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Splash of Kauai Price
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$99 |
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89 (With tax $ 94.34) |
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| Child (2 to 11 yrs.) |
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$79 |
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$ 69 (With tax $ 73.14) |
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- Prices
subject to change -
- No Pregnant women -
- 2 yrs. is the minimum age -
- Must be able to board boat on own -
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Na Pali Sunset Tour |
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Please check in at
the Blue Dolphin office. When everyone is checked in and ready to
go you will be escorted to the boat by a crew member.
At the boat you must leave your shoes in the shoe box. Boarding is
by a gangway that moves please do not get run over. On the boat the
captain will give you a safety briefing. this is important so please
listen.
The boat ride is from Port Allen to the Na Pali Coast. The captain
and crew will tell you about the island and marine life encountered
during the trip. Pretzels, Soda, juice, and water are offered throughout
the trip. On the way back the bar is opened and beer wine and Maitais
are available. Later the dinner comes out. This is not like eating
in a restaurant. You will still be on a moving boat. The dinner menu
is Hawaiian food. There is a green salad. This is the most adventurous
part of it with the wind. The other items are Luau style pork, teriyaki
chicken, rice, poi (small bowl hardly ever runs out), bread, vegetables
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Some highlights of
this trip are the lighting on the Na Pali Coast. The sun is low and
shining on the NaPali at an angle. This makes the ridges standout
and the coast is much easier to photograph.
It is also a sunset tour so you will get to see the sunset. This varies
from day to day in time and in quality.
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Things to Bring on the Boat |
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- Swimming suit
- Towel (You wont be swimming but it could be useful)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- Camera
- Light jacket, dry clothes.
- Motion sickness medication (Usually before trip follow instructions) |
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| What to bring on the Boat ? |
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On the boat you will be exposed to lots of wind, sun and water. There are sheltered areas on the boat but you will most likely be outside in the wind and sun.
Sunscreen is very important on the water. Not only do you get direct sun but the water reflects it too. Sunglasses are good to. If you wear a hat watch out for the wind. The boat will be moving fast and hats are the most common item that gets sacrificed to the sea gods. Sometimes the boat will go back for them usually not.
A swimming suit under your clothes is also useful, even on a sunset trip. That is because the front of the boat is often very wet. Towards the back is drier. Sometimes a light windbreaker is good for the mornings and after sunset. A towel and sometimes something dry to change into is good.
Bring shoes that are easy to take off. That is because you will have
to take them off before the trip.
A camera is very important. You are going to one of the most beautiful places in Hawaii. It is always good to get some pictures to remember it by. If you bring a good camera you have to protect it from the elements. If you don't want to be the guardian of the camera all day waterproof cameras would be a good choice. If you go for the underwater disposable cameras you should write your name on it. They can get mixed up very easily. |
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Outdated Information |
| One word of caution. There is still
some older and out dated information around ( Brochures and Maps).
Blue Dolphin has moved its operations and offices. They have not been
moved for a few years and the problem is not as bad as it used to
be. Also watch out if you are returning after a long time listen to
the latest information. |
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Na Pali Coast |
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 Na
Pali means the cliffs. The Northwest side of Kauai once slumped down
into the ocean leaving behind massive sea cliffs ranging from 800'
to 1000'. Over the years water from rain and ocean waves sculpted
the cliffs into the shape they are in today. People come from around
the world to see this coast. It is hard to get to but worth the effort.
It is more easy to see than to describe so please look at the Na
Pali Photos. More photos can be seen at Kauai
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About Blue Dolphin Charters |
Blue Dolphin Charters
was started in 1995 by Terry Donnelly. He was running a small dive
operation out of Kukuiula Harbor at the time.
The first Blue Dolphin boat was the "Tropic Bird" it was
an experienced boat that was well suited to sailing trips along Kauai's
South shore. The sailing and snorkeling was fun but people wanted
to see the Na Pali Coast. Terry decided to try the Na Pali and moved
the operation to Port Allen. The trip was tough on the Tropic Bird
and she underwent many modifications to make her stronger and faster.
It was soon realized that he needed a better boat that was designed
for the long and often rough trip. That better boat was the Blue Dolphin
and in its wake came along the Blue Dolphin II. They still are the
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Humpback Whales |
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Hawaii is the winter
birthing and breeding grounds for Humpback Whales. The first ones
are usually spotted in October and the last ones in June. The best
time for seeing them is from December to April with the middle of
the season being the best.
It is estimated that over 5000 whales come to Hawaii each year. They
visit all of the islands. Many are seen in Kauai waters. The population
is still recovering so there are more every year.
Of course when the whales are here we take some time to watch them.
We are not allowed to approach closer than 100 yards from the whales.
This is still close enough to see them well. They can come closer
than that to us and they often do. We see them much better on those
occasions.
It is the birthing grounds so there are lots of baby whales (calves)
hanging around mom. They spend much of their time nursing to put on
weight and learning to swim. There is also lots of fin slapping, tail
slapping and jumping. About April they start to get hungry and they
start heading North. They spend their summers around Alaska eating.
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This
is about a 4 Hour tour From Port Allen to the Na Pali coast
and back. It is timed so that you will see the sunset at the
end of the tour. The sun sets over the ocean or over Niihau
depending on the time of year. This trip includes drinks and
food.
Blue
Dolphin also has a Na Pali Snorkel Tour which leaves in the
mornings. This is a longer tour with a snorkeling stop.
Na Pali Snorkel Tour
