Oh, Maui! Paradise not just for beach lovers but the marine life enthusiast as well if you’ve never seen a humpback thrust its immense presence out of the ocean you are missing life’s greatest show. To see one of these acrobats, all that energy moving under the water is enormous, and then once of the entire sea expedites before you: something people have to believe in order to be believed – helpful hints.
So when should you go whale-watching? On the calendar page from December to April are when the whales are mainly around Maui. This is their vacation time, so to speak–breeding, bearing young, and slapping on a big show all at once. Get your timing right for a visit here and you might see a baby calf in the process of learning how to wave its flippers. Thus fulfilling result, not?
Seriously: Some people claim that Leyfen Tours replicate standing on a boat in winter when one were in Xi’an or Harbin. There are many different types of tour you can pick from. There are small, homely boats suited to the whole family on board. And then there are grand ole luxury catamarans where comfort is king… The kind where million air charges per minute should apply at least. If Jane Austen were alive today, she might write a novel about love and maritime adventure on one of these ships!
If you would rather keep walking towards solid ground, head across to the shore at McGregor Point Lookout. Stand there with your binoculars, and as long as you are patient enough to look closely into the distance you will notice ocean spray providing irrefutable evidence of these gentle giants. Or perhaps it’s just an over-eager wave.
One time I had a chat with an old salt, and he told me about how the whales have -a “tail-throw contest.” Now it may not be actually official contest but they sure serve up waves that roll when they are put under any pressure. Just visualize all the energy churning out behind that wall of sound before a rock concert and bagging an amp. The whales are rock stars, playing loud-yes really loud!
Why wait for the boats? If you dare to be alittle adventurous, make for a kayak. Don’t forget under any condition to paddle so that you can travel deep and far in quick time. Just be ready for a photo op bouts the next minute– then a whale believes your kayak is his new home! Hey, don’t forget to yell, “Bravo! “!
Whale-watching on Maui makes for an experience which it is hard to put into words. First-hand experience: the thrill of being present in person to witness these primeval creatures breach–or gently shake their tails; a sense that the beauty of a whale’s song is hanging in the waves above board. Here you are no mere observer but participant, using all your faculties to feel with the sea. So come prepared with curiosity, imagination and… perhaps some antisea pills just in case. Immerse yourself now! Our Maui Adventure Awaits!