September 2007
I've been on lots of different charters and bareboat. This is the best charter of this type that I've been on... usually you get herded onto the boat, go to where you are going, then come back. IF you have any interaction with the Captain or the crew, it is usually very limited.
On this charter, the crew were coming around, almost from the beginning of the trip, with soda, snacks, binoculars, etc... They made a special effort to speak with everyone, even two very quiet girls who looked really uncomfortable. The Captain made a beeline for dolphins and spent at least 15 minutes with the dolphins, maneuvering the boat for a better view and explaining their habitat, what to look for...
The breakfast was good with fresh fruit, juice, homemade style cinnamon rolls. Afternoon lunch was equally fresh and delicious including homemade chocolate chip cookies and mai tais (I had two and was offered a third!)...
The snorkeling was good and the guided tour of the Na Pali coast was excellent.
An all around great trip. Costs a little more than the cheap trips, but well worth it...