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Hawaii Whale Watching Tours
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Sailing along the beautiful Coast of the North Shore and watching the giant humpback whales is something you do not want to miss while visiting Hawaii.
Perfect Boat For Whale Watching
The Ho'o Nanea is the perfect boat for whale watching.
It is just the right size to keep you close to the ocean, but big enough to be a safe and stable viewing platform.
There are very few whale watching tours in Haleiwa, as a matter of fact, we are the only commercial sailing catamaran on the whole North Shore. You will not find a gaggle of boats competing for whales.
The whales do not get frightened or disturbed by our boat because most of the time we are under sail, and when we do motor, the small outboard engines are very quiet and unobtrusive.
Our underwater hydrophone lets you hear the singing, clicking and moaning that goes on between the groups of humpbacks. It is a truly amazing experience!
Winter Breeding in Hawaii
At North Shore Catamaran Charters it is our goal to help you experience the spectacular whale watching Hawaii has to offer, while providing education about the behavior of humpback whales and their natural environment.
We keep a respectful distance to the whales. Hawaiian waters are their winter breeding grounds, where they should find a peaceful environment with little harassment by humans. However, oftentimes, the whales are the curious ones and decide to check out the boat. They can come right next to us and hover for a few minutes for some "human watching". On the Ho'o Nanea you will be only feet away from these gentle giants.
Hawaiian Humpback Whales
Hawaiian Humpback Whales, or Na Kohola, as they are called in Hawaii, are a very important part of the Hawaii marine ecosystem and a long standing icon in native Hawaiian culture.
About Humpback Whales
In order to fully appreciate Hawaii whale watching, it helps to have some basic knowledge about humpback whales.
Whales are air-breathing mammals. As they surface they exhale strongly which shows as a powerful "spout".
When they dive down, showing us their massive flukes as they glide beneath the water, they leave behind a disturbance in the water called a "foot print".
Of course the most spectacular sight is a breaching humpback, where the whale propels its massive body out of the water, rotates sideways in the air and hits the surface in an explosion of water.
Fighting males put on a great show to impress the females and to intimidate their opponents. They head butt and charge each other, leap, splash and posture in a wild display of mating behaviors.
You will never forget your time spent with these majestic humpback whales of Hawaii.
Please note all sails are weather permitting. Sailing, snorkeling, whale watching and dolphin spotting are all seasonal activities and cannot be guaranteed.
Prices:
$80.00 for adults. $60.00 for children 4-11 years.
We have Kama'aina and military discounts.
(see Times and Prices page)
Beverages are included, and sails have a maximum of 20 pax.
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Whale Watching