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Humpback whales make a stop on their return migration to enjoy the waters of Hervey Bay.

Every year from mid-December through early - May, the humpback whales make their home in the waters surrounding Maui.

From January - March, majestic humpback whales make their way through the crystal clear waters.

If you're looking for a little bit of eye - popping, life - changing action, keep your eyes peeled during July to November when the humpback whales make their annual seasonal migration.

Humpback whales make their way north to their breeding grounds during the summer, which makes whale - watching expeditions a popular tourist activity during the winter.

St Lucia When you think of whale song, you think of the sound that the humpback whale makes.

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During the winter months, swimming comes off the table as a possibility, but you can still make your way to the beach in hopes of spotting some passing humpback whales!

The word «song» is used in particular to describe the pattern of regular and predictable sounds made by some species of whales (notably the humpback) in a way that is reminiscent of human singing.

BIG GULP Crowded prey makes humpback whale feeding (shown here in the open sea) worth the effort — and helps explain a whale innovation: going out to dinner at fish hatcheries.

Humpback whales, which have long been listed as an endangered species in East and West Australia, are making a comeback.

The humpback sings in complicated sequences the length of a concerto; the blue whale makes great moans; the fi n whale sends out pulses that divers used to think were the creaking of the ocean floor.

Mark Murray, engineer at the U.S. Naval Academy, found that the saw - tooth - like bumps (called tubercles) running up the edge of a humpback whale's fin make the creatures perform better in low - flow water.

Crowds of prey make eating small fish worth the effort for huge humpback whales.

Once hunted almost to extinction, Humpback whales are making a comeback the world over.

Book a three hour Discovery Cruise with Whale Watching Sydney from Circular Quay out into Sydney Harbour, where humpbacks make their way up the east coast.

Each winter, pods of Humpback whales come to relax in Maui's temperate waters, which offer ideal protection for relaxation, before they make the long swim back to Alaska.

While this makes for great photo opportunities, other travelers who like to be more hands - on might opt for a whale watching tour in Oahu's southern seas — during the month of February, you're likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, making its annual migration.

You might want to make your tour even more special with humpback whales.

Humpback whales are drawn to the area's shallow waters — which are less than 600 feet deep — making Maui an ideal spot for catching sight of these majestic creatures.

Spot southern right whales and humpback whales as they make their annual migration along Australia's coast.

After being totally eliminated from Northern Vancouver Island waters in 1967, humpback whales are gradually making a return.

Unlike gray whales, which generally make a beeline to Alaska, humpbacks slowly move north after giving birth in Mexico and Central America, feeding all along their migration route, Schramm said.

Humpback whales also made a splash last May when they swam into San Francisco Bay in unprecedented numbers to feed on anchovies and schooling fish.

Animal lovers will love to catch the sight of the mammoth sized humpback whales who make seasonal appearances between January and May right near Aloha Sands.

To make things even more exciting, humpback whales have come to Monterey Bay early this year.

(Meanwhile, humpback and blue whales tend to make their appearance during summer months.)

The Big Island, however, sees lower rates than the others, not to mention far less rain — making it a fantastic place to catch some surf (waves peak this time of year) or a glimpse at humpback whales breaching offshore (December signals the beginning of their migration season).

The humpback whale is known for making an annual migration of nearly 6,000 miles, one of the longest of any mammal.

Since that time the humpback population has made a remarkable comeback and we now see humpback whales almost every day on our kayak tours off northern Vancouver Island.

From orcas to humpback and grey whales, an incredible range of marine life, including seals, sea lions and porpoises, make their home in Vancouver's waters.

Every winter, our humpback whales in Hawaii make the 3,000 - mile journey from Alaska to Hawaii to mate and give birth in our warm tranquil waters.

Humpback whales migrate northwards from the Antarctic up the east coast of Australia to the warmer waters of the Coral Sea in autumn, making the return journey in spring.

The elusive Whale Sharks are even known to make an appearance, some reaching up to 35 - feet long; as well as Spinner Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, and Orcas.

But in the last 15 years the Humpback whales have been making a welcome come back from near extinction.

Humpback and gray whales make the world's longest migrations up the Pacific Coast.

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Humpback whales, once hunted close to extinction have made a dramatic resurgence in recent years, and sightings are likely, though not a certainty on this trip.

If humpback whale watching is a passion, make sure to visit Moorea, Tahiti's closest neighbor.

The currents and choppy conditions as well as the open ocean nature of Socorro islands make it an ideal dive destination for large pelagics not only for mantas but also for Humpback whales.

Additionally, from December to April, the massive Humpback Whales join the local population to make Kona unbelievably magical.

Most humpback whales summer in southeast Alaska and this makes our Alaska kayak tours the best place to see them.

You are likely to spot the smaller cetaceans throughout the year, but if you want to see the star of the show you should make sure to travel when they're «wintering» in the warm tropical waters and take our specialized Humpback whale and dolphin watching tour.

Visit this California Coastal National Monument between November and May, and you'll also find excellent whale - watching: humpback, blue, and gray whales make their annual commutes between Alaska and Mexico.

Your captain will navigate the boat to the best places to see the Humpbacks making sure everyone gets great views and unique whale photos.

From late November through early April, over 12,000 humpback whales come to the waters around Maui to breed and give birth, making whale watching one of the most popular winter activities in Kaanapali Beach.

Fascinating sea life abounds: sea turtles, dolphins and even humpback whales (these giants of the deep visit the Hawaiian Islands every year between December and April) may make an appearance.

The humpback whale, once thought to be endangered, is making a healthy comeback.

In calm waters protected by Fraser Island, about 10,000 humpback whales visit every year on their annual migration to Antarctic waters, making it the best place to see the ocean giants up close.

Even if a grey, blue or humpback whale does not make an appearance, the tour boat captains can usually find a pod of dolphins — Common, Bottlenose or Risso's, as well as rafts of sea lions.