Perennially appealing, the Hawaiian island of Lana’i has become even more enticing thanks to the Four Seasons Resort Lana’i’s ocean-focused programs. The resort’s 213 guestrooms sit amid lush botanical gardens and offer access to an on-site spa, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Manele Golf Course with ocean views, tennis courts and several dining venues serving fresh island fare. Nearby waters include one of the longest coral reefs in the state, providing an ideal setting for the resort’s outrigger canoe adventures and other ocean experiences.
- Join Certified Island Naturalists for the Lanai Whale Watch Experience, a two-hour excursion that takes guests into remote waters where spinner dolphins and North Pacific humpback whales are commonly seen from December through April.
- Explore beneath the surface with a scuba outing, try enhanced scuba equipment and discover marine life in peaceful ocean coves.
- Charter the 39-foot Kalulu for a private trip. Once a chase boat for the America’s Cup, this craft now hosts surf safaris, snorkeling excursions and cruises to nearby islands.
- Enjoy a Lanai Sunset Sail, a two-hour coastline cruise featuring pupus (appetizers) and cocktails as the sun sinks below the tropical horizon.
- Take a Lanai Snorkel Sail to experience the island both above and below the waterline, combining sightseeing with excellent snorkeling opportunities.