Have you seen humpback whales break the surface like this? So that’s how they say hello to the blue sky, in Maui you can see them stretch right up as if trying and knock one more time for high fars to get List. That, my friend–that’s the magic you witness in Maui’s waters. So what is the best seat in the house? Take a bite in next – Visit us to learn more.

Pacific Whale Foundation’s Eco-Adventures are sure to become legendary–they impart more knowledge than a textbook. Picture the wind in your face of a catamaran, and suddenly a great tail splashes. For story after story you will hear from the guides, just like your favorite bass notes at a beach fiesta all the revelers catch on. It becomes second nature to you.

Redline Rafting will give you a chance to really get a feel for the sea. In small boats you are almost in splashing distance. And your footloose (or sea legs a as hard-tied second!) tour is just that — made for folks who have sailed a little, or whose wagon wheels bounce around like a banana boat. The guides tell tall tales as thick as legendary fudge from grandma’s kitchen, giving you a feast for the eyes as you go along.

For those who like a little pampering with their ocean delights, Alī’i Nui Sailing Charters offers the royal treatment on a sumptuous catamaran. Here, luxury is all part of the package. Sip a cocktail while watching tail slaps transform seamlessly into a ballet performed on water.

If you’re the sort of rebel who wants something different, try Kai Kanani’s early bird tours. As the sun dyes the sky cuppucino-colored on a clear morning, seals come out to play in their watery playground. With fewer onlookers, it’s as if Mother Nature handed you your own personal invitation to the topmost recital of all.

For environmentally-friendly consumers, such as Trilogy Excursions, here is a company that has devoted itself to saving the magical ocean and not just making it yet another great show. Although their trips may leave your hair (and heart) a little misty…

Choosing a whale-watching tour in Maui, rather like choosing the ideal wine and cheese combination, is deeply personal in nature. Each trip gives you a small piece of the ocean’s enchantment to cherish on your own. So don’t forget your binoculars and hat, and be prepared—whales in Maui perform a show that’s hard to beat.