Hawaii

The abundant feeding grounds in front of Alaska, the Bering Sea, and the Beaufort Sea are where the Northern Pacific's humpback whales typically spend their summer months. They migrate south during the winter to breed in the warmer waters. Up to 10.000 humpback whales can be found in the waters near Hawaii between December and April. In order to give birth, whales appear to find the best conditions in the calm, shallow waters between Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Lahaina and Maalaea are the two key locations on Maui's western coast where most boats depart from. Additionally, tours depart from Kihei and Kaanapali Beach.