Glide along the Na Pali Coast on a fast catamaran with calmer morning seas and chances to spot dolphins
4.5 hours
Snacks, Beverages, Snorkel gear
Explore the Na Pali Coast on a custom 35-foot power catamaran built for speed and stability. Enjoy smoother morning seas, sea caves when conditions allow, and chances to see dolphins.
Minimum age is 4; children 4–12 must wear lifejackets. This is a barefoot tour with no shoes onboard; snorkeling only if conditions allow. Check in by 7:00 AM; late arrivals who miss the safety briefing cannot board.
Free changes and cancellations up to 48 hours before departure. Within 48 hours, no cancellations, reschedules, or refunds.
Yes. Dry bags are provided to keep your belongings safe and dry.
No spray sunscreen; cream only. Avoid oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene.
Tips are optional and appreciated. Common ranges: 10% good, 15% great, 20%+ excellent.
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.
Such a wonderful experience! The views, sea caves and waterfalls were amazing! Captain Ian and Kona were excellent and made the trip even more fun!
RaeAnn Sharek
May 23, 2026
Such a wonderful experience! The views, sea caves and waterfalls were amazing! Captain Ian and Kona were excellent and made the trip even more fun!
RaeAnn Sharek
May 23, 2026