Gaze through a powerful telescope while a local expert talks about the stars and their role in early navigation.

Special times are available just for families, teens/tweens and adults.

Navigation and the Stars

Ancient Polynesians traveled great distances across the Pacific Ocean, navigating without GPS, maps or high-tech equipment. For direction, they looked to clues from nature, such as:

• The rising and setting of the sun
• The position of the stars and moon
• Environmental factors, like ocean swells, winds, currents and birds

The stars played a vital role in early sea travel. The North Star, remains as a guide to the latitude one may be at on the ocean. Stars that cross the sky directly over one’s home are providing seafarers a sense of direction.

View important information about this program at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.

• This activity is held on select days at Aulani Resort, weather permitting. Check your Daily 'Iwa for schedule details.
• Reservations are required, please call the Aulani Resort Reservations Line at (808) 674-6943.
• Guests may also sign up on the day of the activity at the Pau Hana Room.