Island Culture
Kalani’s culture is based on the Hawaiian core values of integrity & respect. In this section we invite you to learn more about the island life & Aloha spirit
Lono Dickson
Co-founder of Kalani Packaging
Born and raised in Maui, HI
Whale Watching
Whale watching is a great pastime in Hawaii. While the general season runs from November to May, the best time to watch for Humpback whales is from January through March, with the peak usually falling in February. Humpbacks spend the summers in Alaska, where they feed and build up stores of blubber to last them through the winters in Hawaii.
You won’t catch the whales feeding in Hawaiian waters, they fill up while in Alaska with enough strength to get through the winters. The Hawaiian waters are warm, even in the winter, and with varying depths – the Hawaiian waters are an ideal spot for the whales to breed and give birth. The clear water gives great visibility for predators, allowing for protection of new born calves. Humpback whales have an 11-12 month gestation period, meaning calves are both conceived and born in Hawaii.
A fun to do item while visiting Hawaii is diving, during which you can often hear the songs of the male humpbacks. Songs can last as long as 40 minutes, and be heard up to 12 miles away!
For more information about Humpback whales and their time in Hawaii, click here!
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
