Snorkeling is a great way to stick your head in the water without the inconvenience of holding your breath. The Big Island’s see-through water and mostly sunny skies make it easy to spot marine life, which is generally the objective of a snorkeling trip. Snorkeling aboard a catamaran will probably include marine life viewing, plenty… Continue »
A Kailua-Kona boat company has come up with a new snorkel cruise that’s part lazy indulgence and part water fun. It all takes place on a 46-foot double-deck power catamaran christened M/V Makai and owned by Blue Sea Cruises. For starters, snorkelers are served a continental breakfast in the cushioned comfort of the upper deck…. Continue »
Hawai‘i Island’s cerulean waters are teeming with life. Living coral can be found in 57 percent of the waters surrounding the island – the highest percentage of live coral in the main Hawaiian Islands. And where there’s coral, there are fish. At least three island tour-boat companies specialize in underwater views: Blue Sea Cruises investigates… Continue »
Legends about surfing are found in the earliest stories of ancient Hawai‘i. Around 400 A.D., a form of belly-boarding on small wooden planks was introduced. Later, Tahitian explorers brought their tradition of riding waves with canoes. The Hawaiians merged the two techniques to create the sport of surfing. Today the fascination with the sport of… Continue »
British Sea Captain James Cook, thought to be the first Westerner to set sight on the Hawaiian Islands, spotted the islands of O‘ahu and Kaua‘i on Jan. 18, 1778. Almost a year later, on Jan. 17, 1779, the explorer found his way to the Big Island. He anchored his ships in Kealakekua Bay, where the… Continue »
Pawai Bay is an exquisite spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. A protected marine sanctuary, the bay is populated by more than 600 species of tropical fish, moray eels, manta rays, green sea turtles and the occasional dolphin. Ledges, caves, shallow shelves and steep drop-offs make for interesting terrain in crystal-clear water. Though it is… Continue »
A fishing tournament is reason enough to party in Kailua-Kona. Even if you don’t fish, you’ll catch the excitement when you watch the weigh-ins at Kailua Pier. The granddaddy of all amateur fishing tournaments in the Pacific is the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, established in 1959 by Peter S. Fithian. Over the years, the tournament… Continue »
Riding the swells of the great Pacific tucked safely in a powered, rigid-hull inflatable boat is an experience that puts a whole new perspective on an adventure at sea. Commonly called ocean rafts, these stable, seaworthy, high-performance boats resemble rescue craft, which is one thing they’re used for. They’re also used for fun and adventure…. Continue »
Standing upright on a board and navigating the surf with a lightweight paddle is wildly popular on the Islands. It’s called stand-up paddle surfing, or SUP. The concept isn’t new, but in the past few years it’s been revived on the Islands. Originating in Waikiki about 60 years ago, Beach Boy Surfing, as it was… Continue »
Designated the state’s official team sport, outrigger canoe racing draws hundreds of paddlers to clubs throughout the Islands. However, it is more than a popular activity – it’s a culturally significant link to the legendary seafaring traditions of Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i’s first settlers arrived aboard double-hulled sailing canoes that they paddled across 2,000 miles of uncharted… Continue »
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