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Whale Watching in Hawaii

Scientists estimate that there are 20,000 humpback whales in the North Pacific. An estimated 12,000 swim to Hawaii each winter to mate, give birth and nurse their calves in warm Hawaiian waters, where they are protected.
With the arrival of humpbacks, NOAA reminds ocean users to keep a safe distance from these 45-ton visitors to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary, which lies within the shallow (less than 600 feet), warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands, constitutes one of the planet’s most important humpback whale habitats.

Peak whale-viewing months are typically January through March. The last remaining mothers and their calves usually depart our Islands for Alaska by early May.

The best way to see the humpbacks up close is aboard a whale-watching tour.Check out all our whale watches 

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Whale Watching Tours In Hawaii

How do I see whales in Hawaii?
Whale-watching tours let you see Hawaii’s humpbacks for yourself. Regulations forbid boats from approaching within 100 yards of a whale, but you’ll still get close enough to marvel at these magnificent creatures. You can whale watch from every island, but the calm, clear waters of the Auau Channel between Maui, Molokai and Lanai may be one of the best places in the world to see Hawaii’s humpbacks.

The humpback is still on the endangered species list, but efforts to protect these gentle giants have increased their overall population. In fact, Hawaii’s humpback whale population may have doubled over the last ten years. Roughly 6,000 to 8,000 humpback whales visit Hawaii each year and current studies may increase those estimates. Because of this, there may never have been a better time to go whale watching in Hawaii.

Check out one of our many whale watching tours http://www.mauivalue.com/ocean-activities/Hawaii-Whale-watching-tours



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