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While in Maui whale watching is a must do. No Hawaiian vacation is complete without getting the opportunity to see beautiful and majestic humpback whales. There are so many ways to take advantage of whale watching, but there are a few things that are important to know before heading out on a whale watching adventure.While in Maui, whale watching you will see only humpback whales which are the fifth largest whales in the world. The pods of whales that come to Maui spend their summers in the Northern Pacific near Alaska. In the fall these same whales migrate to the waters near Hawaii to give birth. Maui is one of the most favored places to whale watch because the whales come in so close to the shoreline.Maui whale watching is great because there are over 3,500 humpback whales that come to the islands each year to give birth. This makes Maui one of the primary mating and birthing places for the whales. For those who would rather stay ashore, whale watching in Maui is still possible. Misty vapors spouting up could be a whale, also seeing large splashes is a good sign there is a whale. There are also many whale watching cruises where tourists can get up close and personal with some whales. To see whales within about 10 minutes, be sure to do a boat tour on the subject. Maui whale watching can happen anytime from December to May, but the peak months for seeing whales are January, February, March, and April. Most of the whale cruises will guarantee that their customers will see whales out on a trip, this is how likely it is to spot a while during these peak times. Some cruises will just take people out and bring them back, but others offer naturalist talks and fun free items like posters and take home information on the humpback whales. Know that when in Maui whale watching can only happen from 100 yards away. This means that the boat cannot approach the whale, but it is ok for the whales to approach the boats and often they do. Some even swim right underneath the boat. Many cruises will also offer a period of hydrophone singing where customers are able to hear the beautiful calling of male whales with a special under water microphone.
