Each year humpback whales visit the Hawaiian Islands during the winter months, arriving sometime in November and departing in March. While in Hawaiʻi's waters, humpbacks don't feed, as the primary reason for their journey is to mate and for mother whales to give birth and raise their young.
Can you see whales from shore Maui?
The island of Maui is the best place in Hawaii to whale watch from the shoreline. Admire Kohola breaching and nursing their young in South Maui coastal areas like Kihei and Wailea, or off of North Shore beaches like Paia Bay and Ho'okipa Beach Park.
How many whales are in Maui?
Where do the whales go when they leave Maui?
They also take advantage of our relatively predator-free warm waters to give birth. Once all this has been accomplished, they prepare for the 3,500+ mile journey that will take them back to the chilly waters of Alaska. Whale watching is such a unique opportunity and most visitors hate to miss the watching window!
How do you spot whales in Maui?
Best Place to See Whales in Maui
- The best place to see whales in Maui is the Maui Nui Basin. …
- Pack binoculars because you can often see whales breaching from shore along the south and west coast of Maui, but for closer encounters, booking a whale watching tour on boats is the way to go (You can book a tour with us here).