Whale Watching

The predominant whale species in Hawaiian waters  is the North Pacific Humpback, known in the Hawaiian language as Koholā. They congregate here every year from November to May. During that time, the channel between the four islands which make up Maui County, specifically South Maui where we operate, is the most densely populated gathering of these animals in the world. You will be right in the middle of the action on She Go! Experts estimate between 5000 to 7000 individuals  come to the islands within those months with their sole purpose here being to court, breed , and give birth.

You are likely to witness all sorts of amazing whale activity when out on the water during these months. We encounter the males battling for courtship in what’s called “competition pods,” or females birthing and nursing newborn calves. While in Hawaiian waters, these whales have no food source. It is a mother whale’s primary objective to fatten her calf and teach it all it needs to know for their migration all the way back up to Alaska and Russia. The daily lessons these not-so-little calves go through are always a joy to observe!

Our boat’s design has a 360° view from every seat! She Go is the perfect vessel for having a close and intimate encounter with these majestic, gentle giants. While there is a 100-yard approach limit, these animals are very curious and will often approach our vessel giving you a memory you’ll never forget!