New Scientist - USA (2021-10-30)

Cruise Hawaii with

Richard Dawkins

Accompany the evolutionary biologist and
highly-regarded author Richard Dawkins on this
cruise around the fascinating islands of Hawaii.
From the Volcanic National Park to abundant
rare wildlife and stunning landscapes, this is a
truly unique expedition. Discover Hawaii’s unique
culture and history whilst cruising aboard the
Safari Explorer, a rugged expedition yacht small
enough to explore where larger ships can’t.

Highlights

• Evening lectures from Richard Dawkins,
  probably the best-known evolutionary
  biologist in the world today and certainly
  the world’s best-known atheist.


• Richard will be talking about the evolutionary
  principles that volcanic island chains illustrate.
  The evolutionary story in Hawaii is similar to
  the Galapagos – both young, volcanic
  archipelagos – except that Hawaii has been
  more impacted up by human colonisation.


• The Safari Explorer is a nimble 36-passenger
  yacht that cuts through the gentle surf of the
  Pacific Ocean at a maximum cruising speed of
  10 knots. The 45-metre-long ship is capable
  of navigating to the wildest edges of the
  Hawaiian Islands and has an impressive 2:1
  guest-to-crew ratio.


• Explore the Big Island's active volcanoes
  during a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National
  Park, immersing yourself in the power of this
  living volcanic landscape, its misty rainforests,
  thermal ponds, waterfalls and lava flows.


• Experience night-time snorkelling when
  the Safari Explorer anchors at an offshore

location. See the giant manta rays and other

Manta alfredi species, that live in the Hawaiian

waters. This is a truly mesmerising experience.

• A day at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Park,
  the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement,
  comprising historic temples, fishponds and
  petroglyphs. Turtles are frequent visitors to
  the shores of Honokohau National Park, so be
  sure to keep an eye on the shallow waters
  close to land to spot them.


• Sail through the Humpback Whale National
  Marine Sanctuary, a designated expanse of
  shallow warm waters that surround the main
  Hawaiian Islands, and learn from the guides
  about one of the world's most important
  protected marine habitats. From the decks,
  search for humpback whales, spinner
  dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals and reef fish.


• A hike to Puu Pehe (otherwise known as
  Sweetheart Rock), an ocean rock formation
  steeped in folklore that rises majestically
  25 metres out of the sea and towers above the
  crashing surf.


• Spend the day on Molokai meeting local
  people and learning about the traditions of
  the Hawaiian people. In the evening, enjoy
  one of Hawaii's cultural treasures, a pa'ina
  (feast) held at the Molokai Museum.

Covid-19 safety protocol includes:

• Pre-departure screening of all guests
  and tour leaders.


• Increased sanitisation of all accommodation
  and transport.


• Mandatory use of PPE where appropriate.

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9 days | 2 December 2022

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