Discover the World of Whales in Hawaii

Hawaii, being famous for its beaches, is also a seasonal home for whales. In fact, whale watching is a favorite activity of tourists and locals alike once the winter season rolls by in the state. There exist roughly 10,000 up to 15,000 humpback whales throughout the world and more than a thousand of these adorable animals stay at the warm waters of the Hawaiian Islands each year, during the latter part of November. The whales remain in the state until April and there are even some who are spotted until May before making their way back to their other home, which is Alaska.  Hawaii photographers

Tourists would be able to see whales in the tropical waters of each of the Hawaiian Islands. There are plenty of tour providers that arrange either day or sunset whale watching cruises on both small and huge boats. Majority of these tours assure guests of some whale sightings, and if some visitors were not able to view any whales, they would be given a complimentary whale watching tour. Normally, the charge for the tour also incorporates a snack, a drink, some comprehensive narration, and there are also those who offer hydrophones on board the ship. These hydrophones would allow the passengers to listen to the sounds that whales make to communicate with each other.

Immersing one’s self into the world of whales with the help of a submarine is a fascinating way to observe and discover more facts about the humpback whales. In the Aloha State, Atlantis Submarines is the only submarine provider throughout Hawaii and it operates on Maui, Oahu, as well as the Big Island. Not only would the guests be able to see the whales in their natural environment, but since humpback whales are naturally curious about their surroundings, there are some of them who would even approach the water vessel.

Even if whale watching in the state could be done in any Hawaiian Island, the protected Auau Channel as well as the shallow tropical waters farther down Maui’s west coast are among the greatest places to observe whales. There are also boat tours available here from November until April and it departs from the Lahaina Harbor plenty of times each day during the season for watching whales. On the island of Kauai and on the Big Island, there are also abundant whale-watching opportunities and the boat tours are offered by experienced and expert guides.

If one is not comfortable on board a boat, humpback whales could also be seen from dry land. On Kauai, some great sites to start looking for whales are the Kealia Lookout, the Kilauea Lighthouse, and other elevated points of land, particularly in the coastal regions.

In the state of Hawaii, watching whales is a preferred pursuit, and similar with other outdoor activities, there are also rules in whale watching. Observers of these animals should not approach them either by swimming or via a boat within a hundred yards of a whale. But then, since whales are innately inquisitive, they could approach people and there is no law against that. Come to Hawaii to listen to the sounds of the whales as they “sing” and have an amazing experience like no other.  Hawaii beach weddings

Eco Tour Oahu

Eco-tourism on O‘ahu

Adventures with the Gecko
877-THEGECKO (843-4325)
Multi-day trips are available for exploring volcanos, beaches and jungles. Activities include hiking, camping, snorkeling, swimming and sight seeing.

Hawaiian Islands Eco-Tours
(808) 236-7766 (local)
Naturalist guides lead day hikes and full day land and beach adventures on Oahu. Backpacking (trekking), camping, and kayaking trips are available on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai.

Hawaiian Outdoor Adventures
44-321 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744
808-254-3393 (local)
Hike in rainforests. Kayak in rivers or the ocean. learn about the plants and legends of the early Hawaiians. Learn Hawaiian arts and crafts. Work on an ancient taro farm. And much more.

Hike Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
808-683-3967 (local)
Hike parts of Oahu not usually seen by tourists. Personal guides lead small groups and share information about the history of the islands, plants, wildlife, and legends.

Mauka Makai Excursions
877-ECO-OAHU (326-6248) (toll free)
The speciality here is cultural, archaeological and ecotour field trips and hikes.

Oahu Nature Tours
P.O. Box 8059
Honolulu, Hawaii 96830
800-861-6018 (toll free)
Learn about Oahu’s geology, archaeology, mythology and history. They specialize in small, guided excursions to see Hawaii�s native bird and plant species.

therealhawaii Hawaiian Eco-Cultural Excursions
1-877-597-7325 or islandstyle@worldnet.att.net
Dedicated to bringing you exciting, educational, and culturally minded eco-excursions throughout the Hawaiian islands.

Wild Side Eco-Adventures
808-255-5812 (local)
Whale/dolphin encounters, meteor showers, coral spawning and snorkeling the state’s most extensive coral reefs await you with experienced crews to guide you. Sailing and kayak charters are available too.