Great staff and exceptional tour. We opted for the snuba dive which was extra, but worth every cent
Went in early January and the weather was a beautiful Hawaiian winter's day. As we entered the bay, spinner dolphins were displaying by jumping out of the water and, of course, spinning! The water was clear and gentle and the fish life diverse. The crew of the Fairwinds were very helpful and grill a good lunch!. We were a group of 8 adults who came for the snorkeling but they had slides and diving platforms for the swimmers and kids as well. Plenty of flotation devices provided if you just wanted to hang out. If the weather and water were a few degrees warmer, it would have been perfect, but that's not the fault of Fairwinds. Next time I'll come go in the Spring!
Very good trip and a very good value. Well organized and well managed. It is a lot of people and when you arrive and see how many it is concerning. However, they do an excellent job of taking care of everyone. The reason is obvious: lots of staff on-board to assist everyone. The staff is the most attentive I've ever seen on an excursion like this. The snorkeling is world class. Clearest water you will find anywhere and very good fish populations. They feed you well included and a great cash bar selection after the snorkeling.