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A Guide to Whale Watching Seasons

Whale watching is a great way to experience marine life up close and personal. Whale watching first began in the mid 1950′s when the Carbrillo National Monument in San Diego was allowed for public viewing of Gray Whales. After this whale watching spread throughout the nation like wild fire. Various locations are great hot spots for viewing many different species of whales.

European countries such as, Britain, Iceland, Scandinavia, France, etc, offer an ample whale population. Whales in these areas can vary greatly in size. You may see large Blue Whales or a much smaller Harbor Porpoise. In the middle of the Northeast Atlantic, the Sperm Whale can be seen in great numbers, with a high concentration of females and their calves. Read the rest of this entry »

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Maui Whale Watch – All You Need to Know

Whale-watching is truly a top class experience. For everyone, whales would have been very much restricted to films and people could see them jump out of waters while swimming. The pleasure of watching them alive is something adventurous. The whale-watching season starts as early as November. The largest numbers of whales travel through Maui waters from mid-December to mid-April. Every year about 1500 to 2000 whales migrate from Arctic covering a distance of 3000 miles. The estimated time taken is about 80 to 100 days. The favorite hunting place for the whales is the calm bay areas found between the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Read the rest of this entry »

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Whale Watching – The Biggest Show on Earth

Whale watching is a spellbinding, entertaining, and thought-provoking adventure trip. It’s a show with the largest mammals on earth as the star performers. Whales are majestic and graceful giants, who’s every move seems effortless, choreographed, and yet playful. In this article discover how to get the most out of your trip.

Imagine a lazy summer’s afternoon on a boat in a gentle rolling ocean. A good breeze softly massages your face where you sit, and you begin to close your eyes and drift away… the sound of the boat’s engine begins to fade and finally stops. The boat, like you, is drifting over the waves and following the breeze. It’s very peaceful and calm and after a stressful week you feel in harmony with the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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