Snorkeling with Whales in Maui, Hawaii

[@Taramariemoon]

Wow!!! They are beautiful animals! Thank you for sharing!

[@1XX1]

Forget about those folks with superiority complexes and bask in the sunlight of a most amazing and unique experience! Well done.

[@geo6113]

+Rumple Stiltskin Really? All this is about superiority complexes? The one with the superiority complex is the jerk in the water who thought it appropriate to chase these creatures.

[@PatriotFireSD]

I am surprised you don't have a million views on this video by now.

[@tfoldager]

Lotta whale law experts on here... awesome video I’m beyond jealous!

[@lisawilson5010]

Amazing video!!! Thank you for sharing, I definitely am putting this down on my bucket list!!

[@rossmcd1573]

Two thoughts here. One yes this is a great privilege and honor to be so close to nature. Two. You were OK In the water, HOWEVER, you can't swim toward them or chase them. There's serious laws on that-same as turtles. You can snorkel and park over/near a turtle(or whale) and hope he comes to take a look at you but it's a situation where you've gotta give way to them at all times. Especially the whales! They could kill you with one swoosh of the tail.

[@martynorton1957]

Unbelievable video! Love, love, love it!! And you were in the water with these huge dudes!!!

[@tammiea8552]

What an amazing experience!! I believe she just gave birth to that little guy. You can see the remainder of the placenta.

[@2ez4ntrydy45]

Its so deep is This in the SEA or ocean?

[@abhisheksuraj]

1:15 you went too close to the mother and calf, MAN, I am not too sure if this is entirely safe (or within the rules to go so close), but sure as heaven this wass Awesome.

[@midtownmayhem]

How far out were you from the shore in Olowalu?

[@sbn116]

bkoell it was about a mile out

[@jakelagoni9045]

I was thinking that might be off Olowalu! Love that place ... kayaked from Kona to there and stayed a couple months. Great video.

[@LifeOfMikey1]

Did you do it with a company or what?

[@stevewoan6]

Incredible footage!!

[@stevenbaer9061]

that is beyond amazing, what a great experience! What time of year was that?

[@santamonica2011]

so beautiful. their stillness in the water.

[@myguyinmaui7606]

Dude, this is awesome!

[@dianag9066]

Amazing! (I don't see that you did anything illegal.) Really incredible footage. 🌸

[@kathyboyette-watson8177]

That is so cool!

[@summer5349]

Amazing! By the way, I think I saw mother whale was bleeding (or milk? But looks quite dark.) What do you think?

[@mariaatwindsor]

Chris, this made so happy!

[@davidstapleton174]

Wow that would have been an experience! They must have been nice and curious of you as they hung around for a while, how long did they stay with you before they swam off? Im going to be in Hawaii soon for 2 months, hopefully get some solid snorkelling in!

[@rossmcd1573]

The guidelines: "Overview | Detailed Guidelines | For Boat Operators | Recognizing Disturbance While viewing marine mammals, you should ensure that your actions do not cause a change in the behavior of the animals you are observing. Since an individual animal's reactions will vary, carefully observe all animals and leave the vicinity if you see the following signs of disturbance. Whales and Dolphins (Cetaceans) Much of the disturbance for these animals is related to direct pursuit or from underwater sound produced by a vessel's engines and propellers. Ensure that your presence does not disturb them. Cautiously move away if you observe any of the following behaviors: Rapid changes in swimming direction or speed. Erratic swimming patterns. Escape tactics such as prolonged diving, underwater exhalation, underwater course changes, or rapid swimming away from your location at the surface. Female attempting to shield calf with her body or by her movements. Sudden stop in important breeding, nursing, feeding or resting activities after your arrival."

[@geo6113]

+Ross McD Thank you for posting this. Although it seems "so cool" and I am sure it is, laws should have been followed for the protection of both mammals; the stupid human one, and the smart cetaceans. These creatures are protected. Moreover chasing them obviously interferes with the very important job they have, which is rearing the young for a 7,000 mile journey. If you love them, then get educated. Everything on the planet is not for human consumption and enjoyment. Respect them. There are appropriate ways to view them, not this.

[@jivapav]

wonderful...what a privalege

[@exoplanet7454]

Wow 🤩👍

[@runnerazzi]

Awesome video quality, were you using the Gopro? I didn't get out that far to see the whales. Went for a swim and got pulled in by the lifeguard on the jet ski because of a shark in the water. Great video!

[@sbn116]

I was using a gopro hero 3+. Love that thing. I was approximately 1 mile off of shore but it was difficult to tell. Such a cool experience

[@jmendy8039]

Great video.. bucket list.. with all these know it all comments..🙄.. he didn’t touch the humpbacks .. it’s no different from having a footage of a Turtle on Olowalu... people are just negative to what they don’t understand.. I love this damn video

[@sarahmerino5720]

So cool

[@ola3100]

That guys brave. Was sick

[@PsychTips]

14 people are obviously whalers...

[@rossmcd1573]

20 seconds in-the whales are all set with this dude and going away-he could have stayed put and took video of them gliding away... Instead all you hear is frantic paddling of him chasing down the whales.

[@martinraimann1383]

Ross McD yeah what are you a whale specialist? Humpbacks are known to be curious and if they wanted to get away they could've done so.

[@rossmcd1573]

To Savvy and any other idiot that thinks CHASING AFTER WHALES is a good idea. Piss off and stay out of the water. This video would've been fine if he wasn't CHASING after the whales like a madman as they tried to get away from him... Jump in, hold on to your kayak and watch. DONT CHASE

[@gregpeay5563]

Ross McD lol if those whales wanted to get away they could’ve done so in seconds.

[@aremedyproject9569]

Greg Peay It’s wrong to chase them.

[@kreizpal10]

Don't ruin his once in a lifetime experience.... It's not like he was petting the whales!! Im going to Oahu by the end of this month and I would like/love to experience something like that even though my pregnant wife don't agree...

[@budprescott7042]

I'm pretty sure it's fake

[@ruthedgar382]

No they are diving are real

[@agnestravel6419]

Great! I was there too, and I'll be happy if you see my videos and say your opinion))

[@wildert1]

This would definitely be illegal in Hawaii, are you sure you weren't in some 3rd world country with no conservation laws? :)

[@kjc0]

If they swim toward you it’s not illegal

[@kaurimartin4741]

Only if u touch the animals it is illegal

[@Caglehead268]

agreed with previous comments.. from my understanding, it's frowned upon to get into the water BECAUSE a whale is nearby, but it's not illegal until you start touching them, chasing them, or somehow purposely disturbing them with sound to get a reaction. It does seem he/she is chasing them a little bit, but the whales seem to turn around and circle out of curiosity.

[@BryanMinerMauisPrivateGuide]

Wow Bro, you better delete that video asap. That video can land you in jail and a huge fine. It is blatantly obvious that you were swimming after them, catching up to them while they are obviously swimming away from you. That's very illegal. Learn the law. This video could fry your ass!

[@budprescott7042]

U guys know it's fake right?It looks totally animated

[@JTJUlian]

Buddy Prescott what?

[@Warrior_Pilgrim]

This 165lb dude CLEARLY was harassing these three multi-ton aquatic beasts. Better correct him in the comments for allegedly violating some law! He could have hurt them whales! BTW- Joke for you.... Why do humpbacks vacation in Hawaii....? Because its better than a whale vacationing in Japan!

[@stephenthomas2256]

Really? Do you try to be a jerk or does it come naturally?