Captain Jude is just the right mix of all the things you would want in a captain on a Na Pali coast tour. He grew up on Kauai and so he's extremely knowledgeable and shares that information on the trip, but in just the right amounts. Additionally, he's got the occasional jokes that hit just right. At the same time, however, it's obvious that safety is his top priority and he goes over all the ins and outs so that everyone has an enjoyable day. The boat was really well-cared for and a smooth ride. My daughter has struggled with motion sickenss on boats in the past and we went on an above-average windy day and no one on the boat had any issues. The snorkeling had to be cut a little short because the water was choppy, but Captain Jude made up for it by taking us farther up the Na Pali to areas even more beautiful than before, which I didn't think was possible. His assistant, Mika, was also very friendly and always at the ready. Big thumbs up to this company - job well done!