Three in Maui: Part Three
This is part three of the three part series: 3 Things worth paying for in Maui. DTM’s recommendations on three things you can’t miss out on during your stay on the beautiful Island of Maui.
#3 Take a Whale Watching Cruise: Every year between November and May Humpback whales swarm the warm waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Maui is one of the hotspots for these marine mammals to breed and give birth. There are so many whales hanging out down there that you can often see them from shore but if you really want to get a more personal experience spring for a whale watching tour. We went with the Pacific Whale Foundation because of their price, reputation and the fact that their proceeds go to marine research of whales dolphins and the ocean.
The two hour trip was a great experience. Its lead by certified marine naturalists that answer questions and fill you with all sorts of whale knowledge, but for me the whales did most of the talking. Seeing them breach, surface for air and tail slap was amazing. It was definitely an experience that won’t be forgotten.
Tags: Hawaii, Maui, Pacific Whale Foundation, Whale watching cruise
January 28th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
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February 2nd, 2010 at 12:26 am
Whale watching is definitely worth the money. I didn’t regret it at all the last time I took a whale watching tour.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I loved the video! It’s an awesome experience to see the whales like that in their natural habitat.
We sent on a daytrip to Lanai for some snorkeling, and on the way back across the channel to Maui, a whole bunch of dolphins surrounded our boat – it was incredible! We were also lucky enough to see whales.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
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