Unique and safe Dolphin watch
I booked this tour in May 2010. After reviewing all the Dolphin Tours I chose this one because the boat has high railings which make it safest for families with children and seniors. The West part of the island is a place less traveled by visitors and it's lack of development makes this area one of the least spoiled environments.
Our tour guide Sandy was 10 minutes early, very pleasant, had so much Aloha. The bus seats were very comfortable and it had the new bus smell. The ride to the boat was a little over an hour long and it was very educational. Our tour guide showed us a video on dolphin species and other sea life we expected to see. Once at the boat, the staff welcomed us on board and went over the safety briefing once we were ready.
About 10 minutes into the tour we came upon 2-3 pods of dolphin. They seemed to be on both sides of the vessel as the captain maneuvered delicately around the pods. Most of the dolphin were cruising but there were about 2 or 3 that kept dartin
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Best Trip Yet!
We went on Saturday May 29th 2010.....Captain Trent and his crew (Aaron and Pat) made this one of the best trips yet...and we have been on many here in Kauai. The crew was completely attentive and created a happy, positive environment. It was great to get to walk around and sit or stand in different locations.
We really enjoyed it and would recommend it to our family and friends!
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I went as a Maka 'ainana
Seating began a traditional ‘Oli (prayer) in the hall of the Royal Hawaiian. It was nice to know Hawaiians stick with protocol nowadays. One could almost feel as if being present at a Royal ball, after all, that is exactly what this Hotel was built for in the first place; which made the atmosphere quite unique.
As you approach the lawn and with your first drink you are invited to spooned portions of fresh Ahi Poke, Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, and Poi. Story-teller Joe starts by introducing himself and went directly into explaining what ingredients each spoon held and how it applied to Hawaiian post-western contact life. At the same time others from the hula halau demonstrated how kapa was made, inks were produced and designs printed. Ropes were intertwined by hand and foot and other chores were explained by docent-like-ladies-in-waiting. The Pupu platter was my favorite with the skewered chicken, crab cakes, and Butterfish that melted in your mouth.
With a unique approach, each en
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