Wildlife· Maui· Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (Kihei)
20° 45.9′ N · 156° 27.5′ W · approximate
The sanctuary's Maui headquarters and lecture hall sit on the beach in north Kihei, with whale-watching from the lawn in season and talks on the humpbacks that winter in the Maui Nui channels.
Practical
Approx: position from OpenStreetMap for 726 South Kihei Road. Whale season November through April. Federal rule: stay 100 yards from humpback whales (boats, swimmers, paddlers and drones). Report an entangled whale to the NOAA hotline (888) 256-9840 or hail the Coast Guard on VHF 16; report approach violations to NOAA Enforcement (800) 853-1964. Check the sanctuary website for current opening hours and talk schedules.
Best for
Understanding the whales you will share the channel with
Season
Nov-Apr
Nearby
- Kalepolepo Beach Park and Koieie Fishpond0.1 NM away
- Kihei Provisioning (Foodland / Safeway Kihei)0.9 NM away
- Kihei-Wailea Medical Center0.9 NM away
- Propane Refill and Exchange (Kihei)0.9 NM away
- Lipoa Laundry Center (Kihei)1 NM away
- Kihei Canoe Club1.1 NM away
- Kihei Farmers Market1.1 NM away
- Kealia Offshore Moorings1.4 NM away