Getting on and off the boat is fairly easy from the dock. When comfortable, and crew will always be beside you, you will need to step across the water onto the side entry. There are good sturdy railings to grab onto on either side of the entrance. I don’t think there is anyone that has walked down the dock that we havent been able to get onboard.
The sturdy dive ladder on the Hale Kai is deep enough to stand on in the water. The ladder is somewhat angled away from the boat for ease of entry, but still more of a ladder than a staircase.
