LAHAINA, Hawaii — It's nearing peak whale-watching season in Hawaii. On Maui, this means the daily sign of boats darting across the water carrying passengers eager to spot humpback whales.

Chrissy Lovett had just opened Maui Ocean Adventures when a deadly wildfire swept through Lahaina in 2023, burning up the entire business. A year and half later, they're finally back in the water.

Chrissy Lovett had just opened Maui Ocean Adventures when a deadly wildfire swept through Lahaina in 2023, burning up the entire business. A year and half later, they're finally back in the water.

LAHAINA, Hawaii — It's nearing peak whale-watching season in Hawaii. On Maui, this means the daily sign of boats darting across the water carrying passengers eager to spot humpback whales.

Updated February 08, 2025 at 05:00 AM ET. LAHAINA, Hawaii — It's nearing peak whale-watching season in Hawaii. On Maui, this means the daily sign of boats darting across the water carrying ...