Few experiences are as memorable and awe-inspiring as a Kauai Island vacation. Here you can enjoy a wide range of activities that will keep you captivated for days on end. For many visitors though, going on a dolphin tour is the undisputed highlight of a trip to Kauai.
After all, who doesn’t love dolphins? Friendly, energetic, and adorable, they are among the most-loved creatures on the planet. They are also captivating to see in the ocean, and some will even swim alongside your vessel and perform amazing acrobatic feats.
Kauai Sea Tours in Eleele, Hawaii, offers a rare opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Kauai, with its stunning vistas and calming waters. Best of all, you could even sign up for a dolphin-watching excursion that is bound to be the most memorable part of your trip.
What To Expect On A Dolphin-Watching Trip
The chance to catch sight of dolphins is, of course, the main reason to go dolphin-watching. But there are many other fascinating sights to see and things to do on the trip. Here’s an idea of what to expect when you sign up for a dolphin-watching excursion with Kauai Sea Tours.
Unparalleled Scenic Beauty
Apart from dolphins, Kauai Island is best known for the stunning natural beauty of its surroundings such as the Na Pali Coast. Its rich natural resources and mesmerizing features have given rise to the name “Garden Island”, and it is easy to see why.
Everywhere you turn, Kauai is awash in dazzling color. From the lush green foliage to the crystal clear blue waters, blinding white sand and fiery, earth-toned cliff faces, the island is a feast for the senses.
The views become more impressive the further you head out. The island’s northernmost tip offers an excellent vantage point to view the jagged cliffs, fertile valleys, and towering mountains. Further inland, you can just barely catch sight of dense rainforests, rushing rivers, and even majestic waterfalls.
And then there are the sea caves. From mysterious, forbidding tunnels carved out of the rock to natural open cathedrals, Kauai has a stunning array of cave structures that are well worth visiting.
Other Fascinating Marine Life
There’s more to Kauai’s marine life than dolphins. The waters around the island are positively teeming with a rich and diverse array of aquatic creatures, many of which you won’t see anywhere else. Among these are whales, seals, manta rays, and tropical fish of all shapes, sizes, and colors. You can practically drop anchor at any part of the bay and be almost overwhelmed by the underwater spectacle that greets your eyes.
Schedule your trip for December to March, and you have a good chance of spotting humpback whales as well. This is an excellent time to visit the island as dolphins are active throughout the year. So you not only get to go dolphin-watching but whale-watching as well.
Different Kinds Of Dolphins
Finally, we come to the number one reason to visit Kauai‒dolphins! The waters surrounding the island are home to a few different species of dolphins, the most numerous of which are spinner dolphins and Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
Spinner dolphins are the most popular with dolphin-watchers due to their amazing acrobatic skills. They are pretty modestly sized, growing from four to six feet at most and weighing 130 to 170 pounds.
However, what they lack in size, they make up for in power and agility. These fascinating creatures leap out of the water at terrific velocity, spinning vigorously in the air as they do so. The most powerful specimens can do as many as seven spins before splashing back into the water.
And then there are the bottlenose dolphins, which are no less endearing. The second most common dolphins in Kauai, they are lovable creatures that playfully swim alongside boats.
Adult bottlenose dolphins can weigh as much as 650 to 780 pounds and grow as long as 13 feet. Although they aren’t quite as acrobatic as spinner dolphins, they are undeniably charming in their own right.
If all this has raring to go on a Kauai Island dolphin-watching adventure, you’re in luck! Kauai Sea Tours takes guests on exciting boat tours around the island, with stops at areas dolphins are known to frequent. You also get the rare opportunity to see the island’s sheer natural beauty in all its glory, plus a few surprise treats along the way. So if you want to experience the best that Kauai has to offer, call us at (808) 335-5309.