Top 6 unique ocean activities from around the world

Walking along the beach can only take you so far. If you crave a more immersive and intimate experience with the world's oceans, only an adventure that sprinkles your soul with salt water will do. Here's a look at six unique and adventurous OUTRIGGER ocean activities from around the world.

1. Manta ray excursions at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Hawaii's Kona Coast is one of the only spots in the world where you can observe giant manta rays closely in the wild. For guests at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, spotting a giant manta ray is as easy as looking out toward Keauhou Bay from their oceanfront rooms. If you want to get even closer to these majestic mantas, try the magical dusk and after-dark snorkeling trips. Aboard a 40-foot sailing canoe, guests learn about the legendary Hahalua manta ray from an expert crew before snorkeling within inches of these gentle and majestic creatures.

2. Whale shark excursions at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Something amazing happens when the tourism industry collaborates with conservationists to support natural habitats for aquatic creatures. That's what's so exciting about OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort's partnership with local conservation groups to gather information on whale sharks, manta rays and sea turtles. Alongside the Maldives Whale Shark Research Program, OUTRIGGER's in-house marine biologist has played a vital role in observing and tracking populations of whale sharks in the South Ari Atoll around OUTRIGGER Maldives. The resort also brings adventure to guests with an exclusive and intimate Whale Shark Quest excursion.

3. Coral planting at Castaway Island, Fiji and OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort

This activity is a great way to help resorts "give back" to nature. Did you know that OUTRIGGER has planted over 100 football fields worth of coral around the globe since 2014 through its OUTRIGGER Zone program? Guests staying at the resort are invited to help plant coral to help sustain the world's oceans for generations to come. Every tiny piece planted by a resort guest today can grow into a mature colony.

4. Whale watching on Maui at OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa

A guided whale-watching tour is the perfect complement to vacationing in paradise. The channel between the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai offer the majestic humpback whales calm warm waters to birth their young. Seize the opportunity to hit the water with experienced staff ready to transport you to the ideal spots for long, frequent glimpses of countless humpback whales between the months of December and May. 

5. Surfing in Waikiki at OUTRIGGER's many properties

Step into the surfing legacy of Waikiki when staying at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort or OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel! Our resorts are famed for having long-standing relationships with iconic and up-and-coming surfers. In addition, OUTRIGGER partners with Faith Surf School to learn how to surf on the historic waves of Waikiki Beach. Or if a surfboard isn’t your style, you can always surf a wave in an outrigger canoe!

6. Kite surfing at OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort

The Bel Ombre Coast within Mauritius is world-renowned for delivering five-star kitesurfing, an exhilarating wind-powered water sport that lets you move across the water using a board and a kite. OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort guests can tap into the flawless wind here while enjoying an exclusive location that makes this fast-paced activity feel slow and peaceful.

There's always something happening on the world's most iconic beaches. Your next adventure awaits.