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December is the start of humpback whale season in Hawaii, with whales arriving in the warm waters around Maui. Hawaii cruises either sail round-trip between the islands from Honolulu, or cross from the West Coast with several sea days each way. Ports usually include Maui, the Big Island and Kauai.
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