Whale Watching in Kauai

Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, and Niagara Falls are all marvels of the natural world. But one of nature’s greatest spectacles lies in one of the planet’s most remote areas.
The majestic Na Pali Coast of Kauai is a spectacular wilderness area that the typical tourist will never see. Located along Kauai’s remote North Shore, the [...]

Whale Watching In Hawaii: Getting Up Close And Personal With Humpback Whales Off Maui

For a truly thrilling and once in a lifetime experience the island of Maui is the place to head to view the great humpback whales, around 1,000 of which travel 4,000 miles from Alaska to the archipelago to breed and give birth between the months of November and March. For whale watching, Hawaii is the [...]

Whale Watching In Hawaii With Humpback Whales Off Maui

For a truly exciting and once in a lifetime experience the island of Maui is the place to head to see the great humpback whales, around one thousand of which travel four thousand miles from Alaska to the archipelago to mate and give birth between the months of November and March. If its whale watching [...]

About binoculars: Is Nikon 8×40 Action Extreme ATB good for whale watching on land and on the boat?

This is my first time to purchase a binocular. I can’t afford those high end ones at $1,000 & up, but under $200 is ok.
I read through a few websites on how to choose a binocular for whale watching. It seems like 8 x 40 is ideal. On the Amazon.com, this Nikon [...]

What are the best binoculars for whale watching in the Bay Area?

I have looked at the ratings on Consumer Reports, but I have no idea which one to choose for whale watching.
Some facts (I am not sure if these matter or not):
I have never been whale watching before and/or really used binoculars much.
I wear contacts and the strength is -2.75.
I would be watching in the Bay [...]