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Photo Courtesy Katie Velasquez
“You’ve been mugged!” That’s what a naturalist on a whale watch might say when the whales approach a vessel well within the 100 yard approach regulation. Whale muggings are very special and definitely something the whale lover will never forget. Since humpback whales breathe at 300 miles per hour, having one exhale close to the boat is an explosive sound that touches people in different ways.
Whale watching is in full swing right now, with peak season several weeks away. Maalaea harbor is centrally located and provides easy access to some of the best whale watching in the world. Some come from as far as India and Europe to witness these majestic and humbling animals compete for females, travel around the waters looking for a mate, and some whales are tending to their newborn 1 – 2 ton babies. What a magical place!
If you haven’t planned on it, do consider a trip on the water while visiting Maui! The whales are waiting to capture your heart!
