Humpback
Whale Watching Hawaii
The magnificent Humpback Whales travel
3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaii every Winter, essentially to birth, and
mate. During the months of January, February and March, it is a rare day
not to see Humpback whales, although December and April can also be great
months to see the gentle giants too. We are so fortunate to have what we
have nick-named a "Humpback Highway" right here, along the Kona
coast.
The Humpback Whales are on the Endangered Species List, so it is not
possible to get into the water to swim with a Humpback Whale. In fact, by
law, we must stay 300 feet from all Humpback Whales. However, every
season, we witness a fabulous range of Humpback activity; for example,
tail-slapping, pectoral fin-slapping, heat-runs, mating, breaching,
spy-hopping and more! Their acrobatics are phenomenal as we witness the 40
ton bodies flying through the air, twisting and turning and splashing back
into the water on their sides.
The most common Humpback groupings that we have witnessed here are Mother
and baby pairs, (often with an escort male); single males, (1-8); singers,
(often stay underwater for 45 minutes); breathers, (can stay underwater
for one hour); and escort males.
Come along and enjoy these magnificent Humpback whales on either a shared
or private charter.
Timing:
12:30pm to 3:30pm (3 - 4 hour duration)
What is included?
Drinks and Snacks included
Restroom available on board
What about kids?
Children of all ages very welcome
Pricing:
Shared charter $150 (plus tax) per person
Private Charter (for up to 6 people) $990.00
(plus tax) (Please call to enquire about private rates for groups
over 6).
To swim with the Humpback whales, check out.... whales_tonga.htm
as it is legal in the Kingdom of Tonga to actually get in the water and
swim with them! Join us for a week in the Summer 2012!
Guarantees:
Of course, with all marine mammals, it is not possible to
guarantee a sighting. However, it is a rare day we do not see a
marine mammal at all.
