Marine Life Adventures

The Resort’s signature saltwater aquarium pool, King’s Pond, has received an extensive renovation, including the addition of a Marine Activity Center as well as an additional lounge pool and sun deck. Our Natural Resources team of five on-site marine biologists hosts revamped educational programming focusing on sustainability, marine education, ocean health, and the diverse ecology of the Resort footprint. Continue the tradition of swimming with Kainalu, the Resort’s resident eagle ray, or lounge beside the newest addition to Hualalai’s famed pool experience.

Meet some of our fascinating reef life up close and personal with our “see tanks,” where guests can see marine creatures inside King’s Pond alongside a member of our Natural Resources team.

Tide pools are home to a variety of species: shelled creatures like opihi and cowry cling tightly to the rocks, brittle sea stars and hermit crabs scuttle away to hide, juvenile fish are safe from larger fish, and sea cucumbers and octopi are masters at camouflage. Learn the techniques of tide pooling with a marine naturalist as they show you what creatures to look for.

Kainalu, our resident spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus), lives in King’s Pond with over 60 different species of fish. Join our marine naturalist on weekdays to watch this beautiful sea creature have some of his favourite food of shrimp, oysters and mussels. You can also request a private feeding with Kainalu, where you’ll get an in-depth understanding of his habits, history and species.

Take a closer look into how our Natural Resources team trains and maintains the health of the fish living in King’s Pond. This experience includes a private feeding of the fish, our eagle ray, Kainalu, as well as a private tour of the Resort's saltwater systems with a Marine Biologist.

Take a closer look into how we operate our saltwater systems, maintain the health of our fish and learn more about ecology and habitats at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on a guided tour with a marine naturalist.