The "Vaapiti" double-hulled canoe in the shallow waters off the coast of Moorea. Vaapiti/dpa-tmn Sailing is all about balance. I step over the narrow bow of the bug to take the outstretched hand of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brianna Randall writes about the intersection of travel and science. A replica of a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, ...

SUQUAMISH — Indigenous cultures connected Thursday afternoon outside the House of Awakened Culture when Hōkūleʻa, a Polynesian canoe from Hawaii, arrived at the shoreline in Suquamish. After being ...

KAUNAKAKAI – Hawai’i’s beloved voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is making her rounds at Maui’s neighboring islands. Last week, the Polynesian sailing canoe and her brave crew members stopped by Kaunakakai, ...

Aranui Cruises is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with entertainment, gifts for passengers and other festivities. The company’s ship, the Aranui 5, is part cruise ship, part freighter.

Windstar Cruises plans to have two ships sailing in French Polynesia starting in March 2027. Wind Star will join Star Breeze to sail year-round in French Polynesia, offering Windstar’s most expansive ...

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 7, the public is invited to Kualoa Regional Park to experience Polynesian voyaging culture.

THE ORDEAL BEGAN A LITTLE MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH THE RAIN. DANCERS 21 DAY SAIL FROM THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS TO FRENCH POLYNESIA. WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY A WHALE, JUST BY THE NATURE OF THEIR IMPACT AND ...