The boat just swings gently. Looking toward the horizon, you wonder if that splash was real or merely your eyes misreading. Eventually, boom. One hears like a cannon a tail slap. Welcome to Lahaina during Whale Season. We shared our full experience — view the full post.
The sweet run lasts from January to March. If you go up in May expecting a National Geographic moment, you should expect disappointment. Whales arrive in winter; spring announces their departure. Except for this.
Early morning Gold. The sea shapes the softer light; the whales? They seem to be more bold. Maybe they are just morning people. You will see more action before lunch than most people encounter all week.
Avoid the mega-vessels with DJs and drink tickets. Count on a smaller staff. If you have an adventurous taste, even small catamarans and paddle kayaks. You will get closer, emotionally and practically as well. The sea resembles more of a conversation than of a theater.
About here, ask about Captain Kalani. flies with the same faded cap. claims it's lucky. Says he once saw a humpback breach directly next to the deck, fully dousing it. Nobody turned to reach for a towel. Their laughter was like that of lunatics.
Think not of perfect images but of You will regret the shutter delay, shake your fingers, and discover salt on your lens. Often it might be wiser to just watch. Exactly be present.
whales do not follow scripts. One day they are quiet and suddenly soar like circus performers. That is part of the thrill—zero predictability.
Want to wow your friends with your boat? As you have done in earlier years, mention blowhole flukes and pectoral slaps. Just watch out from stretching too much. Nobody finds a whale snob acceptable.
Oh—also with ginger candy. The sea legs are not guaranteed. Not a dry shirt nor anything else.
If you uncover even one good breach, though, you will forget everything else. It strikes different levels in Lahaina.