The Napali Coast and Ni'ihau (a 7 hour tour)

The second week we were in Kauai, we thought we might be well enough to go on our first of what we were sure would be about a dozen touristy outings on this trip. We had heard about a cruise that brings us up the coast of the island, then out to the forbidden island of Ni'ihau for snorkeling. This captured my imagination. Ni'ihau is an island that only people who had been born on were allowed to live on, plus the Robinson family (who own the island), and as of very recently some rather high tech military something. We were told that you can see some of the most endangered species off of its coast. We did the resort time share sales pitch, and boom-- 7 hour cruise!

We arrived at 6am, and were warned that the water would be rough, but we were sure we were up for it. The captain and staff were very friendly as we set off. After less than an hour we saw dolphins and slowed to watch them for a bit. I took a few photos and then began to feel a little queezy, so I handed Dj the camera. After that I was done, seasick every time the boat stopped, started, or changed speed. After convincing Dj that he had to see this one for both of us, I stayed at the railing until we got to the snorkeling spot. It came as a really welcome break from the boat, but as soon as we began to move while I was aboard-- done. So Dj will have to tell you all about the rest of this trip.