This was the most amazing thing have ever done as a family!!! To be completely honest I was a nervous wreck thinking about getting in the ocean at night, with my kids. I was seriously about the throw up for about 3 hours prior to getting there. My mommy instinct was saying NO and my rational mind was saying, this will be amazing!! My poor husband sent me an article about the experience, with a video, and explaining how safe it was. That helped but not as much as I had hoped.
I would say the thing that claimed my nerves the most was the attitude of the staff. As soon as we turned the corner to get signed in... they were so nice, genuine, thoughtful, caring and sooo chill. All of this settled my nerves a ton. Not completely but a ton. Then when we got on the boat the captain, Nick, completely settled my nerves. I realized that we were going to be just off the shore of a hotel, with a decent amount of light, and the only thing we needed was a pool noodle. Even the kids had just a pool noodle and the light board, some might have been worried but it somehow made the need to worry seem silly.
We took our kids (8 and 10). We brought our full face snorkels but they had traditional snorkels available to use as well. They also provided wet suits, storage for towels and what ever else you bring w you. They had hot chocolate when you got back in the boat, which was great bc I was a little chilly when I got back in.
It was worth it. I am so glad we did this trip and even more happy that we did this trip with this company! If I ever get to come back to Hawaii, we will look them up! The whole crew was AMAZING! I’m sorry I don’t remember all of their names but literally every single was was the best!!
PS We saw so many Manta Rays! SO MANY