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4-Hour Zodiac Raft and Snorkel
Kauai: 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.
Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
The tours gathered here all start in or near Waimea and Kekaha, the two settlements on Kauai's western side. What leaves from this corner of the island is firmly water-based: Na Pali boat trips, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. Meeting points named in the listings include Na Pali Riders, Kīkīaola Harbor, Na Pali Experience and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. None of these operators offers hotel pickup, so you travel to the stated meeting point on your own. Every listing spells out the dates the tour runs and the exact place the group gathers, which makes planning the practical side straightforward once you have picked the activity that suits you.
Kauai Tours Leaving From Waimea And Kekaha
The tours below meet in or near Waimea and Kekaha, ranked by review count. Each listing states its meeting point and the dates it runs, so read that detail closely before booking, since you will be making your own way there rather than being picked up.
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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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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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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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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8-Hour Niihau Forbidden Island Dive
8 hours (approx.) · Explore Kauai Scuba
from $655per personScuba Dive at Ni’ihau (Forbidden island) runs through Explore Kauai Scuba. Rated 5.0 across 43 reviews. Runs 8 hours (approx.). From $655.
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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.
Check availability →Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha Compared Side By Side
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Hour Zodiac Raft and Snorkel | 4 hours (approx.) | $255 per person | 4.9 (957) | Raft | Na Pali Riders | Not stated | Yes |
| Na Pali Experience Power Catamaran | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $274.93 per person | 5.0 (819) | Power catamaran | Na Pali Experience | Snacks | Yes |
| Navigator Catamaran Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) | $215 per person | 5.0 (226) | Catamaran | Kīkīaola Harbor | Included | Yes |
| 3-Hour Sea Caves Zodiac Raft | 3 hours (approx.) | $235 per person | 4.9 (155) | Raft | Na Pali Riders | Snacks | Yes |
| Private Boat Charter, 4.5 Hours | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $4395.91 per group (up to 15) | 5.0 (129) | Boat, private, up to 15 | Na Pali Experience | Snacks | Yes |
| 5-Hour Ultimate Zodiac Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) | $257.28 per person | 4.7 (111) | Raft | Kīkīaola Harbor | Included | Yes |
| 8-Hour Niihau Forbidden Island Dive | 8 hours (approx.) | $655 per person | 5.0 (43) | Not stated | Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor | Included | Yes |
| Snorkel Cruise, Lunch Included | 5 hours | $215 per person | 5.0 (23) | Boat | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Two-Tank Dive from Boat | 5 hours (approx.) | $370 per person | 5.0 (22) | Boat | Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor | Snacks | Yes |
| Private Deep Water Fishing | 6 hours (approx.) | $1,700 per group (up to 6) | 5.0 (7) | Private, up to 6 | Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor | Snacks | Yes |
| Private Whale Watch and Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) | $1,300 per group (up to 6) | 5.0 (5) | Private, up to 6 | Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor | Snacks | Yes |
Types Of Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
Na Pali Boat Tours
The Na Pali Boat Tours group holds 7 listings on this page. The Navigator Catamaran Snorkel, run by Napali Navigators, runs 5 hours (approx.) from $215 per person with a meal included, while the 3-Hour Sea Caves Zodiac Raft, run by Na Pali Riders, runs 3 hours (approx.) from $235 per person with snacks included. Drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, and snorkel gear appear as included items on several of these listings.
Matching listings: 4-Hour Zodiac Raft and Snorkel, Na Pali Experience Power Catamaran, Navigator Catamaran Snorkel.
Kauai Scuba Diving Tours
The Kauai Scuba Diving Tours group contains 2 listings. The 8-Hour Niihau Forbidden Island Dive, run by Explore Kauai Scuba, runs 8 hours (approx.) from $655 per person with a meal included, and the Two-Tank Dive from Boat, also by Explore Kauai Scuba, runs 5 hours (approx.) from $370 per person with snacks included. Drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, and scuba equipment are listed as included on these tours.
Matching listings: 8-Hour Niihau Forbidden Island Dive, Two-Tank Dive from Boat.
Kauai Fishing Charters
The Kauai Fishing Charters group has a single listing. Private Deep Water Fishing, run by Explore Kauai Scuba, runs 6 hours (approx.), priced from $1,700 per group for up to 6 guests, private, with snacks included and free cancellation shown. That listing also includes drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, snorkel gear, and restrooms on board.
Matching listings: Private Deep Water Fishing.
Kauai Whale Watching Tours
The Kauai Whale Watching Tours group lists one tour. Private Whale Watch and Snorkel, run by Explore Kauai Scuba, runs 5 hours (approx.) from $1,300 per group for up to 6 guests, private, with snacks included and free cancellation shown. Included items named on that listing are drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, snorkel gear, and a guide.
Matching listings: Private Whale Watch and Snorkel.
Price Bands For Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
| Band | From | Priced | Tour | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $215 | per person | Navigator Catamaran Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $255 | per person | 4-Hour Zodiac Raft and Snorkel | 4 hours (approx.) |
| Highest | $655 | per person | 8-Hour Niihau Forbidden Island Dive | 8 hours (approx.) |
| Lowest | $1,300 | per group (up to 6) | Private Whale Watch and Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $1,700 | per group (up to 6) | Private Deep Water Fishing | 6 hours (approx.) |
| Highest | $4395.91 | per group (up to 15) | Private Boat Charter, 4.5 Hours | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
Priced per person, the lowest here is Kauai Napali Coast Boat Tour and Snorkeling by Napali Navigators, a catamaran, 5 hours (approx.), from $215, with a meal or snacks, snorkel gear and free cancellation. The middle is Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling by Na Pali Riders, a raft, 4 hours (approx.), from $255, with drinks, snorkel gear and a guide. The highest is Scuba Dive at Ni'ihau (Forbidden island) by Explore Kauai Scuba, 8 hours (approx.), from $655, with drinks, a meal or snacks and scuba equipment.
Best Time Of Year For Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
In Lihue, average highs run from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, and July is the driest month at 1.75 in of rain while March is the wettest at 5.61 in. Lihue sits on the drier southeast of the island, and the north shore is much wetter. Of the listings on this page, 11 run in winter, 11 in spring, 10 in summer and 10 in fall, and whales can be seen from November through April.
Average highs in Lihue run from 78.1 degrees in February to 85.3 in September, with rain at its lowest in July at 1.75 inches and its highest in March at 5.61 inches. Of the listings on this page, 11 run in winter, 11 in spring, 10 in summer and 10 in fall, out of 11. The north shore is marked Swell in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, and Calm from May through September; check conditions before counting on any of them.
Practical Details For Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
Listings name these meeting points: Na Pali Riders, Na Pali Experience, Kīkīaola Harbor, and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. Hotel pickup is listed on 0 of 11 listings, drinks such as water, soda or juice are included on 9 of 11, snacks or a meal on 10 of 11, and snorkel gear on 9 of 11, with scuba equipment, restrooms on board, and a guide each on 2 of 11. Free cancellation is shown on 11 of 11 listings, and every listing should be read in full before booking.
Where These Tours Meet
- Kauai Tours From Waimea And Kekaha: 11 listings, meeting at Na Pali Riders, Na Pali Experience, Kīkīaola Harbor
What Several Listings Include
- Drinks such as water, soda or juice: 9 of 11 listings
- Snacks or a meal: 10 of 11 listings
- Snorkel gear: 9 of 11 listings
- Scuba equipment: 2 of 11 listings
- Restrooms on board: 2 of 11 listings
- A guide: 2 of 11 listings
Cancellation
Every listing here shows free cancellation: 11 with a 24 hours window. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.
What Leaves From Waimea And Kekaha
Waimea and Kekaha serve as the jumping-off point for Na Pali boat tours, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The meeting points named across these listings are Na Pali Riders, Kīkīaola Harbor, Na Pali Experience and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, and no tour provides hotel pickup, so plan your own arrival at the dock or shop stated in the listing. Each listing names its exact meeting point and dates, and for anything on the water it pays to check conditions before you commit to a day.
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Questions About Tours From Waimea And Kekaha
What kinds of tours can you join from Waimea or Kekaha on Kauai?
Departures from Waimea and Kekaha fall into four groups: Na Pali boat tours, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The meeting points named in the listings are Na Pali Riders, Kīkīaola Harbor, Na Pali Experience and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, and each listing shows the dates the tour runs so you can match an activity to your schedule.
Do tours from Waimea and Kekaha pick you up at your hotel or condo?
No, none of the tours leaving from Waimea and Kekaha includes hotel pickup, so you need to arrange your own transport. Guests meet at the point named in the listing, which can be Na Pali Riders, Kīkīaola Harbor, Na Pali Experience or Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, and the listing also shows the dates each tour runs.
How do I check dates and book a Waimea or Kekaha tour?
Open the listing for the tour that interests you and it will show the dates it runs alongside the exact meeting point, whether that is Na Pali Riders, Kīkīaola Harbor, Na Pali Experience or Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. Once you have confirmed a date that works, you can book through the live booking page on the same listing.