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Modern Women Find Adventure
Traveling by Orca Raft at Kona, Hawaii
 Women
have joined the ranks of world explorers, discovering exotic places for
themselves and returning with fantastical stories of new sounds, sights,
tastes, smells and experiences to the envy of many. Join in this trend and
escape to Hawaii¹s Big Island and discover ocean magic aboard the Orca Raft
Adventure.
The Orca Raft takes a small group of travelers numbering up to 14 on a
series of adventures all in one journey. Begin with a ride across the open
ocean and feel the freedom of wind coursing through your hair and massaging
your face while reaching speeds of up to 25 mph. The vantage of the Orca
raft right above the water provides exciting encounters with sudden
appearances of flying fish, playful pods of spinner dolphins and during the
right season, passing humpback whales.
 The adventure
continues when the 28-foot durable raft enters the secluded marine sanctuary
of Kealakekua Bay. The calm waters and protected bay make it the perfect
place to experience the magic of Hawaii¹s underwater world. Dive into the
crystal clear waters, often with an underwater visibility of up to 100 feet
and experience intimate encounters with marine life of all shapes, color,
and size.
Every care in the world disappears into the depths of the aquamarine waters
as you swim along schools of tropical fish, graceful sea turtles,
free-swimming eels and spinning dolphins. All too soon, the call is sent to
return to the raft and begin the final adventure, a personalized tour of
Kona¹s remote coast.
The tour begins with a peak into the history and cultural significance of
Kealakekua Bay and the glistening white Captain Cook monument. It is
believed that one of the ancient Hawaiian gods, Lono-i-ka-makahiki,
resides in this special place, lending to the bay¹s name, kealakekua,
which in Hawaiian means "pathway of the god." Imagine encountering
thousands of Hawaii¹s ancient warriors as Captain Cook did on his first
journey to this beautiful bay. Here, the spirit of these gracious and
powerful people lives on.
Discover remote locations along the Kona shore including an outlet of three
lava tubes that eerily form a face of piercing eyes and a gaping mouth.
Ancient Hawaiian¹s believed the "face" to represent their war god,
Kukailimoku and would light torches in its cave "eyes" to scare away
their enemies. Leave each place for a new appreciation of Kona¹s unique
natural and cultural history.
The Orca Raft Adventure is owned and operated by Kona¹s Dant family. The
Dants have conducted snorkeling cruises to Kealakekua Bay aboard the Fair
Wind for more than 30 years. For more information or to make a reservation
contact the Fair Wind office toll free at (800) 677-9461, directly at (808)
322-2788 or visit the website at
www.fair-wind.com.
Edited by Dave Shultz
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