We’re just going to come right out and say it: We get asked a lot about the “S” word.
Sailing? Nope.
Sunsets? Nope.
Snorkeling? Snuba? Scuba?
Nope.
Considering we’ve been offering snorkeling tours in Maui for close to 50 years, it’s common for people to ask us about that “S” word that’s only spoken in whispers:
Today, research suggests that up to 12,000 whales could potentially visit Hawaii each winter—which is astounding progress from the dire figures a little over 40 years ago. What's more, is that in addition to the increase in numbers themselves, researchers have been able to learn valuable information about our favorite winter visitors.
Read MoreSeeing as we operate seven boats that offer whale watching tours in Maui, this is a question we’re asked a lot and at all different times of the year.
Read MoreEvery year, Discovery Channel fans count down the days until the coveted SHARK WEEK begins. Though the Discovery Channel does show the terrifying strength of these cartilaginous fish, it also does a lot to recognize the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem. Many people consider sharks as evil, frightening, large, scary creatures however, it is important to realize how vital sharks are to us.
Read MoreGet ready to fill your mind with all things turtle! Dive in and learn the ins & outs of our two most common species of sea turtles here in Hawai’i - the Green Sea Turtle (honu) and the Hawksbill (honu’ea). Summer is turtle season!
Read MoreUnlike humans, dolphins are conscious breathers, so they rest half of their brain at a time. Imagine sleeping with one eye open in a state similar to that of a daydream.
Read MoreCoral reefs are underwater ecosystems, hosting over thousands of marine organisms. They come in blues, reds, yellows, browns, greens, and purples, making the ocean floor a rainbow. Despite looking like rocks, corals are a living invertebrate.
Read MoreAs the catamaran approaches Molokini crater and I peer down into the crystal clear turquoise water I tell the guests, “This is going to be a great day for snorkeling”. Questions about fish, coral, and marine life start to be asked and inevitably someone will ask, “Are there sharks here”? My response is always, “Yes, they live in the ocean”.
Read MoreAs the sun sinks below the horizon and Earth enters into the golden corpuscular hour, groups of spinner dolphins make their way offshore into deep, dark blue water up to 1,000ft. They are on the hunt for prey. Working together in large groups they use clicks, squeaks, and echolocation to communicate with each other to find food.
Read MoreMaui has experienced one of the best Whale Seasons to date this year! Enjoy this aerial footage of humpback whales including mother and calf cruising around Olowalu, HI.
Read MoreOften amongst the excitement of actually seeing the whale, time runs out and the really cool facts about these amazing creatures go untold. So here are some of my favorite little known facts about humpback whales.
Read MoreOne thing is certain on our daily whale watches from Lahaina, Ka‘anapali and Ma‘alaea: The humpbacks are back. For islanders, it’s our indicator that the winter season has begun when our gentle giants return to the waters of their birth and for visitors, it’s a once in a lifetime experience observing these marine mammals in our crystal clear waters, wild and free.
Read MoreHave you ever been on a Trilogy sail, enjoying the ocean and island views, when a surprise encounter with dolphins occurs?
Read MoreThe Hawaiian monk seal is our state mammal, native and found only here in Hawaiian waters. Heartbreakingly, it is extremely rare, with only an estimated 1100 individuals left in the entire population.
Read MoreYou’ll never forget the very first time you go snorkeling in Maui with sea turtles.
Time seems to suddenly stop when you first catch sight of these giants, and it's a curious combination of relaxation and excitement whenever you see one in the water.
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