Imagine standing on deck and having ocean spray kiss your face. More than molasses, the expectation is thick. Time seems to stop when suddenly a huge humpback breaks the surface. That’s whale viewing on Dive Maui, a natural stunning display.
From December to April, Maui’s seas become an aquatic arena attracting hundreds of whales on their yearly pilgrimage. Here to mate, birth, and play are these underwater behemoths Their appearances are erratic; one minute the quiet is broken by a huge splash.
Kaanapali Beach, everybody? Past the gentle sands is a great place to launch a kayak. Paddle out and you might simply share the water with an inquisitive whale. After that adventure, consider the tales you could share!
Traveling to Lahaina Harbor presents even another perspective. Boats waiting to whisk you away on guided trips abound here. Some trips even provide hydrophones so you may listen to the harmonic sounds of the whales underwater. Like listening to a private concert.
Has anyone tried McGregor Point Lookout? Perfect for land-based whale viewing is this place. Bring your binoculars; be ready for an unplanned tail wave!
If mornings appeal to you, early trips usually provide calm waters and breathtaking sunrises. Sunrise colors the sky; the ocean reflects the colors; and you are part of the artwork. Once a friend described it as “nature’s serenade.” How would you handle arguments using that?
For the romantics out there, sunset excursions are spectacular. The sun sets as whales periodically hide themselves against flaming sky. It is exactly like a living postcard.
Concerned about maybe becoming nauseous on a boat? Candies made from ginger might literally save lives. Alternatively those fashionable wristbands. I took a thermos everywhere and knew someone who swore only from ginger tea!
Onboard, the thrill is contagious. Strangers start buddies, trade advice, peep at the horizon. Someone yells then; there it is! Hearts skip, cameras click, and momentarily all else vanishes.
Going back to land seems different. grounded but affected by something quite remarkable. It’s interacting with the giants of nature, not only seeing whales. Every interaction in Maui leaves memories far more than a print could record.
So, pack the books, switch off the TVs, and let the beauty of whale viewing to captivate you next time you’re in Maui. This is an encounter that smiles on your face and sets the wind in your sails.