We will be leaving the harbor at 7am for the morning charters, it is important you be there on time so we can get a good start on encountering the marine life. Allow approximately one hour driving time from Waikiki (aim for a 6:45 check-in, and snorkel fitting). If you are running late for any reason, please give us a call on the boat (330-2502) to let us know you're on your way, so we'll wait for you (we dont know if you're five minutes down the road or somewhere asleep!). Otherwise we do leave the harbor promptly at 7am (and the captain's watch runs a little fast!), not only as a courtesy to the passengers who are on time, but also the 7 am departure is prime time to view the animals. Evening charters we leave about an hour before sunset (ask us for the speicific time for your charter if we havent already told you). Allow about an hour and half driving time for evening departures as there is usually traffic

We provide Continental Breakfast (dinner on evening charters), ice-cold drinks and substantial, healthy snacks onboard. Also, be fully prepared to guard against sunburn, the sun in the tropics is very intense. Sunglasses, hats, towels, and cover-ups are needed. It is usually best to put sunscreen on before you leave home,, so you don't forget to apply once on your adventure, and you can always reapply when needed. It's not a bad idea to bring waterproof gear or jackets, especially during the winter months or for the evening charters. We have lots of room onboard so better to lug it and not need it, then need it and not have it! Shoes will stay dock-side, to keep the boats beautiful finish.

We supply snorkel gear, but as we have a limited supply (size-wise), bring your own (if you have) or rent from a snorkel supplier (such as Snorkel Bob's), if you have very small or very large people (as in feet or faces) in your party. They even have prescription lenses!

Sailboats are known for their smooth "cut-through-the water" rides. But if there is any possibility for sea-sickness, you may want to start popping ginger pills about a week before the charter date, and/or use sea-bands, or over-the-counter medication. Bonine (over-the-counter medication), causes less drowsiness than Dramamine and both are best started the night before your charter (you sleep off any drowsiness and it is well into your blood stream by the morning). If you use the "patch" be aware that the active ingredient may cause dilation of the pupils in some people (not good in the bright sun!). If you are not prone to sea/air/car-sickness you should be fine without anything. Unless, perhaps, you are suffering from a cold or ear infection (that "inner ear" thing).

See you soon!