Some interesting facts about Whale Watching in Hawaii

Tours, trips, holidays, travelling and vacation…these are few words that bring

smile to our faces. We always long for breaks from our busy schedules. We

desire to go to some quiet and peaceful place, where there is no traffic and

noise and pollution. Cherry on the top would be you could spend you days

lazing around in nature’s lap. Hence, Kohala tours bring you Whale watching

tours. Enjoy Humpback Whales in Hawaii on intimate Big Island whale watching

tour. Witness Humpback whales in non-crowded small groups with informative

naturalists as well as seasoned skippers.

Below mentioned are some facts regarding Humpbacks whales:

• Blow – the most common way to spot a whale, you can see the spray as

whales surface to breathe • Head rise / Spy hop – whale pokes head out of water vertically

• Tail slap – whale slaps its huge fluke (tail) against the water surface

• Flipper slap/ Pec slap – when whales slap the water with flippers / pecs

• Head lunge – a lunging forward motion during a spy hop.

• Peduncle slap – or the “tail slap on speed”. More spectacular because a

larger part of the whale is exposed. • Fluke up dive – the Tail exposed as whale dives(3-10 minute down time)

• Breaching – the holy grail of Whale Watching, amazing moment when

whale propels out of the water • Occasionally whales swim on their backs with both flippers in the air

There are three time periods for watching Whales:

1. Early Bird Whale watching:Time: 8am to 10amCharges: $99 –Adults$49.50-Kids (6-12);Under 5 – FREEPerks: Includes healthy fresh island fruits, Kona coffee, juices, baked delightsTip:Early Morning waters are known as stillest of the day making for BEST time to spot Whales!

2. Morning Whale Watch:Time: 10am to Noon

Charges: $99 –Adults$49.50-Kids (6-12);Under 5 – FREEPerks: Includes healthy fresh island fruits, Kona coffee, juices, baked delights

Tip:Premiere time to capture Humpback Whale photos due to morning light!

3. Sunset Whale Watching:Time: 4pm to 6pmCharges: $119 –Adults$79 -Kids (6-12);Under 5 – FREEPerks: Delicious assortment of savory pupu’s served with refreshing island beverages & sparkling cider.

Tip:See Humpback Whales while enjoying a spectacular Hawaiian sunset!

the best time for Hawaii Whale Season from November to April, so book the tickets, grab your backpacks and make acquaintances with Whales.

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