❗️Up close POV of yesterday’s mugging video! ❗️👉🏽A mugging is when a whale chooses to swim up to the boat and curiously checks us out! 🤔Don’t believe it? Watch the video before this of the whale swimming to the boat! 👉🏽NEVER chase or approach whales by boat, kayak or even paddleboard. Our captains and naturalist/marine biologist have guided thousands of these encounters and make education and safety the priority while experiencing the magic of these amazing humpback whales. Video by Captain Jack - Hawaii Ocean Rafting, Lahaina Maui #whales #animalencounters #wildlife #maui #hawaii #viralanimal #whales #whalewatch #travelhawaii #travel #aquatic #raft #animalphotography
WHAT?!!! It’s hard to believe these amazing animals would choose to approach and engage with us, but whales are just that cool 😎!
❗️This video shows the entire encounter of the whale approaching us from a distance, checking us out and leaving when he was ready. ❗️ This is how these PONO (respectful) and special encounters happen in Maui. Never approach the whales or chase, whether by boat, kayak or paddleboard, this is for the whale and your safety.
#whalesarecool #livepono
Video by first mate Val
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P E A C E F U L ✨video by first mate Meredith P.s. it’s important to know whales are protected in Hawai’i so we do not approach them, we have to wait for them to approach our boats, making these encounters even more special! #whales #animalencounters #wildlife #maui #hawaii #viralanimal #whales #whalewatch #travelhawaii #travel #aquatic #raft #animalphotography
If you’re not clapping after seeing something this incredible, your inner child needs to be let free! 👏🏽🐳☺️ #celebratelife #oceanlover Video by First Mate Danielle P.s. it’s important to know whales are protected in Hawai’i so we do not approach them, we have to wait for them to approach our boats, making these encounters even more special! #whales #animalencounters #wildlife #maui #hawaii #viralanimal #whales #whalewatch #travelhawaii #travel #aquatic #raft #animalphotography
It’s been an INSANE week for whales! Which POV would you want to have?? Videos from First Mate Meredith and First Mate JessP.s. it’s important to know whales are protected in Hawai’i so we do not approach them, we have to wait for them to approach our boats, making these encounters even more special! #whales #animalencounters #wildlife #maui #hawaii #viralanimal #whales #whalewatch #travelhawaii #travel #aquatic
HAPPENING NOW! 😳🐳 For everyone wondering if whales are active mid day and afternoon, yes they are! 👏🏽 We were “mugged” 3 times today! Mugging is the term used when whales come up to your boat and you have to stop moving to protect them from any potential contact with motor props. It doesn’t happen often and it’s such a treat! Video First Mate Nicole #whales #wildlife #animalencounters #animals #aquatic #maui #travel #travelhawaii #hawaii #whalewatch #humpbackwhale
D U D E 😳Have you ever seen this before? Video from this week’s trips! @super_dash27#whales #whalewatch #wildlife #animal #ocean #travel #hawaii #maui #viralanimal #travelhawaii
HAPPENING NOW! Live whale sneezes just for our early bird whale watchers 😂 BTW whales are active and resting 24/7 so the time of day does not impact what you see! ❗️ P.s. it’s important to know whales are protected in Hawai’i so we do not approach them, we have to wait for them to approach our boats, making these encounters even more special! Video by First Mate Nicole #whales #maui #hawaii #mauiwhales #gopro #humpbackwhales #travelhawaii #mauitours #lethawaiihappen #whalewatchmaui #whalewatchtour#mauiwhalewatch #mauisnorkeling #mauivacation #hawaiivacation #thingstodomaui #whalevideo #mauiwhales #whalephotos #whales #lahaina #animals #vacation
