Captain Cook Monument Kealakekua, Hawaii
Our morning and afternoon snorkel tours sail out to Kealakekua Bay, home of the famous Captain Cook monument. Atlas Obscura sites history of the monument which is difficult to reach but easy to see from our sailing vessel, the Hoku Nui! A controversial memorial at the place where Captain Cook met his violent end. A […]
The Dark History of Hawai‘i’s Iconic Hand Gesture
Sarah Durn for Atlas Obscura on quite the pirate story of the origins of the Hawaiian ‘Shaka’. Our snorkel and manta ray tours are the light and fun part of Hawaii. Come join us! The ‘shaka’ or ‘hang loose’ gesture likely originated from island plantations’ brutal working conditions. GO TO ANY SURFING BEACH today and you’d […]
Can You Snorkel In The Rain?
The weather on the Big Island is mostly beautiful, however sometimes, rain happens. Snorkel Planet assures us that you can enjoy yourself on one of our tours even if it rains! Can You Snorkel In The Rain The short answer to this questions is: Yes, you can snorkel in the rain, at least most of […]
The Biggest Do’s And Don’ts Of Visiting Hawaii
Mirabel for News 24h (newsaps.com) on the do’s and don’ts of visiting Hawaii. One of the best things to do is to join us on one of our tours. Hawaii has its own beautiful culture, and the best way to respect it is to know what to do, and what not to do. For many […]
WHY DO DOLPHINS FOLLOW BOATS
Spinner dolphins are regularly seen in the waters off Kona. A-Z Animals on why many dolphinsfollow boats. Our snorkel and manta tours are one of the best ways to get out and take in the sea life inthe waters of Hawaii. Have you ever watched a video of a group of dolphins swimming next to a boat? […]
Hawaiian Monk Seal
The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the many beautiful creatures of Hawaii. The Marine Mammal Commission has interesting information on this endangered species. The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered pinniped in U.S. waters and one of the most endangered seals worldwide. Most Hawaiian monk seals live in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands […]
