Stories of the Moananuiākea Voyage
Nā Moʻolelo Moananuiākea shares stories, connections, culture, and voices of the communities Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visit during their 47 month, 43,000 nautical mile Moananuiākea Voyage. Each episode highlights a place, its moʻolelo (stories), the people who call it home, and the deep connection to the ocean. It also shares experiences of crew members celebrating the rich traditions and knowledge of the Pacific.
Kealaikahiki
“When we sail to Tahiti, we know that we’re on that path. We travel that road, we travel that path that hundreds of canoes over a thousand plus years have traveled.”
Navigator Bruce Blankenfeld reflects on Kealaikahiki – its history, cultural significance, and the responsibility to protect this ancestral road. Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia, and crews recently retraced this path during the relaunch of the Moananuiākea Voyage in June 2025—nearly 50 years after Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti.