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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition + Snorkeling on Kauai
4.9
246 Ratings
Waimea
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
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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.
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
4.9
(246 Ratings)
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Adam_z
Jul 7, 2024
Awesome adventure! - It was a great adventure! The captain and tour guide were so positive, upbeat, and informative. Driving high speed through the sea tunnels were the best!! I highly recommend this outing to everyone.
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Zachary_b
Jul 4, 2024
10/10 Couldn't have had a better time! - We had an Incredible ride with Captain Brandon and Ali. The ride was adventurous and exhilarating. Captain Brandon is a very skilled captain which allowed us to be adventurous and enter caves where there was minimal light and tight corners. We truly were impressed by his skill and the crews energetic personality.
They are truly accommodating and everyone's safety and experience is priority. This is a small family owned business and I would recommend this for anyone seeking adventure in Kauai!
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Madhura_p
Jul 2, 2024
Best experience in Kauai! - This was one of the most exceptional tours ever! The ride, the hidden caves, the dolphins, the views and the snorkeling was beyond expectations.
The crew is so friendly - it made all the difference.
They care about the environment, safety and the rules. They were very honest that snorkeling is not the primary experience here and we still did it for 30 mins, which was enough.
The best part were the hidden caves, the views and the adventurous ride and they delivered on all of it!
This is also a small business but the experience was at the level of a big company - it felt good to support them.
We will come back and do this tour again.
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Remychang97
Jul 1, 2024
Dolphins, Caves, Snorkeling, Waterfalls! - This tour was the perfect Kauai experience! We got to spend 3 hours on the water enjoying the weather! Jumping dolphins, riding through caves, and snorkeling were the highlights of our adventure. What an exciting experience! Our group had so much fun and we all felt safe thanks to our hardworkung and friendly crew: Makayla, Brandon, and Cherish. I definitely recommend takung this tour for an exciting and up-close experience perfect for kids and adults alike!
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Mark_n
Jul 1, 2024
Do it!! - Going through the double door cave was very cool. So was the open roof cave. And just learning more about the Na Pali coast. Captain (and owner) and assistant (Al) were awesome. The soundtrack was a perfect accompaniment to the fast boat!
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Jessica_c
Jun 29, 2024
NaPali Coast adventure boat ride - It was a great and entertaining experience. The guides were very knowledgeable and made safety a top priority.
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Onair40257636890
Jun 28, 2024
Blew anyway any expectations! - Definitely the way to go to see the Na Pali Coast. They have a smaller and faster boat than some of the other tours out there that you get much closer and more intimate with caves along it that other boats can’t go through. The snorkeling at the end was quite refreshing as well. I’m highly recommend them to anyone who ask where the best way to see Na Pali.
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Jared_s
Jun 28, 2024
Perfect Tour. Must see Na Pali when visiting Kuaui. - Captain Brandon did an excellent job of making me feel safe and also showing me the time of my life. The day we went out was perfect. We got to see the entire north shore including 3 different caves and even a pod of dolphins. It was a magical experience.
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Coryg26
Jun 27, 2024
JUST SAY YES - This is really special. You want to go Zodiac raft as opposed to boat for a coastal tour as you can go inside the caverns which is the highlight of the expedition. Actually, that's not true, the highlight is Captain Brandon and first mate, Megan. these two are really awesome, working hard to make sure everyone is having a good time and getting the most out of their time on the water. Despite it being Megan's birthday and having to work it seemed like she was having as much fun as everyone else which is really inspiring and infectious. Don't go with the other companies, GO WITH THESE GUYS. YOU'll BE HAPPY YOU DID.
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90tadc
Jun 27, 2024
Unbelievable - This was an amazing trip! Lots to take in and absorb. The trip is just as amazing as the views. Would highly recommend to anyone! Captain Brandon and Cherish were absolutely fantastic lots of information and just fun! Don’t waste your time with a big company, this is sooo much better!
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