Hoku Nui

Join our amazing crew on the luxurious Hoku Nui for your next snorkel or manta ray adventure. This boat is a 50 foot catamaran with a bimini top cover for shade and offers beautiful 360 degree views of the pristine waters off the coast of Kona. As you sail out with us on this beautiful […]
Humpback Whale Counts For 2023 Season Completed

The winter season of humpback whales in Hawaii is from November to April. You may see a whale when sailing out to Kealakekua Bay for a snorkel tour. Big Island Video News reports on this season’s whale count. HAWAIʻI – 345 volunteers gathered data during this year’s Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count. (BIVN) – […]
Keauhou Bay – “The New Era”

Keauhou Bay is in front of the Outrigger Hotel and Spa in North Kona and a popular spot to view manta rays. The name translated from Hawaiian means “The New Era” and was a popular retreat for Hawaiian Royalty. Hop on the Hoku Nui and sail out to Manta Ray Village in Keauhou Bay to […]
Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii and home of the Captain Cook Monument. This bay is famous not only for a great snorkeling spot but also was put on the National Register of Historic Places and Marine Life Conservation District. The best way to see this famous bay is on […]
Manta Ray Tour

Join us on the beautiful and spacious Hoku Nui to sail out to Manta Ray Village for our manta ray snorkel tour. This is for many a highlight of their trip to the Big Island. Manta Rays are huge and gentle creatures that feed while you float above them and watch their majestic water ballet! […]
The 4-Mile Captain Cook Trail Leads Adventurers To A Unique Slice Of Hawaiian History

Hawaii is an amazingly beautiful place. After you’ve joined our friendly and informative crew for a snorkel or manta ray tour you might want to check out other land based adventures. Our snorkel tours are located at Kealakekua Bay which is home of the Captain Cook Monument and is one of the best ways to […]
Join Us On The Hoku Nui for Adventure!

Join us on the luxurious and spacious Hoku Nui. Our beautiful new boat has 360 degree views of the beautiful blue waters off the West Coast of Hawaii. Our informative crew will sail you out to an unforgettable snorkel or manta ray experience and will help you create your vacation adventure in safety and loads […]
The Meaning of “Pono” & It’s Impact on Hawaiian Culture

MCameron for Royal Hawaiian Movers on the meaning of ‘pono’. Join us on the Hoku Nui to sail out to a memorable snorkel or manta ray experience and learn first-hand the meaning of pono. As you spend time in Hawaii, you’ll hear certain Hawaiian words over and over again: mahalo (thank you), aloha (used for […]
The Marvelous 10-Mile Trail In Hawaii Leads Adventurers To A Little-Known Overlook

After you join us for an amazing experience in the pristine waters off the west coast of Hawaii, you may want to take a hike. Megan McDonald for Only In Your State on a 10-mile hike in Volcanoes National Park. There is a little-known overlook in Hawaii that you need to hike! This ten-mile hike […]
8 UNIQUE TECHNIQUES MANTA RAYS USE FOR FILTER-FEEDING

Martina Wing for Manta Ray Advocates on techniques that Manta Rays use to feed. Join us on the beautiful Hoku Nui to sail out to Manta Ray Village for an amazing experience joining these majestic and gentle creatures as they feed and perform a graceful hula beneath the surface. Manta rays are large animals who […]