Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Blog

Known for their long-distance migration, the North Pacific humpback whales can be found enjoying the warm waters off the coast of Oahu during the fall and winter months. Whale-watching season occurs between November to May, with activity peaking between January and March. If you’re visiting Oahu during these months, Ko Olina Ocean Adventures invites you…

Every pirate searches the seas for his dream girl, chasing pirate booty, or a fabled treasure.  Our Naked Pirate that has been sailing the western coastline of O’ahu is no different than any scallywag or buccaneer in this manner, but atlas he has finally found his partner!  She has eluded him for years.  Sometimes, she…

As a snorkel and sailing company that loves to explore and enjoy the beauty of our oceans and its ecosystems, we believe it is our responsibility to use products that help protect and preserve the environment.  With that in mind, we highly recommend using reef safe sunscreen to minimize the negative impact on our coral…

Every year, Humpback whales migrate 3,000 miles from Alaska to the warm waters of Hawaii to mate or give birth to their calves.  When they come up to take a breath, tail slap, fin slap, or breach, it’s a stunning and unforgettable sight to see!  We always allow plenty of room for these majestic mammals…

Over two and a half decades ago, Todd Pickering and Mick Riegel took their love of the ocean to the ultimate test of sharing their passion with visitors from across the globe.  Todd was a sailor at heart, and Mick a diver by nature.  The two friends created a passive dolphin swim in the wild, shared SNUBA, and now raise sails on their beautiful 53′ sailing Catamaran, the Holole’akai. Holole’a kai means to sail freely with the ocean, as the two founders have done, moving with the ebb and flows of the market, federal permissions, and global challenges.  As we stand proudly at this milestone, we sincerely and humbly thank each of you, for your professional help, friendship and seat within our ‘ohana.