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As the plane begins its decent onto the island of Kauai one of the first things that you will notice, apart from the gorgeous green mountains, is the crisp clean shoreline and the sparkling blue ocean. They are unlike any beaches you have ever been to; especially if you are accustomed to California beaches. The best thing to do once you get checked into your Hawaii hotels is grab your swim gear and head out for some snorkeling.

There are a couple of different options for snorkeling on Kauai. The first option is to take a tour. There are several tour companies in Kauai that offer different snorkeling packages, including Kauai Sea Tours . Kauai Sea Tours provides tours on both the catamaran and the raft that take you up the Na Pali coast . Upon arrival you are free to snorkel in the shadows of the magnificent Na Pali cliffs ‚ €the highest cliffs in Hawaii. The tours can last anywhere from 3 hours to 6 hours and some even include a meal. The tours are nice because you often see things, like sea turtles and Hawaiian spinner dolphins, that you won’t see anyplace else.

If a lengthy boat ride isn’t your thing, or perhaps you just didn’t get your fill of the ocean, you can also snorkel on your own at many of Kauai’s beaches. You do need to be cautious and do your homework before diving into just any beach since many of them do not have lifeguards on duty. Investigate each beach you are considering and check the tide reports for rip tides and warnings. One beach that is great for snorkeling, especially if you have kids, is Lydgate Park . There is a man-made pond formed by a half circle of large rocks that helps keep the waves and the tide under control. However inside that pool is the greatest variety of fish you have ever seen. Whether you are just learning to snorkel or have been snorkeling for years, Lydgate Park is a must see.

No matter how many times you have been to Kauai, snorkeling is one the Hawaiian activities that you don’t want to miss.