Napali Coast Tours
The Garden Isle is widely known for its rolling mountainscapes and lush jungle interior that attract adventurous travelers to its magnificent shores to soar in between the endless lofty rock faces and thundering waterfalls.
However on the Northern coast of Kauai, there lies the impossibly huge and majestic Napali coastline, an unbroken formation of sheer cliffs towering over the Pacific Ocean that make for a truly awe-inspiring spectacle.
One of the most exciting and impressive activities you can do on the whole island is embarking on a Napali Coast tour – either a half or full day activity that’ll see you speeding over the waves, silhouetted by the massive cliff formations with the chance to snorkel, explore lava tubes and learn about the Hawaiians that once made these imposing sea walls their home.
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Departing from Hanalei Bay on Kauai’s North Shore, you’ll be taken on a journey along the spectacular Napali Coast and regaled with stories about the Hawaiian explorers that settled there. As with the majority of tour operators, your safety is paramount, so dependent on weather and sea conditions, you’ll also get the opportunity to explore the extensive, breathtaking network of sea caves and lava tubes housed within the cliffs.
For the thrill seekers amongst you, you’ll be pleased to know that your experience will be taking place aboard Adventurer II Rafts; fiberglass inflatable vessels that are designed for high speed to give a sense of adventure like no other as you cut through the waves under the towering cliffs.
The tour also includes snacks and beverages to keep you going throughout the 4-hour duration of your coastal adventure. Owing to its quality and popularity, this tour is liable to fill up a few days in advance so be warned! To book now, please click here.
- 4 hour coastal adventure
- Adventurer II Rafts; fiberglass inflatable vessels
- Explore the extensive, breathtaking network of sea caves and lava tubes housed within the cliffs
- Fresh locally made lunch
- Soft drinks and bottled water provided
- All snorkeling equipment and instruction are included
- We commonly see dolphins, sea turtles, and tons of tropical fish on this tour
- Not recommended for non-swimmers
- Whale season is from November through March
- Children must be at least 6 years old for snorkel tours
This is the tour for those who want the full Kauai coastal experience and spend the entire day soaking in the fun and culture. With only a modest hike in price in comparison to the other shorter tours, you’ll be treated to a 7-hour adventure not only including a thrilling boat ride past the Napali Coastline, but also the opportunity to visit the “Forbidden Island” of Ni’ihau and the Lehua Crater and Sea Caves.
This is the only tour to offer access to all these sites whilst still including the journey past the famous cliffs, so if you want to see as much as this coast has to offer then this is the Napali Coast tour for you.
After taking in the sights of the towering coastline, you’ll be taken to the island of Ni’ihau, off-limits to regular visitors and home to some of the clearest, most pristine waters of all the Hawaiian Islands due to the small amount of rain that falls there throughout the year.
If legendary sea craters, snorkeling in startlingly clear water with an abundance of marine life and marveling at a coastal wonder of the world sound like your kind of adventure, then don’t hesitate – book your tour now.
- 7 hour tour
- Opportunity to visit the “Forbidden Island” of Ni’ihau and the Lehua Crater and Sea Caves
- All snorkeling equipment and instruction are included
- Continental breakfast and buffet lunch provided
- Free beverages all day (water and soft drinks)
- Beer and wine served after snorkeling
- Non-swimmers are not allowed in the water on this tour
- Seasonal humpback whales (Between November and March)
- Children must be at least 6 years old for snorkel tours
“The Napali Coast is full of fun and adventure, with plenty to do and see no matter what you’re into!”
It wouldn’t be a coastal tour without the chance to see it awash in the gorgeous colors of a Hawaiian sunset. This Napali Coast Tour offers you the opportunity to do exactly that, from the comfort of a luxury vessel. Prepare for spectacular views, world class food and drink and an unforgettable trip.
As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll even have the chance to see whales in the winter! To book your place and experience a luxury Napali Coast tour, click here.
- 3.5 hour tour
- See the Napali Coast, amazing marine life
- Dinner & Pupu’s provided
- Beverages provided including Beer, Wine, Mai Tai’s, Margaritas, Champagne, Water, Assorted Soft Drinks and Island Juices
- The chance to see humpback whales (in season November – March)
- Sunset champagne toast
- No smoking on tour
- No expectant mothers
If you’re after a sunset experience with a little more exploring thrown in than the dinner cruise then this is the Napali Coast tour for you. Coming in at a medium price range for this selection of tours, you’ll traverse the Napali cliffs, going past towering mountains and waterfalls that drop into the sea beside you with incredible photo opportunities along the entire route.
You’ll also have the chance to visit and explore the Kalalau beach and its valley, the ancient ancestral home to a vast number of Hawaiian settlers. This isn’t your typical dinner cruise, it’s more of an adventure cruise where you get the chance to take in the amazing sights as well as explore and enjoy dinner on the boat – so comfortable clothes are preferable!
Over the course of this two hour journey you’ll have your fill of excellent food, gorgeous vistas and one memorable Hawaiian sunset. If you’d like to book your place you can go here.
- 2 hour tour
- Incredible photo opportunities along the entire route
- Views of ancient sea caves, cascading waterfalls, majestic cliffs, and the Na Pali Coast
- Maximum weight for passengers is 350 lbs.
- No expectant mothers
- Children must be a minimum of 5 years of age
Our last tour is an experience that offers you all the wonders of the Napali Coast alongside yet another exclusive opportunity to explore an area restricted to most other visitors and vessels. Unlike the other excursions, this tour is also customizable and has a choice of departure time.
Leave in the morning or afternoon depending on your disposition and choose how long you want to snorkel for to squeeze in fishing in Kekaha or Hanalei! After taking in the sights of the Napali Coast, you’ll make your way to Nualolo Kai, a protected reef that is positively teeming with exotic marine life and the snorkeling opportunity of a lifetime.
This makes this Napali coast tour perfect for snorkeling enthusiasts who also want an in depth visit to the main attraction. Alongside refreshments and a delicious deli sandwich provided over the course of the day, the tour outdoes itself in the variety and quality of activities and service that can be expected. To find out more and book your place, please click here.
- 4 hour tour
- Tour is customizable and has a choice of departure time
- Choose how long you want to snorkel for to squeeze in fishing in Kekaha or Hanalei
- All snorkeling equipment and instruction are included
- Foam noodles to float with provided
- Light lunch provided
- Bottled water, soft drinks, and juices provided
- Maximum weight for passengers is 350 lbs.
- No expectant mothers
- Children must be a minimum of 5 years of age
Which Napali Tour is Right for You?
So there you have it, if it wasn’t enough to simply visit the awe-inspiring coastline whose beauty has done everything from leave visitors speechless, to inspiring Hollywood directors to film there – you can now choose to do it in a way that floats your boat.
Whether you want a Napali coast tour that’s back dropped by a Hawaiian sunset or you want to get a spot of snorkeling in, the tours we’ve picked are exemplary in their quality and their value for money. Like we said, finding the best tours the Hawaiian Islands have to offer is what we’re best at and after checking one of these out, you’ll see why.
