Mission

Founded on a legacy of Pacific Ocean exploration, the Polynesian Voyaging Society seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, one another, and their natural and cultural environments.

What We Do

Today, Hokule'a, a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, and her sister canoe, Hikianalia, embark on a multi-year journey across Earth’s oceans. Using traditional knowledge and techniques, and environmental queues as they navigate, this is the first time any Polynesian voyaging canoe has left the Pacific Ocean. With a focus on experiential education, we seek to inspire sustainable living.

The 'Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage' (meaning in Hawaiian, 'caring for earth') is taking us to 100 ports and 27 nations to share and discover 'malama honua' stories of hope from people and cultures who are navigating their communities to a better tomorrow.