Fair Winds II--Okay for all?

[jcsdirector]

Our extended faimly is cruising in July and ages range from 60+ inlaws who don't swim to teenagers (one who loves snorkeling and one who is afraid of the things that could eat her :eek: but swims great). Would people enjoy the tour if they don't plan on snorkeling? Shady enough so they aren't burned to a crisp? Is the waterslide open during the entire snorkeling time? Do they have the snorkel boxes for non-swimmers to look through? Any advice is most appreciated as we determine who will sign up for this actvity. Thanks!:)

[monobrow1]

Goats old and young are welcome; sits 98 comfortably

and there is plent of shade

 

Was on it last Wednesday

 

The slide is open during the snorkle as is the high dive

They have life beltrs, and floats for those who can not swim

Also small floats with sights to see fish for young kids

Have fun!

Hang loose- Use your pinkie and and thumb and wave it- it's the official hello of Hawaii

[dacook]

We've done this 4 times and it's fabulous. Even those who don't get wet will love it. The scenery and setting even while snorkeling is very pleasing to those who don't snorkel. Don't tell Fairwinds you are on a ship. Tell them that you are guests at the Sheraton.

[jcsdirector]

Thanks for the info. Why don't I tell them we're on the PoAm? They don't like cruisers?

[dacook]

They will turn you away. Search for Fairwind on this thread and you'll see those comments from others. They don't think you can make it off the tender and to their dock in time for the 9am departure. The trick is to get the first tender tickets and you'll be off the tender by 7:30. Then catch a cab to the Fairwinds dock which is about 15 minutes. Plenty of time. Fairwinds doesn't want the hastle of those who wander in with prepaid tix at 9:15 after the boat has taken off. I don't blame them. If you don't want to prepay. Tell them that you are uncertain of your hotel at this time. See if they'll just take a reservation. This has been done sometimes, but depends on their load.

[beachchick]

They will turn you away. Search for Fairwind on this thread and you'll see those comments from others. They don't think you can make it off the tender and to their dock in time for the 9am departure. The trick is to get the first tender tickets and you'll be off the tender by 7:30. Then catch a cab to the Fairwinds dock which is about 15 minutes. Plenty of time. Fairwinds doesn't want the hastle of those who wander in with prepaid tix at 9:15 after the boat has taken off. I don't blame them. If you don't want to prepay. Tell them that you are uncertain of your hotel at this time. See if they'll just take a reservation. This has been done sometimes, but depends on their load.

 

We made a reservation with the "don't know where we're staying yet." I think they're getting wise to this because they asked me to give them that information as soon as we knew. Plus, although they don't charge for the tix, they do take your credit card number for a guarantee. It's a 24-hour cancellation policy, and it's pretty much standard policy now--no more allowing us to book without using a CC to guarantee it.

 

We do plan on having a taxi waiting at the tender dock. Any information about when/how to get the earliest tender tix? Mahalo for any insights into that.

 

beachchick