Sunset Snorkel Aboard Lucky Lady

Kauai: 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.

Overview

The Lucky Lady leaves from Port Allen on Kauai's west side at 13:15 and spends roughly five and a half hours working along the Na Pali Coast, with a snorkel stop and a return leg timed to catch the sunset. It is a catamaran, operated by Kauai Sea Tours, carrying up to 49 passengers with a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and a crew trained in CPR, first aid and water safety.

The shape of the day suits the timing well. Gear and instruction are provided for the snorkel stop, and by the time the boat turns back the light is fading over the coast on the sunset return.

Food and drink are part of the package: a casual dinner, plus an open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais for guests 21 and over, and soft drinks. There are restrooms, fresh-water showers and a waterslide onboard. The tour suits travellers with moderate fitness who are comfortable in open water and can hold on and move about the boat in swells.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Check in at Port AllenMeet at Kauai Sea Tours, 4353 Waialo Rd #2B, Eleele, in the Port Allen Marina Center. Arrive in time to check in at the office before the 13:15 departure. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Na Pali Coast State Wilderness ParkThe catamaran passes by Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. The exact route depends on ocean conditions that day.
3. Snorkel stopThe crew hands out snorkel gear and gives instruction. The exact snorkel location depends on ocean conditions that day.
4. Cruise the Na Pali CoastSome travellers report spotting sea turtles and fish during the trip.
5. Dinner and sunset returnA casual dinner is served along with drinks from the open bar on the sunset cruise back. The tour ends back at the meeting point, roughly 5 hours 30 minutes after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape this trip, and most of them come up again and again in traveller reviews.

• Seasickness matters. Conditions vary and the sea can be rough, and one reviewer recommends taking motion sickness medication in advance. Reviews also mention crew members actively caring for passengers who felt unwell. Anyone prone to seasickness should consult a medical professional before medicating.
• Go barefoot. This is a barefoot tour unless a medical condition requires footwear, in which case the captain should be told in advance. Wear a swimsuit with a light cover-up, and plan to get wet.
• What to pack. The listing recommends a towel, reef-safe non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a light rain jacket and a water-protected camera or phone. Bring any required medications plus allergy or insect protection.
• Fitness and mobility. Travellers need moderate physical fitness and must be able to hold on and move about the vessel without assistance. Expectant mothers and people with back, neck, hip or knee problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or mobility issues cannot join, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible.
• Ocean decides the route. Routes, destinations and snorkeling all depend on ocean conditions, and the tour may reroute to the south coast when necessary. Reviewers regularly describe variable sea states on this trip, and there is no refund for reroutes or missed water activities.
• Food and drink included. Dinner and the open bar are part of the fare, with alcoholic drinks limited to guests 21 and over. Reviewers describe the food and drinks served as good.

Common issues. This is not a calm-water guarantee. Reviews describe mixed conditions, from calm seas to a rocky ride, and some passengers have felt seasick even though the crew looked after them well. Snorkeling is condition dependent, and one reviewer found few fish on their day. The route itself can change to the south coast if the ocean demands it, with no refund for reroutes or missed water activities. No-shows are charged in full, health restrictions exclude some travellers, children under 3 cannot join, and the tour can be cancelled and refunded or rescheduled if weather is poor or the minimum number of travellers is not met.

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