Start slow or go explore — the morning is wide open. Wander Kauai's most dramatic coastal trail at Maha'ulepu, watch the ocean thunder through the Spouting Horn lava tube, or simply float at the pool. A light villa lunch resets before the afternoon: Seasport Divers, a 2-tank boat dive, and Lori snorkeling while Eric and Courtney drop down to the reef. Cap the day with dinner at RumFire Poipu Beach at 7:00 PM — oceanfront at the Sheraton, just steps from the resort.
Meals
☀️Breakfast
Eat Out
Option A — Recommended🐟 Little Fish Coffee · 2294 Poipu Rd · Opens 7:30 AM daily · Acai bowls, bagel sandwiches · Order online to skip the line!
Option B — Stay In🏠 Villa Breakfast · Cook at the villa · Easy start before a full day
NotesEat well but not too heavy before the dive
🌿Lunch
🏡 Villa
Where🏠 Villa Sandwiches
MenuSandwiches with lunch meat & condiments · Fairlife milk · Fresh fruit
NotesKeep it light before the afternoon dive — no heavy food, no driving required
Complete the online waiver before check-in — forwarded in the confirmation email · Do it on your phone ahead of time to speed up check-in · No printing required
Bring proof of certification — physical card, e-card, or photo of your card on your phone · Must show at check-in at 12:30 PM
Arrive promptly at 12:30 PM · 2827 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Come in swim things and bring a towel
Eat a good meal before the dive but avoid anything too heavy — seasickness is real at 40–60 ft
Underwater camera or GoPro highly recommended — bring it!
Reef-safe sunscreen only on the boat and at the beach
Gratuity not included — cash or Venmo · Tip the crew if they took good care of you
🌊 Check ocean conditions before any free-morning swim: hioceansafety.com — Lawa'i Beach and Maha'ulepu are not lifeguarded · Poipu Beach has lifeguards if you want a safer option
🔥 RumFire reservation · 🔔 Alert set — dinner at 7:00 PM · (808) 742-8200 · Request oceanfront seating · ~5 min drive from the Waiohai
📞 Call Hukilau Lanai between 5–9 PM · (808) 822-0600 · Let them know it's your 15-year anniversary and request a table on the ocean side of the restaurant · Reservation is Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00 PM