E Ho'okele kĀkou!
Come experience Kamoauli, a traditional Polynesian wa'a kaulua-an all wood, double-hulled sailing canoe!
Learn the moʻōlelo (stories of past people, deities, and places) of our wahi pana (legendary places). We offer a culturally immersive travel experience along the Waikīkī coastline of O‘ahu. Our cultural practitioners involve guests in hands-on activities such as kuʻi kalo (taro preparation) to be eaten along with other locally sourced voyaging foods. Experience ʻoli (chants), 'ukulele music, hula dancing, and kanikapila (Hawaiian folk music). Come sail with us and immerse yourself in an interactive cultural voyage!
Mission
Kamoauli seeks to perpetuate Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) historical and cultural understandings of the landscape and ocean of O'ahu's coastline aboard a unique, place-based educational platform.
As a social enterprise, we seek to build a resilient and prosperous future for both people and places. We do so through supporting other small businesses, providing local job opportunities, and subsidizing the costs to provide school-aged youth the opportunity to experience educational programs aboard Kamoauli. Guests are directly supporting these efforts whenever they choose to sail with us.
Vision for future generations
Kamoauli is dedicated to offering the youth of Hawai'i a chance to learn about their home from a different vantage point - the ocean. From this perspective, an expansion on their own value, a sense of place, pride, and strong connection to their heritage is inspired. Investing in the youth who will shape our future, we connect them to the legacy of their past through meaningful and memorable educational experiences.
REgenerative TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
As the only U.S. Coast Guard certified Polynesian wa'a kaulua in the world, Kamoauli is the only vessel of it's kind that is available for the general public to charter.
Sustainable travel experiences are a part of a rapidly growing regenerative tourism market that offers a paradigm for place-based cultural education and perpetuating Indigenous practices, while emphasizing minimal environmental impact and supporting local economies. Kamoauli is focused on providing a hands-on learning experience from an authentic Indigenous perspective while adhering to these ideals. This place-based educational experience will appeal to anyone seeking a truly authentic experience.
Locally prosperous and globally relevant, Kamoauli provides a platform for discussing and connecting to the present-day challenges of environmental conservation, food security, the impact of climate change on our planet, and Indigenous peoples' land struggles.
