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Gosh! You can drive to a great snorkel beach and have fun with what sea life you see…. or you can experience the Kona coast up close and personal with a captain who will literally “give you the shirt off his back” and make your time the best ever (all this exclusive of time limitations). Wow! On our “experience-o-meter” SHR rates a 10+. From Shannon at the pier to Captain Kris and SaiFon, this cruise invites and encourages new friendships that will hopefully continue long past your voyage.
We would go again anytime!!
Jim and Cher Essinger (October 2008)

Aloha Kris,
You left a message on my phone yesterday and I wanted
to respond to it. I wanted to thank you; the trip was one of the
highlights of our vacation. We are already making plans to take
another vacation to Kona next year and this time we will bring
friends. We definitely will go on the trip again when we come
back to Hawaii.
Thanks again,
The House Family

Hey, Kris
I wanted to tell you how much fun I had on the boat
with you Kris! My Mom (Pearl), Aunt (Linda), cousin (Megan) and
I (Sandy) had an amazing time on the boat. I'm not sure if you
remember us but we were the girls that screaming and got excited
next to the dolphins. I'm the redhead that burnt her butt on the
front of your boat as you were asking how I was doing. It was
Tuesday the 8th of July, just a few weeks ago. That trip was the
best time of my life. Having you start the week was a bonus. The
water was so amazing that day, we watched the water each day and
Tuesday was the perfect day. Thanks for the great experience and
history of the caves and animals. I felt really good when we pulled
the plastic bag and trash out of the current, I wouldn't want
anything to hurt my babies (dolphins and all animals). I will
definitely recommend your adventure to anyone. You were a great
Captain and a fun guy to hang out with.
Take Care, Thanks again Sandy

Hi Kris & Shannon - Unbelievable!!!
I just got back from my 2 weeks in Kona & had
the pleasure of spending time with you on an SHR Adventure trip - WOW!!! Best time I ever spent
- My mom, niece & I enjoyed the trip so much I can't wait to tell everyone
I know to
make sure & go on one of your Adventure trips. You came highly
recommended by our resort Kona Coast at Shell and you did not disappoint!
It was such a pleasure meeting the SHR team &
I can not wait to come back & do several more Adventures. The best part was being able to see
& swim with the Pilot Whale pod we encountered - oh the beauty!!!
Keep up the personal & top notch service - Kris
you are AMAZING!!!
Thank You,
Kim Beattie

We just wanted to let you and Kris know that we
thoroughly enjoyed going out with him yesterday. Dylan now has aspirations of being a boat
captain thanks to Kris letting him drive. He loves the cricket and I don't think
he will
ever, forget this trip. Kris is awesome, and you both do a fantastic
job!!!
When ever I have the opportunity, I will tell people about Sea
Hawaii Rafting. We truly wish Kris and you every success.
Mahalo Nui
Becky, Pat, Dylan & Melinda

That rafting, snorkeling, geography/anthropology/history
lesson, dolphin frolicking adventure was a major highlight of
our 2 1/2 weeks in Hawaii. Going out with Kris is like hanging
out with a good buddy and his friends for a day. He and Shannon
were both so welcoming and accommodating. I have the coolest little
movie on my camera of a pod of spinner dolphins dancing around
in the ocean, and some fascinating Hawaiian folklore as told by
Kris to share with all our friends back home. Thank you again
for a beautiful memory!
Luke and Vanessa
Brooklyn, NY

Just a brief note to once again say thanks. The
attention to deal that you and your crew demonstrated was phenomenal.
With this being our 1st time snorkeling, we were very much impressed
with how patient and relaxed you were with us. The snorkeling
was phenomenal. We saw and experienced so much, not only while
snorkeling but during the trip to and from the bay. Thanks again.
Mark, Haymee, Patrick Giuliani
Anderson, South Carolina

You know how scared I was and you guys did more
than expected to make me feel good and safe. As I mentioned I
am a Mexican girl from the dessert never a water lover, specially
the fish swimming around me was not something I was looking for,
but after you guys help me get over my fear, I wish I could stay
watching the fish forever! It was so incredible, they do not even
get close to you; you are only a guest in their world. I have
no words to thank you guys to come over my fear.
Haymee Giuliani
Anderson, South Carolina

Aloha, I have been on many vacations to Hawaii and
done some snorkeling before, but I saw more fish, sea caves, dolphins
and had more fun than any previous outing anywhere I have been
on. Your captain was very knowledgeable and entertaining which
really made the excursion top-notch.
Lenny B.
Modesto, CA
Sept. 2007

Aloha Shannon and Brian, We so appreciated all you
did for us to help us have such a great day on Kona! You both
went above and beyond in making our snorkel day such a terrific
one. Being able to snorkel in both Honaunau Bay and Kealakekua
Bay was a dream come true. What a treat to have the spinner dolphins
surround the boat and show off for us! Also, getting to see the
lava sea caves and lava tubes was such a different experience.
We won't forget the day and how you made the trip so special.
The wonderful fruits, authentic chips, cookies and drinks on your
cute little fish plates was a real treat too!
Mahalo and good luck to you both in the future,
Cherie Beuse, Dick Beuse, Marilyn Boundy and Linda Potter

Kris & Crew, Our trip with Sea Hawaii Rafting was
outstanding! We had a small group with personal service. We saw
whales, dolphins, turtles and some of the best snorkeling ever.
The trip back included sea caves, lava tubes and Hawaiian history.
All in all a great trip!
Neal & Yo Buchanan
Klamath Falls, Oregon

Aloha, My snorkeling outing with "Captain Kris"
was a great introduction to Big Island terrestrial and marine
ecology as well as local Hawaiian culture. I was impressed with
is ability to "go with the flow" of the whims of our group and
of spectacular viewing opportunities of marine life that presented
themselves along the way.
Dave Osmond
Victoria, Canada

I'm not a big water person, so I wasn't excited
about Sea Hawaii Rafting's snorkel trip but Captain Kris made
this a very special experience. I noticed he was constantly checking
to be sure everyone in the water was ok. We saw so many dolphin
pods that I lost track counting, also some sea turtles. Another
experience well worth repeating.
Joy Skalbeck

This excursion was one of the highlights of our
trip. OK- seeing Chris without his shirt was Sherry's top highlight!
Kris did a wonderful job and we even got the other two guests
in the water for their first snorkel. After a little practice,
we couldn't get them out of the water. On the way back, we were
right in the middle of a pod of spinners. I have seen dolphins
many times but not like this. We discussed how much we enjoyed
our excursion with some of the waiters on the ship.
Kind Regards,
Walt and Sherry Braband

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73-1397 Hiolani Street
Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Reservations: 808.325.7444
Email: SeaHawaiiRafting@aol.com