Humpback Whale

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First Humpback Whale of the Season Spotted Off Kauaʻi’s Coast

Kauaʻi crew spots first koholā of the 2025-2026 season.

HAWAII Magazine Staff,

Courtesy E. Lyman – Hihwnms/ Noaa Permit # 774 1714

Our Tips for Whale-Watching in Hawaiʻi

November is the start of whale-watching season in the Islands.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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Watch: A Humpback Whale Gets Up Close and Personal with These Maui Kayakers

These kayakers found themselves in an incredibly rare situation as a juvenile humpback whale decided to give them a show.

Kevin Allen,