Aranui Cruises is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with entertainment, gifts for passengers and other festivities. The company’s ship, the Aranui 5, is part cruise ship, part freighter.

As we sat on one of the back decks of Aranui 5, enjoying a nightcap after a festive night of Polynesian food and entertainment, a fellow guest rushed up to our table. "Come down below. You've got to ...

Sail the warm blue waters of the South Pacific on a Windstar Cruises voyage to Tahiti and other islands. The trips, which range from seven to 10 days, include air transportation from Los Angeles, and ...

KAUNAKAKAI–Hawai’i’s beloved voyaging canoe Hōkūle’a is making her rounds at Maui’s neighboring islands. Last week, the Polynesian sailing canoe and her brave crew members stopped by Kaunakakai, ...

After weeks of delay due to bad weather, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will continue on their voyage across the Pacific. HPR’s ...

Captain Fatty Goodlander has been sending Weekend Edition Sunday stories of his travels aboard his boat, The Wild Card. His latest tale explains why it's nearly impossible to "out gift" a Polynesian ...