When are whales in hawaii?

The first humpback whale sighting this year in Hawaii was on September 29th near the small island of Niihau. Peak whale watch season is February and March. read more

Whale Watching in Hawaii Just as our idyllic weather welcomes tourists from around the world, the warm and shallow waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands are a favorite destination for kohola, or humpback whales. read more

Humpback whales visit Hawaiian waters each year from November to May with the peak of the season being from January to March. There are a variety of ways in which you can catch a glimpse of Hawai‘i’s humpback whales. Boat tours and whale watching cruises have become increasingly popular. read more

Sperm whales in Hawaii are very rare. In 12 years of studies by Cascadia Research, a total of 32 sperm whales were sighted in Hawaii—31 of which were off of the Big Island. In 2014, a sick Sperm Whale was sighted off of Kihei, and it was presumed that the whale had ventured to shallower water as it fought to stay alive. read more