This was a beautiful trip with a fabulous crew and wonderful snorkeling.
Captain Kauai started with a thorough briefing of what to expect for the days adventure. He was comical and the message on how to stay safe and have fun was well delivered. He provided great music interspersed with historical overviews as we travelled to the NA’Pali coast. A large group of dolphins joined us for part of our travels and put on a great show!
The catamaran had a good communication system that allowed for them to determine which location would be used for snorkeling based on how rough the water was in different areas. Prior to snorkeling, expectations were laid out along with a safety briefing. Additional snorkeling instruction was provided for those new to the experience.
Crew members were very attentive and available to everyone during the snorkeling. Crew posted up on surf boards to keep a watchful eye as everyone swam about. They ensured our safety throughout, preventing us from getting too close to the rocks. While snorkeling we found a great hole that contained tons of beautiful fish. We floated motionless in that spot for so long one of the crew came over to see if we were okay. We were also lucky enough to see a couple different, giant sea turtles.
After snorkeling, we continued up the coast. The views were amazing. Lunch and cocktails were provided, which were welcomed after the snorkeling. Just a standard turkey wrap, which was fine. We did enjoy the cocktails!
Two years ago we enjoyed the zodiac raft tour. Also great but we liked the comforts and relaxation of the catamaran a little bit better! The raft has people sit along the sides, which is where you remain throughout. The catamaran had an upper deck, main level, and cabin for different seating opportunities. The catamaran had bathrooms, which were a nice perk.
A great trip we would definitely recommend!