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Amelia K Day Boat Tour
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K runs through Makana Charters. Rated 4.9 across 2,052 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $227.13.
Kauai Boat Tours
The Na Pali Coast is the reason most people get on a boat in Kauai. Sixteen miles of green cliffs, sea caves and empty beaches, with no road access, so the ocean is the only way in. This page gathers 25 Na Pali boat tours plus whale watching and coastal cruises, run by operators such as Na Pali Riders, Holo Holo Charters and Kauai Sea Tours, so you can weigh raft versus catamaran, price versus comfort, all in one listing (see Fishing Charters).
Kauai Boat Tours Compared By Price And Rating
Kauai's boat tours cluster around the Na Pali Coast, where 25 trips in this roster run from Zodiac rafts to dinner catamarans. From-prices start at $190.25 for the Express Na Pali Sunset Tour aboard 'Imiloa and climb with length and extras like Niihau snorkel stops. Ratings here are strong: several tours sit at 4.9 or a flat 5.0 across hundreds of reviews.
4-Hour 30-Minute Super Raft Snorkel
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures
from $215per personKauai: Na Pali Coast Super Raft Snorkel Adventure runs through Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures. Rated 4.8 across 1,724 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $215.
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5-Hour 30-Minute Raft Snorkel
5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $217.42per personKauai: Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.8 across 1,656 reviews. Runs 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $217.42.
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Lucky Lady Snorkel, Lunch Included
5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $233.73per personKauai: Deluxe Na Pali Snorkel Cruise aboard Lucky Lady runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.7 across 1,641 reviews. Runs 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $233.73.
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Sunset Sightsee Sailing Tour
3 to 4 hours (approx.) · Holo Holo Charters, Inc.
from $263.82per personKauai: Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour runs through Holo Holo Charters, Inc.. Rated 4.7 across 1,249 reviews. Runs 3 to 4 hours (approx.). From $263.82.
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4-Hour Zodiac Raft and Snorkel
4 hours (approx.) · Na Pali Riders
from $255per personKauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling runs through Na Pali Riders. Rated 4.9 across 957 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $255.
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Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu
2 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $119.80per personKauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT) in South Poipu runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 951 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $119.8.
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Na Pali Experience Power Catamaran
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Na Pali Experience
from $274.93per personKauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran runs through Na Pali Experience. Rated 5.0 across 819 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $274.93.
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Leila Sunset Dinner Sail
4 to 5 hours (approx.) · Holo Holo Charters, Inc.
from $263.82per personKauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail runs through Holo Holo Charters, Inc.. Rated 4.7 across 609 reviews. Runs 4 to 5 hours (approx.). From $263.82.
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6-Hour Snorkel and Sail
6 hours (approx.) · Holo Holo Charters, Inc.
from $292.48per personKauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour runs through Holo Holo Charters, Inc.. Rated 4.8 across 582 reviews. Runs 6 hours (approx.). From $292.48.
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Kalapaki Kai Sunset Cruise
2 hours (approx.) · Kauai Beach Boys
from $114.14per personKalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise runs through Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 4.9 across 486 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $114.14.
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8-Hour Niihau Snorkel Cruise
8 hours (approx.) · Holo Holo Charters, Inc.
from $361.31per personNi'ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour runs through Holo Holo Charters, Inc.. Rated 4.7 across 481 reviews. Runs 8 hours (approx.). From $361.31.
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Zodiac Snorkel, South Island
3 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $161.43per personKauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 433 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $161.43.
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Whale Watch Cocktail Cruise
2 hours (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $135.90per personKauai: Whale Watch Cocktail Tour aboard 'Imiloa runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.7 across 422 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $135.9.
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Winter Whale Watching
2 hours (approx.) · Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures
from $137per personWinter Whale Watching Adventure in Kauai runs through Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures. Rated 4.7 across 355 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $137.
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Sunset Snorkel aboard Lucky Lady
5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $233.74per personKauai: Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Cruise aboard Lucky Lady runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.7 across 348 reviews. Runs 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $233.74.
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Express Snorkel Power Catamaran
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $211.99per personKauai: Express Na Pali Snorkel Tour aboard 'Imiloa runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.7 across 346 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $211.99.
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Sunset Sail, Buffet Dinner
4.5 hours · Holo Holo Charters
from $247.32per personKauai: Napali Coast Sunset Sailboat Tour with Dinner runs through Holo Holo Charters. Rated 4.7 across 234 reviews. Runs 4.5 hours. From $247.32.
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Navigator Catamaran Snorkel
5 hours (approx.) · Napali Navigators
from $215per personKauai Napali Coast Boat Tour and Snorkeling runs through Napali Navigators. Rated 5.0 across 226 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $215.
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Express Sunset Power Catamaran
5 hours (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $190.25per personKauai: Express Na Pali Sunset Tour aboard 'Imiloa runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.5 across 224 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $190.25.
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Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $158.43per personKauai's South Side Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat Adventure runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.5 across 168 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $158.43.
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Niihau and Na Pali Full Day
7 hours · Holo Holo Charters
from $338.72per personKauai: Niihau and Na Pali Coast Full-Day Boat Tour runs through Holo Holo Charters. Rated 4.7 across 160 reviews. Runs 7 hours. From $338.72.
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3-Hour Sea Caves Zodiac Raft
3 hours (approx.) · Na Pali Riders
from $235per personNā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai runs through Na Pali Riders. Rated 4.9 across 155 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $235.
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Private Boat Charter, 4.5 Hours
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Na Pali Experience
from $4395.91per group (up to 15)Private Na Pali Coast Boat Charter 4.5 Hour Adventure runs through Na Pali Experience. Rated 5.0 across 129 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $4395.91.
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Lady Kailani Catamaran Snorkel
5 hours (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $260.91per personKauai: Luxury Na Pali Snorkel Experience aboard Lady Kailani runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.8 across 115 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $260.91.
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5-Hour Ultimate Zodiac Snorkel
5 hours (approx.) · Kauai Sea Rider Adventures
from $257.28per personUltimate Na Pali Coast Zodiac Boat Snorkeling and Sea Cave Tour runs through Kauai Sea Rider Adventures. Rated 4.7 across 111 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $257.28.
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Port Allen Sail and Snorkel
1 day · Holo Holo Charters
from $274.20per personKauai: Napali Coast Sail & Snorkel Tour from Port Allen runs through Holo Holo Charters. Rated 4.8 across 106 reviews. Runs 1 day. From $274.2.
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Exclusive Beach Landing Raft
6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $277.22per personKauai: Na Pali Raft with Exclusive Beach Landing runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 5.0 across 105 reviews. Runs 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $277.22.
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3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise
3.5 hours · Holo Holo Charters
from $247.32per personKauai: Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise runs through Holo Holo Charters. Rated 4.7 across 104 reviews. Runs 3.5 hours. From $247.32.
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Beginner Spearfishing Lesson
3 hours (approx.) · Pomai Ka'i
from $135per personHawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners on Kauai runs through Pomai Ka'i. Rated 4.9 across 94 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $135.
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4-Hour Certified Divers Only
4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai
from $285.29per personKauai's Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.8 across 89 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $285.29.
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Morning Charter, Experienced Divers
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $270.38per personKauai's Exclusive Morning Scuba Charter for Experienced Divers runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 4.9 across 58 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $270.38.
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Sunset Dinner aboard Lady Kailani
4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Sea Tours
from $260.91per personKauai: Luxury Na Pali Sunset Experience aboard Lady Kailani runs through Kauai Sea Tours. Rated 4.8 across 47 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $260.91.
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Shore Snorkel at North Anini
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $119.80per personKauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 36 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $119.8.
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Afternoon Charter, All Levels
4 hours (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $270.38per personPremium Afternoon Scuba Charter for All Certified Diver Levels runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 4.9 across 34 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $270.38.
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Snorkel Cruise, Lunch Included
5 hours · Napali Navigators, LLC
from $215per personKauai: Na Pali Coast Snorkel Tour With Lunch runs through Napali Navigators, LLC. Rated 5.0 across 23 reviews. Runs 5 hours. From $215.
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Two-Tank Dive from Boat
5 hours (approx.) · Explore Kauai Scuba
from $370per person2 Tanks Scuba Dive Kaua'i from a Boat runs through Explore Kauai Scuba. Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $370.
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Private Deep Water Fishing
6 hours (approx.) · Explore Kauai Scuba
from $1,700per group (up to 6)Private Deep Water Fishing in Kauai runs through Explore Kauai Scuba. Rated 5.0 across 7 reviews. Runs 6 hours (approx.). From $1700.
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Private Whale Watch and Snorkel
5 hours (approx.) · Explore Kauai Scuba
from $1,300per group (up to 6)Private Whale Watch and Snorkel off Kaua'i runs through Explore Kauai Scuba. Rated 5.0 across 5 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $1300.
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Live Music Sunset Cruise
2 hours (approx.) · Kauai Beach Boys
from $135.08per personKalapaki Kai Live Music Sunset Cruise runs through Kauai Beach Boys. Rated 5.0 across 3 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $135.08.
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Bass Fishing at Waita Reservoir
3 hours (approx.) · Koloa Zipline
from $141.36per personKauai Small-Group Bass Fishing Tour at Waita Reservoir runs through Koloa Zipline. Rated 5.0 across 1 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $141.36.
Check availability →How To Choose Between Kauai Boat Tours
Start with boat type. Zodiacs and rigid rafts, like the Na Pali Riders expeditions from $235, get close to sea caves and run smaller groups. Catamarans such as the Amelia K, rated 4.9 across 2052 reviews, carry more passengers and ride steadier. If the water is doing anything, that difference matters, so pick the hull that matches your comfort level.
Match the boat to the season and your stomach. Summer months, May through September, bring calmer seas that suit rafts and sea-cave runs, while winter swells mean more cancellations on smaller vessels. Time matters too: sunset sails run three to four hours, while full-day trips to Niihau stretch to eight. Every listing on this page carries free cancellation, so you can book early and adjust if conditions turn.
When To Book Kauai Boat Tours
Timing shapes the trip. Summer, May through September, brings calmer seas and the best odds for snorkeling and sea caves. Winter swells, October to April, raise cancellation rates, especially on the smaller rafts. Most operators here offer free cancellation, so book early, watch the forecast, and have a backup date. Na Pali seats fill fast in peak season.