Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures

 

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Todd E.

Chicago, IL

We did the sunset dinner cruise and it was totally spectacular. I agree with Chris M's review that you have to see the Na Pali coast while you're on Kauai, and this is a great way to do it. The boat leaves around 3 and heads out to Na Pali, and then turns around

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Chris M.

Chicago, IL

The most amazing experience I had in my week and a half in Hawaii!!! Captain Andy's has been around the longest, and has the most knowledgable staff around.

If you come to the island of Kauai, you HAVE to see the Na Pali Coast. Most people think that seeing it by helicopter is the way to go. I highly disagree.

Captain Andy's has sailing vessels, but if you are up for the true adventure, look into the 5-6 hour rafting trip. This boat holds about 15 people, and is a huge rubber raft that goes about 50 miles per hour!! It cruises as you sit on the edge of the raft with your butt dangling over the side while you hold on to the hand and foot ropes. The boat allowed us to get so close to spinner dolphins and green tortoises, both of which you'll see plenty of during the trip.

Na Pali Coast has the most breathtaking views of sea cliffs, sea caves, and arches (see pics). Famous movies filmed here were the opening to Jurassic Park, King Kong, 10,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Pirates of the Caribean, amoung others. Again, just look at the pics and you'll see what I mean.

Here's why you want to take the raft....they take you into the sea caves!! So amazing!! And, the rafts get so much closer than any sail boat can or will. Also, they stop for lunch on a beautiful beach. The lunch is all inclusive and consists of fliet of beef with onions, pineapple chicken, salad, local fruit, bread, rice, and desert. The food was amazing.

Best of all, the staff is local and extremely knowledgable. Our guide, Quinton, has lived in Kauai his whole life and knows about ancient folklore, spiritual beliefs of settlers, and he even showed us how they used to shuck and eat coconuts back in the days.

Amazing experience. You're not living unless you come to Hawaii to see all its beauty and take on an adventure like this.

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