The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary was created by Congress in 1992 to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawai`i. The sanctuary, which lies within the shallow (less than 600 feet), warm waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands,...
Maui’s whale watching season is fast approaching, and we are excited. Winter in Maui is such a wonderful time of the year. There is a festive air with all of the holiday celebrations and school vacations. To top off all the holiday joy, the whales are...
Everyone travels differently. Some people leave home with nothing more than a suitcase, a plane ticket, and a general idea of their final destination. Others plan months in advance and do extensive research before they leave home. Most, however, decide where to go and...
Humpback whales are such a big part of Maui culture and have been for thousands of years. The humpback whales are throughout native Hawaiian culture in many different ways. Native Hawaiians have a powerful spiritual connection to all forms of life. According to their...
Maui’s humpbacks fast the entire time that they are in the islands. Our crystal blue waters provide zero food opprotunities for the whales. Maui’s humpbacks spend thier winters up North in Alaska where food is abundant in the long days of summer. These...
