Humpback Whale Watching Off the Coast of Maui; One of  Life’s Truly Great Experiences

Whale-watching is truly a top class experience. For everyone, whales would have been very much restricted to films and people could see them jump out of waters while swimming. The pleasure of watching them alive is something adventurous. The whale-watching season starts as early as November. The largest numbers of whales travel through Maui waters from mid-December to mid-April. Every year about 1500 to 2000 whales migrate from Arctic covering a distance of 3000 miles. The estimated time taken is about 80 to 100 days. The favorite hunting place for the whales is the calm bay areas found between the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

Whales can be found cavorting in the clear waters flapping their wings on the surface of the waters. A normal humpback whale is about 45 feet in length and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. They are breast fed for about 6 to 8 months after their birth. They consume about 100 to 130 gallons of milk per day. These whales eat less during the migration period but consume 4500 to 5000 pounds of plankton, krill and fish per day when they return to Arctic. There are lots of vantage points for whale watching in Maui. People can get to see whales from the land area. McGregor point, at mile market 9, when people head to Lahaina from Maalaea is a well known whale watching place. On their way, large groups of whales can be found on the Olawalu Reef between McGregor point and the town of Olowalu.

Puu Olai which is overlooking Makeena Beach to its south is considered to be the best spot for whale watching in Maui. This activity obviously demands greater patience. The water is blown up to 20 feet above by the killer giants. Whales will come up to the surface to breathe every 7 to 20 minutes. Focusing the eyes on the sprayed water from the surface may help you in  whale watching. Binoculars may be very helpful. People can book a cruise to see whales at their best with the Pacific Whale Foundation. Almost every snorkel and dive boat becomes a spectacular whale watching vessel in the season. Lahaina and Maalea are the best spots for whale watching in Maui. The other kinds of whales like sperm whales, pilot whales, pygmy killer whales and beaked whales can be easily seen.

Whales may be entertaining at times. They completely poke their head in to the shallow waters and suddenly rise up and may slap their tails or wave their fins at the audience. People say that it’s the usual Whale’s way of saying “HI”. They make perplexed sounds to communicate. The cruise may have equipments like hydrophone on board to enjoy the complex sound given by whales. People are not allowed to go closer more than 100 yards. The true power and beauty of the creature can be thoroughly enjoyed even at this distance.
Whale-watching is truly a top class experience. For everyone, whales would have been very much restricted to films and people could see them jump out of waters while swimming. The pleasure of watching them alive is something adventurous. The whale-watching season starts as early as November. The largest numbers of whales travel through Maui waters from mid-December to mid-April. Every year about 1500 to 2000 whales migrate from Arctic covering a distance of 3000 miles. The estimated time taken is about 80 to 100 days. The favorite hunting place for the whales is the calm bay areas found between the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

Whales can be found cavorting in the clear waters flapping their wings on the surface of the waters. A normal humpback whale is about 45 feet in length and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. They are breast fed for about 6 to 8 months after their birth. They consume about 100 to 130 gallons of milk per day. These whales eat less during the migration period but consume 4500 to 5000 pounds of plankton, krill and fish per day when they return to Arctic. There are lots of vantage points for whale watching in Maui. People can get to see whales from the land area. McGregor point, at mile market 9, when people head to Lahaina from Maalaea is a well known whale watching place. On their way, large groups of whales can be found on the Olawalu Reef between McGregor point and the town of Olowalu.

Puu Olai which is overlooking Makeena Beach to its south is considered to be the best spot for whale watching in Maui. This activity obviously demands greater patience. The water is blown up to 20 feet above by the killer giants. Whales will come up to the surface to breathe every 7 to 20 minutes. Focusing the eyes on the sprayed water from the surface may help you in  whale watching. Binoculars may be very helpful. People can book a cruise to see whales at their best with the Pacific Whale Foundation. Almost every snorkel and dive boat becomes a spectacular whale watching vessel in the season. Lahaina and Maalea are the best spots for whale watching in Maui. The other kinds of whales like sperm whales, pilot whales, pygmy killer whales and beaked whales can be easily seen.

Whales may be entertaining at times. They completely poke their head in to the shallow waters and suddenly rise up and may slap their tails or wave their fins at the audience. People say that it’s the usual Whale’s way of saying “HI”. They make perplexed sounds to communicate. The cruise may have equipments like hydrophone on board to enjoy the complex sound given by whales. People are not allowed to go closer more than 100 yards. The true power and beauty of the creature can be thoroughly enjoyed even at this distance.

Prices start at $31 per adult and $17 per child plus tax. (Dec-Apr)

Maui Sunset Cruise – You Will Love It

Sunsets can be picture perfect and exactly fit in the camera as one of the beautiful pictures or images taken in life. A sunrise or sunset is always popular in most of the tourist destinations. It is extremely popular here in Maui because of the relinquishing nature of the sunset. They are treated so special with the exquisite beauty of the nature. The sun shows its true color of orange and red during the sunset and quickly hides its face in the ocean. This is termed locally as “green flash”. The waters of Maui beaches make a perfect partner to welcome the sun.

It happens rarely and it is a once in a life time opportunity to see the full moon rise in Maui. The splendid experience brought about by the rainbow and color change in the clouds from pink to purple or violet in front of our eyes is definitely a virtual treat. Stars start appearing in the late evening with a glitter and Lahaina lights reflect this across the water. The enchanting valley promises to deliver the uniqueness in enjoyment at the sunset.

Sunset cruises are very famous and large number of vessels can take the tourists for a cruise. This beginning of the evening will give fresh memories to the tourists throughout their lifetime. They can hire anything like Catamarans, sloops, schooners, and even power vessels. Here are some of the useful tips to be followed to make this trip a memorable one.

• A sunset cruise can be the perfect start for a romantic evening.
• Plan your attire accordingly to the crusader.
• Alcoholic drinks will be supplied in the vessels such as mai tais, wine, and beer.
• A Maui Dinner at the cruises on the last day of Maui can be exceptionally fun filled.
• Vessels and other small boats may leave from Lahaina harbors. Some of them will have Mt. Haleakala in the background.
• Flower lei to the partner will add up to the romantic mood.
• Try to accommodate for night parties after finishing the Sunset cruises and dinner.

Maui sunset cruise might revive the old memories later in the life. Even the thoughts are filled with great excitement when you think about the gentle lapping of waves and the perfect rhythm of sea having a glass of wine in the hand with a loving partner nearby.

Maui sunset cruise is a fine way to have a good get-together with the family and friends. A sunset at one of the world’s best touring destinations can be the most memorable moment of your life. Some vessels have separate room for dancing, enjoyment and partying.  You can’t find a better place to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday party or a reunion than the Maui sunset cruise.

MAUI SCUBA DIVING – SOME ESSENTIAL TIPS

Maui is popularly called the tourist Mecca loaded with fun filled adventurous tourist activities. The best scuba diving center is located at the Molokni crater which is about 20 minutes from the coast of Maui. This location has about 100 different species of fish and it is a great place for snorkeling too. This is often considered to be one of the best places for scuba diving in the world. The visibility range is almost 40 to 50m of distance and hence all the features can be truly enjoyed. There are many other locations specialized for windsurfers, helicopter tours, horseback riding but scuba diving locations alone give much importance for the true pleasurable experience for the tourists. Nature can be enjoyed at its best here.

The Scuba dive in Maui is mostly a drift drive on most days. Due to the clear visibility range, divers can see many species of fish, turtles which come to the surface for fresh air. The places are filled with sharks and occasionally whales can also be found. They can be seen at a depth of 70 to 80m of distance. Manta rays are excellent to be watched and most scuba divers will get their chance to watch them. They are harmless if the divers restrict their activities. Feeding directly is not allowed with these gigantic creatures as they may start following the tourists after feeding. This may create a problem for them. Hence direct feeding to the fishes is prohibited.

Almost all the beaches are open to scuba diving. The sands are warm and gold and the water is so clear in the beaches. Molokni is the famous scuba diving center, and it has strong current flowing. Expert divers can enjoy a lot here. Ka’anapali Beach has also got strong current flow and the shallow dives are most popular here. Honolua Bay will take only few minutes of drive in a boat from Ka’anapali Beach. This beach allows a dive of up to 40 feet maximum where lots of coral deposits can be found. Various forms of fish life can be seen. Ulua Beach is another site, which is most suitable for beginners. It has got an underwater cave with a resident reef shark. Divers can have a top notch experience of entering the cave, come up and sit on the rocks with the breathing apparatus out of their mouth. This can be an exquisite experience for all the divers.

Most people would prefer to have diving classes. There are many travel advisors who will teach lessons in a short span of time before diving. They will teach about the tips and safety guidelines that are to be followed. There are even advanced open water diver courses for the experts. Agencies which arrange for the scuba diving should supply with equipments those are 100% working and safe. Get set to enjoy the perfect tourist destination in the world and collect information about the various activities to have a fun filled tour.

Parasailing is like floating on air as one of our custom Parasail vessels pulls you along the Lahaina coastline. Choose to fly 400 or 800 feet in the air with breathtaking views of Maui and the neighboring islands. We offer tandem and single harness rides. Each ride lasts approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Our custom designed hydraulic launch and recovery system lifts you off and returns you directly back to the flight deck, assuring passengers comfort and safety. Minimum weight is approximately 130 pounds. Maximum combined weight is approximately 350 pounds. Prices are $60 for the 400 foot harness and $70 for the 800 foot harness plus tax. Early bird discount rates are available. Operating from May through November only.