Ocean Trekker Expeditions FAQ's
Is there a good place to stay the night before the charter, if we fly in the day before?
Depending on what time you arrive and as long as the boat is back from any previou charter - though we try not to schedule charters back-to-back to give us time to clean and stock - you can "check-in" to the boat at dock, the evening before your scheduled departure, and spend the night on the boat. There will be at least one crew member there with you overnight to ensure your familiarty. but you will have the same privacy in your room as you would at a hotel. The charge for the "extra night" is $125 per room. Check with us if you need to meet earlier to drop off luggage. There may be an additionsl charge for this if no one is scheduled to be there otherwise (stocking, cleaning, etc.
How do our Treks make a difference?
Our learning vacations or "voluntours" are intended both to provide "know-mads" with a broad knowledge and
understanding of marine mammals and turtles, and to use these charismatic
large animals to illustrate concepts of marine ecology and animal
behavior.
Our marine-biologist owned and operated business has been serving travelers from around the world for over a decade. We work closely with the local communities to help our guests experience island life and support local businesses.
We have a 90% daily success rate with sighting dolphins and whales who come close to shore due to the geology of the island and the plentiful food supply.
There is a good spirit of cooperation amongst our staff and agreement to respect the animals as a priority. The in-water encounters follow local and our own guidelines to protect the reef and ocean dwellers.
All guides and captains are fully qualified and have years of experience conducting wildlife adventures in Hawaii. Each and every member of our crew is dedicated to keeping the experience one that will be beneficial to both the willife, the communnity, and our guests.
What types of things are "conservation efforts"?
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Assisting in photographing dolphin dorsal
fins, turtle faces and whale flukes to aid with individual identifications
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Recording wildlife sighting information such as numbers 
and species of animals, number
of babies, and behaviors.
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Logs or journals of daily experiences
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Reef and turtle monitoring REEF
Survey and Reef
Check efforts at snorkeling sites.
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Volunteer "work-days" include enhancement of endemic Hawaiian natural or cultural sites.
We have a large group, are we really limited to six people?
- If you have your own larger group, accommodations can be made. Please contact us for details.
Will we need transportation?
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Transportation to and from the airport, to the harbor and site visits will be provided. As we are often in remote areas, rental cars are suggested for those who want to venture out on their own explorations.
Things
You Can Do to Protect Coral Reefs | How to Snorkel
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Vacations helping wildlife, Organizations offer volunteers the
opportunity to get up close and personal with animals, while learning
about the world around them (look for the box listings.)
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Wild Side Specialty Tours, LLC
Tours with Integrity - on the island of Oahu:
Waianae Boat Harbor, A5
Oahu Hawaii 96792 (near Ko Olina Resort)
TEL (808) 306-7273
FAX (808) 668-4075
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