We did so many fun activities on our honeymoon that it was too much for one blog post. Here are more of our experiences on the island of Kauai.

 

Dinner and Sunset Cruise
We went on Captain Andy’s Southern Star Catamaran for a sunset dinner cruise of the Na Pali coast. This area is not accessible by car, only by air, by sea or by foot. But we were able to see the beautiful Na Pali coast by sea and by air (in the helicopter). The boat was very nice and large enough to hold about 50 people. The boat rocked back and forth while hitting the waves, so sometimes I had trouble keeping my balance while walking around the vessel. The staff of the Southern Star had no problem maneuvering around the boat. Being experienced sailors, they have had plenty of practice walking around a moving ship and carrying drinks and serving food. They make it look easy. The staff was fantastic, catering to our every need, always refilling our drinks, telling us about the island and taking our picture in front of the sunset.

We had a great experience on the boat, and one of the most memorable moments was when a group of dolphins swam along the bow of boat and jumped in and out of the water in front of us. It felt like we were in a movie. A nice thing about this particular catamaran is that there is a full kitchen on board, so the chef cooks everything during the cruise. We were served delicious five-star meal of steak, jumbo shrimp, potatoes and mixed vegetables. After dinner, my husband and I found us a nice spot on a bench in front of the ship, relaxed, had dessert, and watched the sun set in the sky.

Hawaiian Luau
You haven’t really experienced Hawaii unless you have gone to a Hawaiian Luau! We had dinner and saw a spectacular show at Kilohana Plantation. It is one of the larger Luaus on the island and is more commercialized, most likely because it is put on by Norwegian Cruise lines. When we arrived, we were greeted by the dancers dressed in costume and were given Hawaiian Leas. I was very excited about this because I had wanted one from the moment we stepped off the airplane in Kauai! We got a cocktail at the bar and then went on the train tour of the plantation. The tour guide was funny and was very informative, giving us the names of all the plants and trees that we passed and what grew off of them. During the middle of the tour, we stopped and to our right was a fence filled with goats, pigs, and of course chickens (chickens are feral in the islands and are everywhere! Even on the beach). They gave us bread and we fed the animals and watched them fight over the food.

After the train tour, we headed to our seats to have dinner. They sat us with other couples and dinner was served buffet style, but they still roasted the traditional pig. The food was good and the show was theatrical style telling a story from Hawaiian culture. The actors and dancers all did a great job and the costumes were impressive looking like Hawaiian clothes and headdresses of the past. After the show they served dessert and coffee and we were able to buy the pictures they took of us when we first arrived. Then we went all around the plantation at all the shops and perused the jewelry and souvenirs that they sold. We really bought a lot of souvenirs during our vacation and somehow they all fit in to our suitcases on our way home. Overall, the Luau was a really neat experience and we were glad we went.

Nine and Wine Golf Game
My husband and I really enjoy playing golf together and we decided to splurge and play a game on a course overlooking the ocean. We went to the golf course at the Marriott in Lihue called Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. We had signed up for a couple’s golf experience called the Nine and Wine. It was nine holes and they give you a bottle of wine and a cheese plate to drink and snack on during your round. I would have to say that I played very well for my experience. Maybe the wine helped! It was a very fun game and we played better-ball. Only a few balls were lost in the ocean, but we didn’t mind because we got to play with an awesome view. The course itself was the nicest one we had ever played at. We rented a cart and clubs and were even given clean towels and a cooler filled with water bottles. We felt a tad bit rushed during the game since there were other couples behind us, but it was a great game and the golf course staff was very accommodating. We were very glad we played there because how many people can say they golfed overlooking the ocean in Kauai? We can!

Those were all the major things we did while in Kauai, and I highly recommend visiting the island. We literally went everywhere you could go and over the two weeks, and got to experience island life. It was the perfect honeymoon and these newlyweds really enjoyed Kauai. We will definitely be going back one day!