Holo Holo Blog

Holo Holo Charters cares deeply about protecting the ocean and land, environmental stewardship, preserving native Hawaiian ecosystems, and community projects that support Hawaiian culture, history, and values. We strive, as a company and as individuals, to do better and be better every day. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation – Kauai Photographer Kit Holo Holo’s Sustainability Mission Statement…

Kauaʻi Photographer – Kit Furderer Ke Ala Hele Makālae, also known as the Kapaʻa Bike Path, is a multi-use paved path stretching 7.6 stunning coastal miles on Kauaʻi’s East side. Residents and visitors can enjoy the path’s picturesque views from Lydgate Beach to Kuna Bay (Donkey Beach). So go ahead, grab your walking shoes or…

Hawaiʻi’s 45th Annual Charity Walk Gives Back to the Islands in Major Ways Are you looking for a way to give back to Kauaʻi, get involved with projects that positively impact our island ʻohana, and support critical community non-profit organizations that are up to big things? Look no further. The 45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity…

Nestled on a rugged, lush, vividly-green peninsula 180 feet above sea level on Kauaʻi’s north shore sits Kīleaua Point Lighthouse & National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The 52-foot iconic lighthouse rests atop a steeply carved cliff and was constructed in 1913. Today, it is a must-see historical landmark for both lighthouse and bird enthusiasts alike. (1)…

Ah, the Hawaiian snow cone…a real must for any trip to the islands. There is nothing like a day at the beach (or on the water) paired with a refreshing island-style treat to really lean into the island vibe. Shave (not shaved!) ice came to Hawaiʻi with the help of Japanese immigrants in the mid-to…

When you think of Hawaiʻi, what are some of the first things that come to mind? Most likely, the list goes somewhat like this: sunshine, beaches, surfing, palm trees, waterfalls, hula, aloha, and lūʻau. Hawaiʻi is well known for its enchantingly beautiful lūʻau, or Hawaiian feast, that celebrates a myriad of life events, including births,…

As a socially and environmentally-conscious-focused company, Holo Holo Charters is proud to announce our induction into two new programs: The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Qurator and the Hawaiʻi Green Business Program. HTA’S QURATOR PROGRAM An official mark of excellence for Hawai‘i-based and operating businesses, Qurator serves to guide visitors to Hawai‘i products and experiences that…

Our Partnership What could possibly be better than a warm, sunny day on the Pacific Ocean aboard one of Holo Holo Charter’s streamlined catamarans, cruising the shimmering blue waters along the serene Nāpali Coastline? Ending it with a FREE DESSERT beachfront at either RumFire Poʻipū Beach or Lava’s on Poʻipū Beach at the Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort…

Creative Manager Kit Furderer has a positive and magnetic energy that highlights the core of our team dynamic. As a creative, Kit has an eye for what looks good, but most of all, he appreciates how it feels to do good. To represent Holo Holo stylistically is something Kit does not take lightly, despite his…

You may recognize Hanalei Bay as home to the “Puff the Magic Dragon” mountain range, or from 50’s Hollywood hits Bird of Paradise or South Pacific. The Hanalei Pier, featured in postcards, paintings, and other iterations of the bay is synonymous with Kauaʻi’s North Shore. A little known fact about the pier is that it…

Starting the Build: An Insider’s Look into the Excitement Behind the Scenes at Holo Holo Charters’ Boatbuilding Shop We are so excited to share the news: we have started building our new catamarans! Cheehoo! Today, we invite you inside Holo Holo’s Boatbuilding Shop for an exclusive Q&A interview with Holo Holo’s owners, Chandra and Adrian…

Kauaʻi Photography by Kit If you find yourself on the south side of Kauaʻi and are up for some moderate exercise with a view, this hike is for you.  The 4-mile (round-trip) cliffside Mahaʻulepu Heritage Trail in Poʻipū follows the south shore coastline from Shipwreck’s Beach to Mahaʻulepu. With stunning lookouts and a diverse spattering of…