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Awarded "2006/2007
C.R.U.I.S.E.
Tour of the Year" by Princess Cruises
Kona
Hawaii’s most experienced rafting company, Captain Zodiac Raft
Expeditions established in 1974, invites you on an intimate journey
to Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii’s finest marine preserve and the site
of Captain Cook's Monument.
Departing from Honokohau
Marina located 3 miles north of Kailua-Kona, your captain will
entertain you with Hawaiian folklore and Kona history as you travel
along the scenic Kona coast. Keep a lookout for Hawaii spinner
dolphins, green sea turtles, manta rays, humpback whales (during
the winter months) and other marine life that are often encountered
on the expedition.
Explore lava tubes and sea caves as you
travel the inaccessable shores and get the feeling of traveling
back in time on this remote coastline. Marvel at the incredible
geology as your captains entertain you with their narration and
excite you with their skillful driving in rafts just like the
Navy seals and the U.S. Coast Guard use.

Sea Caves |

Snorkeling |

Whale Watch |
Comments from some
of our customers:
I've always dreamed of seeing Hawaii & told
my late husband this was a vacation I would really want to do.
Unfortunately I lost him to cancer. However dreams have a way
of coming true. My daughter & son-in-law planned a family
vacation to Hawaii. My Grandson & I went as well as a sister-in-law.
I must admit that I was a bit apprehensive of some of the excursions
which were planned. Could I really snorkel & spend a good
part of our days in the water? At the age of 62, I can't believe
that I did it all!!
We were on NCL's Pride of America June 28 to
July 5. Their excursions were OUT OF THIS WORLD!! In Kona, we
all went on the Captain Zodiac excursion. Captain Collin (Whom
I noticed reminded me of Michael J. Fox!) & Laura gave us
an excursion of a lifetime! They were well matched as guides for
our adventure. On the way down to the Captain Cook Monument we
not only saw dolphins & pilot whales, but a marlin jumping
out of the water. The trip back was AWESOME!! Going close to the
shoreline & seeing the lava formations & the movement
of the tide as it smashed against the shore were exciting. All
the things I saw on our 2 weeks in Hawaii reminded me of a gospel
chorus that says "Our God is an awesome God!".
I want to thank Collin & Laura for shairng
their knowledge of Hawaii with us. There was fun & laughter
through out the whole excursion. Would I do this again if I were
able to revisit Hawaii? In a heartbeat! Keep up the excitment
for many more people.
Drewsgram from Brockton, Ma.
March 30, 2008 Hey...so I'm a little late with
this!! :):):) Hopefully it won't matter 'cause it's all good news.
Highest compliments to our tour guides for the day.........CHAD
AND LAURA!!!!!! They were absolutely the MOST fun and your excursion
was the best trip of my visit to Hawaii. And believe me, I did
ALL the rest...(zip-line, para-sail, whale watch ETC!!) You NEED
to know that part of going on the best trip had to do with having
the freakin' BEST tour guides...again.... CHAD AND LAURA!!! So
thanks for the memories and take care.
Judi Bianchine from Schenectady , NY
We would like to thank Darren & Patty for
the best day we spent in Hawaii. The trip was exciting from the
start for someone who does not swim ( the Mermaid). Patty was
so kind she knew from the start I was a little scared. She quickly
put my fears to rest and I had a wonderful time. Darren was determined
to make the day as exciting as possible from watching the Pilot
Whales, the White Tip Sharks, Pygmy Sperm Whale and the Hammerhead
Sharks. He was very informative and shared his knowledge with
the group. What a trip.
But, there was more knowing I could not swim Patty
was there to encourage me when we were ready to snorkel. Thank
you Patty. I never would have imagined the beautiful site I was
about to see I am so thankful I was on this trip.
Thank you for a great memory
Valerie Kulp
Linthicum, Maryland
Hi! I just returned from Hawaii and I had to email
you and tell you that Captain Zodiac was definitely a highlight
in my trip. Captain Chad and Leslie were awesome, funny, informative
and gave us an experience I will never forget. The snorkeling
was the best I have ever experienced. The spinner dolphins were
very cool. The ride alone was an awesome adventure!
I will definitely recommend your excursion as
a MUST to anyone coming to Kona. Thanks so much! Tell Leslie and
Chad thanks!
Barb from Wisconsin!
On Wednesday, February 27th my husband and I had
the pleasure of taking a Zodiac boat/snorkeling trip with "Captain
Karl" and his mate Sarah. We were passengers on "The
Pride of America" and booked it through NCL. Even though
it had been over 40 years from my last snorkeling trip Capt. Karl
was patient, supportive and we had a great time.
The ages of participants on board ranged probably
35 years apart, but everyone was treated with equal respect and
enthusiasm.
It was a wonderful trip!
Molly Frishmuth
Houston, Texas
Thanks for the memories. We captured many photos
on our vacation. The rafting and snorkeling adventure was the
most memorable. Special thanks to Captain Tara and first mate
Sarah for providing those special moments. We can't wait to get
back there for another adventure. Thanks for everything.
John & Patty Larocca
Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed our
Captain Zodiac tour. We went on Wednesday, March 12th with Captain
Chad and First Mate Leslie. We have two daughters ages 9 and 11
and they had the time of their lives!! This is an experience they
will never forget. We saw whales, a huge variety of fish and even
raced a Flying Fish. Chad has a great personality and made the
trip so fun for everyone! He joked with the kids and made them
laugh a lot. We forgot our towels and he even lent the girls his
towel when they got out of the water. I can't say enough great
things about this experience. Chad and Leslie are the best.
We stayed at a home at Mauna Lani resort and
will recommend that all guests try a Captain Zodiac tour with
Chad. Mahalo!!
Michelle Harper Lindahl
Comments like these are all we ever
get! Best trip, best people, funnest boats, great dolphin shows,
incredible whale watch are among the many comments we receive!
The comment we hear the most is " this is the best thing we did
on our vacation!" So join us on our incredible journeys and you
will be sharing comments with friends and family about the best
tour in Hawaii, Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditons.
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