This is the amazing moment a Humpback whale appears to put on a show in front of a tourists' boat.

The footage, captured off the coast of Maui County on January 1, shows the whale breaching just a few yards from the boat.

The filmer writes:''Fortunately for us, on a relatively calm day, this whale cavorted nearby for several minutes.

''It really enjoyed showing off.

''The boat driver said it was the best encounter he has had in his several years as a whale watching guide.''

Most whale watching tours in Maui spend most of their time searching for whales and chasing down the ones that they see breaching in the distance.
Fortunately for us, on a relatively calm day, this one took a shine to us and cavorted nearby for several minutes. It really enjoyed showing off! The boat driver said it was the best encounter he has had in his several years as a whale watching guide.