KAUAI
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The 10 most popular na pali coast boat tours in Kauai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A slow, window-seat Kauai air tour over Na Pali Coast, waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, and wet Mount Wai‘ale‘ale, with pilot narration.
“Great views, saw beautiful views not accessible by land. Pilot was a great host. The experience is well worth exploring!”
A small-group raft cruise and snorkel on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, with meal and drinks included, plus chances for dolphins, turtles, whales.
“Our raft Captain Rey and Paul were excellent .. very professional. It's a must do, so much so that i.wanred to do it again in th same trip.”
Na Pali super-raft with snorkeling from Port Allen. Sea caves, wildlife, and snacks aboard a 37-ft Naiad in 4.5 hours.
“Amazing trip with excellent captain Andy and guide Matthew. We saw lots of dolphins and whales. 10/10 would recommend”
Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali Coast on the Lucky Lady. Enjoy island tacos, open bar drinks, and wildlife spotting at sunset.
“Awesome experience! Great weather going to the cliffs and a bit choppy coming back but we didn't get sprayed with ocean water. Captain Greg was great with explaining all the history and staff was very friendly and helpful. One of our friends got sick and they were right there and kept checking on her. We…”
Deluxe Na Pali morning catamaran cruise with snorkeling, wildlife sightings, and an onboard lunch and open bar on Kauai.
“Best day of sunshine and wildlife! We had such a great time—great crew, boat, and tour! And we all learned a lot about the island!”
Ride the Amelia K catamaran along Kauai’s NaPali Coast with native stories, sea caves, and either snorkeling or whale watching.
“We had an amazing experience with Makana Charters! The crew was helpful, knowledgeable and fun. The Amelia K was comfortable, smooth and well maintained. The NaPali Coast is absolutely breathtaking! We enjoyed hearing about our captain, Mike’s personal experience growing up on the island and the history of the native people. We were able to…”
Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali cliffs at sunset on a catamaran with dinner, craft drinks, and whale chances in season.
“Excellent experience. Captain and crew were great! We saw whales, dolphins and the spectacular Napali coast. Good food and drinks, too.”
A 4-hour Na Pali Coast Zodiac raft with snorkeling when conditions allow, sea cave visits, and wildlife spotting on Kauai.
“This was a super fun way to see the NaPali coast. The boat ride was fast and bumpy, exhilarating! We got super close to the caves this day but unfortunately the water was too choppy to go inside. Still an unforgettable experience! The captain and crew were awesome as well!”
Sail and snorkel Kauai’s Na Pali Coast on the Leila catamaran with breakfast, lunch, and whale chances, plus reef gear and crew-led instruction.
“The Na Pali Coast was absolutely beautiful to see. Unfortunately, the boat’s engine had issues, which cut into our scheduled tour time and led to the snorkeling portion being canceled. They did give us a partial refund, which was appreciated. The crew was friendly, and one crew member in particular made the trip more engaging…”
Na Pali Coast sunset dinner on Kauai’s Leila catamaran: whale chances, trade-wind sailing, fresh buffet, and Champagne at sea.
“Rough water but great captain and crew! Beautiful scenery and story telling.prepared us all for a fun adventure”
