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bleached white coral to create messages MANTA RAYS NIGHT DIVE This is
that reflect the "Aloha Spirit" on the black one of the best diving experiences in the
lava along the roadside north of the world. Kona Coast divers shine bright
airport. underwater flashlights, which attract
plankton which in turn attracts giant
CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR All-day guided manta rays, weighing up to half-a-ton with
tours in luxury motorcoaches and mini a 14' wing span. However, they are gentle
buses are available in both English and and graceful, and a thrill to watch. Contact
Japanese. Contact Jack's Tours (808) 961- a scuba shop or activity center to find out
6666. if the manta rays are around.

OCEAN SPORTS ADVENTURES KOLOKO-HONOKOHAU PARK This
Catamaran tours, snorkeling adventures, National Historical Park has ancient
whale watching, kayak excursions, scuba shelters, heiaus, petroglyphs, a fishpond,
dive trips and sunset sails are available. burial grounds and a spring-fed pool, and
Contact a local activity center or any covers 1200 acres. (808) 329-6881
ocean sports center or dive shop for
reservations. HULIHE'E PALACE The Daughters of
Hawaii invite you to a historical Hawaiian
ATLANTIS SUBMARINE TOUR palace. This former summer retreat for
(shown with photograph) View coral reefs island royalty is now is home to the
and marine life aboard a real submarine personal possessions of Hawaiian
that descends to a depth of 100 feet (30m) monarchs. It was built in 1838 and
right in Kailua Bay. For reservations call remodeled in the 1890's by King
(808) 329-6626. Kalakaua.

ELLISON S. ONIZUKA SPACE KAILUA-KONA LUAUS:Island Breeze
CENTER This museum at Kona Luau A popular Big Island luau is on the
International Airport is named for the historical Ahu Ena Heiau grounds at
Hawaii-born astronaut who perished with Kamakahonu Bay. The "Royal Court"
6 others aboard the Space Shuttle arrives by canoe. Performances include a
Challenger in 1984. Fireknife Dance. (808) 326-4969

NATURAL ENERGY LAB The Hawaii Kona Village Luau The ceremony begins
Ocean Science & Technology Center with the unearthing of the pig after
utilizes Ocean Thermal Energy cooking all day in the heated rocks of an
Conversion (OTEC) to generate underground imu.
electricity and fresh water from the sea.
Franko worked on the original OTEC
project here in 1980.