The whales travel from Alaska to give birth and mate in a safer area for calves. The primary predator of humpback calf is orca which is uncommon in Hawaiian waters.

The Humpback Whales travel over 3000 miles every winter from Alaska to Hawaii to mate and give birth in the warm waters of Hawaii. The whales start their journey back to Alaska at the end of winter.

Researchers estimate between 20,000 to 30,000 whales travel south from Alaska to Hawaii. Of those numbers, over 70% come to the calm waters between Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

Average adult whales are 45 feet in length and weigh over 90,000 pounds. The baby whales are born at an average of 12 feet and 3000 pounds.

More than likely. During their stay in Hawaii there main goal is to give birth or mate for the next year. We typically see babies every trip.

Activity ranges from breeching, tail slapping, head lunges, fighting and even teaching their young. Humpback whales are the most surface active whales.

Whale activity is random throughout the day and surface activity in the area changes from hour to hour.

Wind is the primary variable to consider. The more wind the less area we can access. If wind is moderate all day whale watching is great all day. The Hawaiian islands have micro climates on each island. It can be windy rainy where you are and 10 minutes away it can be sunny and calm. A good weather forecast web site is www.hawaiiweathertoday.com Our vessel departs out of the leeward side of the island.

Yes, our boats are extremely safe. This style of boat is used by the Coast Guard, Navy and Police for rescue operations. Our boats also undergo strict Coast Guard safety regulations every year to insure that all necessary safety gear is in place.

The waters of off Lahaina is famous for its calm water, so the boat ride is normally very calm. If the water does get rough the boats are made to handle the water very well. We do not recommend pregnant women and infants or people with recent back surgery. Kids are always welcome on the boat—kids love the boat ride.

No, the whales are known as gentle giants of the sea. We do have whales swim under the boat, and have had whales touch the boat.

We offer all different trips. Most whale watches are 2 hours long and most snorkel trips are 4 or 6 hours.

Yes: No back injuries, neck injuries, or pregnant ladies. All passengers must be 4 years or older.

Our trips include seeing Humpback Whales, information about the whales hearing the amazing whale songs. Ice water is also provided.

It really depends on the day. We can find whales just outside the harbor, but we are always looking for the most active whales. On our 2 hour whale watch we could travel anywhere from 2 to 10 miles from the harbor.

Yes, all captains and crew members are certified marine specialists. Our boats only carry 18 guests per trip so you can actually talk face to face with our captains and crew. Our captains and crew love there job and sharing their knowledge with our guests. We offer the most informative whale watches available because of our small groups.

The whales are protected by federal law which says you cannot approach Humpback Whales within 100 yards. If the whales swim over to us then it is O.K., and can be exciting!

All trips from DEC 1st – May 1st are guaranteed or you get to go again for FREE! When you go out with us we guarantee you will see whales as close as 100 yards.

Our trips range in price from our early bird special to our sunset whale watch. We charge a little more ($10) than the other boats because we offer a more personalized trip and we cover more area so you see more whales.