The Island Star journal
Stories from the water.
Get to know the ocean, the yacht and the people behind your time in Maui.

January 21, 2026
Winter visitors: Maui’s humpback whales
The ocean changes with the seasons. Island Star’s journal follows the humpbacks on their winter journey to Maui.
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September 30, 2025
Behind the sails: caring for Island Star
A look at the crew, the yacht and the work ashore that supports every day at sea.
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October 18, 2025
Hawaiian stories: the Night Marchers
The Island Star journal also explores Hawaii’s cultural stories, including the legend of Huakaʻi Pō.
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