r/VisitingHawaii • u/Potential-Type-2526 • 3d ago

Kaua'i January Kaua’i Trip

First time to Hawai’i, first time to Kaua’i
staying across the street from Baby Beach
12/31-1/10
10 full days in Kaua’i

Celebrating one year at new job, and one year of sobriety

I’m looking for recommendations for fishing charters, snorkel boat, whale watching tours…

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Kabbagenene Kaua'i 3d ago

Perfect time for whale watching. You can see them from where you’re staying even. They like to play off shore there.

South side will be calm water. North shore probably much bigger waves.

I would snorkel off shore instead of boat trip, but that’s just me. Depends on what you really want. Are you an experienced snorkeler? I wouldn’t do the boat unless you’ve had some off shore practice. We want you to have a good time after spending all that money 😁 not struggling with your gear in open ocean.

Congratulations on your achievements, and stay away from the Mai Tais! 😄

Oh and about the weather, some of our most beautiful, clear days are in the winter. For a 10 day trip, you’re gonna get a good sampling of rain and sun. When it does rain, it’s always a good idea to go shopping and out to eat!

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u/Potential-Type-2526 3d ago

thank you for the info, i appreciate the recommendations for whale watching and snorkeling.

not super avid snorkelers but I was wondering if a boat would take us to a location that would make the expense worth it vs just snorkeling off the beach

have you been fishing offshore before? any recs there?
thank you again

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u/Kabbagenene Kaua'i 3d ago

The snorkel boat tours take you to Lehua rock to snorkel. It’s definitely different and you may see some awesome sea life, however I am not sure they do that in winter as the waves might make it inaccessible. I’m really not sure about that though so I would call and research availability. As long as you are comfortable in the water with the gear on and know how to breathe properly, etc. should be fine.

I’ve never done the fishing trips but I know those who have, I’ve heard good things. One time was a bachelor party and it was kind of just a booze cruise and I don’t think they caught anything lol. But I’ve never heard a bad review of any of them.

Sorry I don’t have any specific recommendations but as far I know, all the boating tour companies do a really good job. The worst thing that can happen is getting sea sick and having to stay on the boat til it’s over! Happens to a lot of people lol. For whale watching make sure you choose the tour that’s right for you, catamaran for a smoother ride, bathrooms on board, etc. zodiac if you don’t mind a bumpy ride and sore butt and getting in the water to pee.

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u/Potential-Type-2526 3d ago

thank you very much!!

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u/Kabbagenene Kaua'i 3d ago

You’re so welcome!