Kauai 4/6/2015

Spouting Horn

Jo having fun on Catamaran

Jack is worn out and so we rested most of the morning.   Just goofed off at the condo until we left to get a bite to eat before we head toward Port Allen for our sunset cruise.  

We have time to waste, so we make another trip to spouting horn.   Love watching the ocean come thru this hole and making a horn sound.   Of course the rough the seas, the higher the water goes.

Our sunset cruise is supposed to take 4 hrs, so we arrive approx. 45 before departure time.  We starting loading at 2:15, and set sail around 2:30.  We board the Southern Star, a 65' catamaran.   Beautiful boat.  Captain Tony and the crew give us the details, we can basically go anywhere we want.

Titanic Star

Enjoyed the trip

We pull out of port and head south towards the Military Base (last facility on the south side).   Along the way we look for dolphins and turtles.   We do spot a few dolphins, but nothing like we saw on the zodiac ride.   Captain Tony gives us another history lesson, very interesting.   Once we pass the Military base, we turn west to go towards the Na Pali Coast.   About 15 later, the Captain informs us that one of the engines is over heating and we must return to port.   Many boos from passengers.

Since we only have one engine, we putt all the way back, which took 3 hrs.   However we did see humpback whales.  I actually saw two tails!!!!!!!  So exciting!!!!

They also fed us a lovely dinner of New Steaks and screwed shrimp.   Plus two salads, veggies and potatoes.   For dessert we have strawberry cheesecake.   You also can have all the beer, wine or Mai Tai's you can drink.  

Sharing a special moment

Sunset

Seas we nice although a few got sea sick....none of us.  We had taken a Bonine (recommend by our friends Barb & Judy).   Worked like a charm!!!

When we got to port, the captain informed us that our fees would be refunded since our trip was cut short.   Now that is great customer service!!  

Headed home, as tomorrow we leave for home.    Boo Whoo!!!