Zodiac Raft Tour: Explore NaPali Coast Caves & Marine Life

Embark on a personalized journey with marine wonders on our Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition. Explore hidden caves, sheer cliffs, and experience a thrilling adventure in Hawaii.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Na Pali Riders - Embark on a Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour aboard our 30-foot Zodiac© raft for an extraordinary journey to Kauai’s secluded Nā Pali Coast! Prepare for thrilling encounters with lively Spinner and Bottlenose dolphins. From December to April, you may also spot Hawaiian Humpback whales. The tour navigates past expansive sandy beaches to the…
What's Included
  • 4 Hours of a Thrilling Adventure of a Lifetime
  • Dolphin Watching & Whale Watching (Dec-April)
  • Snorkeling Equipment (Mask, Snorkel and Fins)
  • Dry bag to store your items you bring on board
  • 6:30AM or 7:00AM is our most recommended tour due to calmer ocean conditions & more wildlife
  • Fresh cut pineapple and apples
  • Lifejackets - They are optional and are provided upon check-in
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Towels
  • Parking at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor is $20.00 + tax valid for 8 hours ( paid at the Harbor )
  • Optional Photo Package that contains 300-500 photos and videos of your tour!
Additional Information

NaPali Riders is family owned and operated by USCG Veterans, where our number one priority is the safety of yourself and your family. Embark on an unforgettable journey on our Zodiac Raft Tour, allowing you to be up close and personal with the magical NaPali Coast that unveils hidden caves, sheer cliffs, marine wonders and a thrilling adventure;…

Location
Na Pali Riders
Kaumuali'i Highway
CHECK-IN AND MISSED TOUR POLICY Arrive at Na Pali Riders’ office in Waimea 45 minutes before departure with waivers signed. Departure time is the time specified on your itinerary. If not checked in before the safety brief begins, the tour is missed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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167louisad
Sep 10, 2025
Incredible experience with Na Pali Riders !!! - If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience this is a must. I did a lot of research before booking with Na Pali Riders and I can 100% confirm they are the most experienced, knowledgeable company. Brandon our captain is former coast guard and as a boater for 30 years I was very impressed with his expertise in and out of the caves and overall expert handling of the boat. I loved the middle seating which provided a comfortable, secure seat which was my preference. I was able to ride the waves with no back/neck discomfort. If you want a more adventurous ride the seats up front will give you that. I recommend purchasing the photo package which gave me almost 500 pics and videos! My phone stayed in my duffel and I was able to stay in the moment to enjoy all of the amazing things we saw. Dolphins swimming right by the boat, turtles, beautiful fish while snorkeling, the cliffs!!!, and the cave exploration was so cool. Brandon and Casi provided history and background information which really added to the experience. Na Pali Riders is a family owned and run business and I am so happy we took this tour with them. We are already planning our return trip and will definitely book another tour! Look no further - this is the trip you need to book.
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E8401xsdouga
Sep 7, 2025
Definitely worth it - We had a blast and our captain and his assistant were very informative and friendly. We saw dolphins, enjoyed exploring caves and snorkeling. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone wanting to have a great experience seeing and enjoying the Na Pali Coast
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Theresa_t
Sep 6, 2025
Great fun!!! Cool... - Great fun!!! Cool staff!! We were blessed to experience dolphins, monk seals, beautiful Na Pali!!! Loved it!
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Christopher_c
Sep 5, 2025
This was such a fun time.... - This was such a fun time. It was more than just a boat tour. It was like hanging out with old friends and having a blast. Brandon and Cassie are so awesome and if we ever get back here we will book again with them. I highly recommend this experience!!!
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James
Sep 3, 2025
5 stars - Loved seeing Na Pali this way, a very fun adventure! We saw 4 monk seals, spinner dolphins, multiple caves and weather permitted us to enter one of the caves which was unbelievable!
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Vacationer688762
Sep 2, 2025
Great Na’Pali coast adventure - Great adventurous way to see Na’Pali Coast, including several cool caves. Saw a large pod of spinner dolphins including a couple that spun for us.
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Mary_s
Sep 1, 2025
This was my favorite... - This was my favorite adventure on Kauai! Seeing the beautiful coast from the raft and having the chance to snorkel was the best!! What a rush!!
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Katy_s
Aug 31, 2025
Best experience ever - Alejandra and Caption were very fantastic in their job and we had a blast time ever. We will see you guys again soon! Thank you so much guys for the fun day. Highly recommend.
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Crystal_k
Aug 29, 2025
Excellent service!... - Excellent service! Incredible experience. I will use this company the next time I visit Kauai. Captain Mac and Peyton are the best at their job. Top notch entertainment.
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Shetal_m
Aug 27, 2025
We had the best... - We had the best experience on the zodiac boat. Croix and Peyton were our crew. They took us in to see the caves and made the experience so fun for my entire family including my 10 and 12yo. We felt safe the entire time and the views were amazing! A highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Definitely recommend supporting them as a small business.You can tell this family owned business truly cares about your experience.
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From $238
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).