Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition + Snorkeling on Kauai

Embark on a personalized journey with marine wonders on our Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition. Explore hidden caves, sheer cliffs, and experience a thrilling adventure in Hawaii.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor - Your Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour begins on our 30-foot Zodiac© raft. We take you to Kauai’s remote Nā Pali Coast for an unforgettable adventure! Be ready for excitement as you encounter playful pods of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins and Bottlenose dolphins. From Dec-April, you might see Hawaiian Humpback whales. The tour continues past miles of sandy beaches to the stunning cliffs of Nā Pali Coast. Enjoy incredible scenery with magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, waterfalls, and sea caves (conditions permitting). The narrated tour is filled with history and lore. Snorkeling in a pristine bay with amazing underwater life is included if conditions permit. Light snacks and beverages are served. WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild, fast, and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Raft & Snorkel Adventure, you must be ready to experience ADVENTURE ON THE SEA! You must be in good physical condition to attend. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions, or recent surgeries. If you are not a strong ocean swimmer or cannot swim, you are prohibited from snorkeling during the tour. Thank you for understanding.
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • 6:30AM or 7:00AM tour for calmer ocean conditions & more wildlife
  • Snacks
Additional Information

NaPali Riders is family owned and operated by USCG Veterans, where our number one priority is the safety of yourself and your family. Embark on an unforgettable journey on our Zodiac Raft Tour, allowing you to be up close and personal with the magical NaPali Coast that unveils hidden caves, sheer cliffs, marine wonders and a thrilling adventure; creating an unparalleled, intimate Hawaiian adventure. While you are on your unique journey with us you will be provided with fresh cut fruit, Hawaiian chips as well as a variety of cold beverages to keep you hydrated and feeling recharged! All of our activities are weather permitting, including entering into the sea caves and snorkeling. Come and set sail with the safety experts! Mahalo for choosing Napali Riders!

  • The morning tour (6:30 AM or 7:00 AM) is our most recommended tour due to calmer ocean conditions and more wildlife sightings.
  • Raft tours will include seeing and possibly entering sea caves and snorkeling, but only if the ocean conditions are safe enough to do so. Your tour’s Captain will make this decision. (We do not snorkel in the sea caves.)
  • We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, you have more time left in your vacation to rebook.
  • Our tour departs from the west side of Kauai— We meet in Waimea at the Na Pali Riders office.
  • By booking this tour you understand and agree to the following: Access to sea caves is conditions permitting which is at the discretion of the captain. If the inside of a cave looks like a washing machine, we will not risk the safety of the passengers or vessel to enter the cave. Snorkeling and swimming is conditions permitting at the discretion of the captain. If the snorkel location has poor visibility, surf or a strong current the captain will attempt to find a safe location away from the poor conditions for a deep water swim.
  • When ocean conditions are not favorable for a Na Pali Coast tour or the minimum passenger count for the safety and stability of our vessel is not met, you will be offered the following: The option to rebook for a different date and time. The option for a full refund.
  • WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour, you must be in good physical condition to attend this tour. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions or recent surgeries.
Location
Na Pali Riders
Kaumuali'i Highway
CHECK-IN AND MISSED TOUR POLICY Arrive at Na Pali Riders’ office in Waimea 45 minutes before departure with waivers signed. The safety brief starts 30 minutes before departure. If not checked in before the brief begins, the tour is missed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kyle_f
Sep 15, 2024
Na Pali Coast raft adventure and snorkel - Such a great experience! NaPali Riders! The crew were friendly and informative. I felt safe the entire time. We plowed over the waves and got to go into a few caves. Dolphins were everywhere. The snorkeling was great! Plenty of fish to see out in the ocean just off of one of the sky high rock faces. The views are surreal. Photos cannot capture the beauty. Definitely a must if you have the time.
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Bruce_j
Sep 15, 2024
Exciting adventure on the water! - Wonderful trip. Exciting to see such beautiful mountains from the water. Loved being on a zodiac small enough to get into the caves along the coast line. The captain and crew were very friendly and accommodating.
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Y1990tgsilviac
Sep 15, 2024
Napali coast - Amazing experience! We took out four girls And they loved it as well! Our tour personal were very friendly and attentive. The scenery was breathtaking
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Patricia_t
Sep 15, 2024
Breathtaking - One of the most amazing tours I've been on and I've been on a lot. Had a great time. Cruise, amazing scenery was insane.
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Tommi_r
Sep 15, 2024
Crew, conditions and caves most excellent - The crew! Everyone was friendly, accommodating and a perfect combination of laid back, friendly and funny but conscious and insistent on safety and schedule. It also helped that the weather and water conditions were perfect. Oh, and caves were awesome
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Holly_z
Sep 14, 2024
An experience of a lifetime! - An amazing experience. The crew,Makayla, Payton and Croix were energetic and fun. Very knowledgeable and focused on providing the best experience.
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Jdar20
Sep 13, 2024
12/10 will do again - This was definitely the highlight of our trip. Brandon (the Captain) and Tom were both very knowledgeable about the island and the waters surrounding it. We had a smooth day, but you still bounce around a good amount, but the they do a great job making sure everyone is comfortable and having a good, safe, time.
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Onair26596197315
Sep 13, 2024
Would 100% do it again!!! - The experience was amazing. Great family-owned company that make you feel like family. Felt very safe aboard the raft and saw some amazing places. Captain was very knowledgeable, both about the island and the watercraft.
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Claudia_h
Sep 11, 2024
Incredible Experience! - Incredible experience with Brandon and Tom! The boat ride was as smooth as it could be for the unexpected swell we had. Please be mindful that snorkeling is not a guarantee during this tour for everyone’s safety. Had we tried to snorkel during our tour, someone for sure would have gotten hurt or been left behind. We were still able to swim in the ocean, and the views of the Napali Coast were easily the most beautiful thing my husband and I have ever seen.
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Ceelou1
Sep 10, 2024
Amazing excursion and a fabulous captain. - Brandon was our captain and Tom was his assistant. They were both very professional and made sure we were all safe and at the same time have an amazingly fun day . An afternoon filled with high speed adventure and amazing sites. This trip is not a lot about snarking although we did snorkel about 30 minutes. It’s more about high-speed boats and amazing sites. Brandon took us into four or five caves with the boat, which was not an easy feet. This is a small family business who is taking great care to make sure everyone has the day of a lifetime. Thank you guys so much for exceeding all of our expectations.
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