Whale watching on the Big Island
Whale watching is one of those activities that leaves an impression that will last you for years. Humpback whales visit the Hawaiian waters during wintertime, and it is possible to see whales between mid-December and early May.
Humpback whales are mammals (just like humans), and are the largest living creatures you can encounter during your visit to Hawaii. An adult humpback whale measures between 40 and 50 ft (12-16 meters), and weighs on average 79,000 lb (36.000 kilograms)! Despite their size humpback whales are very acrobatic, and they often breach the ocean surface or to slap the water with their tails. If you are on Hawaii during whale season, you can enjoy one of their shows if you keep your eyes on the ocean.
3 ways of whale watching
There are several ways to "get in touch" with the humpback whales on Hawaii. To see the whales you can either go on a whale watching tour or keep you eyes on the ocean and hope to see the whales from afar. If you keep your eyes open while on the beach you might also get lucky and hear the whales sing. For more in-depth information on whale watching please have a look at the whale watching guide of lovebigisland.com.
Whale watching: One of the most spectacular ways to see the wales is to go on a boat trip that will track the wales and visit them up and close! These tours are led by experienced guides that will tell you many interesting whale stories. Not only will you see the whales very close, but there is also the possibility to see dolphins, turtles, and if you are lucky even a whale shark!
These tours depend heavily on the presence of whales, and if you are interested you best bet is to enter one of the many local shops offering tours and cruises and inquire for their special discounts. Make sure to pick a company that respects the whales.
Listen to the whale song: Did you know that whales sing to each other? Whales all around the world sing the same song, and this song changes every year! Scientists are not yet sure what this song is for, but it is a great experience to listen to it. Sound carries far under water, and you can hear these songs even if you are a couple of miles away from singing whales. All you need to do is get under water if you see whales close to the coast, clear your ears, float, and listen carefully.
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