Nā Pali Coast Snorkeling Cruise From Hanalei
Nā Pali Coast views and snorkeling from an open catamaran
Duration
4 hours
Ideal For
Up to 18 people
Includes
Snorkel gear, lunch, beverages
Highlights
Explore the Nā Pali Coast aboard the open 32-foot Ikaika power catamaran. Your captain selects the day’s route and water activities based on sea conditions.
- Take in 360° coastal views from the open cabin
- Listen to crew narration on Hawaiian history and ecology
- Watch for spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, monk seals, and winter humpback whales when active
- Relax aboard if you prefer not to enter the water
Itinerary
- Check-in with staff member at check-in location
- Use restrooms, apply sunscreen, put items in dry bag
- Staff will walk you to vessel to board
- Meet Captain and Crew and go over instructions as you depart Hanalei Bay
- Within 15 minutes you are at the start of the Nā Pali boundary at Kēʻē Beach
- Spend the next 1.5 - 2 hours stopping at all the scenic spots along the Nā Pali Coastline - sea caves, wildlife, towering cliffs, waterfalls, valleys, iconic viewpoints. We visit anywhere between 12-15 spots and give you many amazing photo opportunities
- Your Captain will decide which of our two snorkel locations to go snorkel, take lunch, and relax - we spend about an hour here
- 45 min ride back to Hanalei Bay - "The Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride"
- Enter Hanalei Bay for return to harbor - a big mahalo from Captain and Crew + gather belongings + opportunity to leave a tip
- Exit vessel and back to the rest of your day
What's Included
- Snorkel gear
- Deli lunch
- Snacks
- Soft drinks
- Bottled water
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- Ages 4+ only
- Weight limit: under 275 lbs
- Pregnancy, recent surgery, neck or back issues, heart issues, and serious health concerns are not permitted
- Requires wading in waist-deep water, sometimes in small waves, and climbing a vertical dive ladder unassisted
- Swimming and snorkeling require the ability to swim
- Expect to get wet; wear beach or swimwear and flip-flops or water shoes
- No bathroom is available on board
- Tours may depart in rain at the captain's discretion; routes, sea cave entry, and snorkeling may change or be skipped for safety
- Smoking is prohibited on board
- Taxes and fees apply in addition to the listed price
- Private charters have an additional 10% crew gratuity that is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or rebook at least 48 hours ahead for 1–4 passengers, 72 hours for 5–9, 96 hours for 10+, or 7 days for private charters. Later requests, late arrivals, no-shows, rain, seasickness, and safety-related route or water-activity changes are nonrefundable. A medical emergency qualifies for a full refund with a valid doctor's note.
FAQs
Check in 15 minutes before departure. The boat does not wait for late arrivals, and late passengers do not receive refunds.
Yes. You must wade in up to waist-deep water and climb a vertical dive ladder to board and disembark unassisted. You also ride an open-cabin vessel and should expect to get wet and be exposed to sun, wind, and possible rain.
No. This is an open-cabin vessel with no bathroom onboard.
Meeting details
Public restroom building, Black Pot Beach Park
