I'm taking my wife to Kauai in August for our 15th (at least that's what she thinks, it's really a dive trip! ).
I've talked her in to 6 days of either shore or boat dives and the trip to Ni'ihau. Since that is an all day trip I want to have her come along - she doesn't like water but loves boats and I know she'd love the trip, views and wildlife. However, since she won't be diving and isn't used to hanging out on dive boats I'd like to strike a nice compromise between her comfort and my dive experience, erring on the side of her comfort.
Aquamankauai and I have PMd back and forth and suggested Fathom Five because its most like what I'm used to when I dive warm water, smaller, more personal service. I talked to them and they're sending me a picture of their Ni'ihau boat. Really appreciate the candor and will probably do the boat / shore dives w/ Fathom Five but am not convinced their 35 Radon will provide the same kind of experience as the larger Seasport boat.
All that said - I'm interested to hear any feedback from people who have made the trip on what the thought of the boat, lunch, shady areas, etc and if they had a better experience on one boat vs another.
Thanks!
Brian.
I've talked her in to 6 days of either shore or boat dives and the trip to Ni'ihau. Since that is an all day trip I want to have her come along - she doesn't like water but loves boats and I know she'd love the trip, views and wildlife. However, since she won't be diving and isn't used to hanging out on dive boats I'd like to strike a nice compromise between her comfort and my dive experience, erring on the side of her comfort.
Aquamankauai and I have PMd back and forth and suggested Fathom Five because its most like what I'm used to when I dive warm water, smaller, more personal service. I talked to them and they're sending me a picture of their Ni'ihau boat. Really appreciate the candor and will probably do the boat / shore dives w/ Fathom Five but am not convinced their 35 Radon will provide the same kind of experience as the larger Seasport boat.
All that said - I'm interested to hear any feedback from people who have made the trip on what the thought of the boat, lunch, shady areas, etc and if they had a better experience on one boat vs another.
Thanks!
Brian.