Itinerary
Your Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour begins on our 30-foot Zodiac© rigid-hull, inflatable raft. We take you to Kauai’s remote Nā Pali Coast for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement! Be ready for a wild adventure! Along the way you will be treated to playful pods of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins and/or Bottlenose dolphins. In the winter months, Hawaiian Humpback whales abound from Dec.-Apr.
The Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour will continue past miles of white, sandy beaches, until the first cliffs of Nā Pali Coast are reached. You will be treated to incredible scenery including magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, thundering waterfalls, and mysterious sea caves (entering caves may occur if conditions permit). The entire tour is narrated and filled with history and lore. There will be snorkeling in a pristine bay with amazing underwater sea life (snorkeling will only occur if conditions permit). Light snacks and beverages are served.
Stop At:
• Kalalau Trail, Kauai, HI
See Availability.
Na Pali Riders, 9600 Kaumuali'i Highway, Waimea, HI 96796, USA
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Laurel_M
Brandon and Alejandra were awesome. We had perfect weather and we enjoyed the entire trip. The caves were a great experience and we recommend this trip when you visit Kauai. Especially Na Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : matthS8254MG
This tour was AMAZING!!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better adventure on Kauaii! We saw a ton of dolphins and the cliffs were simply jaw dropping beautiful! Cherish and captain brandon were both super friendly and knowledgeable and we were all super impressed with the way Captain Brandon handled the boat getting us next to the cliffs and caves. I would definitely recommend these guys!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : jackeddowes
Hands down one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had, cherish and captain brandon we’re absolutely incredible. Capt brandon was a master behind the helm, he carefully backed us into several caves with such ease. I will be recommending this trip to anyone who asks about visiting Kauai no doubt!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Jeff M
Tons of fun and the crew was exceptional!
They made it a lot of fun and the sites were beautiful as well as the snorkeling. We would definitely recommend this trip to others.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : lindakP7914MP
Did not go on this excursion. It was canceled due to weather. Too bad because I heard it was excellent. This is the end because I need 100 characters.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : drmsl1
An absolutely phenomenal trip! Captain Brandon and his assistant Michaela did everything they could to give us a memorable experience!! The beauty of Kauai is hard to describe and seeing the coast/mountains from the raft will never be forgotten! We went into caves, found a wonderful place to snorkel, saw dolphins and a mother and baby whale! Do not go to Kauai without doing this trip!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Journey53142031887
Amazing adventurous tour! The guides and captain were all fun, knowledgeable and helpful and made the trip that much better. We loved the small boat and big wave/bumps experience, but you have to be ready for that. Great way to see the Na Pali coast up close. We were lucky to also spend a lot of time with a pod of Spinner Dolphins - we never felt rushed. The small boat approach let us get into a few caves which the bigger boats can't do. Definitely a "must do" for everyone that is up for the ride up the coast.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : N8250SBchristinaf
WOWOWOW!! Best adventure tour we have ever taken! We are a couple in our late 40s and took our 20 yr old son with us. Captain Brandon and Mikayla were perfect hosts and made the adventure fun as well as informative. Mikayla is a blast of sunshine and positivity 💖 I also found this tour to be $70 cheaper than some of the other companies. We went out on the 7am tour and glad we did. It was worth getting up early to have some calmer seas and less boat traffic. We saw dolphins and turtles, waterfalls, the stunning mountainside (which is only visible by boat or helicopter) and also went in and out of several caves. This is definitely a tour NOT TO MISS!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : E7353BRandrewb
We did the snorkel raft tour with Captain Brandon and Makayla at the end of April and had an absolute BLAST! It was the highlight of our week in Kauai, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Captain Brandon (and his coast guard experience!) made us feel comfortable and safe the whole trip. Going in and out of the caves was awesome! Makayla was the sweetest and funniest crew member, and we left the tour feeling like friends. 😂❤️ We saw dozens of dolphins, swam with tons of fish, and even got to see a sea turtle and a monk seal from afar. We were a little hesitant about snorkeling before the tour, but we ended up doing it and LOVING it! The views on this tour are unbeatable. 10/10 recommend! :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : FarAway676108
What a wild ride!! My husband and I had no idea what to expect and as soon as we took off, we knew we were in for an adventurous time! The na pali coast is absolutely breath taking but somehow that wasn’t even the highlight of our trip. We saw dozens of dolphins and even a couple whales super late in the season. We weren’t able to snorkel, but it didn’t even matter. Captain Brandon’s boat operator skills were unmatched as he backed us into several caves. If you are down for a thrilling ride, don’t hesitate to sign up for this activity. If you want an even bigger thrill, sit up front the whole time 😂
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
