whales stay in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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&#39;re a spectacular sight to behold!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-whales-from-shore-in-maui\"><\/span>Can you see whales from shore in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-time-of-day-are-whales-most-active\"><\/span>What time of day are whales most active?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whales are never diurnal, but they can be crepuscular. This means they are most active during twilight hours which are both before sunrise and after sunset.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-much-is-whale-poop-worth\"><\/span>How much is whale poop worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current rate for ambergris is about $35 per gram, depending on its quality (a gram of gold runs about $61 per gram, as of October 2020).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-are-the-whales-in-maui\"><\/span>Where are the whales in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best place to see whales in Maui is the Maui Nui Basin. It&#39;s estimated that more than half of the humpback whale population migrates to the Maui Nui Basin for breeding every winter. The Maui Nui Basin refers to the waters between Maui, Lanai, and Kaho&#39;olawe and is a protected sanctuary for the whales.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-better-to-whale-watch-in-the-morning-or-afternoon-in-maui\"><\/span>Is it better to whale watch in the morning or afternoon in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thankfully the west Maui mountains block most winds, giving us a calm leeward setting for whale watching on most days. Because of this, afternoon whale watching is a great option if you book your tour after a morning at the beach. The last time for whale watching tours is sunset.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-i-wear-for-whale-watching\"><\/span>What should I wear for whale watching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are eight key things to wear or bring\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-whales-from-kaanapali-beach\"><\/span>Can you see whales from Kaanapali Beach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>* Kaanapali Beach- From the shores, you can watch calves with their mothers breaching and putting on a show. They are frequently seen in this area. * <a href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/maui\/discover-the-beauty-of-launiupoko-beach\/\" title=\"Discover the Beauty of Launiupoko Beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Launiupoko<\/a> Beach Park- This area in West Maui is popular for offering an ocean view of humpbacks breaching.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-hawaiian-island-is-the-best-for-whale-watching\"><\/span>Which Hawaiian island is the best for whale watching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Which Hawaiian island is the best for whale watching? In season, Maui is the best place to see humpback whales, but other islands also have many whales to see. The islands of Kauai, Oahu, and Big Island offer great whale-watching tours.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-whale-watching-better-in-oahu-or-maui\"><\/span>Is whale watching better in Oahu or Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Maui is the best location for humpback whale spotting, the other islands also see many whales in season. There are fabulous whale watching tours on Kauai, the island of Oahu, and off the shores of Big Island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-whales-are-in-maui\"><\/span>How many whales are in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Roughly 10,000 whales make their journey from the North Pacific to the warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-orcas-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are there orcas in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Killer Whales in Hawaii The humpback whale&#39;s top predator, the majestic Orca or Killer Whale, is rarely seen but has been spotted around the Hawaii island chain. Although their name calls them whales, Orcas are actually a part of the Delphinidae family, also known as oceanic dolphins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-great-white-sharks-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are there great white sharks in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He said a whale shark wouldn&#39;t eat a fish, and the pointed snout meant one thing, it was a huge white shark. Dr. Meyer said there are sightings of white sharks all year round across Hawaii, with higher frequencies during the winter months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-bull-sharks-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Are there bull sharks in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aloha, More people die being attacked by dogs every year then sharks in the last 100 years. No bull sharks in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-kind-of-whales-are-in-maui-now\"><\/span>What kind of whales are in Maui now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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&#37; of the sightings here are of the Humpback.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-sharks-in-maui\"><\/span>Are there sharks in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not only does Maui have the highest number of tiger sharks in the state, the area also sees the most shark attacks, according to local scientists who have tracked and studied Hawaii sharks for decades.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-close-can-you-get-to-whales-in-maui\"><\/span>How close can you get to whales in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Humpback whales congregate in ocean waters less than 600 feet deep throughout the main Hawaiian Islands. Keep in mind, however, that mariners may also encounter humpback whales at the surface over deeper waters. It is illegal to approach within 100 yards of a humpback whale.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-whale-watching-worth-it-in-maui\"><\/span>Is whale watching worth it in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maui is one of the best spots in the world for whale watching. These gentle creatures have unique breeding and migration patterns that millions of people enjoy watching every year on their Hawaii trip.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-you-tip-whale-watching\"><\/span>Do you tip whale watching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although not required, a gratuity for your guide is a great way to show your appreciation for their outstanding service. Guiding is a hospitality industry comparable to that of a server at a restaurant. 10&#37; \u2013 20&#37; gratuity is a good general rule, depending on how amazing your guide was.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-are-there-so-many-whales-in-maui\"><\/span>Why are there so many whales in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Marine scientists believe that Kohola (Humpback whales) have been visiting the islands since the ancient Polynesian Era (1-600 AD) and enjoy Hawaii&#39;s deep, warm ocean, underwater visibility, and lack of natural predators. The island of Maui is the best place in Hawaii to whale watch from the shoreline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-whales-returning-to-maui\"><\/span>Are whales returning to Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But one thing is the same: North Pacific Humpback Whales have returned year after year to thrill people in Maui \u2014 locals and visitors alike. You can view them from the shore, on a boat, or from an aircraft!Oct 4, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whale sightings in Maui typically occur between November and May. The best months to see whales is usually between mid-January and March as this is considered peak whalewatching season. On occasion, we will have our first whale sighting as early as October or late September. Are whales still in Maui now? 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