The recent visit to Hampton Roads by the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a was just one of myriad port calls during the vessel’s three-year, 54,000-mile circumnavigation of Earth. The story of how it ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The current activities and goals of the Polynesian Voyaging Society are fascinating and packed with exciting adventures. So, KHON2.com decided to dive into what they’re doing to ...

On 18 November, Hōkūlea and Hikianalia will sail south to Auckland, where they will be welcomed at Waitematā Harbour by Ngāti ...

After sailing for more than two weeks, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reached New Zealand. Crew members arrived a week ahead of the ...

LONDON -- The Tahitian waters will get a little more crowded now that Princess Cruises is officially entering the market. P&O Princess said Aug. 9 it acquired the two former Renaissance ships that ...

Sail the warm blue waters of the South Pacific on a Windstar Cruises voyage to Tahiti and other islands. The trips, which range from seven to 10 days, include air transportation from Los Angeles, and ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Polynesian voyaging canoe will set sail from Hawaii in March and head into the South Pacific, aiming to reach tiny Palmyra Atoll near Kiribati using only an ancient seafaring ...

The Aranui 5 is a passenger-freighter vessel that makes 14-day voyages between Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands. James D. Morgan/Getty Images Born on the 40-square-mile island of Ua Pou in the ...

Is the northern hemisphere’s approaching winter chill making you shiver and crave a tranquil trip to the tropics? Look no further than Tahiti. French Polynesia is easier than ever to reach with more ...

Sailing is all about balance. I step over the narrow bow of the bug to take the outstretched hand of Alexis Moerai, aka Galax, who has been paddling and sailing around Tahiti's lagoons since childhood ...