Kona Farmers Markets

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While visiting Kona one of the best things to do is to jump on the Hoku Nui for a snorkel or manta ray tour in the pristine waters off the West Coast of Hawaii.  Later you can treat yourself to a visit to a farmer’s market in Kona and explore the freshest produce and enjoy […]

NEW STUDY: MANTA RAYS PREFER STAYCATIONS OVER LONG MIGRATIONS

Young boy doing shaka in front of raft

Our eco-friendly manta ray and snorkel tours offer one of the best tourist experiences on the Big Island.  Michael Greshko for National Geographic on the migration habits of the majestic manta ray. Scientists have found that oceanic manta rays (Manta birostris) usually live their lives in distinct, local subpopulations, changing how conservationists approach protecting the […]

MANTA RAY ‘BRUNCH’: LIKE US, THEY’RE SOCIAL EATERS

Manta Rays underwater

Travel with our great crew on the Hoku Nui to Manta Ray Village for a bucket list adventure viewing the friendly and graceful manta rays while they enjoy dinner.  Shaena Montanari for National Geographic on manta rays as social eaters. Even though these huge fish are 12 feet across, the social behavior of the reef […]

Hawaii Tourism Is Way Up — and It’s Just Getting Started

The Hoku Nui at sea

Join us on the beautiful Hoku Nui with our amazing crew for an eco-friendly snorkel or manta ray tour.  Sally French for Nerd Wallet on the uptick of tourism in beautiful Hawaii. As crowds return, Hawaii residents ask that visitors show greater respect for the state’s land and people. While the pandemic pummeled Hawaii in […]

These 10 Black Sand Beaches In Hawaii Will Leave You In Awe

Footprints on black sand beach

The first best thing to do on the Big Island is to hop on the Hoku Nui for an amazing snorkel or manta ray tour.  Create a wonderful memory with wonderful crew of Sea Paradise!  Megan Shute for Only In Your State on the beautiful black beaches of Hawaii. Hawaii is home to some of […]