NaPali Coast Boat Tour

Discover Kauai’s NaPali Coast with a 200-year-old Native family-run boat tour. Explore sea caves, learn local history, and enjoy a 5-hour adventure.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Na Pali Coast - During the winter season, from late November to April, afternoon tours focus on whale watching and enjoying the sunset instead of snorkeling. Join an incredible 5-hour snorkeling and lunch tour along the stunning Na Pali Coast! This area is rich in historical significance and teeming with diverse marine life, including dolphins….
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes and Fuel surcharge
  • Photography Opportunities
  • Delicious Catered Lunch
  • Usage of snorkels equipments
  • Insurance for visitors
  • Snacks, water and soft drinks
  • Shared Cataraman Trip
What's Not Included
  • No Accomodation
  • Bring a Towel
Additional Information

If you’re visiting Kauai, you absolutely can’t miss seeing the stunning NaPali Coast. We offer a one-of-a-kind experience to do just that. As a Native family-run company, we are very fortunate to have been right here at our shop for 200 years, gathering our family’s documented history to share about the NaPali Coast. Our Captains and Crew would love to…

Location
Aka Ula Street
Please meet us at Port Allen on Aka Ula Street in the town of Eleele Morning tours check in is at 7:30 and the vessel departs no later than 8:00 am Afternoon tours check in is at 1:30 and the vessel departs no later than 2:00 pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregory_b
Jan 30, 2025
Excellent tour of the Na... - Excellent tour of the Na Pali coastline. Shawn was an awesome captain, navigating us into caves and even under a waterfall. Got to see a pod of whales and followed a pod of dolphins. Jamie is from the area and is very knowledgeable about culture, history and marine life. Wonderful tour
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Terri_c
Jan 29, 2025
Great Tour - Captain Mike and his Father/Son crew took us on a beautiful cruise. The Na Pali Coast is absolutely unbelievably beautiful. But we also saw humpback whales, spinner dolphins and lots of fish and sea turtles. The crew gave us information along the way that was cultural and we were able to see some "Hollywood" sights. This cruise is a Must See if you are in Kauai!
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David_a
Jan 29, 2025
Up close - Great trip as you get up close and personal with the Napoli coast, spinner dolphins and whales! ……..
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Patrick_appleton
Jan 28, 2025
Great staff. Great value. Great trip. We would book with them again. - We had planned an afternoon sunset cruise, but it was cancelled because of weather concerns. We were promptly rebooked for the next day. Communication with the staff was excellent. They provide specific and easy to follow directions on the meeting point and what you need to bring along for a comfortable cruise. The captain and two crew members were great. Knowledgeable about the history of Kauai and the Na Pali coast. We were impressed with the Captain's skills. He negotiated the wind and surf taking us into the months of two sea caves. We saw spinner dolphins, watched breaching humpback whales, and had the opportunity to do some snorkeling. The crew members worked hard to make our tour comfortable and memorable.
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Robert
Jan 27, 2025
An unforgettable visit to Na Pali - The captain and his two crew were most helpful. ‘Cap’ had an excellent sense of humor and was very skilled at navigating close to shore and into several caves. His tour guide gave excellent commentary and the young lady was helpful in every respect. We saw the entire Na Pali coast and can’t say enough about its exquisite beauty and grandeur. The snorkel and lunch stop rounded out the day. It was a trip well worth taking with Makana Charters!
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Robert_s
Jan 27, 2025
Our tour up the Na Pali... - Our tour up the Na Pali Coast with Shaun, Jamie, and Adam was FANTASTIC! The crew was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable and showed us fantastic sights all along the coast. We found multiple dolphin pods, snorkeled in crystal clear water, got christened under a cave waterfall, and even saw humpback whales breaching. 11/10 highly recommend!
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Daveh272727
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing tour of the Napali coast - Captain Makana and Leiliana were awesome. We saw spinner dolphins, turtles and whales. The Captain drove the boat into multiple caves ... he can really drive a boat! They both have extensive knowledge of the land, sea, history and traditions if Kauai. Our whole thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and strongly recommend it.
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Daniellebc9795zr
Jan 27, 2025
Do it! - We had an amazing time on the Na Pali Coast tour with Capt. Mike, Lionel, and Leeroy on the Amelia K!! We brought our 4 year old on the boat and she had a blast. We originally had our tour booked for Thursday and they called to cancel due to hazardous conditions they offered us a full refund or to schedule for Friday, which we did! And boy am I glad we did! The swell was pretty big which didn’t allow for the sea cave entry, but we still got a great close up look, which was insane! I was so impressed with Mikes captain skills with navigating the swells and coastline! The coast itself is truly breathtaking and absolutely stunning. We also got to see so many humpback whales which was my first time ever seeing them. Mike and the crew were very knowledgeable about the island and had great respect for nature and the Hawaiian people. They felt like family and kept us safe and comfortable the entire time. We loved supporting this local, family-owned tour business with professional service all around!
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Myrna_t
Jan 27, 2025
We had a wonderful time!... - We had a wonderful time! The views of the coast were wonderful and so were the water falls. We were able to see dolphins and a whale. Would highly recommend if you want a fun day at sea!
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Compass21537805920
Jan 27, 2025
Best possible way to see the amazing Na Pali coast - This was a perfect trip in every way. Amelie K is a comfortable and stable boat that handled swells well yet was nimble enough to enter caves along the coast. That was a factor of the boat itself, but mainly because of the skill of Captain Sean and crew (jamie and Adam). The boat has 2 heads, bench seats, and is partially covered. We sailed with pods of dolphin, saw whales breach, and had time to snorkel. The crew were so good humored and generous with their time and information about Hawaiian life and culture. Absolutely the best choice we could have made to see this stunning island from the sea.
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