Wayfinder Waikiki x Friends of Hōkūleʻa & Hawai'iloa

Hawaiian Stars & Stories: Wayfinder Planetarium Adventure at Bishop Museum

Wayfinder Waikiki invites hotel guests to join in on a monthly workshop in partnership with Friends of Hōkūleʻa & Hawai'iloa. Every third Saturday of each month, attendees will learn about the history and significance of Hawaiian canoe building traditions and participate in restoring boat parts.

< Breakfast is included >

Itinerary:

07:45 AM: Breakfast at Wayfinder Waikiki - RedFish

Enjoy breakfast at the delicious RedFish restaurant located in the lobby of Wayfinder Waikiki.

08:30 AM: Depart from Wayfinder Waikiki (2375 Ala Wai Blvd)

Your journey begins with private transport to the dry dock.

08:50 AM: Arrive at Polynesian Voyaging Society

A brief welcome and introduction.

09:00 AM: Ho`okipa I ka Kama`aina a me Malihini: Introductions/Presentations

Mo`olelo of the Friends of Hokule`a & Hawai`iloa

Mo`olelo of wa`a kaulua "Hawai`iloa"

Discuss Restoration Challenges/Tasks

10:00 AM: Halawai “Dry Dock” Hoe Hui

Volunteer Experience: Woodworking?

Task Assignments

Safety Training

Intro to sanding, i.e. koa

Task preparation/set up

10:30 PM : Wa`a Malama Hoe: Hands-On Work

Guidance by Crew

12:00 PM: `Aina Awakea - Break

Mauli `Ola Bldg., indoor tables or under Hawai`iloa Deck

1:00 PM Ho`oma`ema`e a me Hele i kahi `e

(Clean up)

1:15 PM: Return to Wayfinder Waikiki

Private transport to depart from Bishop Museum

1:45 PM: Arrive back at the hotel

Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse in Hawaii's rich heritage! Book your spot now for an unforgettable cultural voyage with the friends of Hokule‘a & Hawai‘iloa. Any questions or cancellation requests please email our Events team: [email protected].

*Private transport services are to and from the hotel only.*