For a memorable adventure with family and friends or alongside your fellow tourists, look to Kauai Zodiac Tourz for all you need. Also known as Kauai Z-Tours, this company promises to keep you well-entertained as you cruise across the oceanside in their zodiac watercraft, Hokupaa.
You’ll ride alongside up to 13 other passengers as their crew members take you to all the best spots for snorkeling, whale watching, and more. All along the way, they’ll share fun facts and riveting stories about the island, its marine life, and their numerous adventures through the years. Their captains and guides aren’t just knowledgeable about Kauai, either. They’re trained to keep you safe on the water.
To join the fun, you’ll need to book your spot on one of their amazing tours. If you’re coming from far away, plan to do so well before arriving on Kauai, especially during the height of the tourist season. Pick a time early in your trip, too, so you have time to reschedule if the captain has to cancel due to poor weather conditions.
On the day of your trip, you’ll want to gear up and head to the launch spot indicated in your tour confirmation email. Ideally, you should put on your swimwear with a sun shirt, slather on sunscreen, and don a sunhat and sunglasses. The boat has no shade, so you’ll want to be prepared.
You can also bring a towel and underwater camera but try to leave all your valuables in your hotel safe. The tour company will provide your wetsuit and snorkeling gear, although you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. If you’re prone to getting seasick, take an over-the-counter motion sickness medication an hour before your tour begins.
As soon as you meet the friendly crew, you’ll instantly know it will be an incredible trip. Their guides keep the fun going from the very first minute when you’re putting on your lifejackets and boarding the watercraft. Their silly antics keep the group cackling with glee from the beginning to the end of the tour.
Their most popular Kauai Zodiac Tourz include:
Kauai’s Ultimate Na Pali Coast Eco Tour
Treat yourself to Kauai’s Ultimate Na Pali Coast Eco Tour for an unforgettable island adventure. This 5.5-hour trip takes you on a journey along the Na Pali Coast. You’ll get to see waterfalls, sea cliffs, and beaches galore as you cruise along at a gentle clip. This tour includes snorkeling, a light lunch, and all the belly laughs you can handle.
Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventure
If you’ve always wanted to see North Pacific Humpback whales and dolphins galore, the Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventure is definitely the way to go. Only available from November through March, this 2.5-hour tour lets you see all the best sights while tracking down the largest and smartest marine life. Once you find them, you’ll watch in awe as the whale’s breach and sing their hearts out. If you catch sight of the dolphins, expect a show as they jump and spin while swimming with their pod.
Guided South Shore Snorkeling Tour
If you’re not exactly keen on riding on a boat through the ocean, try out the Guided South Shore Snorkeling Tour first. On this two-hour tour, you’ll gear up on shore and then simply walk into the water. Your guide will lead you to where all the marine life hangs out and help you spot and identify sea turtles, tropical fish, and other interesting creatures.
When you book your tour, the total price of tickets does not include gratuity for your captain and crew members. Although it’s not required, you’re warmly welcome to reward them for a job well done with a generous tip. They take credit cards, but cash is usually a better bet.
Insider Tips:
-You have to provide your own transportation to the tour meeting spot and back to your hotel.
-If you wear glasses or contacts, consider asking to use a prescription mask while snorkeling around.
-The Kauai Zodiac Tourz boat does not have a bathroom. So, you should plan to relieve yourself at the meeting spot’s restroom before saying aloha to the crew and getting on the watercraft.
-Thanks to their hassle-free cancelation policy, you’re welcome to reschedule or cancel your tour without an extra charge if you contact them at least 24 hours in advance.