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Na Pali Catamaran

Snorkel and sightseeing tours departing from hanalei bay, book your na pali coast adventure.

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Morning Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour

We depart Hanalei Bay around 7:30 and return approximately 4 hours later at around 11:30. Snorkel equipment and floatation devices are provided, as well as a waterproof drybag.

Afternoon Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour

This tour is also called our Photo Favorite tour due to the tremendous photo opportunities during this time of the day, with the Na Pali Coast facing west into the sunlight.

ALOHA FROM THE NA PALI CATAMARAN CREW

Along the Northwest corner of Kauai lies 16 miles of rugged, inaccessible coastline, known as the Na Pali Coast, meaning “The Cliffs” or “Many Cliffs.”

The Na Pali is home to some of the world’s most famous tropical locations with over 6,175 acres of undeveloped paradise. Although there are a variety of ways to explore the Na Pali Coast, a boat tour departing from Hanalei Bay has been the preferred choice amongst our island’s visitors for decades. Join Hanalei’s #1 boat tour for the adventure of a lifetime to the most spectacular and dramatic coastline on earth!

Aboard our two identical 35′ motorized catamarans, you’ll find the perfect middle-ground between adventure and comfort! Our vessels are small enough to enter sea caves, while large enough to provide enough room to walk around freely even at full capacity. For your comfort, we have provided a spacious restroom, sunbrella shade, forward-facing seating, and a sturdy swim ladder.

Don’t miss this chance to join us, and come experience the “highlight of your trip” with Na Pali Catamaran!

EXPERIENCE THE MOST SPECTACULAR AND DRAMATIC COASTLINE ON EARTH!

Kauai has countless natural places of beauty to experience. Allow us to show you the most beautiful parts of some of the most spectacular and dramatic coastline on earth while maintaining comfort, safety, and adventure simultaneously.

Our 35′ aluminum power catamaran, Kamahele Kai II, is small enough to enter Na Pali’s famous sea caves, yet large enough to be comfortable. Unlike other tour boats that enter the sea caves, our vessel features a bathroom, shade, adequate seating, and room to walk around freely. Even at full capacity, it is not overcrowded.

5-Star Na Pali Coast Adventures

The scenery was breathtaking and the crew was knowledgeable and fun. I recommend Na Pali Catamaran to everyone who loves land, sea and adventure. And the food ain’t bad either.

The boat was super clean. The crew was fantastic and they made the tour fantastic! I would highly recommend you take the Na'Pali coast tour with these guys!!!

Na Pali Catamaran tours are a fantastic way to see the Na Pali coast. The boat tour offers views that are not available on the helicopter tours. We especially enjoyed the sea caves and getting to enter one of them. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and made the tour very entertaining. I highly recommend this tour.

The best tour of the Na Pali I’ve ever had. Going into the caves was amazing. My seven year old son was so happy and had a great experience! Thank you all so much!!

We have toured the Na Pali coast several ways (top of Waimea Canyon, a sunset cruise from the west side, powered hang gliders when they were operating) and this experience outdid them all. Captain Lance and Crewman Miguel gave an astounding tour, complete with wildlife sitings, great history and information, and wonderful snorkeling with the turtles. We could tell Capt. Lance loves the sea and is very knowledgeable about ocean conditions. He was able to take us into three sea caves safely. We had a delightful afternoon. We highly recommend this activity for anyone visiting Kauai. Totally worth the time and money.

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Boasting an ideal home base in Hanalei and a group of highly-trained, personable captains, Na Pali Catamaran delivers a memorable experience aboard wonderfully spacious catamarans. Discover the pristine beauty of the Napali Coast while aboard a comfortable vessel — and be prepared to see the delights of the underwater world while snorkeling.

Immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Kauai during the Na Pali Catamaran tour, which grants you an up-close look at the island’s dramatic cliffs and sea caves. During your time aboard this adventure-oriented vessel, you’ll feel both exhilarated and relaxed — the perfect mix for an idyllic Hawaiian vacation.

While multiple options are available for touring Kauai by water, nothing compares to the bliss of exploring the Napali coast. The appropriately named Na Pali Catamaran introduces you to this acclaimed stretch of coast, where you’ll catch dramatic views while also enjoying glimpses of the local wildlife. Better yet: after a leisurely ride on the catamaran, you can observe the equally incredible sights below water while snorkeling.

The right tour guide can make all the difference when you’re new to water-based recreation. Whether you feel excited or nervous about climbing aboard a catamaran — or diving in for a snorkeling session — you’ll quickly find that your guide from Na Pali Catamaran helps you feel as confident as possible. All staff members possess credentials from the United States Coast Guard, so you can take solace in knowing that only the best-trained and most passionate individuals will guide the way.

The boats for these tours have been strategically selected to keep adventurers safe while also providing exceptional access to the Napali Coast’s finest features. Known as the Kamahele Kai II and the Kamahele III, these vessels are capable of entering the region’s iconic sea caves.

The 35-foot Na Pali Catamarans are also well-equipped to keep you and your companions comfortable. Take advantage of onboard restrooms and canopies that block the sun. Feel free to get out of your seat, as you’ll have plenty of room to move about as you see fit.

Adventurers often neglect to consider how the location of a given tour company’s home base influences the entirety of the experience. This is an important consideration, as, often, these vessels spend so much time traveling to and from their ports that opportunities to take in the most spectacular sights may prove limited.

This is a common problem among tour companies based near Port Allen. With Na Pali Catamaran, however, an idyllic location in the heart of Hanalei places each vessel close to the action. Instead of dedicating the majority of each outing to water-based commuting, tours that depart from Hanalei allow for leisurely exploration of the Napali Coast.

Tour selection with Na Pali Catamaran is simple: choices are based on the time of day the vessel departs — morning or afternoon. The only major difference is the temperature, which tends to be cooler for morning adventures. Both the morning and afternoon tours include lunch, snacks, and snorkeling sessions.

Check-in occurs at the Ching Young Village Shopping Center. From there, shuttles take all passengers to Hanalei Bay. The boarding process can be a bit difficult for some, as it involves a short walk along the beach followed by wading, and finally, climbing a ladder to get on the catamaran. Most passengers are easily able to complete this portion of the adventure, however — and many find traveling along the beach just as enjoyable as the catamaran journey itself.

If you feel drawn to the ocean, nothing compares to a breathtakingly beautiful expedition aboard a catamaran. Treat yourself to an awe-inspiring experience that will expose you to the best of Kauai.

Insider Tips: -The eco-conscious captains at Na Pali Catamaran require all guests to use reef-safe sunscreen, which lacks the harmful chemicals found in many standard skincare products. Many of these chemicals have a devastating impact on the coral, fish, and dolphins that the passionate staff members at Na Pali Catamaran are determined to protect. -On occasion, weather issues or rough seas will make tours along the Napali Coast less desirable. In such situations, the company is able to accommodate by instead heading for Kipu Kai. In such situations, the standard check-in process is replaced with parking at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor before meeting on the docks.

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Na Pali Kai III

Dive in for the ultimate experience along the Na Pali Coast aboard the 49 foot catamaran the Na Pali Kai III. This vessel is equipped with powerful twin 315 hp Cummins diesel engines with Sea Fury surface drives that give a fast and comfortable ride.

Most Comfortable Vessel

This boat is said to be the most comfortable vessel touring the Na Pali coast at this time.

With all the modern amenities such as a large snorkel platform, fresh water showers, a spacious restroom, and forward facing cushioned and shaded seating, you will travel in comfort as you view the incredible scenery.

Daily west-side departures from the closest commercial boat harbor, Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, offers the calmest sea conditions, longer snorkeling sessions, more time along the Na Pali, and the closest route to the Na Pali Coast Park.

We are proud of our Captains & Crew

Come meet our wonderful crew and let them show you their backyard of the amazing na pali coast.

Come meet our wonderful crew and let them show you their backyard of the amazing Na Pali Coast! You have many options for touring the Na Pali, but none give you so many people with such deep passion (as well as experience) with Na Pali.

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Review Highlights

“ We come here every 5 years & I hope that Don & David are still working and we get to go with them again. ” in 47 reviews

“ The Napali Coast Tour with Captain Tyler and Melina (sp?) was by far the best boat tour I have ever been on. ” in 33 reviews

“ We went on a rainy morning but Captain Steve and Red safely got us to the Napali coast for an amazing tour. ” in 19 reviews

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4489 Aku Rd

Hanalei, HI 96714

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We specialize in snorkel and sunset tours down the Napali coast (. NAPALI means many cliffs) taking you into giant sea caves, with waterfalls and along 3000 foot cliffs that drop right into the Hawaiian blue ocean waters! It is an adventure of a lifetime aboard a custom designed 32 power catamaran power by yamaha 225 twin outbaords especially designed for the waters of the Napali coast. We are allowed to carry up to 18 passengers per trip. See and swim if the opportunity presents itself with Hawaiian spinner dolphins! We will take you to an exclusive lagoon where you will snorkel with hundreds of Hawaiian reef fish and sometimes see turtles also in the lagoon! (health restrictions apply please call for details) …

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The trip was amazing along the napali coast. I expected more snorkeling along the ride, but didn't mind because I was enjoying looking at all of the sites more. Plus, if we had gotten in and out of the boat several times my kids would have been cold. The information and history about the whole coast line was wonderful, and my kids, 10, 12, and 15, loved it too! There are pool noodles for swimmers who are less strong, which was perfect for our youngest.

We had an amazing trip and we're very pleased we chose this company. Even though it poured half way through, it was an unforgettable and exhilarating experience.

Absolutely amazing, the scenery is breathtaking, the service is outstanding! This is our 2nd time joining Na Pali Coast Tour, mainly due to Captain David, he is thoughtful, kind and caring, great sense of humor! Must see! Will be the same without Mr. David! Highly recommend for families with kids!

Don and David were fantastic for our morning tour. Highly recommend this boat for those who need a back rest and/or are prone to seasickness. We took Dramamine and felt nothing! Even had the delicious sandwiches, chips and cookies they provided and were fine on the ride back. Love that the company provided us all dry bags for our items right at the pickup point. During the snorkeling section we got to see multiple sea turtles and swim up close to them. Super memorable experience! They did mention that the sunset tours do get canceled sometimes because of the water levels so plan accordingly for the time of year you are visiting.

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I have done a few of these tours and this was by far the best. Don and David bring a very personal touch to the boat ride and it felt like a private tour. I would highly recommend booking with them!

We had an amazing adventure. Crew was fabulous, scenery is outstanding and our family had a wonderful time. Totally recommend.

I wish I could give 0 stars. The imbeciles that run this company are incapable of managing their books. We booked with a group of 8 people for a Monday at noon, and the company canceled on us because they claimed they couldn't run that many sails that day. With very little help of the company, we rebooked for Wednesday at 7 am. We were called on Tuesday at 4 pm to be canceled on yet again for supposed engine issues. Safe to say we rebooked with a different company. I am very disappointed with the awful management of this company.

What a great time. Enjoyed the tour and the crew! Highly recommend and would do it again!!

Amazing! An absolute must when in Kauai! Professional, but so fun. Knowledgeable and interactive. So great. Highly recommend!

Such an amazing experience. This was super informational and beautiful. I even cried at one point because the beauty was just too much to take in. Dave was so funny too. And Jason was a great shuttle driver. This was so worth the money and I highly recommend.

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Na Pali Catamaran Snorkel Sail

$ 205.00 🕒5 Hours

Begin your day with this popular morning tour aboard a custom-built 65′ catamarans! As you head up to the breathtaking NaPali Coast, the crew keeps you entertained with local stories about the sights and provides information about the variety of marine life you will see. Guaranteed dolphin sightings on all morning tours!

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Begin your day with this popular morning tour aboard a custom-built 65′ catamaran! As you head up to the breathtaking NaPali Coast, the crew keeps you entertained with local stories about the sights and provides information about the variety of marine life you will see. We guarantee dolphin sightings on all of our morning tours!

Enjoy a delicious tropical breakfast with coffee, tea, juices, and sodas on the way to your snorkel and scuba destination. Once the captain reaches your snorkeling spot, it’s time for about an hour of fun in the water! Snorkeling gear is included, and wet suit rentals are available.

• Check-in 7:00 am or 8:00 am
• Duration 5 hours

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What To Bring:

• Sunscreen (NO spray sunscreen)
• Bathing Suit
• Photo ID (For 21+ Access to Bar)
• Motion sickness preventatives if necessary
• Tropical Breakfast
• Deli-Style Lunch
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Water, Juice & Soft Drinks
• Beer, Wine & Mai Tais (21+) served with lunch

Restrictions: No children under 3 yrs old. No recent surgeries. No neck or back problems. Must be able to walk across a boarding ramp without assistance. No expectant mothers.

Cancellation Policy: Tour cancellations within 48 hours (before the activity date) will be charged 100% of the activity cost.

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1 review for Na Pali Catamaran Snorkel Sail

Bill Foster – June 2, 2023

Went out on the Snorkeling Cruise. Crew was incredibly kind and funny. They were always aware of the patrons safety even when people couldn’t follow simple directions. The snorkeling was amazing. They provided adequate food and beverage and made sure everyone was as comfortable as possible. The captain and his crew did not try to hide anything and let people know what was going on. I definitely recommend booking a tour with these guys, you won’t be disappointed!

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