Photo by Mark Albertazzi
Honolulu, HI – After a 2,800-mile voyage from Hawaiʻi to Northern California using traditional non-instrument navigation, Polynesian voyaging canoe Hikianalia and her crew have been sailing down the coast of California and will be making a final stop in San Diego, Oct. 30-Nov. 15 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. The canoe made its first landfall at Half Moon Bay on Sept. 10, 2018, and has made stops in San Francisco, Sausalito and Ventura County. Hikianalia also will be stopping in Redondo Beach, Catalina Island, and Dana Point before making her arrival into San Diego on Oct. 30. During the stop at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the crew will host a public presentation and dockside canoe tours to share the history and legacy of Polynesian voyaging and the mission of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s
Photo by Mark Albertazzi
Tuesday, October 30
4 p.m. Welcome Ceremony at Maritime Museum of San Diego & Waterfront Park
Photo by Mark Albertazzi
Friday, November 2
6-7:30pm Crew Presentation at Maritime Museum of San Diego, Upper Deck
Attendance is offered with general admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Photo by Mark Albertazzi
Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4
10am – 4pm Public Canoe Tours at Maritime Museum of San Diego
Tours are included with general admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Photo by Mark Albertazzi
About the Maritime Museum of San Diego
The Maritime Museum of San Diego experience includes admission to a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarines, each offering entertaining and educational exhibits. The 501c3 non-profit Museum enjoys an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Maritime Museum of San Diego is ranked as one of the nation’s top attractions offering self-guided tours, docent guided-group tours, tall ship charters, year round public events, educational programs, and a distinctive venue for corporate/private events. The Museum is open daily along Star of India Wharf at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-3309.