In addition, several navigators have been training under Mau and Nainoa for many years and will help navigate on this voyage as well. Narrated by KITV's Paula Akana, this program explores how the early Polynesians might have migrated to Hawai'i in twin-hulled canoes over 1,500 years ago. Both the exhibit and planetarium show will run until June 4th. Admission to daytime planetarium shows is included in museum general admission. Reservations are suggested for all evening programs and can be made by calling 847-8201 during normal business hours.
All dates are approximate since departures depend heavily upon weather.
5 - Sail Hawai'iloa and Hokule'a from Honolulu to Hilo on first favorable winds. Makali'i leave from Hilo to meet up with 3 to 5 additional canoes at the island of Huanine and island 150 miles west of Tahiti. These additional canoes come from Tahiti, New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Feb 18 - Entire fleet of canoes will sail to the island of Ra'iatea 18 miles west of Huanine. Ra'iatea is home to the district of Opoa which is believed to have been a voyaging center for ancient Polynesian voyagers.