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There are nearly as many
activities to enjoy at sea in Kauai as there are on land.
In fact, there may be more. Here is a partial list of
things to keep you happily busy on your vacation in paradise.
Ocean
Tours
 The
most popular destination for ocean tours on Kauai is the NaPali
Coast, with it's steep cliffs, secluded beaches and mysterious
valleys. The tours boats range from zodiak rafts to 63'
catamarans and sailboats. Depending on time of year, you
can go for a morning snorkel trip, a whale watching tour or a
romantic sunset sail. The NaPali Coast is really something
to see, well worth the trip. Most tour operators depart from
Port Allen in Ele ele, with only a few leaving from the North
Shore. If your goal is to see the NaPali Coast, departing
from Hanalei has some great advantages since you are much closer
to the coast there than from down at Port Allen.
If you are prone to
seasickness, be sure to take Dramamine before you go, and taking
it the night before as well is also recommended by many
people. Some boats do not have bathroom facilities, though
most have a very small toilet area. If having such facilities is
important to you, make sure you check on that prior to booking.
Kayaking
Kayaking isn't exclusively an ocean activity,
since it's always done on water, but we've put it in
this section. There are lots of great kayaking
opportunities on Kauai, from gliding through rain forests to
making your way along the beautiful coastline. Kauai has four navigable
rivers, and of these, Wailua river is the most popular.
Tours where you kayak up a river and then hike to the falls are
very popular. Information is available at Kayaks & gear
rental locations.
Snorkeling
 Snorkeling
is one of my favorite activities on Kauai. I love seeing the
underwater world. There are lots of great beaches to
snorkel at, or you can book ocean tours that take you out to
less accessible areas. I like snorkeling from the
beach. That way, if I'm tired of the water and want to be
back on solid land, I can lounge on the beach at my leisure,
whereas if you're on a tour, you may be snorkeling off the side
of the boat and there may not be solid land to stand on nearby
and you're on someone else's schedule.
Different beaches are good
for snorkeling at different times. Kauai's north shore beaches are
usually best in the summer and south shore is better in the
winter. Obviously, regardless of the time of year, calm
seas are best and safest for snorkeling. Seek out a location
that is calm with plenty of coral but with easy access to the
water without endangering the coral. And never stand on the
coral. It might look like a rock to you, but colonies that
have taken decades to develop and can be wiped out in an
instant.
Some of my favorite
snorkeling places are Ke'e Beach, Tunnels and the beach at Lawai/Beach
House. I usually find Ke'e to be consistently the most
snorkelable, but the variety of fish is great other
places.
Everyone has their favorite
place. What will be yours?
Surfing
For those who love to surf
and those who want to learn how, Kauai is a great place to
be. Hanalei Bay is famous for its excellent waves.
While I must admit that I don't indulge in this popular pastime,
I hear that learning isn't as hard as most people think.
And there are several good teachers on the island. So if
you're wanting to take up a new hobby (or passion) consider
giving it a try.
Diving
Many divers love Kauai, and
with the fabulous underwater world that surrounds the Hawaiian
Islands, its not a wonder. There are a number of dive companies
serving the island, and several popular dive spots, whether your
on the North Shore (Tunnels, for example) or the South (Fishbowl
is another example). The Dive Hawaii website can offer
some helpful information about dive sites on Kauai, as well as
suggest a dive company. Their website is: http://hawaiiscubadiving.
Whale
Watching
 We
went with friends to Kauai who just couldn't understand what the
big deal was about whales. Why would we want to sit around
and look for whales? What was the big deal? That was
until we spotted some from the Kileaua Lighthouse. We
ended up standing there for hours, mesmerized as we watch these
amazing creatures surface on the water.
Whales are only around the island
from about December through April, here to mate and give birth
(a baby whale with its mother is really a site to see).
The rest of the year they are feeding in Alaska. If you
are visiting Kauai in the winter months, see about taking a
Whale Watching Tour. Check with Kauai activity
brokers for options.
Deep
Sea & Big Game Fishing
Since Kauai is out in the
middle of the pacific ocean and is surrounded by extremely deep
waters on all sides, it is somewhat of a magnet for deep sea and
big game sport fish. Sport fishing charters are available
for those interested in catching blue marlins, yellowfin tuna
and more. The seas are often pretty rough, so if you are
inclined toward sea sickness, be sure to take Dramamine the
night before and then again before you leave on your trip.
Be advised that in Hawaii, the fish belongs to the captain
regardless of who caught it; many will keep it although some
will share. If you'd like to mount your catch, Deep Sea Fishing
Kauai is an excellent choice:
 Deep
Sea Fishing Kauai offers 4, 6, 8 and 10 hour fishing
charters.
Experience the ultimate
Hawaiian adventure aboard our custom 31 ft Bertram Sportfisher.
A performance hull aggressively powered with twin 260Bt Cummins
diesel engines, a custom fighting chair and top of the line
Shimano Tiagra Reels tended by an experienced crew are provided
to help you get it done.
Feel the raw power of AHI
(yellowfin TUNA) or the elegance of a sailfish ripping the
water. You'll want the Mount after the fight so let us take a
minute to get the measurements. MAHI, ONO, AHI, MARLIN. It's all
good!
Deep Sea Fishing Kauai's
website is
http://deepseafishingkauai.com or you can contact Captain J
at 808-634-8589.
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