Most-reviewed trip
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.
Port Allen, on Kauai's south side, works as a practical base for a wide slice of the island's tour offerings. The departures tied to this hub cover Na Pali Coast boat trips, whale watching, Waimea Canyon excursions, island sightseeing and snorkeling, with guests meeting at the Port Allen Marina Center or at the offices of operators such as Kauai Sea Tours, Holo Holo Charters and Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures. None of these tours include hotel pickup, so plan to make your own way to the meeting point. Every listing spells out the exact meeting spot and the dates each tour runs, which makes it easier to match a departure to your itinerary before you commit.
The tours below meet in or near Port Allen, ranked by traveler reviews. Each listing names its exact meeting point, whether that is the Port Allen Marina Center or an operator dock nearby, along with the dates it runs.
Most-reviewed trip
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.

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 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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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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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 hours (approx.) · Keko Adventure Tours
from $173.82per personWaimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride runs through Keko Adventure Tours. Rated 4.9 across 705 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $173.82.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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6 to 7 hours (approx.) · Kauai Hiking Adventures
from $980per group (up to 4)6-7 Hours Private Kauai's Hidden Gems Experience with Snacks runs through Kauai Hiking Adventures. Rated 4.8 across 45 reviews. Runs 6 to 7 hours (approx.). From $980.
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2 hours (approx.) · Watersports Adventures
from $115per personKauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure runs through Watersports Adventures. Rated 4.6 across 20 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $115.
Check availability →| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
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| Amelia K Day Boat Tour | 5 hours (approx.) | $227.13 per person | 4.9 (2,052) | Boat | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| 4-Hour 30-Minute Super Raft Snorkel | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $215 per person | 4.8 (1,724) | Raft | Port Allen Marina Center | Snacks | Yes |
| 5-Hour 30-Minute Raft Snorkel | 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $217.42 per person | 4.8 (1,656) | Raft | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Lucky Lady Snorkel, Lunch Included | 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $233.73 per person | 4.7 (1,641) | Boat | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Sunset Sightsee Sailing Tour | 3 to 4 hours (approx.) | $263.82 per person | 4.7 (1,249) | Sailing cruise | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Canyon Downhill Bike Ride | 4 hours (approx.) | $173.82 per person | 4.9 (705) | Bike | Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food | Not stated | Yes |
| Leila Sunset Dinner Sail | 4 to 5 hours (approx.) | $263.82 per person | 4.7 (609) | Sailing cruise | Holoholo Charters | Included | Yes |
| 6-Hour Snorkel and Sail | 6 hours (approx.) | $292.48 per person | 4.8 (582) | Sailing cruise | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| 8-Hour Niihau Snorkel Cruise | 8 hours (approx.) | $361.31 per person | 4.7 (481) | Boat | Holoholo Charters | Included | Yes |
| Whale Watch Cocktail Cruise | 2 hours (approx.) | $135.90 per person | 4.7 (422) | Boat | Kauai Sea Tours | Snacks | Yes |
| Winter Whale Watching | 2 hours (approx.) | $137 per person | 4.7 (355) | Not stated | Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures | Snacks | Yes |
| Sunset Snorkel aboard Lucky Lady | 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $233.74 per person | 4.7 (348) | Boat | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Snorkel Power Catamaran | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $211.99 per person | 4.7 (346) | Power catamaran | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Sunset Sail, Buffet Dinner | 4.5 hours | $247.32 per person | 4.7 (234) | Sailboat | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Express Sunset Power Catamaran | 5 hours (approx.) | $190.25 per person | 4.5 (224) | Power catamaran | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Niihau and Na Pali Full Day | 7 hours | $338.72 per person | 4.7 (160) | Boat | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Lady Kailani Catamaran Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) | $260.91 per person | 4.8 (115) | Catamaran | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Port Allen Sail and Snorkel | 1 day | $274.20 per person | 4.8 (106) | Catamaran | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Exclusive Beach Landing Raft | 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $277.22 per person | 5.0 (105) | Raft | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Cruise | 3.5 hours | $247.32 per person | 4.7 (104) | Boat | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Sunset Dinner aboard Lady Kailani | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $260.91 per person | 4.8 (47) | Not stated | Kauai Sea Tours | Included | Yes |
| Private Hidden Gems with Snacks | 6 to 7 hours (approx.) | $980 per group (up to 4) | 4.8 (45) | Private, up to 4 | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Small-Group Turtle Snorkel | 2 hours (approx.) | $115 per person | 4.6 (20) | Small group | Kauai County | Snacks | Yes |
The Na Pali Boat Tours group collects 18 listings departing from Port Allen, covering catamarans, rafts and similar vessels. One option is the Amelia K Day Boat Tour by Makana Charters, 5 hours approx., from $227.13 per person, with a meal and free cancellation; another is the 4-Hour 30-Minute Super Raft Snorkel by Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures, 4 hours 30 minutes approx., from $215 per person, with snacks and free cancellation. Across these listings, several include drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, an open bar or a toast, snorkel gear, a safety briefing, a licensed captain or trained crew, restrooms on board and a guide.
Matching listings: Amelia K Day Boat Tour, 4-Hour 30-Minute Super Raft Snorkel, 5-Hour 30-Minute Raft Snorkel.
Waimea Canyon Tours appears once on this page. The single listing is the Canyon Downhill Bike Ride by Keko Adventure Tours, 4 hours approx., from $173.82 per person, on a bike, with free cancellation shown. It includes drinks such as water, soda or juice, a safety briefing or instruction, fees and taxes, and a guide; beyond this, the listing page shows the details.
Matching listings: Canyon Downhill Bike Ride.
Two listings on this page make up the Kauai Whale Watching Tours group. The Whale Watch Cocktail Cruise, run by Kauai Sea Tours, lasts about 2 hours and is priced from $135.90 per person, while Winter Whale Watching, run by Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures, also runs about 2 hours and is priced from $137 per person. Both listings show free cancellation, and several of them include drinks such as water, soda or juice along with snacks or a meal.
Matching listings: Whale Watch Cocktail Cruise, Winter Whale Watching.
Kauai Island Sightseeing Tours is a group of 1 listing on this page. It is Private Hidden Gems with Snacks by Kauai Hiking Adventures, running 6 to 7 hours approx., from $980 per group for up to 4 people, private, with free cancellation shown. The listing includes drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, a safety briefing or instruction, and an air-conditioned vehicle or transportation; any remaining details appear on the listing page.
Matching listings: Private Hidden Gems with Snacks.
The Kauai Snorkeling Tours group holds a single listing, the Kauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure, booked through the live listing page for this departure point. It is run by Watersports Adventures, lasts about 2 hours, and is priced from $115 per person, with free cancellation shown. The listing includes snacks or a meal, plus snorkel gear, and the listing page shows the remaining details for this small-group trip.
Matching listings: Small-Group Turtle Snorkel.
| Band | From | Priced | Tour | Duration |
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| Lowest | $115 | per person | Small-Group Turtle Snorkel | 2 hours (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $233.74 | per person | Sunset Snorkel aboard Lucky Lady | 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
| Highest | $361.31 | per person | 8-Hour Niihau Snorkel Cruise | 8 hours (approx.) |
| Only Listing | $980 | per group (up to 4) | Private Hidden Gems with Snacks | 6 to 7 hours (approx.) |
Per person, the lowest priced listing is Small-Group Turtle Snorkel by Watersports Adventures, 2 hours (approx.), from $115, snacks included. The middle listing is Sunset Snorkel aboard Lucky Lady by Kauai Sea Tours, 5 hours 30 minutes, from $233.74, a boat trip with a meal included. The highest is 8-Hour Niihau Snorkel Cruise by Holo Holo Charters, 8 hours (approx.), from $361.31, with a meal included. One listing is priced per group: Private Hidden Gems with Snacks by Kauai Hiking Adventures, 6 to 7 hours, from $980 per group (up to 4), with drinks and snacks included.
Average highs in Lihue run from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, based on NOAA NCEI normals for 1991 to 2020. Rain is driest in July, at 1.75 in, and wettest in March, at 5.61 in. Lihue sits on the drier southeast of the island, and the north shore is much wetter.
Lihue normals show average highs running from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, with rain driest in July at 1.75 in and wettest in March at 5.61 in. Of the 23 listings on this page, 23 run in winter, 23 in spring, 21 in summer, and 21 in fall. The north shore sea note marks January, February, March, April, October, November and December as Swell; check conditions in those months. May, June, July, August and September are marked Calm.
Listings name five meeting points: Port Allen Marina Center, Kauai Sea Tours, Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food, Holoholo Charters and Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures. None of the 23 listings list hotel pickup. Most include drinks (21 of 23) and snacks or a meal (22 of 23), while 15 of 23 include an open bar or a toast, and a few ask guests to bring a passport or photo ID (4 of 23). Free cancellation is shown on all 23 listings, and each listing should be read before booking.
Every listing here shows free cancellation: 19 with a 24 hours window, 4 with a 7 days window. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.
Na Pali Coast boat tours make up the bulk of what leaves from Port Allen, joined by whale watching trips, snorkeling excursions and sightseeing itineraries that head inland to Waimea Canyon and around the island. Meeting points cluster at the Port Allen Marina Center and at the docks used by Kauai Sea Tours, Holo Holo Charters and Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures. There is no hotel pickup, so check your listing for the exact meeting point and dates, and check conditions before you head out on the water.
Port Allen serves as a meeting point for several activity types: Na Pali Coast boat tours, whale watching, Waimea Canyon excursions, island sightseeing and snorkeling. Guests gather at the Port Allen Marina Center or at the docks used by operators such as Kauai Sea Tours, Holo Holo Charters and Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures, and each listing shows the dates a given tour runs.
No, these tours do not include hotel pickup, so you will need to arrange your own transport to the departure point. Most guests meet at the Port Allen Marina Center or at the docks run by Kauai Sea Tours, Holo Holo Charters and Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures, and the listing for each tour names the exact meeting spot along with the dates it runs.
Open the listing for the tour you have in mind, since each one shows the dates it runs, the exact meeting point and the practical details you need before booking. Confirming the meeting spot, whether the Port Allen Marina Center or an operator dock, takes a moment and saves any guesswork on the day.