KMB83 Posted May 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2016 We will be in port in Nawiliwili in Kauai via POA. I have done the catamaran thing (great fun!), however we are looking for a guided, short (couple of hours?) snorkeling opportunity that we can avoid the boat and just walk-in from the beach, close to the harbor. I found Z Tourz but I believe this is a bit too far from the harbor. Having never been to Kauai before, this may be a tall order. But, our Cruise Critic friends have always come through before! Worth the ask :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW Traveler Posted May 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Nawiliwili Harbor is a more industrial type area. It is within walking distance of Kalapaki Beach Park. There is a Marriott hotel near Kalapaki Beach Park that rents gear. You may be able to buy a resort day pass. (Kalapaki Beach is not the best for snorkeling on Kauai, more a local beach park.) The best snorkeling spots on Kauai are not within walking distance of the port. You might want to consider another way to spend your day. Kauai's east side (Coconut Coast) and north shore are lush, tropical and really beautiful. There are many beach parks and even a lighthouse park where you can spot whales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSloan Posted September 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2016 How close to the cruise ship dock are the good snorkeling spots? Can it be done on a port day? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The island isn't very large...you could easily drive around the perimeter in a day! Get a guidebook...rent a car..then you can do your own thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sunflower & The Scientist Posted October 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2016 We will also be on POA and we would also like to snorkel from the beach. Rather than do it on our own, we would like to do it with a company. We do not care which port we do it in. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacto Rick Posted October 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) If you rent a car you can make a short drive to Poipu Beach. It is a beautiful drive to there especially when you drive down the street of trees. Anyway Poipu is a nice beach, its a county park has restrooms and is good for snorkeling and even some minor body surfing fun. It's on the dry side of the island. Kei'I Beach is at the very end of the highway past Hanalei. It's on the wet side and is lush tropical countryside. There's great snorkeling there and the reef protects you from the bigger waves. Each place is different but either one should be a memorable experience. Edited October 5, 2016 by Sacto Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSloan Posted October 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Any suggestions on where to rent a car on Kauai? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sunflower & The Scientist Posted October 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Both of those beach snorkeling places sound wonderful. We are thinking however, since we have never snorkeled, we would like a beach excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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