The majestic Napali Coast on Kaua‘i’s northwest shore is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Pacific. This 6,175-acre state park is inaccessible to vehicles, only allowing foot traffic. From the ocean, though, there are a number of options to take in the famous scenery. These options include booking a snorkel cruise, taking… Continue »
Kaua‘i’s warm, crystalline water, its thriving reef system, and its mostly sunny skies make it a natural for snorkeling. Because the Garden Island is the oldest of the inhabited islands, nature has had millions of years to develop its reefs and the hundreds of species of fish—some found nowhere else in the world—that populate them…. Continue »
Hey, you’re already in Hawai‘i – why not go all out and take a cruise in a yacht? The Southern Star, 65 feet of waterborne luxury, offers up two adventures that allow smaller groups to enjoy the ultimate boat and-gourmet-food experience as they head to amazing destinations. The three-hour Sunset Prime Rib Dinner takes guests… Continue »
Up for a righteous adventure? Try a guided 16-mile sea-kayak trip along the Napali Coast. Expect an adrenaline-pumping test of your paddling skills in typically choppy water along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Led by Outfitters Kauai guides, you’ll paddle in the shadow of rugged sea cliffs as rolling surf splashes… Continue »
Riding the swells of the great Pacific tucked safely in a powered, rigid-hull rubber raft is a great way to get an up-close view of dancing dolphins or the towering cliffs and deep green valleys of the Napali Coast. Zodiac inflatable rafts are small, durable, and look like lifeboats, which is exactly what they are… Continue »
It’s as common to get a look at Hawai‘i’s giant green sea turtles, as it is rare to come across the nearly extinct hawksbill sea turtle. Both species are considered endangered, and both frequent the waters of the Garden Isle. The Hawaiian hawksbill population is estimated at less than 30 nesting turtles. Named for its… Continue »
Beneath the waters that lap at Kaua‘i’s shores is a teeming marine environment with a rich store of secrets available only to folks who find ways to get down under. One way of doing so is strapping on an oxygen tank, allowing scuba divers to explore living coral reefs, sea caves, large varieties of exotic… Continue »
Snorkeling is great, you say to yourself, floating lazily in the water as schools of fish come up to greet you. But what if a person could move a few layers below the surface and get a better view? Thankfully, somebody acted on that thought and invented snuba diving. Snuba is a shallow-water dive system… Continue »
From the technological advances of windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding comes a hot new watersport called kiteboarding. This is an extreme sport that takes wind, guts, the right equipment and a lot of practice. Here’s how it works: The kiteboarder is strapped to a kiteboard that looks like a small surfboard or wakeboard and is pulled… Continue »
Paddling a kayak up the Wailua River is more than a pleasant diversion—it’s a trek through a lush rainforest to an inviting waterfall, a journey through ancient Hawaiian sites, and a few hours of healthy exercise delivered at a relaxing pace. The easy 4-mile paddle and 2-mile hike to Uluwehi, or Secret Falls, is a… Continue »
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