Kauai

Kauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a snorkeling experience in Kauai without the crowds. Set sail for the gentle waters of the island’s southern coast aboard a Zodiac, and pass the famed Spouting Horn blowhole on your way to two different snorkeling spots where you can explore an abundance of marine life such as yellow tang and Hawaiian green sea turtle.

Small-group tour: Ensures a more personal experience
Learn about local wildlife and history from your guide
Includes light snacks and snorkeling equipment
Snorkel in calm waters: Suitable for all levels of experience

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
Snacks

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Historic koloa plantation building, 3417 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756, USA
Please refer to the detailed confirmation email that WE will send you once you provide all of the necessary details to finalize your reservation. **WE CANNOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS PRIOR TO GETTING TO ISLAND**

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
No travelers with recent surgeries of any kind

Not recommended for travelers with sever motion sickness
Due to Insurance, NO PREGNANCIES (no matter how far along) are permitted on the boat. If you are pregnant, consider our "Guided Shore Snorkel" instead.
Not for travelers exceeding 300lbs. Due to safety and physical constraints, we must follow a strict weight LIMIT of 300lbs or less.
Not for people with mobility issues
Not for people with walkers and wheel chairs
Participants MUST be COMFORTABLE in the water. You don't need to swim like an olympic gold medalist, but we will NOT be teaching you to swim either.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Christian_S

The crew, Shane, Izzy, Jane, and Justin were fantastic. They were very informative and their main concern was our safety. We were able to swim next to sea turtles that came up to meet us and saw fish near the reefs. Izzy was very knowledgeable and dove to retreave a metal knife and a sea cucumber. Bring a water camera to take pictures. Thank you to all. Chris and Emily from Michigan.

Reviews

4.5

254 reviews

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The crew, Shane, Izzy,...

Christian_S, Apr 2024

Amazing must do

Danielle_C, Apr 2024

The crew Jane and Matt were phenomenal, very concerned about safety and having fun. We would give 10 stars if we could.

Knowledgeable team and...

Stephen_S, Apr 2024

Knowledgeable team and great experience. It would have been nice to have a bit more time snorkeling.

See adventure with worry free

Minhee_S, Feb 2024

They took us 2 different spots and we have lovely time. Their safety briefing is very thorough…. Definitely way to go see turtle!!!

Sea turtles!

Erin_C, Jan 2024

Fun excursion! Loved all the sea turtles we saw that was my most favorite part!! I always wanted to swim with turtles and now I have!!

Crew was amazing!

Justin_B, Dec 2023

Captain Jane and Izzy were the perfect guides. The skill with the boat, and the skill in the water was on display. Highly recommend!

Safe Professional Experience, but a little disappointing in terms of ocean life seen

Jason_T, Nov 2023

The staff was very professional and very kind. Everything we did was very thorough and safe so I can't dock them on that at all. The reason I gave a lower review is because the areas we went to snorkel were a bit disappointing of course this could have just been the places we went which have no guarantee of being awesome depending on the day. The water we snorkeled in was very deep so it was hard to see most of the fish/ocean life. We did see quite a few fish and a number of sea turtles on our trip. The reason I feel it was disappointing is because I went snorkeling 4 other times while on Kauai and these were all just beach snorkeling on our own as a group. At these other locations, on our own I saw way more fish and aquatic life. The places we went on our own had much more variety and shallower water which provided more variety and was easier to see stuff up close. Most of the places we dove were at least 10-30 feet deep so most stuff was naturally on the bottom a long way away from you to see up close. If I were to go again I would find another tour to go on or focus more on beach snorkeling at places like Anini beach, Lydgate beach or Sea Lodge beach. These are places you can go on your own if you are somewhat experienced. If you are very uncomfortable with snorkeling this trip would be good for you.

Good times

Renee_M, Oct 2023

The crew was very knowledgeable and awesome. We had a good time. I would highly recommend this trip for a good time.

My daughter and I had a...

Teri_S, Oct 2023

My daughter and I had a great time. They crew was helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable about snorkeling and the history of the Kauai. They lead to places were we were able to safely snorkel. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, as well as an abundance of smaller creatures under water.

Got to see dolphins!

Alec_T, Oct 2023

The tour was awesome with a little local history sprinkled in to an afternoon in the water. Got to see a turtle and dolphins as well. The guides were knowledgeable, knew their stuff, and were fun to be around. I would definitely recommend this tour!

The boat ride was fun. We...

Karen_P, Oct 2023

The boat ride was fun. We saw amazing fish and swam with the turtles! It was incredible! Such a wonderful trip. I highly recommend this trip! My dream was to see turtles and swim with them! I did!

Great dive with excellent guides!

Justin_P, Oct 2023

This trip was super fun! Matt and Rick were the best team to snorkel with. Matt is a super cool dive guide with the skills for any diver! Rick is a great local captain with extensive knowledge of the island. We saw so much wildlife and different cool parts of the island. I would definitely do this tour again!

Good Time

Linda_F, Oct 2023

It wasn’t a great day for snorkeling. We ended up only being able to snorkel at one spot and the water was choppy and visibility was not terrific. Not the fault of our guide Matt and Captain Rich. Both made the day fun and informative. We saw turtles and a huge dolphin pod from the raft.

Turtles were plentiful!

Tonya_B, Oct 2023

My husband, 17 year old daughter and I went on this tour together and had a great time! We saw some sleeping dolphins (so cute!), turtles and some cool fish. Matt was a great guide who was very knowledgeable and fun! We’ve done this type of tour before 2 other times and have always enjoyed it! I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who gets sea sick easily (I do) unless you take some strong meds for it.

Rough

Wayne_W, Oct 2023

Taking pictures of my friends I got seasick. Waters were rough. Saw dolphins and sea turtles. I wouldn't do it again sorry....

Truly exciting and...

Pam_S, Oct 2023

Truly exciting and exhilarating. Our captain and guide were delightful. Very excited to see sea turtles and numerous fish.

Looking for fish

Shela_H, Sep 2023

The crew was very helpful making sure everyone had the right gear. Attentive to how people were feeling, being seasick or not. Would recommend the tour. We had a lot of fun being out on the water.

Great guides and crew!

John_F, Sep 2023

The guides and crew were awesome. Super nice. Also, they rescued a sea turke caught in some fishing kine. Cool to watch.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that our guides and crew made your snorkeling experience so enjoyable. Their kindness and dedication truly make a difference. It's also heartwarming to know that they were able to rescue a sea turtle caught in a fishing line during your trip. Witnessing such conservation efforts adds a special and meaningful touch to the experience. We appreciate your support and hope to provide more memorable adventures like this in the future. 🌊🐢🌟😊

The guides made the...

Kyle_S, Sep 2023

The guides made the experience fun and worthwhile. We saw plenty of sea turtles and fish. Nice thing to do to experience South Shore!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for the positive review! We're glad to hear that our guides made the experience enjoyable and worthwhile for you. It's great that you had the opportunity to see plenty of sea turtles and fish during your adventure. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you had a memorable time exploring the South Shore with us. If there's anything specific you feel could have improved your experience and earned that extra star, please let us know. Your input helps us enhance our services for future adventurers like you! 🌊🐢🐠🌟😊

Great, snorkeling adventure

Angela_F, Sep 2023

Seeing all the fish and the turtles, Christina and the captain were awesome. He also made us feel super safe.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time seeing all the fish and turtles during your Zodiac boat snorkel adventure. Christina and the captain's expertise and attention to safety are truly appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible underwater experiences in the future! 🌊🚤🐠🐢🌟😊

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