The Best Ways to See Maui’s Humpback Whales
Based on my whale encounters during the 10 years I lived there
I took this photo using my iPhone while on a whale-watching tour. During the ten years I lived on Maui, I was fortunate to have many close encounters with humpback whales. Read on to learn how you can have incredible experiences watching these gentle giants as they play in Maui’s waters.
Although humpback whales can be seen at any point during whale season (December through April), I recommend that you visit Maui in February. That is the month when the largest number of whales can be found in the waters off Maui’s coast. You are also likely to see plenty of whales if you visit in January or March.
If you want to have the best chance of getting photos like the one I took above, take a whale-watching trip on a zodiac raft. There are multiple companies to choose from; my personal favorite is Maui Adventure Cruises. That is NOT an affiliate link; it’s just my honest recommendation based on the many memorable whale encounters I’ve had while on one of their rafts.
If being on a boat that small or being down that close to the water frightens you, there are plenty of other larger boats to choose from.
