Their captains know how to carefully share the waters with these amazing sea mammals and can provide educational information about the whales on all of the tours. But pacific whale foundation ecoadventures is not your ordinary cruise company. Spinners are small dolphins 300400lbs, and get their name from their habit of spinning around when they leap into the air. Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Humpback whales may also be observed from land if you prefer solid ground to the deck of a boat. Whale watching on kauai every year, kauai is graced by the presence of one of the oceans most majestic beings, the hawaiian humpback whale. Overall, sightings of humpback whales at the kauai sites was higher than.
Whale and dolphin tracker pacific whale foundation. State, federal agencies respond to several beached whales. The slapping of a whales fin against the waters surface. A few short clips of a couple of humpback whales off the coast of kauai, hawaii.
Whale watch cruise by zodiac from kauai 2020 viator. You will also see lots of sea turtles from this spot. For the first time since 1966 when whaling was deemed illegal in the north pacific, humpbacks will no longer be considered an endangered species trying to come back from the brink of extinction. Kihei while there has been a slight increase in humpback whale. Boats, by law, cannot approach a humpback whale any closer than 100 yards, but oftentimes the curious whales will swim up and mug the boat. Whale watch in style with kauai sea tours on our deluxe catamaran built for kauai s waters. A soft gaze along the oceans horizon at poipu beach will bring to light one the greatest aerial shows kauai has to offer.
Whale watching boat tours can offer a closer view of humpbacks. Most trips include lunch and an opportunity to snorkel if weather permits. Poipu the final 2017 kauai ocean count took place saturday. A whale carcass was carried off kalapaki beachh on kauai. In the kauai case, 17 pilot whales were beached, five died and the rest returned to the open ocean. Tours departs from nawiliwili harbor on the south side and port allen on the west side. On kauai the kilauea lighthouse, kealia lookout and various highpoints of land in coastal areas are good places to start. Entangled whale on kauai march 2017 march 5, 2017 humpback whale entanglement monitoring kauai sea riders spotted and monitored. Kauai whale watching tours are a must see in hawaii, this always leaves families with a lifetime of memories and children are always left with a whale of a story for all to hear when they return home. Blue dolphin charters poipu whale watching hawaii discount. First humpback whales of season spotted in hawaii cbs news. Our kauai whale watching tour is a must do for all wildlife enthusiasts, allow you to cruise the calm south shore waters of kauai on one of our spacious 65.
We normally spend all our time on kauai but split our trip up this year just for the great whale watching on maui. Book your kauai whale watching tour and experience the magnificent hawaiian humpback whales. On maui you have lots of choices of shorter two hour tours and youre pretty much seeing whales the entire time during whale season. Poipu whale watching november to march blue dolphin charters. While there are many reasons to celebrate this recovery, on the heels of. Approximately 4,500 humpback whales visit the hawaiian islands each year to bask in the warm waters, breed and give birth before migrating back to their alaskan feeding grounds. There are many boat tours offering whale watching services in kauai. Kauai whale watching season archives na pali riders. Where to watch humpback whales from shore across hawaii. See the magnificent humpback whales during the winter months. Everything you need to know about whale watching tours with. If an enter network password popup window appears when downloading a file, click the cancel button and the file should open.
Poipu whale watching november to march blue dolphin kauai. The sanctuary ocean count project offers the community a chance to monitor humpback whales from the shores of o. This threetimesperyear count keeps track of the number of whale sightings per 15 minute time periods off the shores of the three islands so you. Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt andys. There are several kinds of dolphins in hawaiian waters.
These gentle giants journey to hawaii from alaska each winter, maybe for the same reason many people prefer traveling to the islands during cooler months. Whale count volunteers kauai searider adventures snorkel tours. At least five whales have been found dead and others may have been. This tour is perfect for anyone determined to see the napali coast. We captured over 15 hours of footage in 4 months on 3 islands to share new and interesting behaviors from above. Spinner dolphins often ride in the bow waves of the whale watching boats. S coast guard, kauai county fire and police departments and the dlnr divisions of aquatic resources dar and conservation and resources enforcement docare joined concerned community members and native hawaiian cultural practitioners to respond to a beaching event and attending to two pilot whales that died on kalapaki beach on the. Breaching or leaping up out of the ocean is a frequent humpback whale behavior, which makes whale watching around kauai a thrilling experience. No doubt that maui is the best place for whale watches. Boats range from zodiacs to 65foot sailing catamarans.
List of properly permitted vacation rentals, not condos 815 2017. Whether youre aboard a raft or a catamaran, kauai sea tours can provide you with an especially unique whale watching experience at one of the most remote areas of hawaii along the na pali coastline, accessible only to those who carry permits. Get up close with hawaiian humpback whales on this 3hour whale watch cruise from kauai. Updates from our august 2017 kauai field work cascadia research. From december to may, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, off kauais shorelines. Both locals and tourists alike flock to the shores for this awardwinning volunteer program, which has grown from 150 participants on oahu to more than 2,000 people annually across three islands since it began in 1996. Kauai dolphins blue dolphin charters whale watching and. Lawmakers suspicious on whale beachings the garden island. See our exclusive kauai deals for more information.
Go on a fun whale watching adventure along kauais south shore. Meet at the gated entrance to the kilauea point national wildlife refuge by 7. Whale watching tours depart daily during the months of november through may. Hawaiian islands humpback whale get involved sanctuary. Humpback whales are highlight of kauai vacation kauai, hi. Weather questions start here plsbest time of year to visit kauai. Feb 20, 2017 a few short clips of a couple of humpback whales off the coast of kauai, hawaii.
Whale watch in style with kauai sea tours on our deluxe catamaran built for kauais waters. Kauai pilot whale stranding from hawaii dlnr on vimeo. I know it will be much different by march when we go, but we are going in march with hope of seeing whales which. These gentle giants come to the warm hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Most whale watching tours run from middecember through march to midapril. Mass stranding of whales on kauai honolulu civil beat. They will delight you with their acrobatics, and you can listen to whale songs on the underwater hydrophone. It is estimated that more than 10,000 of these whales migrate to the hawaiian islands each year during the winter, in search of a warmer climate. Whale count events are held annually throughout the islands in march, and the final 2017 kauai ocean count was announced march 27.
List of properly permitted vacation rentals, not condos 8152017. Available during the kauai whale watching season november march. How februarys humpback whale counts in hawaii turned out. If the file doesnt open, right click on the link for the file you are trying to download and select save target as. Whale off the coast of kauai with blue dolphin charters.
For questions about whale watching and other boat tours, or to make a reservation, call 808 3355309 today. Nov 28, 2017 kauai sea tours boasts some of hawaiis most soughtafter experiences, taking wideeyed travelers along the na pali coast on a 60foot catamaran or a raft. Kauai whale watching tours whale watching kauai capt. Kauai whale watch issue 1, 20152016 read digital edition kauai whale watch magazine is the ultimate kauai guidebook for information and about the hawaiian humpback whales, which visit the hawaiian islands from november through march of each year. Everything you need to know about whale watching tours. Our fabulous crew and deluxe catamaran make this the best kauai whale watching tour. Mar 11, 2017 published on mar 11, 2017 video of a humpback whale approaching and hanging out with the blue dolphin ii as the boat was heading back from the deluxe na pali snorkel tour on saturday 311 2017. The count is done three times a year during peak whalesighting. Whale off the coast of kauai with blue dolphin charters youtube. Share the beauty of kauais south shore with some of the worlds largest and most peaceful creatures. Published on mar 11, 2017 video of a humpback whale approaching and hanging out with the blue dolphin ii as the boat was heading back from the deluxe na pali snorkel tour on saturday 311 2017. The infant humpbacks like to swim in their mothers slipstream, and soon they too begin practicing their breaches, leaping up from the water and twisting half way around before landing with a. Go here from your mobile device and click your account to create a user login.
Kalapaki beach, kauai a mass stranding of pilot whales started at dawn friday in. The whale watching season in kauai runs from november through march. Hawaii is a favorite wintering spot for na kohola humpback whales and has one of the largest seasonal populations of north pacific humpbacks in the world. If you are visiting during one of the months of low to medium humpback whale activity or from one of the islands that have less activity, taking a boat tour can help increase your chances of seeing whales. Enjoy a whale watching cruise along kauais scenic south shore. Kauai waterman lance matsumoto said he first saw the animals about 7 a. Whale watching on kauai from december to may, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, off kauais shorelines. March kauai whale count numbers good the garden island. Next year 2017 may go down as one of the most critical years for humpback whale research in hawaii in the last fifty years. On kauai all capt andys kauai boat tours include whale watching in season. To truly go whale watching on maui, however, and experience the wintertime magic, you need to book a whale watching tour to see the humpbacks up close. Dolphinwhale hybrid spotted off coast of kauai honolulu.
A kauai kayaking tour consisting of whale watching, snorkeling, and bodysurfing on the coastline of poipu and koloa in kauai. Our favorite and most common is the hawaiian spinner dolphin. All told, probably the best snorkeling on kauai, and z tours, kevin and josh, along with our guides dave and davie, were extremely helpful, accommodating, and had awesome stories to tell to keep us entertained. May 30, 2018 kauai whale watch issue 1, 20152016 read digital edition kauai whale watch magazine is the ultimate kauai guidebook for information and about the hawaiian humpback whales, which visit the hawaiian islands from november through march of each year. To reserve your tour for november, call 808 3355309 or book through their website. All downloads are in adobe acrobat pdf format unless otherwise specified. Kauai pilot whale stranding from hawaii dlnr on vimeo the whales appeared to have arrived in the bay overnight. Published on mar 11, 2017 video of a humpback whale approaching and hanging out with the blue dolphin ii as the boat was heading back from the deluxe na pali snorkel tour on saturday 3112017.
Sail along the na pali coast with popular whale watching tours leaving from hanalei and port allen. When is the best time to see humpback whales in hawaii and. Whale watching novapr archives kauai vacation tours. The site leader will get the volunteers through the gated entrance, since the refuge does not open to the public until 10 am. Our magazine includes beautiful photos, humpback whale behavior guides, kauai maps, and more. Humpbacks normally arrive in the tropics in november and stay through may. Whale watching kauai returns kauai vacation rentals. Sep 26, 2017 whale watching boat tours can offer a closer view of humpbacks. Hosted by hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary, the sanctuary ocean count happens three times a year during peak whale season. Port allen harbor at hanapepe bay is home to several charter boat companies, including blue dolphin charters, capn andys and kauai sea tours. North shore kauai late season whale mother and her calf, right off shore. The pwf difference pacific whale foundation is a world leader in marine ecotourism. If you are fortunate enough to be on kauai during the winter months whale watching is a must do activity.
The kauai ocean count volunteer trainings required for new volunteers and optional for returnees are. Climb aboard the 48foot zodiac na pali explorer ii for the experience of a lifetime. Kauai sea tours boasts some of hawaiis most soughtafter experiences, taking wideeyed travelers along the na pali coast on a 60foot catamaran or a raft. National marine whale sanctuary, hawaii, ocean, humpback whale, niihau, kauai, oahu. Whale season in hawaii lasts from november to may, with the peak of the season between january and march. The most common giveaway of a whales presence is an explosive exhale through its blowhole as it rises to the surface. These pacific hawaiian humpback whales come to the islands to mate and give birth to their young. Cruise along the calm south shore waters of kauai on one of blue dolphin charters spacious 65foot catamarans while enjoying the magnificent sight of humpback whales and other. Maps molokai topo 1922 hawaii statewide gis program. Between november and march there are many opportunities for whale watching kauai. Oct 05, 2016 next year 2017 may go down as one of the most critical years for humpback whale research in hawaii in the last fifty years. A total of 984 humpback whale sightings were reported during the 2017 great whale count on maui over the weekend, including 544 pods or groups of whales and 88 calves. Cruise along the calm south shore waters of kauai on one of blue dolphin charters spacious 65foot catamarans while enjoying the magnificent sight of humpback whales and other marine life. A second whale was seen days later near kauais pacific missile range facility.
Get involved hawaiian islands humpback whale national. Experts wonder how warmer oceans will further impact whale. Poipu whale watching and sea kayak tour with outfitters kauai. Get ready for some dolphin encounters, magnificent peaks and valleys, waterfalls, sea caves and more. Real foods is owned by dean kowarski and genesis capital partners, and was established two years ago, reestablishing kauai as healthy fast casual restaurants as opposed continue reading. This tour is a mustdo for all wildlife enthusiasts. You dont have to take a big hike or follow complicated directions for great whalewatching in poipu head for the sea wall at hoonani road now identified on some maps as poipu beach road and plop on the wall. We took the guided snorkel tour on may 12, 2017, kayla was our instructor, she was great and showed us how to snorkel safely, we had a real enjoyable time, seen lots of different. Captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. This is a favorite among wildlife enthusiasts, and youll encounter these gentle giants and playful dolphins. The count is held the last saturday of january, february, and march during peak whale season of each year from 8. This boat was designed to get you out there in comfort and back in style.
They are truly the highlight of kauais winter season. Kauai whale watching tours captain andys has years of whale watching experience having been exploring the na pali since 1980. Lihue the five pilot whales that died on kalapaki beach after the. Also on february 25, more than 590 volunteers gathered data from the shores of oahu, kauai and hawaii islands for the 2017 hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary ocean count. Whale off the coast of kauai with blue dolphin charters duration. Adults will blow every 10 to 15 minutes, and calves every 3 to 5 minutes. State, federal agencies respond to several beached whales on kauai. Kauai whale watching tours often include snorkeling so you will also be able to enjoy hawaiis tropical fish and other marine life.