Kauai Sea Rider Adventures 3417 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI 96756

"Me and my partner had an awesome time! Spotted a couple of wells. possibly a mom with her baby. Captain Jan, and her crewmate Miles were amazing. Taught us about the local whales. Whenever she spotted something, make sure to not only point us in the right direction but bring us to it. and FYI, there is a chance of seasickness. When the boat was moving, I was fine but when we stopped and got pretty sick. Captain did a good job teaching me tricks to avoid getting too sick. Bring Dramamine. Still had a good time."

"This whale watching boat tour was amazing! Very intimate, not over crowded. Our girls were so knowledgeable and relatable. Obviously, seeing whales isn’t promised, but we lucked out and saw many. We also got to hear one sing—sounded like it was right beneath us! The whole experience was breathtaking! A MUST!"

"Captain Black and Cali were great! They made sure we had fun and were very entertaining and knowledgeable about the island. Highly recommend! Also, bring a rain jacket because you will get wet especially sitting in the front. Sooo much fun!"

"Love the adventures with Kauai Seariders!! I have been out with them several times over the years under varying conditions. Safety is always paramount. The staff accommodate people with a whole range of skill levels! If an individual is young or inexperienced in snorkeling, a Searider team member will stick by and provide a boogie board as a flotation device if desired. For others who have a lot of skill, the staff keeps tab on who's in the water, watching for hazards, but give space for exploration. I've gone with the Seariders along the South Shore and the NaPali Coast. Depending on conditions, the Captain will change it up to provide the guests the best experience! They really do things up right!!!! Great adventures!!"

"Just in 3 sentences: this was a lifetime experience! And I am sure it made a great difference going with Tara from Kauai Sea Rider Adventures! Uncomparable. Now for the details: On our last day on Kauai at around noon, we – a family of five – were pretty desperate because the company we had our tour booked with informed us, that the afternoon tour was cancelled due to a marathon and the highway closure caused by same. Not that this would have affected us in the slightest, since we were staying in a hotel just 4 miles away from the harbor. However, this was the best thing that could happen to us. Desperately, we were searching for an alternative. When we had already lost all hope, Tara from Kauai Sea Rider Adventures called us after she got contacted by our travel agent. She was willing to take us on a private tour on just short notice. 2 hours later, we met in Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor close to Waimea. And there she was with her Navi Seals Zodiac. Already the very first impression at the beginning was just awesome. After unloading her zodiac from her trailer, she immediately rinsed the trailer with biodegradable soap to prevent rust. This was so reassuring. One who takes so much care of a trailer will also have his/her vessel in great shape. After some thorough instructions, we took off. The sea on this day was quite rough. But Tara flew over the water with such skills that the ride – though shaky – was just big, big fun. Being on a private charter had the unique advantage of being able to ask Tara any time to slow down in order to take pics. How could you do that on a trip with dozens of other people? Every now and then, Tara interrupted the ride and explained to us many interesting facts about the sea life and nature. And she is really top qualified. In fact, Tara is Irish but studied marine biology on Hawaii and then got married to a local man and stayed ever since on Kauai. Since the zodiac is so fast, we overtook all the catamarans and it was so much fun. We also could enter in the caves at the coast unlike the clumsy catamarans. After making all the Napali coast, we turned back and stopped in a sheltered bay for some snorkeling. There we saw beautiful turtles and most colorful fish. Later on, on the ride back, we also saw dolphins (spinners). This was just marvelous. Tara maneuvered the zodiac do I could take fantastic pictures of the dolphins with the Napali coast in the light of the sunset in the background. Unmatched! If I will ever again visit Kauai, I will definitely go on a trip with Tara again. Here is why: - she is such a great and cherish person - she is extremely well prepared and very cautious - Tara knows the ocean in an unmatched manner and is absolutely professional steering a zodiac - she knows all about marine life - she finances her research with taking folks on unforgettable trips to the Napali coast, so by going with her you will help to support her research!!! - her zodiac is much preferable to a catamaran, since you won’t feel seasick as quickly on a zodiac, it is much faster than the catamarans, it can enter the caves, it has unobstructed views to all sides which is just perfect for taking pics, you don’t need any roof during the tour, just a hat and a T-shirt are enough since the air will provide ventilation I can only put a fraction of the most wonderful experience in words. You have to experience it by your own. And since you are reading this, I guess you are about to plan a trip or at least thinking about doing so. Don’t hesitate: this is really worth every penny and an unforgettable experience. And if you are looking for the best guide ever, go with Tara and the Kauai Sea Rider Adventures. She won`t let you down unlike others that cancel the trip in the last minute. You support Tara’s research by going with her. Her knowledge of marine life is unique and the is a most amiable and cherish person. Aloha. PS: we were a family of 2 adults and 3 kids aged 8, 10 and 12. Even for our youngest, the trip was perfectly doable despites the rather rough sea."