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Top Things to do on Kauai - for Families

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Napali Coast - Dolphins Swimming by Boat
Top things to do on Kauai - dolphins swimming by boat, Napali Coast - Photo ©  Teresa Plowright. Photo © Teresa Plowright.

A highlight on our Napali boat trip was the sight of Hawaii's beautiful spinner dolphins: who literally spin, when they jump out of the water. These playful animals are a delight, for kids and adults both. Several raced alongside our catamaran, at a terrific speed.

This gets my vote as the best way to see dolphins: in the wild, and freely enjoying themselves.

We also saw sea turtles, on our boat trip in August, and had a snorkeling stop. If you want to see even bigger marine life, visit in winter, and take a whale-watching boat trip on the south coast.

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