Archive for Testimonials

…the Most Spiritual & Uplifting Experience of our Kauai Visit.

Friday, January 13th, 2012 michelle No Comments »

Cap’n Tara, Have just retrieved my shirt from the dash of your experienced and venerable “Jimmy” pickup. Thank you for hanging onto it for me…more importantly, thank you from Sheila and myself for the most spiritual and uplifting experience of our Kauai visit.  We hope to someday go with you again to see the whales. [...]

Teenagers on the Na Pali Coast!!

Sunday, July 31st, 2011 CaptainTara No Comments »

  Kaua’i Sea Riders offers a discount rate for teenagers for the summer Na Pali Charters. As a Mom of 3 I realize that traveling with the entourage can be stressful and expensive! In our normal busy lives it is hard to get everyone on the same page. So when you are visiting the Hawaiian [...]

Whales Up Close & Personal

Friday, March 25th, 2011 michelle No Comments »

Hi Tara, My boyfriend Ryan and I went on one of your tours the week of Feb. 14th this year.  I have been on many whale watches and this one surpassed them all.  Having an experienced marine biologist guide makes a world of difference.  You are extremely knowledgeable and your passion for whales is infectious. [...]

Got Sick, But Still Had a Great Time!

Saturday, March 12th, 2011 CaptainTara No Comments »

Tara, Steve and I want to thank you again for taking us and our family last week out on your boat.  (I am the one who got so sick.  But I really appreciate your kindness.)  Everyone else had a great time!  We made memories we will never forget. I really love how you took the [...]

Wonderful trip…

Saturday, March 12th, 2011 CaptainTara No Comments »

Captain Tara, My wife Sarah and I want to thank you for a wonderful trip on your boat on our march 2nd morning trip to see the whales, dolphins, fish and the sea turtles. It was very much a highlight of our trip to the island! We will definitely recommend your trip to anyone interested [...]

Na Pali Eco-Tour – Summer 2010

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 CaptainTara No Comments »

“Tara, we just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful Napali Coast snorkel trip. Your efforts to focus on our interests was truly appreciated.  I was thrilled to be able to see the Spinner dolphins, Monk seals, Brown Boobies, Sea turtles, and all the tropical fish.  It was a biologist’s dream come true.  Wishing [...]

Kauai Whale Watching & Snorkeling Tour Reviews

Monday, April 12th, 2010 CaptainTara No Comments »

As the whales wave goodbye and leave to go to their northern feeding grounds, I would like to take the time to thank all the passengers that made this 2009-2010 Whale Season, such a success! Kaua’i Sea Riders can’t accomplish the Research without the Outreach ! Mahalo! Here’s a sampling of the comments we received [...]

Kauai Whale Watch

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 CaptainTara No Comments »

“We had a great time on the whale watch.  Seeing the whales so close was amazing!  I did manage to get one shot of a whale before I put my camera away and I thought I’d share it with you.  Thanks for a wonderful adventure.” Sue & Mark Pieper

Jim & Martha

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 michelle No Comments »

“The best part of going on these tours (we went on two during our visit to Kauai) was Captain Tara and her wealth of knowledge. As a marine biologist with thirty years of experience in Hawaii, she knows absolutely everything about the animals, their patterns, and ecological preservation. We were able to go to places [...]