This tour is a mustdo for all wildlife enthusiasts. They will delight you with their acrobatics, and you can listen to whale songs on the underwater hydrophone. Humpback whales are highlight of kauai vacation kauai, hi. The first whale sightings of the year typically take place in late september or october while the peak of whale watching season is february and march. Whale watch in style with kauai sea tours on our deluxe catamaran built for kauais waters. There are several spots on kauai to watch for whales from land. Their captains know how to carefully share the waters with these amazing sea mammals and can provide educational information about the whales on all of the tours. There are many boat tours offering whale watching services in kauai. During these winter months thousands of pacific humpback whales migrate from their summer feedings grounds in the waters off alaska to the warm hawaiian waters to mate and nurse their. Book your kauai whale watching tour and experience the magnificent hawaiian humpback whales. New brokers hired at coldwell banker bali hai realty. Boat tours can take you closer to the action, but if you are staying in princeville all you need are binoculars and a view of the ocean to observe their activity.
The fluke is the whales powerful tail that propels the whale by moving up and down, rather than side to side like a fish. Kauai whale watch issue 1, 20152016 read digital edition kauai whale watch magazine is the ultimate kauai guidebook for information and about the hawaiian humpback whales, which visit the hawaiian islands from november through march of each year. It features amazing shots of a breached whale off the north shore na pali coast of kauai. Boats range from zodiacs to 65foot sailing catamarans. In addition to the whales, i get heat stroke and have lizard hallucinations. Other great islands for whale watching are maui and kauai. Hanalei, kauai january 28, 2011 coldwell banker bali hai realty has added four new real estate sales associates to their professional team. Hawaiian islands humpback whale get involved sanctuary. The first humpback whales have arrived back in hawaii this week.
This map shows humpback whale surface sightings and estimated. Whale watching cruises are some of the most popular things to do in hawaiis whale season, which runs from december through april. By meghan miner sep 22, 2014 giving itself away with an explosive spout from its blowhole, the first humpback whale of the 201415 hawaii whalewatching season was sighted one mile off the kekaha sugar mill on the west side of kauai on mon. February and march are the peak months for hawaiian humpback whales, so i calleda local boat tour company to see if we could jump on one of their kauai whale watching tours.
This popular humpback whale watching tour is featured during the height of hawaiis whale season january march, it is a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts. First spotting off kauai marks the start of hawaiis 201415 whalewatching season. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Kauai whale watching tours are a must see in hawaii, this always leaves families with a lifetime of memories and children are always left with a whale of a story for all to hear when they return home. Whale season in hawaii lasts from november to may, with the peak of the season between january and march.
Knowledgeable guides on whale watching tours provide information about whales and other kauai marine life as well as seabirds, geologic and natural history, and ancient hawaiian legends. You dont have to take a big hike or follow complicated directions for great whalewatching in poipu head for the sea wall at hoonani road now identified on some maps as poipu beach road and plop on the wall. Tours departs from nawiliwili harbor on the south side and port allen on the west side. Climb aboard the 48foot zodiac na pali explorer ii for the experience of a lifetime. Sanctuary ocean count hawaiian islands humpback whale. Most trips include lunch and an opportunity to snorkel if weather permits. The tubercles assist the whales hydrodynamics as well as sensory abilities. Whale watching on kauai every year, kauai is graced by the presence of one of the oceans most majestic beings, the hawaiian humpback whale. Kauais marine ecosystems are both beautiful and diverse. Please check back regularly or call our office at 808 3355553 for updates. For a more up close and personal experience with the whales, hop on a boat and enjoy the whales in their natural habitat. They are truly the highlight of kauais winter season. When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and.
The site leader will get the volunteers through the gated entrance, since the refuge does not open to the public until 10 am. Stunning ocean views whale house hawaii houses for. Our fabulous crew and deluxe catamaran make this the best kauai whale watching tour. Let usa today 10bests local experts guide you to the best restaurants, attractions, nightlife, clubs, bars, hotels, events, and shopping in kauai, hi. But pacific whale foundation ecoadventures is not your ordinary cruise company. Go on a fun whale watching adventure along kauais south shore. A soft gaze along the oceans horizon at poipu beach will bring to light one the greatest aerial shows kauai has to offer. Enjoy a whale watching cruise along kauais scenic south shore. Meet at the gated entrance to the kilauea point national wildlife refuge by 7. Whale watching boat tours can offer a closer view of humpbacks.
The pwf difference pacific whale foundation is a world leader in marine ecotourism. Baby beach is a short walk away as seen in the aerial photo and maps. Whale watching kauai returns kauai vacation rentals. These pacific hawaiian humpback whales come to the islands to mate and give birth to their young. See the magnificent humpback whales during the winter months. Though the official season doesnt start until novemberdecember its not uncommon to see these amazing creatures splashing around in hawaiis waters this early in october. Youll also hear a hiss and a roar that is the basis of a hawaiian legend. Available during the kauai whale watching season november march. After watching the breathtaking view of kauai and its spectacular surf and sunsets, the parrish collection kauai invites you to see many more from any one of their distinguished collections of kauai vacation homes and kauai condos. Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt.
Share the beauty of kauais south shore with some of the worlds largest and most peaceful creatures. On kauais south shore youll find the spectacular spouting horn blowhole, one of the most photographed spots on kauai. Within 30 minutes of birth the whale is able to swim, frequently riding in its mothers slipstream. Blue dolphin charters poipu whale watching hawaii discount. Between november and march there are many opportunities for whale watching kauai. The poipu surf channels into a natural lava tube here and releases a huge spout of water that can reach as high as 50 feet into the air. Humpbacks can dive for up to 30 minutes and reach depths of 500700 feet. Located on a quiet peninsula just outside of hilo, the whale house is a standalone residence for one guest, family or group. Hawaii is a favorite wintering spot for na kohola humpback whales and has one of the largest seasonal populations of north pacific humpbacks in the world. From december to may, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, off kauais shorelines.
Whale watching novapr archives kauai vacation tours. Poipu whale watching and sea kayak tour with outfitters kauai. Hired over the past two months are lisa downer r, chris ordonez r, paul pacuilla r, and bruce whale ra. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 1216 metres 39. The whale was spotted off kee beach on kauais north side, near the beginning of the napali coast. List of properly permitted vacation rentals, not condos 8152017. In order to ensure the health of our guests, employees, and community, blue dolphin charters is suspending all boat tours until monday june 1st in accordance with local and federal government guidance. A volunteer program that counts national oceanic and. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. These gentle giants journey to hawaii from alaska each winter, maybe for the same reason many people prefer traveling to the islands during cooler months. Click here to learn more about outfitters kauai 2827a poipu rd koloa, hi 97867 outfitters kauai 2827a poipu rd koloa, hi 97867. Approximately 4,500 humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands each year to bask in the warm waters, breed and give birth before migrating back to their alaskan feeding grounds.
First humpback whales of season spotted in hawaii cbs news. Our magazine includes beautiful photos, humpback whale behavior guides, kauai maps, and more. Our kauai whale watching tour is a must do for all wildlife enthusiasts, allow you to cruise the calm south shore waters of kauai on one of our spacious 65. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login. The count is held the last saturday of january, february, and march during peak whale season of each year from 8. The sanctuary ocean count project offers the community a chance to monitor humpback whales from the shores of o. The humpbacks pectoral fins are up to 15 feet long, the largest of any whale. Whale watching tours depart daily during the months of november through may. If you are fortunate enough to be on kauai during the winter months whale watching is a must do activity. We are proud to offer whale watching tours from maui, kauai, oahu. The humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae is a species of baleen whale.
Get up close with hawaiian humpback whales on this 3hour whale watch cruise from kauai. You will also see lots of sea turtles from this spot. The article below was recently published in the real esate section of the garden island. Humpbacks normally arrive in the tropics in november and stay through may. Poipu whale watching november to march blue dolphin kauai. Some also make special seasonal tours toward the south shore to find kohola humpback whales from about november to march when these gentle giants travel from alaska to warm hawaiian waters. Most launch from the westside of the island and cruise along the napali coast. Heated swimming pools are actually rare in hawaii, but a welcome luxury especially in the winter months. The resort features a heated oceanfront pool and jacuzzi. If you are visiting during one of the months of low to medium humpback whale activity or from one of the islands that have less activity, taking a boat tour can help increase your chances of seeing whales. On the north shore, grab a drink at the st regis bar and sit on their lanai to watch for whales. Humpback whales make their annual journey to hawaii between the months of november and. Most whale watching tours run from middecember through march to midapril. Spotting humpback whales are one of the best winter activities in hawaii.
Captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. Cruise along the calm south shore waters of kauai on one of blue dolphin charters spacious 65foot catamarans while enjoying the magnificent sight of humpback whales and other. Napali coast whale watching kauai hawaii 2011 youtube. A second whale was seen days later near kauais pacific missile range facility. This is a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts, and youll encounter these gentle giants and playful dolphins.
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