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Cruise the Honolulu Coast searching for these magnificent mammals, the Humpback Whales (na kohola). During the winter months a large percentage of the Humpback Whales travel from Alaska to our warm Hawaiian waters. The round trip distance they travel during this annual migration is approximately 4,000 miles, one of the longest migration distances of any animal species. Near the islands, the whales devote most of their time to mating and giving birth to their calves. Humpback whales are an endangered species with about 66% of the North Pacific population wintering in Hawaii each year, up to 10,000 humpback whales could come to Hawaii this winter.
The songs of the humpback whale are truly amazing and can last up to 30 minutes. The whales sing to one another over hundreds of miles and use their songs to navigate across oceans. Humpback whales travel thousands of miles as a group, singing to each other as they go. They can also communicate with each other over thousands of miles of ocean. Signing is part of their social system and community. Listen to their songs with our hydrophone and custom sound system on board the Big Kahuna.
Take pleasure in the Big Kahuna’s large viewing and observation decks, perfect for photos, as you learn about the wildlife on the Big Island of Hawaii. There are several different species of whales and dolphins in our waters year round and large pods of dolphins frolic in our vessel’s wake throughout the day. This is an opportunity to be amongst the ocean’s greatest creatures. Aboard you will be offered light snacks, endless soft drink well and Honolulu’s only sunken premium no host bar. Our winter months are an exciting time here Oahu so book your Whale Watching / Dolphin Encounter early!
