If you are heading to Hawaii this winter, don’t miss the whales. They show up around November and hang out through May.
For a truly unique outrigger experience, join Kevin Hoke and his crew for an hour of fun education on the waters off Wailea Beach. Kevin’s grandmother was the last pure Hawaiian to be raised in an isolated environment on the North Shore of Oahu and trained to become a leader and teacher of Hawaiian culture. Kevin is carrying on this traditional as he takes an ordinary turtle tour and turns it into a history, geography, cultural and meteorological adventure. And if you go during whale season – you will get to see and HEAR these gorgeous mammals.
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Come join Hawaiian Outrigger Experience (H.O.E.) for amazing tours on a Traditional Outrigger Canoe! Experience a truly unique cultural tour as you learn the ancient art and sport of hoe wa’a (canoe paddling). Relive a part of traditional Hawaii as you learn about Honu (turtles), Kohola (whales) and other indigenous ocean life through Hawaiian legends, mythology and stories passed on through generations. As you glide along the ocean surface, feel the rhythm of the sea and experience all the glory, beauty and magnificence this island paradise has to offer. Pull your kids away from the pool (and your spouse away from the spa / golf course) and create a family memory that will last long after your tan fades. Your front row seat and eye level journey departs Wailea Beach on South Maui.
Bring: towel, bathing suite, sun shirts, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Private charters are available Cancellation 24 hours for full refund.
Hawaiian Culture & Turtle Tour:
Days of operation: Daily
Price and Duration: $89.00 per person/60 min. tour
Tour Times: 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m.
Age: 5 and up
808.633.2800
Times, prices and availability subject to change. Please contact the business directly for questions and confirmation.
Mimi Towle has been the editor of Marin Magazine for over a decade. She lived with her family in Sycamore Park and Strawberry and thoroughly enjoyed raising two daughters in the mayhem of Marin’s youth sports; soccer, swim, volleyball, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics and many many hours spent at Miwok Stables. Her community involvements include volunteering at her daughter’s schools, coaching soccer and volleyball (glorified snack mom), being on the board of both Richardson Bay Audubon Center. Currently residing on a floating home in Sausalito, she enjoys all water activity, including learning how to steer a 6-person canoe for the Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club. Born and raised in Hawaii, her fondness for the islands has on occasion made its way into the pages of the magazine.
