Best Whale Watching Vacations

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You might have seen a number of videos of kayakers, paddle boarders, and boat riders as gigantic whales have swam right beside them or underneath them. The videos make you a little frightened for the participating parties, but also a little jealous.

Whales are some of the most majestic, intuitive, and mysterious creatures of the ocean, and being so close to one is a once in a lifetime experience. So, where can you vacation that will have your up close and personal with one of these amazing creatures. According to VacationRentals.com these are the best places and times to visit:

1. Cape Cod, Massachusetts during the months of April-October.

2. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from January to March.

3. Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska during the months of June-August.

4. Santa Barbara, California from February to April and again from May to September.

5. Kihei, Maui in Hawaii from the months of November to April.

Whether you want to kayak, paddle board, or go on a guided tour, you will hopefully be able to experience seeing whales up close and personal. Depending on the time of year and region, you can see humpback whales, orca whales, blue whales, or grey whales. You definitely have your choice when it comes to location as well!