This may not be Moby Dick, but this whale sure knows how to flaunt it.

This may not be Moby Dick, but this whale sure knows how to flaunt it.

Top 10 Whale-Watching Destinations

Hawaii

Each winter, droves of visitors migrate to the tropical paradise of Hawaii at the same time as the state's animal, the humpback whale, also makes its way to the Aloha State from the northern Pacific. The clear waters surrounding the islands provide visibility of up to 100 feet below the surface, making for incredibly easy sightings between the peak late-November to mid-April season. While whales tend to visit all of the islands, Maui is their number-one watering hole, with many species gathering, at some point, along the southern and western shores between Wailea, Kihei, Lahaina, and Ka’anapoli. 

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Hawaii Travel Deals

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$339+: Luxe beachfront Hawaii with pool and more The Point at Poipu

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$198+: Beachfront Hawaii hotel w/free scuba lessons & more Royal Lahaina Resort

$98+: Honolulu hotel close to beach w/pool & spa Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa

$118+: Honolulu hotel nr Waikiki beach w/pool OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel

$131+: Beautiful oceanfront kid-friendly Hawaii hotel w/pool Royal Kona Resort

$139+: Save 65% at wonderful Maui hotel (reg. rates $389) Ka'anapali Beach Club

$175+: Save 55% at deluxe Maui resort (reg. rates $389) The Point at Poipu

$82/nt+: Budget Hilo hotel w/pool nr airport & downtown Hilo Seaside Hotel

$339/nt+: Beachfront Hawaii resort w/3rd night free Perfect Escapes

$339/nt+: Oceanfront resort by golf & shops w/upgrade in Maui Perfect Escapes

$161/nt+: Luxury Waikiki Beach resort & spa w/free upgrade Perfect Escapes

$299/nt+: Spa resort w/brkfst buffet & upgrades in Kauai Perfect Escapes

$69/nt+: Waikiki Beach boutique hotel w/spa & fitness center Travelocity

$179/nt+: Oceanfront Hawaii resort for $100 off Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

$499/nt+: Luxurious oceanfront resort on Big Island The Fairmont Orchid

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$178/nt+: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Expedia

$495/nt+: 5-star Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu Expedia

$131/nt+: 3-star Royal Kona Resort Expedia

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