For those that enjoy Dive Maui, Lahaina is paradise. Whale season brings great excitement for the locals. Imagine waiting for the adventure that awaits at the harbor, the salty breeze tingling your face. Whale viewing here is similar to sitting front stage in the great drama of nature.

Every adventurer will find a boat from elegant catamarans to comfortable rafts. Select your boat and get ready. Stories of the giants gracing these seas abound in captains and guides. If fortune favors you, you will see a humpback leap quite amazing.

Mornings have their own appeal with quiet waves and few people. The early hours are rather wonderful. Imagine the sun rising and the water glistening like scattered jewels. Once a friend dubbed it “sparkling enchantment.” Catchy, indeed?

Want sunsets? The evening walks are like dreams. The heavens turns into a gold, orange, and pink masterwork. Seeing whales against this vivid backdrop is dreamlike. Remember to relish the occasion; bring a camera.

Concerned about nauseous sensations? Candies made from ginger work magic. Try those stylish motion sickness bands; you cannot be too careful! I once came upon a visitor carrying ginger snaps in a cache. Regarding preparation:

On the boat, there is infectious enthusiasm. Everyone is watching the surf with cameras poised and active conversation. Then, quite unexpectedly, a tail sighting! Time seems to stop as cameras capture and gasps fill the air.

When one returns to Lahaina Harbor, the quiet of the country seems almost unusual. You have had an unusual run-through of nature. It is an emotional trip rather than only witnessing whales. Whale viewing in Lahaina makes an impact long after you return onshore, regardless of your first or fifth trip.