Our family loved our few hours snorkeling here!! We got to this area via people power - we kayak’ed through a local company along with a guide. I don’t think I’d ever seen such a variety of sea lif… Full review by billybob101
Jun 16, 2024
My watch clocked 101 floors on a way up. This requires some cardio fitness and strong quads. We are an active couple 62 and 72 years old. I would say it is a moderately difficult trail. My advice is… Full review by Diana D
Feb 19, 2024
Parked at trail head and hiked down. Approximately 2 miles one way. Fairly steep all the way down. Do not hike unless you are fit. Fairly rigorous. Take plenty of water, minimum three to four bottl… Full review by Tucker W
Is it ok for beginners to kayak across the bay? Is the water rough? Larry
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As others have indicated, it is pretty protected. It is a little ways over to the good snorkeling area. Just take your time and you should be fine. Go early before the commercial snorkel …
As others have indicated, it is pretty protected. It is a little ways over to the good snorkeling area. Just take your time and you should be fine. Go early before the commercial snorkel boats arrive. It gets pretty busy once they are in the area. Enjoy
Hi - I read that you can kayak to Captain Cook. If we want to snorkel as well, is there a place that we can park our kayaks? I don't want to disrupt the coral so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Yes, you can snorkel on your own. I would recommend renting a kayak at Bay Side Adventures and kayaking across the bay. We were able to watch and snorkel with spinner dolphins on …
Yes, you can snorkel on your own. I would recommend renting a kayak at Bay Side Adventures and kayaking across the bay. We were able to watch and snorkel with spinner dolphins on our way over to the Captain Cook Monument.
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