There are dozens of awesome whale watching tours in Maui, but what tours accommodate cruise ship guests? Cruise ships travel from all over the world to Maui, Hawaii and port at 2 locations, Kahului, Maui and Lahaina, Maui. Kahului is considered the central part of Maui and guests that port or stay there travel to Lahaina, Maui for their activities, … Read More
Best Place to See Whales in Maui
Whale watching tours on Maui are made great by knowing important whale migration facts. Facts like migration dates, behaviors and most importantly the best place to see whales in Maui. Where’s the Best Place to See Whales? The best place to see whales in Maui is the Maui Nui Basin. It’s estimated that more than half of the humpback whale … Read More
When is Whale Watching in Maui?
When is Whale Watching in Maui Popular? What Day? What Time? These are great questions to ask before planning your whale watching adventure because whales are not in Maui all the time! Planning when to go whale watching in Maui means planning around the humpback whales’ migration schedule! Where Are Whales in Summer? In the summertime, humpback whales live in … Read More
Support The Best Whale Research Excursions in Maui, Hawaii
Humpback whale research and protection is the most vital purpose for whale lovers on Maui. Ultimate Whale Watch and Snorkel was established in 1982 and has been supporting marine research and whale disentanglement since then. Ultimate became the first commercial outfit to be a part of NOAA’s Maui Whale Disentanglement Network, acting as first responders to entangled whales. This responsibility … Read More
Whale Watching Maui October
Are you visiting Maui this October hoping to catch a glimpse of the majestic humpback whales? We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but there is no whale watching Maui in October because there are no whales in Maui in October! Humpback whales are only in Maui half the year, from December until April, creating an amazing opportunity … Read More
New Hybrid Dolphin-Whale Discovered? ????
We’re sure you’ve heard the rumors that there is a new hybrid between dolphins and whales, and those rumors are TRUE! Last August Cascadia Research Collective (you’ve heard us talk about them before), conducted dolphin and whale research around the Hawaii islands. One discovery off the Kauai coast was this possible hybrid between a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin. … Read More
Best Time of Day to Whale Watch in Hawaii
Wondering what’s the best time of day to whale watch in hawaii? The good new is that whales don’t operate on an a.m. or p.m. schedule like us, so the best time for whale watching is when you feel like going! Humpback whales do not feed when they migrate to Maui, so the activity we see are mating rituals, competition … Read More
Best Place to Snorkel in Maui
Hotel? Check! Flights? Check! Snorkel gear? Check! The best place to snorkel on Maui? Hmmm, now that’s a little harder to check off the list! Unfortunately, some of the often recommended “popular” snorkel destinations are just that… too popular and too crowded! This where a little local expertise can help! Locals on Maui seek out snorkel locations that have abundant … Read More
Manta Ray Research with HAMER
Marks said that with 90% decline in manta ray sighting rates in Maui, HAMER’s manta ray tagging program is a crucial effort to better understand what habitats are important for their survival and how they use that habitat for feeding, mating and pupping. Ultimate sponsors these satellite tags (think each tag $5K-$10K dollars!) which are placed on the mantas and … Read More
Full-Face Snorkel Mask. Harmful or Helpful?
After doing our research, spending every day in the water and hosting thousands of snorkel trips, we do not recommend snorkeling or diving with full-face mask as there are some safety concerns we have discovered! Consider these safety concerns before deciding to dive or not to dive with a full-faced mask. 1. Our number one concern is carbon dioxide poisoning. Many of the full-faced mask do not have … Read More