Activities and Programs
Alaka āi Nui Private Charter
Enjoy an intimate VIP experience onboard the spacious Alaka āi Nui (Great Leader), a 46-foot center console catamaran for fully customized ocean experiences including offshore ļ¬shing*, snorkeling, whale watching(winter season), exploring, and more. The boat, which includes a restroom and other amenities, can cruise as far north as Kawaihae and as far south as Miloliāi(based on time) to enjoy nearly every ocean activity available for the groups enjoyment.
6 passengers maximum. 2 hour minimum.
Included:
⢠Snorkel Gear & Fins
⢠Food & Beverage
Upon Request/Athletic Abilities:
⢠Additional watersport activities
*Exclude Fishery Management Area, 3.5 miles fronting KÅ«kiāo, HualÄlai, and Kalaemano, from shorline to a depth of 120 feet.
Ribcraft Boat Adventure
Come aboard a 30-foot rigid inļ¬table boat (RIB) and explore secluded beaches and secret snorkel spots, watch a manta ray glide through the water, or you might even come face-to-face with a green sea turtle. 14 passengers maximum. 2 hour minimum.
Add On Activities:
⢠Scooter Snorkel/Seabob
⢠Subwings - water wing pulled behind the boat for a āļ¬yingā underwater experience
⢠Foil Board Surļ¬ng - hydrofoil attached, versus a ļ¬n, that allows the surboard to ļ¬y above the water, following the Ribcraft or being pulled
2 hour minimum
Stand Up Paddling
Enjoy this popular sport in crystal clear ocean waters! Come SUP paddle in the morning hours and glide over the sea life below. Includes unlimited use (during operation hours) during your stay at the Resort. Lessons provided if needed at no additional cost. Beginner to advanced boards available.
Minimum age of 12
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1-Person Outrigger Canoe Lesson
Our Alakaā i will teach you the basics of paddling and steering a small outrigger canoe. Once youāre comfortable, you can enjoy unlimited access (during operation hours) during your stay. Also available is a one-hour guided 1 on 1 training paddle with one of our Alakaā i. Lesson is 30-45 minutes, minimum age of 12
4-Person
and 6-Person Hawaiian Outrigger
Canoes Guided Canoe Tours.
Our Alakaā i steersman will lead you on a signature HualÄlai experience. Explore the KaāÅ«pÅ«lehu coast just as Hawaiian Aliāi (chiefs) did in ancient times. Great adventure for the whole family.
Scooter Snorkel
Come try one of our most popular guided morning activities. Skim the surface or effortlessly free dive to view the marine life and reef up close. Cruise along at 3 mph on a Snorkel Scooter or zip through the ocean at up to 12 mph on a Seabob.
1 hour, minimum age of 12
Onewheel Turf Surf
Enjoy an experience unique to the Resort! Join one of the Alakaāi crew to ācarveā the golf course on a Onewheel board. Itās a mixture of surļ¬ng and snowboarding, but on an award winning golf course with expansive ocean views. For the adventurous and athletic only. Only available in the morning, 1 hour, minimum age of 12
Snorkeling
Take advantage of our complimentary snorkel gear, including prescription masks, to explore the world under the surface of the water. Hover above vibrant coral view a kaleidoscope of ļ¬sh just a short swim from the shore. Ideal snorkel conditions are from 7:00-10:00am.
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General Information
Hours of Operation
Ocean Activities 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reservations
We highly recommend booking your reservations twenty-four (24) hours in advance by calling (808) 325-8490 (in-house, dial 8490).
If you must reschedule or cancel an appointment, please let us know four (4) hours in advance to avoid being charged in full. Cancellation of an activity is possible when ocean conditions are deemed unsafe by the Alakaāi Nalu. If rescheduling is not possible, no charge will apply. Please note that services, hours and prices may be subject to change with or without notiļ¬cation.
Ocean Safety
For your childās safety, please check with the Alakaāi Nalu for the minimum age on any activity. For your safety and enjoyment, please discuss the minimum skill level required for any activity with the Alakaāi Nalu. Always ask the Alakaāi Nalu about any potential hazards, boundaries, and ocean conditions before entering the water.
Ocean Activity Courtesies
Please meet for activities at the HualÄlai Canoe Club. If requesting transportation, pick up is from the Resortās lobby entrance.
Our Equipment
⢠1-Person and 2-Person Carbon Fiber Racing Outrigger Canoes
⢠4-Person and 6-Person Hawaiian Outrigger Canoes
⢠Stand Up Paddle Boards for beginners to advanced
⢠Scooter Snorkels/Seabobs for snorkeling and free diving
⢠Subwing
⢠Adventure Trips on our 30-foot high-speed Rigid Inļ¬atable Boat (RIB)
⢠Onewheel
Gratuities
Gratuities in appreciation for excellent service are welcome and are at your discretion. The general recommended amount is 20% of your ļ¬ nal invoice.
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Pricing Information
Note: Programs are subject to change without notice
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āElua Hola (2-Hour Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 āEkou Hola (3-Hour Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 āEhÄ Hola (4-Hour Trip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 + Each Additional Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 Ribcraft Boat Adventure Private Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 per hour (2 hour minimum) 1-Person Outrigger Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 per person
Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 per hour
Outrigger Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 per person 4-Person Outrigger Canoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 per hour 6-Person Outrigger Canoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 per hour Onewheel Turf Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 per hour Scooter Snorkel/Seabob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 /$300 per hour, per person Snorkeling at Kūkio Bay (7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Complimentary Stand Up Paddle Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 per person
Alaka
Nui Private Charter
1 on 1 Outrigger Canoe Training
2-Person