I had originally wanted to take the catamaran, but it had sold out, so I took the raft because I really wanted to see the coast. If you have any poor shoulders, knees, etc. or are easily sea sick, I do not at all recommend taking the raft. However, if you're up for some rough water and bouncing around, I think the raft truly gets you into some cooler spots. The snorkeling was fun but I really loved going into the sea caves, being inches away from the dolphins racing our raft, and the close-knit environment of the raft compared to the nearby catamarans. Our captain, Shaked, was AMAZING, and her #2, CJ, was also a lot of fun. The lunch was good, the weather was perfect, and, even though the ride was pretty bumpy at some spots, it was the definition of a great day. A warning to women, though, it would be an EXCELLENT idea to wear some sort of leggings, as all of the women on our raft were dying of chafing on the backs of our legs by the end, which was made miserable in the salty water. Otherwise, though, I highly recommend this company. I would go on a Nā Pali tour over any other activity on the island any day.