Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling on Kauai

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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling on Kauai

2 Adults x $237.50

$475.00

Approx Total

$475.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Dolphin Watching
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Whale Watching
6:30AM or 7:00AM is our most recommended tour due to calmer ocean conditions & more wildlife
We provide fresh cut fruit and chips, Alohas, Gatorades and Water.

Overview

NaPali Riders is family owned and operated by USCG Veterans, where our number one priority is the safety of yourself and your family. Embark on an unforgettable journey on our Zodiac Raft Tour, allowing you to be up close and personal with the magical NaPali Coast that unveils hidden caves, sheer cliffs, marine wonders and a thrilling adventure; creating an unparalleled, intimate Hawaiian adventure. While you are on your unique journey with us you will be provided with fresh cut fruit, Hawaiian chips as well as a variety of cold beverages to keep you hydrated and feeling recharged! All of our activities are weather permitting, including entering into the sea caves and snorkeling. Come and set sail with the safety experts! Mahalo for choosing Napali Riders!

Meeting points

CHECK-IN AND MISSED TOUR POLICY Arrive at Na Pali Riders’ office in Waimea 45 minutes before departure with waivers signed. The safety brief starts 30 minutes before departure. If not checked in before the brief begins, the tour is missed.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour begins on our 30-foot Zodiac© raft. We take you to Kauai’s remote Nā Pali Coast for an unforgettable adventure! Be ready for excitement as you encounter playful pods of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins and Bottlenose dolphins. From Dec-April, you might see Hawaiian Humpback whales. The tour continues past miles of sandy beaches to the stunning cliffs of Nā Pali Coast. Enjoy incredible scenery with magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, waterfalls, and sea caves (conditions permitting). The narrated tour is filled with history and lore. Snorkeling in a pristine bay with amazing underwater life is included if conditions permit. Light snacks and beverages are served. WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild, fast, and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Raft & Snorkel Adventure, you must be ready to experience ADVENTURE ON THE SEA! You must be in good physical condition to attend. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions, or recent surgeries. If you are not a strong ocean swimmer or cannot swim, you are prohibited from snorkeling during the tour. Thank you for understanding.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The morning tour (6:30 AM or 7:00 AM) is our most recommended tour due to calmer ocean conditions and more wildlife sightings.
Raft tours will include seeing and possibly entering sea caves and snorkeling, but only if the ocean conditions are safe enough to do so. Your tour’s Captain will make this decision. (We do not snorkel in the sea caves.)
We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, you have more time left in your vacation to rebook.
Our tour departs from the west side of Kauai— We meet in Waimea at the Na Pali Riders office.
When ocean conditions are not favorable for a Na Pali Coast tour or the minimum passenger count for the safety and stability of our vessel is not met, you will be offered the following: The option to rebook for a different date and time. The option for a full refund.
WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour, you must be in good physical condition to attend this tour. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions or recent surgeries.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Published on Feb, 2025

Awesome morning on the water! The NaPali Coast is beautiful! We were fortunate to have several whale spotting and a pod of spinner dolphins close to the raft. This is an adventure! Plan to listen to good music and hold on. Be prepared to get wet! Captain Crioux and deckhand Peyton (sorry if I killed the spellings) were fantastic. They are fun, knowledgeable, and sociable. They do whatever it takes to make everyone comfortable. If you are looking for an adventure, don’t hesitate to book this one!

Family fun and adventure all together!

Published on Jan, 2025

The adventure was amazing...great boat tour, the info was top notch and the jams had us all singing. Stopped and saw some whales breaching and having some fun, the snorkeling was so good. The spot they picked out was just over a reef and saw huge turtles, Hawaiin spinner dolphins, and of course many types of fish. Great family fun and everyone was glad we did this instead of a catamaran tour. Highly recommend and just enjoy the time together.

Na Pali zodiac views are the best.

Published on Jan, 2025

Beautiful views and exciting time out on the water. Crew was a lot of fun. Would definitely do this again.

Perfect Excursion

Published on Jan, 2025

Perfect excursion. Super safe, Captain is CG trained. Driving our Jeep out to the basecamp before the sun is up and then being on the water as the sun is rising was the best way to start the first day of our trip to Kauai! Everyone was head bobbing and signing along all day to the playlist! Amazing way to take in the Nā Pali coastline, we also saw a mama humpback slapping her tail while baby was putting on a show for us! Cap and Tom shared stories and descriptions of spots along the Cliffs and caves which was fun. Finished the day snorkeling, tons of sea life, spotted turtles, octopus, eel, schools of fish. Back to base with enough time to head up Waimea Canyon and several other stops to complete a day full of experiences!

it was great! captain...

Published on Jan, 2025

it was great! captain croy and tom were amazing. snorkeling was beautiful and the waves were outrageous!

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