Contact: Robin Morisawa
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Phone: (808) 326-7820 Fax (808) 326-5634
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAIR WIND SNORKEL CRUISE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
KEAUHOU, HAWAII�S BIG ISLAND �� Exploring the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay has never been easier. Guests using wheelchairs or needing additional assistance will discover that Fair Wind�s snorkel cruises are accessible to all.

Fair Wind�s 60-foot catamaran has a specially designed covered cabin with a spacious layout for easy wheelchair maneuverability, cushioned seats, two accessible restrooms and a fully equipped galley. Passengers seeking the panoramic view of the upper sun deck will also find lots of assistance from the Fair Wind crew.

The essence of every Fair Wind snorkel cruise is customer service. The Fair Wind crew can be seen assisting the young and young at heart up the stairs to the upper sun deck, around the covered cabin, or into Kealakekua Bay. The Fair Wind II is specially built with two wide staircases that descend three feet into the water to prevent passengers from experiencing sudden drops into the bay. The more adventurous may choose the thrill of Fair Wind�s specially designed 15-foot water slide or 15-foot high dive.

The Fair Wind crew have repeatedly been recognized for their enthusiasm, knowledge of Hawaii�s unique underwater ecosystem and extensive ocean water experience, making them the ultimate ambassadors for underwater fun. At destination Kealakekua Bay the Fair Wind crew can be seen gently encouraging anxious swimmers into the water. Even after transforming into water babies and exploring the underwater magic without assistance, they remain under Fair Wind�s watchful eye.

Once in the virtual saltwater pool of Kealakekua Bay it�s easy to see why Kealakekua Bay is the best place in the state for snorkeling fun. The bay is calm and clear year round, offering an underwater visibility of up to 100 feet. Every level of swimmer will enjoy watching schools of tropical fish play hide and seek among the colorful coral and dark lava reefs, while relishing the freedom of gliding through the bay�s crystal clear waters.

Fair Wind�s assortment of water toys also helps everyone join in the underwater fun. There are safety vests, viewfinder boxes and boogie boards with built-in view window for guests to watch the underwater world without getting faces wet. The adventurous are invited to dive into Kealakekua Bay with snorkel gear and prolong the experience buoyed by floatation belts, inner tubes or floatation rafts. Fair Wind also offers scuba diving and snuba diving options to explore the depths of Kealakekua Bay.

A four-hour Fair Wind Morning Snorkel Cruise includes a light breakfast with 100% Estate Kona coffee, and a barbecue lunch priced at $87 for adults, $50 for children 4 � 12 years old and free for children 3 years old and younger. A three-hour Fair Wind Afternoon Snorkel Cruise includes light snacks of tropical fresh fruit and juices, and Hawaiian chips priced at $55 for adults, $35 for children 4 � 12 years old and free for children 3 years old and younger.

For more information or to make reservations contact Fair Wind toll free at (800) 677-9461, direct at (808) 322-2788 or visit its web site at www.fair-wind.com.

For additional information or color images, contact Robin Morisawa at (808) 326-7820 or via email at [email protected].

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Fair Wind is owned and operated by Kona�s Dant Family, offering exclusive snorkel, scuba diving and snuba diving tours to Kealakekua Bay for 32 years.

Fair Wind was recognized with a Governor�s 2001 Kilohana Volunteer Award for its more than 10-year partnership with the Make A Wish Foundation. Fair Wind continues to support both the national and local Make A Wish Foundation chapters by sharing its snorkel adventures to individuals with special needs and their families.