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Kauai Sailing Tours and Sailing Charters
Sailing Tours and Charters on Kauai are incredible.
Kauai sailing, with its attendant sailing boats, snorkeling trips, snuba adventures, snorkeling from shore, family snorkeling activities and various other tours involving sailing off Kauai are among the most interesting tours that Kauai has to offer.
Kauai's coastline is both varied and beautiful ranging from the more gentle inlets and coves of the Poipu and south shore region to the dramatic, isolated and incredible shoreline of the Na Pali Coast. Kauai has a number of sailing boats and sailing charters offering sailing trips that traverse the Kauai shoreline which is often teeming with marine life. Dolphins are very often a part of the marine landscape on many of the sailing charters and the whales seen off the Kauai coast during whale season are often many more than the island is generally given credit for. Many snorkeling areas also include extensive coral reefs and a full complement of reef fish.
Kauai sailing trips can often be more robust than those on other islands as Kauai is the first island to intercept the stiff trades that blow from the North East. Because many of the sailboats on island are also used for snorkeling please check with our snorkeling section of the site for additional details.
Helpful Tips from Tom Barefoot - Kauai Sailing Tours and Kauai Sailing Charters:
- A hat with a strong chin strap is a great idea in the tropical heat and strong Kauai winds of an afternoon sail.
- Keep one hand on some part of the vessel at all times. Sometimes you'll need both.
- Want to take the helm? Don't be afraid to ask. Many captains will be happy to let you take over.
- Looking for a real Kauai sailing tours and charter? Mid-afternoons are best - check those out first.
Here are the best sailing charters and sailing tours available on Kauai:
Blue Dolphin - for an adventure aboard the new 63 foot catamaran, "Blue Dolphin", the legendary 56 foot trimaran, "Tropic Bird" or their new addition a 27' Raft "The Willard" for 20 pax. They offer fresh water showers, and clean spacious bathrooms for both men and women. Whether you are young or old, non swimmer or a salty ocean veteran, they provide fun activities and all the gear for every level of passenger.
Capt. Andy's - "SPIRIT OF KAUAI" and "AKIALOA" are 55' catamaran, power, sailing Gold Coast Yachts, they can accommodate up to 49 passengers comfortably.
Kauai Sea Tours - "LUCKY LADY" - a 60' Deluxe Power-Sailing Catamaran - Explore the majestic Na Pali Coast with Kauai Sea Tours and experience glistening beaches, majestic sea cliffs and learn about Hawaiian history and legends.
Rainbow Runner - "RAIN-BOW RUNNER" is a 42 ft. Performance Sailing Trimaran that can accommodate up to 22 passengers on private sailing, snorkeling and sunset tours around the south shore of Kauai. The views are magnificent and the sailing is exhilarating. She is fast and comfortable with 4 trampolines, private restroom and cabin, shaded cockpit.
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Kauai Sailing Charters and Kauai Sailing Tours - As you are certainly aware, the Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by ocean. In fact they’re surrounded by a lot of ocean - essentially 2000 miles worth in every direction. It’s no surprise then that the earliest Polynesian peoples to arrive here in Hawaii from the “South Seas” came to the islands on sailing ships or catamarans. Since those early days “sailing” has been an integral part of the Hawaiian experience. These days we still have sailing vessels that ply the waters off the coast of Kauai. Many sail in conjunction with other marine endeavors such as snorkeling or whale watching and the ones that offer a glimpse of the Na Pali Coast as well are perhaps my favorite.
