My family, with a 13, 11, and 7 year old, loved this excursion! We immediately found a dolphin pod and the crew helped everyone into the water. They provided fins (note - no need to bring water shoes), snorkel equipment, a flotation device (if desired) and a pool noodle (again if desired). It was amazing to swim with dolphins around and below you! Amazingly not scary. My 7 year old was completely freaked out at being in the ocean and using a snorkeling mask. The staff was super patient with her and twice a guide personally worked with her in the water and she successfully saw and swam with the dolphins.
We were also very fortunate that Dec - March is whale season here and we saw several whales breach the surface and spout water up.
Captain Cook's reef area was spectacular. Such blue water.
Lunch was great. Tour was amazing and the staff went above and beyond!