Trilogy Kaanapali

FAQ

• Is your trip suitable for young children?
  As a family owned and operated business we are especially aware of the needs of children of all ages. Most kids can learn to snorkel as early as 2-3 years old. Our crew is especially good working with children. Each of our trips are different, but all have lots of fun things to do for kids!

• Will I be likely to get seasick?
  With our large stable ocean tested catamarans, coupled with the protected waters we sail, seasickness is rare. If a passenger is prone to seasickness we offer natural and over-the-counter remedies to be taken at guest's discretion.

• Is there shade on your boats?
  All of our vessels have either covered cabins or awnings or both.

• Is there a cabin where I can sit and/or put my personal gear?
  All the vessels have ample storage area for personal gear. Trilogy 1, 4, 5 & 6 have the largest covered cabins.

• Are flotation devices required?
  For safety purposes we require our passengers to wear a type of flotation while snorkeling. Trilogy offers two comfortable options for guests to choose from: 
  1. A buoyant flotation belt or
  2. A non-buoyant inflatable vest. This vest gives you the option to freely dive down below the surface.

• What happens if the weather is bad?
  Our primary goal is your safety and satisfaction. Because we have a 100% guarantee on all our trips, we won't go out in weather that would make it difficult to show you a good time. Remember: island weather can be very deceptive -- i.e. It can be raining and windy a couple of miles north of Lahaina, and calm and sunny in Lahaina and on Lana'i.

• How many passengers go on your boats?
  Each boat is US Coast Guard certified for substantially more passengers that we take on our trips. Generally we take 15-20 couples on our 55 ft. cats, and 20-25 couples on our 65 ft. cat.

• What is the youngest age you would allow for SNUBA diving if the parents were going to join the dive as well?
  Whether the parents dive is not the question. Children must be a minimum of 8 years of age.

• When do you see whales?
  The Humpback whales arrive in Hawaiian waters sometime in November and stay until sometime in April. From December through March we see whales almost every day.

• How often do you see Dolphins?
  Dolphins, both Spinner and bottle nose, are in Hawaiian waters year round. Depending on their feeding cycles, we can see dolphins almost daily.

• Can we swim with the Dolphins?
  Trilogy adheres to the Dolphin SMART guidelines of not approaching dolphins to within 50 yards. Swimming with dolphins is considered by some to be harassment so while we don't offer swimming with dolphins, we are pleased to report that dolphins have been coming in to Hulopoe Bay on a regular basis!

• Which trip is best for first time snorkelers?
  We specialize in first time snorkelers on all our trips. The real difference is that our Lana'i trips snorkel from the beach, while the Molokini and Kaanapali trips snorkel from the boats.

• Can I bring my baby?
  Infants and small children are always safe on our trips. It is more a question of how much extra work they will represent to you. On the plus side, children under 3 are free!

• Do you have life jackets for my kids?
  We can provide both kids jackets and/or ski belts for on board and in water activity.

• Will you watch my kids while my husband and I go diving?
  We can usually find one of the crew to watch small children for a limited time. Generally we try to schedule dives separately so one parent can stay with children.

• Can I wear contacts while snorkeling?
  Thousands of our guests have snorkeled wearing contacts. We also have prescription masks with a wide range of optics.

• What about people with glasses?
  We have Optical masks with a wide range of magnification.

• Can my 80 year old mom snorkel?
  Probably. Our record for a first time snorkeler is 87!

• Do you have towels?
  No, you will need to bring your own towel.

• Where can I change?
  All our vessels have changing areas.

• Do you have bathrooms?
  All our vessels are equipped with two heads (restrooms).

• What can you prepare for Vegetarians?
  We have garden burgers that go well with our stir fried noodles, tossed salad, and seasonal fruit.

• Do you offer SNUBA®?
  Yes! SNUBA® is currently being offered on our Discover Lanai excursions, our Disover Molokini, our Kaanapali Snorkel Sail, our Lahaina Picnic and Snorkel, and our newest tour the Tradewind Snorkel & Sail

• What about sharks?
  Trilogy does have a "shark protocol". Reef shark sightings are a rare yet welcomed occurrence. Recently there have been concerns about larger sharks in our waters, and yes, we share the same ocean, however in our 40+ years we have never had our crew or guest's safety compromised by an encounter with a shark.