December 20, 2024
The Epic Journey to Maui: Witnessing the Majesty of Humpback Whales

Thousands of miles journeyed, haunting songs sung, calves nurtured in hidden coves. Dive into the magic of Maui's whale season with the Maui Diamond. 

Thousands of miles. Weeks at sea. A tropical paradise awaits off the shores of Maui.

Every winter, the awe-inspiring migration of humpback whales unfolds in the warm waters of Hawaii, and Maui stands at the heart of this spectacular event. These gentle giants embark on an extraordinary journey, travelling from the icy depths of Alaska to the lush, protected waters of Maui, transforming the island into a breeding ground and a sanctuary for their young.

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A Solo Trek Across Vast Oceans:

Unlike many marine mammals, humpback whales don't travel in pods during their migration. They swim independently or in pairs, navigating the vast Pacific Ocean with incredible precision and endurance. Imagine the power and resilience it takes to cover 3,000-5,000 miles in just 4-8 weeks!

More Than Just Relaxation in Paradise:

While Hawaii offers respite from the harsh Alaskan winters, the whales' journey is far from a vacation. Maui transforms into a vibrant breeding ground, where complex courtship rituals and nurturing of calves take center stage. The shallow, protected bays and coves provide a safe haven for mothers to give birth and raise their young before embarking on the epic journey back north.

Unforgettable Encounters in Maui:

The months for whale watching in Maui stretch from December to May (peak season being January through March), offering you the chance to witness these majestic creatures firsthand. Imagine the thrill of seeing a humpback whale breach the surface, hear their haunting songs echoing through the waves, or witness the heartwarming interactions between mothers and calves.

Dive into the Magic with Maui Diamond:

On the Maui Diamond, we offer unforgettable whale watching experiences that prioritize responsible tourism and respect for these incredible animals. Our experienced captains will share their knowledge and passion for humpback whales while also helping you interpret what you're seeing.

Join us on an unforgettable adventure:

Ready to witness the magic of the humpback whale migration in Maui?  Our sunset whale watches start up again on January 8th, so book your whale watching tour with Maui Diamond today and create memories that will leave you breathless. Visit our website to learn more and to embark on your own epic adventure!

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Chenyang Zhou
21:48 23 Jun 25
Absolutely amazing experience. The staff are knowledgeable and patient with passion and love for the ocean and their job! Dived with Joe, super cool guy. And we saw a whaleshark on the way back!
Nan Cayler
03:32 23 Jun 25
Great crew, good operation for a large boat! Equipment fit well, worked well. Thank you!
Larry Connor
22:17 22 Jun 25
The crew was experienced and very attentive. Our dive master did a great job of not only pointing out unique sea life, but telling us what it was on his pad. I enjoyed the crater, but the second dive (at Marty's reef) was even better.
Bradley de Geus
06:41 20 Jun 25
Fantastic Boat with an amazing crew who loves what they’re doing and knows all the popular dives sites as well as some hidden gems. We picked a wildcard day and it was amazing. Captain Ben was super friendly and very thorough with the safety briefing. The dive team was well staffed and very organized. We had divemaster Don who was super chill, laid back, always smiling and very thorough on the dive briefings and provided a very clear picture of each dive site and the different things we might encounter at each dive site. If you’re looking for a unbeatable diving experience this is it!!
Francesca Capizzi
17:52 17 Jun 25
Highly recommend! The crew is a 10 and the divings are amazing, equipment and boat in perfect conditions. Moreover if you have a good air consumption the instructors will extend your dive and you are not forced to come back with your buddy / group.
Thank you so much !
Kevin Greer
12:38 17 Jun 25
Maui Diamond Sea Sports was awesome to dive and snorkel with. We chose an outfit whom would allow me to dive and my wife to snorkel. They were 100% professional and took us to the best dive spots in Maui, especially when weather turned and got in the way (Pali coast sites). We saw so much with them (Turtles, eels, octopus, so many fish, starfish, etc.) It was an absolutely epic adventure and would not have been so without Captain Ben whom took us up and beyond and David wrote out fish names underwater on his white board to educate. Very cool experience and I so HIGHLY recommend - I'm going to dive with them again!!!
Jeremiah Farinella
20:51 14 Jun 25
Great dive experience with Michelle, Dave, and Crew from Maui Diamond. Equipment was in great shape and the boat had plenty of space for the group size. Used aluminum tanks to 3k psi, digital dive computer, normal BC and backup regs. We dove on the 13 June 2025 with the 1st dive down to around 80 to 90ft at Molokini Crater and the second dive at Pu'pu Olai cinder cone around 40-50ft. During the dive notable sealife included baby reef sharks, barcuda, eagle ray, lion fish, sponge crab, plenty of native Hawaiian fish and great coral. Thanks again for the great dive experience!
Kaitlyn Caudill
23:28 10 Jun 25
Took their Lanai Cathedral dive excursion and it was a wonderful experience and would absolutely go diving with them again!
Bernardo Freitas
16:46 10 Jun 25
Amazing experience!
Jason Harris
17:12 09 Jun 25
Fantastic dive guide team and boat ride. Friendly, personable, and professional. Great dive spots and safety briefings. I did two excursions (two different days). First was the Molokini Crater two tank dive. Second day was the Lani Cathedrals two tank dive. Molokini Crater visibility was great. Dive guide pointed out a frog fish and octopus, in addition to some small reef sharks swimming by. Cathedrals was a new experience for me, diving through the lava formations and seeing the rare black coral. Very cool! The second dive for both excursions was a drift dive along the shore rock walls, where we saw eels, turtles, and lots of variety of fish.