In Kona Today

[slip]

In Kona today. Fisrt full day. Had breakfast at Lava Java. Really good! Fair Winds snorkeling tomorrow!!

 

[MommaBear]

Have a great time! On my way home from two weeks in Maui, so sad to have left.

 

[yeereid]

Slip-

Have a lovely time! We just got home this morning from the Big Island and my depression has set in...

Be sure to hit Beach 69!

 

[slip]

Just got back from a little snorkeling for the first time. That was great!!
I just got my prescrption goggles and it was nice to be able to see.
We're going to hit 2 step on Wednesday. Off to lunch and Lava Flows. Aloha.

 

[Luanne]

I'm jealous!

Have a wonderful time.

 

[BevL]

Just got back from a little snorkeling for the first time. That was great!!
I just got my prescrption goggles and it was nice to be able to see.
We're going to hit 2 step on Wednesday. Off to lunch and Lava Flows. Aloha.

Lucky duck!!

Have a great time.

And don't prescription goggles make a huge difference? I use mine all the time for ocean swimming. I get panicky when I can't see and I'm blind as a bat without my glasses.

 

[DeniseM]

Just got back from a little snorkeling for the first time. That was great!!
I just got my prescrption goggles and it was nice to be able to see.
We're going to hit 2 step on Wednesday. Off to lunch and Lava Flows. Aloha.

Is this a prescription mask? Where did you get it?

 

[slip]

Yes,it is a prescription mask. My wife ordered it from getwetstore.com.
I think they were about $75. Well worth it.

We hit the Fish Hopper for lunch. Wife had the fish tacos. Nice fresh fish, she
Loved it. I had the Loco Moco. It was really good also.

It's been a whole day and still no shave ice.:annoyed: Tomorrow!!

 

[yeereid]

Is this a prescription mask? Where did you get it?

We just kayaked at Kealakekua Bay and rented a double kayak from Kayak Central @ Pineapple Park. Not only were their prices less than others ($53 vs $60-67 elsewhere) but the owner, Annie was super sweet and helpful. My BF had no intention of snorkeling and declined when she asked if we needed equipment. He sad that he was as blind as a bat and she sad, "no worries, I have prescription goggles!" Sure enough, he tried them on and was amazed that he could see clearly! She let him use the mask and snorkel for free!

 

[Sandi Bo]

We love the Fair Winds cruise, it is one of our favorites. They provided prescription goggles for no charge years ago. DH wouldn't get out of the water when lunch was ready, said he could eat any time, he was going to snorkel every minute possible. Recently for a wedding gift we gave a Fair Winds gift certificate as they were going to Kona.

When we went to Alaska we kayaked. I had to twist DH's arm to go with me and he loved it. So hopefully next time we are in Hawaii we can try kayaking, it sounds awesome.

Add me to the jealous list.

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go... so I can save up for my next vacation

 

[cissy]

More raves for Fair Winds snorkel. My best trip ever! They gave me a free prescription mask as well. I have since bought one in Antigua for around $40.

 

[DeniseM]

The prescription masks you can rent don't work for me, because I have completely different vision in each eye. I've been thinking about buying one.

 

[glypnirsgirl]

Denise - The prescription mask that you have has removable/replaceable lenses. It is called a "Look" mask. If the mask fits well, take it to your local scuba store and see if they still have lenses available. If they don't, PM me with what you need for each eye and I will see if my store has them.

My scuba dealer carried this mask for 10+ years and has quite an inventory of lenses in various strengths.

Let me know!

elaine

 

[suzanne]

Add me to the jealous list. Our first trip isn't until next November. I'm also blind as a bat without my glasses and have tried contacts for snorkeling and diving but they just don't work for me. Would love to try the RX Goggles.

What resort are you staying at? Would love to see photos of your resort and adventures. We plan to do the night snorkle with the giant manta rays so hopefully we can use the RX goggles then.

Suzanne

 

[slip]

Denise,you can get different lenses for each eye if you need to. It would be
A little more expensive but they are well worth it. I knew they rented them
But I figured we'd be going often enough to buy them.

We had this trip booked before we had our timeshares. We're staying at the
Royal Kona. Great location for walking around. We have a car for the next 3
Days so we're going to CheCk out a few timeshares for our next vist. I want
To go by the Kona Coast,Sea Village and Paniolo Greens.

There's a timeshare realty company,Red Time Realty, in downtown Kona. I'm
Going to talk to him. No buying, He lists some prices outside his office and
I know I can do much better on EBay.

Off to Fair Winds, Aloha.

 

[Ron98GT]

The prescription masks you can rent don't work for me, because I have completely different vision in each eye. I've been thinking about buying one.

You can either order a good prescription dive mask from a local dive shop in California or from one of the online dive shops like scuba.com:

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-53/Masks-Masks-w--Optical-Lenses.html

You'll need a good a good dive mask from a scuba dive shop/store, and one that can be used with prescription/optical lenses. You'll also need a copy of your current prescription.

 

[MommaBear]

My opthamologist has the masks at his office... Not sure if you can use a prescription plan for this. I wear contacts when I snorkel/dive

 

[slip]

Just got back from Fair Winds. Excellent outfit!! Hot dogs and burgers for
Lunch. They were good too, not all dried out. Enjoying the Lani now. They did
Upgrade us to an oceanfront room for our anniversary. Hear the waves
Crashing all night. We won't want to leave.I'll post some pics when we get
Back, only have the IPad to work with here. BTW, the AT&T service works
Great here. Nice and fast. We even watched the Packer game using our
Dish Anywhere. That worked great here because most places didn't have the
Packer game on. My wife signed us up for that through Dish network before
We left and it works great.She even recorded stuff while we're here so we
Can watch it at home when we get back.

Time for a Longboard, Aloha.

 

[slip]

We went to Wyndham Kona,Kona Coast and Sea Village. I don't think you
Could go wrong staying at any one of these. Going to Paniolo Greens and
Bay Club later today. Already thinking of our next visit

 

[MON2REY]

Can you get prescription masks that are bifocals? I'd like to see my camera controls as well as the fish.

 

[presley]

Where are you staying?
I wish that I didn't read this thread. You are doing all my favorite things and I am getting jealous.

 

[DeniseM]

Denise - The prescription mask that you have has removable/replaceable lenses. It is called a "Look" mask. If the mask fits well, take it to your local scuba store and see if they still have lenses available. If they don't, PM me with what you need for each eye and I will see if my store has them.

My scuba dealer carried this mask for 10+ years and has quite an inventory of lenses in various strengths.

Let me know!

elaine

Elaine - something funny - with the prescription mask you gave me - I could see GREAT out of my bad eye, and TERRIBLE out of my good eye! Which really confused my brain!

Thanks for the idea!
D

 

[DaveNV]

prescription mask you gave me - I could see GREAT out of my bad eye, and TERRIBLE out of my good eye! Which really confused my brain!

Thanks for the idea!
D

Denise, I got my prescription mask from Snorkel-Mart. I got the Spirit 2 system - mask, fins, and snorkel, with gear bag, for cheap. If your prescription works, they've got pretty affordable stuff. Quality merchandise and fast shipping. Recommended.

http://www.snorkel-mart.com/master.cfm?CategoryID=28

Dave

 

[Eagle7304]

Denise
I got my prescription mask in March at Snorkel Bobs in Lahaina. They put a different lense for each eye. I did have to take my prescription with me. It sped up the process. Wanted to be out in the water, not inside

 

[DeniseM]

Denise
I got my prescription mask in March at Snorkel Bobs in Lahaina. They put a different lense for each eye. I did have to take my prescription with me. It sped up the process. Wanted to be out in the water, not inside

Can you give me a ball park figure on price?