Maui Snorkeling Trips

They appeared in front of us as we journeyed slowly down the south coast of Maui.  We were cruising about 12 knots when their blows about 500 yards away caused our captain to slow us to 5 knots.  The trio, a mom, calf, and big escort, all turned and headed over toward our vessel.  Now shut down, all on board excitedly removed lens caps, found places at the railing to get comfortable, and anxiously waited to see what the animals decided to do.  I had to smile when I heard one family talking in excited whispers, their reverence evident.

The explosive sounds of the male exhaling right next to our vessel caused all to shout with excitement and running footsteps could be heard coming from various places on the deck.  For the next 1.5 hours these animals took turns looking up through the clear blue waters at the surprised faces peering down.  The calf, very clumsy at first, worked very hard to keep up as the adults cruised slowly around us and, at one time, the male passed under the bow.

The calf was brand new with fetal folds apparent.  When these animals first approached, the calf was still very uncoordinated.  What amazed us all was during the time we all had together, the calf became stronger by the minute.  When we left them and pulled away, seconds later the calf gave one breach, as if to say “look at me!”.  

One passenger tearfully told me that coming to Hawaii was a dream for her husband and her.  They flew all the way from Germany.  Seeing whales was something not planned but a treat she will never forget.  Today’s animals touched many hearts.  We are going out again on Sunday.  Won’t you come out with us?

1. A. HALIM Says:
   March 25th, 2009 at 11:53 pm

   A. HALIM…

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