mentalbreak
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Heading to HGVC Kingsland on an RCI exchange for 20th anniversary this October. Just ordered the Big Island Revealed book and waiting for delivery.
I am a decent swimmer, but have little open water experience. Husband has a strong fear of the water that he has worked to overcome with private swimming lessons. However, this spring after we witnessed my dad have a (near?) drowning incident while snorkeling (he was revived-week in ICU/reg hospital-full recovery), Husband will never snorkel again. Floating/swimming around with goggles is a maybe.
I am interested in visiting beaches (especially black sand beach), Captain Cook, and nighttime Manta Rays.
Are these activities that can be enjoyed without actually snorkeling? Either staying on the boat or floating in the water? Can we bring our own life jacket from home? Is wading in the water from the beach safe?
Any insight or recommendations for specific options and general Hawaii beach safety would be greatly appreciated!
I am a decent swimmer, but have little open water experience. Husband has a strong fear of the water that he has worked to overcome with private swimming lessons. However, this spring after we witnessed my dad have a (near?) drowning incident while snorkeling (he was revived-week in ICU/reg hospital-full recovery), Husband will never snorkel again. Floating/swimming around with goggles is a maybe.
I am interested in visiting beaches (especially black sand beach), Captain Cook, and nighttime Manta Rays.
Are these activities that can be enjoyed without actually snorkeling? Either staying on the boat or floating in the water? Can we bring our own life jacket from home? Is wading in the water from the beach safe?
Any insight or recommendations for specific options and general Hawaii beach safety would be greatly appreciated!