Wednesday 24 September 2014

The Hawaiian Interlude

Groggy mornings, loads of coffee to keep you functioning as you motor on your way to work and back again home after battling with peak hour or backed-up traffic, only to repeat it once again the next morning. It is time to take that break and why not, when those golden beaches, hula dancers, luaus, volcanoes and tropical forests of Hawaii, are just a plane ride away.

Laze in a hammock, sipping Pina Coladas or Hawaiian Margaritas, relax under an umbrella of coconut trees and sway gently to the wafting sea breeze, lull your senses into that bliss of untold peace and comfort.

Pssst….that is not all! Lying in wait and a hand’s throw from your little nook, is a whole world of magical mystery just waiting to be discovered. A trip to Hawaii without visiting the mysteries of the sapphire and turquoise waters, would be a mission unaccomplished. Take a trip on the “Glass Bottom” boats to be engulfed in a vast sea-world of color and beauty. An incredible range of marine life will come alive with giant sea turtles, dolphins, sting and manta rays, whales, sea lions and an amazing variety of brightly colored coral reef and fish, floating by. 

Snorkel, Snuba and Scuba

To explore the wonders of the underwater world in Hawaii, you can either snorkel, scuba dive or “Snuba”. The scuba diving experience in the warm Hawaiian waters is a unique experience, unlike any other elsewhere in the world. One foray and you will be back for more.

 

The Coral Reefs - Heart of the System

At the heart of Hawaii’s unique marine ecosystem, are the coral reefs that run for 1200 miles, along the coastline of the Islands. Approximately 70 species of stony or reef-building corals can be spotted at normal snorkeling depths. These massive reefs are home to countless forms of ocean life and provide protection, as well as nourishment. The most common corals in Hawaii are Lobe Corals, which is the major type of coral reef along the coastline of Hawaii. The other three types of corals that are found around the Hawaiian coastline are rice coral, blue coral and cauliflower coral.

Charter boats are available in plenty and the experienced charter companies know exactly where to take you, so that your underwater experience is the best. The boats are all equipped with safety gear, are sturdy and have to satisfy strict Coast Guard regulations.

 

Malma i ke kai

Hawaiian culture and beliefs are closely knit with the life in the waters and the meaning of the Hawaiian phrase “Malma i ke kai”, means “to take care of the ocean and all life that inhabits it.” For the Hawaiians, their home is not a group of islands in a huge ocean but rather a “sea of islands.” This means that the land and the sea are inextricably intertwined and one cannot exist without the other. With this history, background and culture, is it any wonder that the Hawaiians are so proud of their unique marine ecosystem and work so hard to care for it? For the visitor, this means that time spent on or in the water, is an experience that is to be treasured.

To heighten your experience of ocean life, especially, if you would love to see the teeming life in the warm Hawaiian waters, then make sure you go snorkeling. You can snorkel with the dolphins or the curious green turtles, watch the coral fish dart in and out of the colorful, waving coral reefs. Words cannot describe that inexplicable, lifelong impression that one visit to the underwater world can leave. Book those tickets, meet us for the most unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

 

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