{"id":89476,"date":"2022-01-23T20:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T06:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=89476"},"modified":"2024-01-31T01:34:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:34:05","slug":"whalewatchguide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/whalewatchguide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii Whale Watching Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-195499&#8243; back_image=&#8221;89478&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;244473&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; front_end_with_slider=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][uncode_slider slider_type=&#8221;fade&#8221; slider_interval=&#8221;5000&#8243; slider_navspeed=&#8221;400&#8243; slider_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-195499&#8243; back_image=&#8221;89478&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;color-195499&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;30&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;167903&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; limit_content=&#8221;yes&#8221; front_end_with_slider=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;300&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-578034&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-210350&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176416&#8243;]HAWAII[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-445851&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-179065&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-135905&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;206542&#8243;]Whale Watching Guide[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;600&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128815&#8243;]For those who dream of being surrounded by mammoth humpback whales or fun-loving dolphins, whale watching tours are the perfect adventure. We\u2019ve compiled everything you need to know about getting the most out of your whale watching experience and put it all into one place! Here you\u2019ll learn about Hawaii whale watching and dolphin tours departing from Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.[\/vc_column_text][uncode_share layout=&#8221;multiple&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/uncode_slider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row unlock_row=&#8221;&#8221; row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;190617&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-179065&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-116187&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;763601&#8243;]Whale Watching in Hawaii:<br \/>\nWhat You Need to Know[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;280340&#8243;]Hawaii is a popular destination for whale enthusiasts due to the large number of Humpback whales that migrate there every year. The main reasons for these migrations are food, breeding, and giving birth. Humpback whales favor the warmer waters around Hawaii\u2019s coast, which feature abundant food sources and fewer predators than their icy polar counterparts. Fewer predators mean a safer environment for newly birthed calves, and the warmer waters ensure they won&#8217;t freeze before accumulating the necessary blubber that keeps them warm.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;318371&#8243;]<strong>What is the Best Month for Whale Watching In Hawaii?<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;352494&#8243;]The best month for whale watching ranges from December to April. Within that time, the peak months are January and February.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209188&#8243;]<strong>Which Hawaiian island is the Best for Whale Watching?<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;784654&#8243;]Maui is considered the best Hawaiian island for whale watching due to the shallow Auau Channel that runs alongside it. This shallow channel brings the whales closer to the surface and increases your chances of spotting them breaching or hunting for krill or small fish.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132142&#8243;]<strong>Are You More Likely to See Whales in the Morning or Afternoon?<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;934079&#8243;]Early morning is the best time for whale watching; however, whales are active throughout the day, so you\u2019re still likely to see them even in the afternoon. Many cruises also have a guaranteed whale sighting policy, which means you can book again for free in case you weren\u2019t able to see any on the original date you booked. We recommend booking whale watch cruises that sail on the first few days of your trip so you can rebook when necessary.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;121834&#8243;]<strong>Is it Better to DIY or Book a Whale Watching Tour?<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102082&#8243;]Although it may be tempting to set sail on your own for a whale watching excursion, it\u2019s much safer and more exciting to utilize the services of a whale watching tour. The staff are familiar with the waters around each island and know the spots the whales visit most. Tours are also more convenient and usually have an expert tour guide that gives fun and fascinating facts about whales and how they interact in the area. You can also listen to the hauntingly beautiful whale songs using underwater hydrophones and eat free snacks while onboard. When you take a whale watching tour, the captain also knows how to avoid any dangerous areas, which is why sticking with the professionals is always your best bet![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_image=&#8221;89513&#8243; back_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;30&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101779&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-179065&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-116187&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;191130&#8243;]Whale Watching Tips[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;478394&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Here are a few tips you can use for the best experience on your whale watching adventure.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;685928&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear layers to protect yourself from the wind and sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;201570&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear a seasickness band to help prevent motion sickness and make your time on the water more enjoyable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;124220&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to book whale watching cruises that sail on the earliest dates of your trip. If the whale watching cruise has a guaranteed whale sightseeing policy, you can book again for free in case you don&#8217;t spot a whale on your first try.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;168014&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/reef-safe-sunscreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eco-friendly sunscreen<\/a>. Hawaii prohibits the use of coral-harming products, so make sure the one you choose is environment-friendly. In case you forget to pack one before you go, you&#8217;ll find a lot of Hawaii-made reef-safe sunscreen in local shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; text_color=&#8221;color-184227&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;175985&#8243; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget your camera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;5&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-179065&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-116187&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;284694&#8243;]Oahu Whale Watching Tours[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126646&#8243;]Whale watching tours on Oahu are a fun way to spot whales from beautiful areas like the scenic Makapuu Lighthouse and Hanauma Bay. There are various ports where the tours depart from, giving you many choices for your exciting adventure.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154307&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;89549&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;924615&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Foahu%2Fa%2F110529%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DWhaleWatchGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogWhaleWatchGuide|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;155347&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/110529?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikiki Morning Whale Watching Cruise &#8211; Star of Honolulu<\/a>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154657&#8243;]Go on Waikiki&#8217;s best whale watching cruise aboard the Star of Honolulu, Hawaii\u2019s largest vessel! The boat features four observation decks to enjoy great views of humpback whales as you set out on a smooth sailing winter Waikiki whale watch.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;194988&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/110529?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90236&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154074&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Foahu%2Fa%2F107356%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DWhaleWatchGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogWhaleWatchGuide|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;166492&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/175425?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waikiki Whale Watch Sail &amp; Tour &#8211; Spirit of Aloha<\/a>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;830256&#8243;]Experience a family-friendly whale watching tour, with the option to relax on lounging nets or stand at the railings while. Amenities include a full bar, enclosed and covered cabin area with and top-notch surround-sound system. Don&#8217;t see any whales? No problem &#8211; go again for free![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;114591&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/175425?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90237&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;108430&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Foahu%2Fa%2F175410%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DWhaleWatchGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogWhaleWatchGuide|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;181536&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/173669?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Whale Watch Tour &#8211; PCK Nautical<\/a>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;979923&#8243;]Get up close and personal with humpback whales and Hawaiian spinner dolphins in their natural environment. Choose from whale watching cruise options to Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, or Waianae. Bring your own drinks and food for a customizable experience[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;803678&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/oahu\/a\/173669?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188470&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;603574&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Foahu%2Fctg%2F184468%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide|target:_blank&#8221;]SEE MORE OAHU WHALE WATCH TOURS[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-124104&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;713941&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-337745&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;500&#8243; text_transform=&#8221;uppercase&#8221; text_height=&#8221;fontheight-179065&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-116187&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-t-top&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;400&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162522&#8243;]Maui Whale Watching Tours[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;206471&#8243;]Lahaina Harbor is one of the most popular areas for whale watching tours on Maui, with most traveling to the Maui Nui Basin, where more than half of the humpback whale population migrates for breeding.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154307&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;89557&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188456&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fmaui%2Fa%2F161936%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DWhaleWatchGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogWhaleWatchGuide|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;118570&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/maui\/a\/161936?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacific Whale Foundation &#8211; Maui Whale Watching Cruise from Maalaea<\/a>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;411060&#8243;]Take a catamaran boat cruise from Maalaea Harbor to go whale watching with experts! Certified Marine Naturalists take you on an informative and adventurous whale watching tours, one of Maui\u2019s top-rated ecotourism experiences![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;117068&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/maui\/a\/161936?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90238&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; shape=&#8221;img-round&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;491543&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fmaui%2Fa%2F126148%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DWhaleWatchGuide%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogWhaleWatchGuide|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;374609&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/en\/hawaii\/maui\/a\/126148?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=HawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blogHawaiiWhaleWatchingGuide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-Hour Kaanapali Whale Watch Cruise with Snacks &amp; Open Bar &#8211; Sea Maui<\/a>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;199031&#8243;]Set sail from Kaanapali beach in search of Hawaii\u2019s most famous winter visitors, the Humpback Whale! 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