#Whale Tales

Whale Tales 2025: exclusive film screening, presentations and whale watches on Maui

Whale Trust hosts the 19th Annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 13-17 at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. This year’s gathering offers an inspiring setting to connect with like-minded marine enthusiasts, featuring presentations by renowned scientists, conservationists, and photographers. Guests can also enjoy Benefit Whale Watches, an interactive Mauka to Makai Science Center featuring local organizations, and a Community Art Expo.

National Geographic’s Ocean Odyssey documentary takes center stage at Whale Tales on Maui

Whale Trust announces a documentary screening of National Geographic’s Incredible Animal Journeys on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. The screening of the episode titled “Ocean Odysseys,” is part of the 18th annual Whale Tales event, taking place Feb. 16-18, 2024.

17th Annual Whale Tales makes a splash this February at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua

Join leading scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and conservationists Feb. 17-20, 2023, to learn the latest in whale research and conservation.

16th Annual Whale Tales virtual program, March 26-27

Whale Tales returns for its 16th year, connecting the global whale enthusiast and marine science community with international researchers, creatives, and conservationists for a one-of-a-kind virtual experience, March 26-27, 2022.

Whale tails reveal travel between Hawaiʻi and Mexico in same breeding seasons

A collaborative study by six international research organizations revealed the discovery of two humpback whales that traveled between the breeding grounds of Hawai’i and Mexico – about 3,728 miles – in the same winter.

What’s happening at the 16th annual Whale Tales event on Maui?

The 16th annual Whale Tales program on Maui will take place February through April, featuring international scientists, photographers and conservationists providing immersive virtual and in-person learning.

A Whale of a Tale: Roger Payne’s Album of Humpback Songs Still Resonates 50 Years Later

The 2021 Whale Tales virtual event Feb. 13 and 14 on Maui will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking album “Songs of the Humpback Whale” by Roger Payne and Scott McVay.

Maui’s 15th Whale Tales Goes Virtual Feb. 13-14 with Kickoff Guest Roger Payne

More than 50 international scientists, photographers, musicians, videographers and conservationists will share 25 TED-style sessions and 30 check-ins from around the world at the virtual 15th Annual Whale Tales on Feb. 13 and 14.

Whale Tales at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, located on Maui’s Northwest Shore, hosts the 14th Annual Whale Tales Presented by Whale Trust, February 14 to 17, 2020.

Whale Trust’s 13th Annual Whale Tales, Feb. 15

Whale Trust invites the public to join world-renowned researchers at the 13th Annual Whale Tales from Feb. 15 to 18, at the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.