The Body Glove Hawaii Blog

Dolphins capture our interest like almost no other creature in the world. Their unique characteristics make them the personal favorite of people of all cultures.  They captivate and awe-inspire with their intelligence and playfulness. If you are so enamored, here are some neat dolphin facts for you to enjoy! Not Just Ocean Animals While most people believe dolphins to be creatures of the sea alone, there are also four species of dolphin in the world that are freshwater dwellers, all living in the rivers of South America and Asia. While these dolphins are much smaller than their saltwater counterparts—only growing to a length of about eight feet—they are unmistakably dolphins. Killer Whales Another common misconception is that the killer whale, or the orca, is, well, a whale. However, the killer whale is actually a type of dolphin, and the most powerful…

Historically Rich With winter officially behind us and spring working its way into full bloom, it is once again time to plan your summer getaway. Your family could take a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the museums and see the nation’s capitol, or head overseas for the chance to be steeped in Europe’s historical sites. If you’re interested in taking a vacation where you can learn some history, there’s no need to go all the way to Europe. Hawai’i has a unique history all its own, a gorgeous tropical landscape, a friendly culture, and you don’t need a passport to get there. The Settlers How many of the United States can claim they were once ruled by a king? Hawaii was once its own kingdom, complete with its own culture, its own cuisine, and its own style. The belt…

Whale Season 2014 This year’s humpback whale season here in Kailua Kona, HI was nothing short of epic.  Our first Whale Watching Adventure took place on December 13th, and over 100 trips later we are just catching our breath.  Our captains located whales on all but three of those 100+ adventures.  That’s an A+ success rate, and with so many whales spotted we were able to capture some incredible videos from our vessel.  You can check them out by clicking this link and perusing our posts at www.facebook.com/bodyglovehawaii. About the Whale Watching Excursion Our Whale Watching Excursion in Kona runs for 2.5 hours.  Light snacks and refreshments are offered, but don’t let them distract you.  All of our guests and crew participate in the search for whales, and the most vigilant eyes spot the first spout, pectoral fin, or fluke! Though we…

Over 8000 humpback whales migrate from Alaska to the shores of the Hawaiian Islands each year, and Body Glove Cruises can get you a front row seat!  Here are some fun facts about these fascinating creatures: Fact #1: Not All Whales Have Teeth Out of the eighty-four species of whales, each species can be separated into one of two types: baleen whales or toothed whales. As the name implies, toothed whales have teeth. This helps them to tear meat and capture food. Dolphins (a group that includes Orcas) are the largest group of toothed cetacean mammals. The largest species of toothed whale is the cachalot, or sperm whale. Baleen whales, on the other hand, are without teeth. Instead, these whales have a type of filter that’s built into their mouths to help separate water from food (a process called “filter feeding”). The humpback whale…