Hokulea Worldwide Voyage: Sailing in the Wake of Our Ancestors

Maupiti: Last of the Society Islands
With Tahiti , Huahine, and Raiatea at their backs, Hōkūleʻa and HIkianalia arrive in the picturesque island of Maupiti, the last stop before heading to the Cook Islands.
Society Islands Update
After visiting Raiatea and Huahine, the crew now sets their sights on Tahaʻa and Bora Bora.
Ceremony at Taputapuatea
On the island of Raiatea, crew members offer hoʻokupu at the marae of Taputapuatea, a deeply sacred site of great importance to ancient wayfinding.
Waʻa Update: Huahine Sighted
At 6:15am, the Hōkūleʻa crew sighted the island of Huahine and will continue on to Raʻiatea.
Tautira Crew Change
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia embark on the next leg of the Worldwide Voyage: Tahiti to Samoa.
Tautira Homecoming
Two weeks after their June 22nd arrival in Tahiti, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia left the city of Papeete and sailed to the village of Tautira. Not just another stop along the way, but rather a homecoming.

Voyaging for a Sustainable Future

Our Hawaiian voyaging canoes, Hokule’a and Hikianalia, are journeying around the world to learn, create global relationships, and explore how to care for our oceans and island earth. Learn More >

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Updates From Sea

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Tahiti Arrival
June 25, 2014 in
Thousands gathered to welcome Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in Papeʻete.
Hawaii to Tahiti - Update #10 - LAND!!
June 15, 2014 in
The canoes spotted land at about 4pm HST. We were on a YouTube live event stream with Hikianalia when land was spotted.
Focusing on Tahiti
June 11, 2014 in
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"The ultimate goal is to teach us how are we going to feel and how to deal with that exhaustion...and still make safe decisions for your crew during the voyage"
A Hui Hou E Hōkūleʻa
June 4, 2014 in
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The canoes and crews are physically and spiritually ready, and winds are at their backs – our waʻa have left Hawaiʻi from Hilo Hanakahi for their voyage around the world.
Jack Johnson Supports Worldwide Voyage
May 31, 2014 in
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A new composition by Chucky Boy Chock, Jack Johnson, and Paula Fuga celebrate the new generation of navigators. The artists have recorded the song as an in-kind donation to the Polynesian Voyaging Society to raise awareness about the voyage.
Polynesian Voyaging Society Launches Voyage Around the World
May 18, 2014 in
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The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) today celebrated the official launch of the 3 year Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage.