Enjoy the Ballet of Whales in Maui

Someone shouts, “Hey, look at that!” A humpback whale bursts from the ocean, throwing a spray against Maui’s breathtaking blue back-ground. Like ballet dancers of the sea, these creatures twist elegantly through space and fill the air with their exotic music. Despite being huge as a bus -up to 52 feet long and more than 30 tons in weight–whales slide through the water with an unusual agility.

Winter in Maui is more about watching these special critters than the traditional Mai Tais. From December to April, these giants of the sea head south, abandoning cold Alaskan waters as they bring warm Hawaiian climata for bringing up offspring. It makes a perfect backdrop for their yearly gathering.If you’re looking for the best whale watching in Maui, visit Dive Maui for more info.

Sunglasses each pair, adventure spirit stirring in our breasts. Not just looking – with whales, there’s always more to discover. Especially when they cavort close enough to the boat that you don’t even need binoculars bring their antics. That’s getting in touch with nature indeed! Only A word of caution: that’s getting far too close-unless you want a good soaking.

This year my cousin and I were determined to experience whale watching for ourselves. On board, our guide was a vivacious biologist with tattoos of whales all over her sun-bleached face and body. She was full of fascinating stories about these wonders from the deep sea. It was particularly amusing when she described mama whales teaching their babies to jump into the air like children on t heir silky beds. Made us smile as wide as a Cheshire cat.

If you’re as much at home on boats as people used to sing “row, row your boat”, one thing you might like to try is paddling around in a kayak. During such a tiny craft’s encounters with the giants, the feeling of relief at how small you are can be overwhelming. Can be a bit difficult to balance with these waves coming up from underneath; then there’s the mingled joy and fear of rocking when a whale heaves itself close by, twirling gracefully, an inch or two off on one occasion.

If you prefer land, Upcountry also has plenty to offer. McGregor Point Lookout is one of the best spots–a beyond-the-horizon view that takes in all the spectacle yet leaves you alone with nature. Here, you’ll need plenty of patience and a good pair of magnifiers for watching them.

Why not make the experience even more memorable? A sunset cruise offers the chance to watch whales against a brilliant backdrop of fiery orange and the deep black of night. Time seems to stand still at these moments, in a serene, magical mood that envelops you.

“Whale watching” in Maui isn’t just another day out; it’s a kind of spiritual journey. Enjoy your time on the water, watch the whales, listen to whale-song in this natural theater. Take along an expectant heart–maybe some seasickness pills and awe–and you will assuredly achieve grand entertainment!