Rachelle and Lydia did not know what to expect on their first catamaran trip to the Channel Islands. Therefore, they were surprised and thrilled to see dolphins leaping out of the water.
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences at the underlined portion?"
a) Consequently, they were pleasantly surprised to see dolphins leaping out of the water during their first catamaran trip to the Channel Islands.
b) Thus, their first catamaran trip to the Channel Islands left them surprised and thrilled as they witnessed dolphins leaping out of the water.
c) As a result, their excitement peaked when they saw dolphins leaping out of the water on their inaugural catamaran trip to the Channel Islands.
d) Hence, the unexpected sight of dolphins leaping out of the water made their first catamaran trip to the Channel Islands unforgettable.