Lucky Lady Snorkel, Lunch Included

Kauai: 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.

Overview

The Lucky Lady leaves from Port Allen on Kauai's west side before seven in the morning and spends roughly five and a half hours working its way along the Na Pali Coast. The morning run passes waterfalls, valleys and cliffs, with a chance of seeing dolphins on the way. Partway through, the boat stops for swimming, a turn on the waterslide, and a guided snorkel session over a tropical reef with gear and instruction provided.

After the water time, the crew serves lunch: build-your-own sandwiches, rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and breakfast treats earlier in the trip. Beer, wine and Mai Tais are open to passengers 21 and over, with soft drinks for everyone else. The return leg doubles as a history lesson, with crew commentary on the legends and stories of the coast you just travelled.

This trip suits travellers in moderate shape who can move around a moving boat and hold on in choppy water. It is not a fit for expectant mothers, people with back or joint problems, recent surgeries, or mobility issues. Children three and up are welcome with an adult. Anyone prone to seasickness should come prepared, as conditions vary.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at Port AllenArrive at Kauai Sea Tours, 4353 Waialo Rd #2B, Eleele, in the Port Allen Marina Center. Check-in is at the office desk, with a 06:45 start time.
2. Morning sail along Na PaliBoard the catamaran and cruise the coast, taking in cliffs, valleys and waterfalls, with dolphin sightings possible along the way.
3. Swim, slide and snorkelStop for a swim, try the onboard waterslide, then snorkel with provided equipment and instruction over a tropical reef.
4. Lunch and drinks onboardSandwiches, pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks are served, with an open bar of beer, wine and Mai Tais for passengers 21 and over, plus soft drinks.
5. Return cruise with commentaryOn the way back, the crew shares legends and history of the remote coastline. The tour ends back at the Port Allen meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from what to wear to how the boat handles swell.

• Go barefoot. This is a barefoot tour unless a medical condition requires footwear, in which case tell the captain in advance. Wear a swimsuit under a light cover-up, and plan to get wet.
• Pack for sun and sea. The listing asks passengers to bring a towel, reef-safe non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a light rain jacket and a water-protected camera or phone. At least one reviewer echoes that, advising others to bring sunscreen.
• Prepare for motion. The listing advises guests prone to motion sickness to take precautions, as conditions vary, and to consult a medical professional before taking any medication. Routes can change to the south coast if the ocean demands it.
• Fitness and mobility. Passengers need moderate physical fitness and must be able to hold on and move about the vessel without concern. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing bars expectant mothers and anyone with back, neck, hip or knee problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or mobility issues. Recent surgery within a year of the tour date is also excluded.
• Food and drinks flow. Breakfast treats come early, lunch follows the snorkel, and reviewers often mention the crew offering drinks throughout the whole trip. Gratuities are not included.
• It is a cruise first. One reviewer notes the trip leans more toward a coastal cruise than a hard-core snorkel adventure. The scenery, dolphins and crew are the main draws.

Common issues. The boat carries up to 49 travellers. Weather and ocean conditions decide the route, and the tour may reroute to the south coast, with no refunds for reroutes, missed water activities or seasickness. The operator requires a minimum number of travellers, and cancellations for weather or low numbers come with a different date or a full refund rather than a guarantee of the original day. All changes and cancellations must go through the booking platform, with no-shows charged in full.

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