Mark was a great guide, laid back, but totally aware of the group. We paddled around red coral in crystal clear waters and saw a rare seal plus lots of turtles. it was a clear day so we had a great view of the Iao mountains and to Big Island in the distance. Its a recreational paddle, the rest of my group had never been in a kayak before. Mark allowed me a little more slack as a paddler, however I almost went surfing, avoided by clear instructions from Mark and a little knowledge on my part.