Thank you to Zephyr Adventures for a fun snorkeling tour!! We didn’t want to be stuck on a boat with a large crowd, so we opted for a snorkel from the shore with a small group!! So glad that we did!! We had an awesome group of 8 (4 couples) and the tour was from 9:30-11am.
We met up with Joe in the parking lot of Makena Landing. The parking lot is very small, so if there are no spaces available, you can find a spot on the street. Joe let us keep small, personal belongings in the Zephyr van. We signed waivers, got fitted for flippers, and Joe went through basic snorkeling instructions and safety procedures. DO NOT TOUCH THE SEA TURTLES!
I can’t swim very well and I have a serious fear of the ocean. I was very thankful that Zephyr had life jackets available. While we were about knee-deep in the water, I almost chickened out. But Joe let me hang on to a boogie board until I felt comfortable enough to explore on my own. That honestly made all the difference!! Thanks, Joe!
First, we saw a very large female green sea turtle. She posed for a couple photos and swam away. There were also 2 small sharks in a cave, a stingray, schools of fish, etc. Another very large sea turtle hung out with us for a while and swam alongside of us, toward the shore. Joe also found a small octopus and we were all able to touch it. Pretty cool!! The water was cool, but comfortable and calm. There is a restroom available at the beach.
Photos are included with the tour. Joe air-dropped photos to our phones before we left. We honestly loved all of the photos!
We would definitely recommend Zephyr Adventures to our friends and family!