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    Guided Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran Tour

    Fast Na Pali Coast Ride With Coastal Views

    5.0 stars• 3.1K reviews

    Duration

    4.5 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 18 people

    Includes

    Drinks, snacks, snorkel gear

    Highlights

    Explore the Na Pali Coast on a fast, open-air power catamaran. Expect an active open-ocean ride that may be bumpy and wet.

    • Choose an early departure for often lighter winds and smoother seas
    • Embrace a fast-paced ride through open-ocean conditions
    • Look for dolphins year-round and seasonal whales without expecting a sighting
    • Explore sea caves when ocean conditions allow

    Itinerary

    Your adventure begins with a warm meet and greet followed by a brief safety orientation before boarding our state of the art 35 foot power catamarans, purpose built for the Na Pali Coast. Fast, stable, and open air, these boats deliver an exciting yet smooth ride while bringing you closer to sea caves, cliffs, and waterfalls than larger vessels can.

    As we cruise toward the coast, we share stories about nearby Niʻihau while keeping watch for marine life, most commonly Hawaiian spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and seasonal whales.

    Along the Na Pali Coast, towering emerald cliffs, lush valleys, hidden beaches, sea caves, and waterfalls unfold before you. Conditions permitting, we pause for a swim or snorkel while enjoying fresh fruit, light snacks, and cold beverages before returning to the harbor to wrap up an unforgettable adventure.

    What's Included

    • Dry bag
    • Snorkel gear
    • Local juices, sodas, and water
    • Na Pali snacks
    • Fresh Hawaiian fruit

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for the safety briefing
    • Ages 4+ only
    • Not permitted during pregnancy or with serious head, neck, back, mobility, heart, or stroke-related conditions
    • Remove footwear before boarding; no footwear is allowed onboard
    • Wear your swimsuit before boarding; no changing is available onboard
    • Use cream sunscreen only; it must not contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, or octocrylene
    • Expect the tour to operate rain or shine; the captain may change the route or snorkeling location for safety
    • Parking at the harbor costs $20 per car and is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before departure. Within 48 hours, bookings are final.

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    FAQs

    Expect a fast-paced open-ocean ride. Conditions can be bumpy and wet, and it is not a slow sailing cruise.

    Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. If you miss the safety briefing, you miss the tour and you do not receive a refund.

    Think of snorkeling or swimming as a bonus. The tour is primarily sightseeing, and any snorkel or swim stop depends entirely on ocean conditions.

    Meeting details

    Kikia’ola Small Boat Harbor, Kekaha, HI 96752

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    Adult

    $274.93

    Shared Charter l Ages 13+

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    Child

    $249.91

    Shared Charter l Ages 4 - 12 • Must wear lifejackets at all times per USCG regulations

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    Private Charter

    $4,395.91

    Up to 18 People • Ages 4+

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    3.1K reviews•Google Maps
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    The Na Pali coastline is genuinely hard to describe, but this crew makes sure you experience every bit of it. Captains like Jackie, Dom, Jayne, and Jake consistently earn praise for being skilled, safety-conscious, and genuinely fun to be around. Wildlife sightings, including spinner dolphins, monk seals, and sea turtles, come up in review after review, and the snorkeling stops add another layer to an already packed itinerary. A few practical things worth knowing before you go: the ocean can get choppy, so if you're prone to seasickness, come prepared with medication. You will get wet. There's no bathroom on board, so plan accordingly. These aren't dealbreakers, just part of the adventure, and even reviewers who spent most of the trip feeling queasy said they'd come back. The crew's knowledge of Hawaiian culture and local recommendations adds something extra that goes beyond a typical boat tour. Fresh pineapple, drinks included, and a crew that clearly loves what they do rounds out the picture. If you're visiting Kauai and on the fence about this one, the consistent enthusiasm across reviewers is hard to ignore.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We were on the KiniKini and we had the most amazing experience! Those girls are total badasses and I felt completely at ease the entire time so that our group could just enjoy the beautiful scenery. 10/10 recommendation 😊

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    Sara Hardin

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We were on the KiniKini and we had the most amazing experience! Those girls are total badasses and I felt completely at ease the entire time so that our group could just enjoy the beautiful scenery. 10/10 recommendation 😊

    Photo of Sara Hardin

    Sara Hardin

    September 2, 2026

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