NaPali Coast Boat Tour

Discover Kauai’s NaPali Coast with a 200-year-old Native family-run boat tour. Explore sea caves, learn local history, and enjoy a 5-hour adventure.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Na Pali Coast - During the winter season, from late November to April, afternoon tours focus on whale watching and enjoying the sunset instead of snorkeling. Join an incredible 5-hour snorkeling and lunch tour along the stunning Na Pali Coast! This area is rich in historical significance and teeming with diverse marine life, including dolphins….
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes and Fuel surcharge
  • Photography Opportunities
  • Delicious Catered Lunch
  • Usage of snorkels equipments
  • Insurance for visitors
  • Snacks, water and soft drinks
  • Shared Cataraman Trip
What's Not Included
  • No Accomodation
  • Bring a Towel
Additional Information

If you’re visiting Kauai, you absolutely can’t miss seeing the stunning NaPali Coast. We offer a one-of-a-kind experience to do just that. As a Native family-run company, we are very fortunate to have been right here at our shop for 200 years, gathering our family’s documented history to share about the NaPali Coast. Our Captains and Crew would love to…

Location
Aka Ula Street
Please meet us at Port Allen on Aka Ula Street in the town of Eleele Morning tours check in is at 7:30 and the vessel departs no later than 8:00 am Afternoon tours check in is at 1:30 and the vessel departs no later than 2:00 pm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(632 Ratings)
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Companion58613766402
Jun 24, 2025
Organized, great execution and community-minded - The team was well organized and had deep experience and knowledge of the tour route. They were very accommodating, and shared many insights with the group. There were a couple of diversions to help others in need, including a stranded father with two young boys. It’s a beautiful, pristine coastline but that comes with some risks. I appreciated the community support shown in both situations, and those events brought maybe even a bit more than the planned adventure. Kudos to the Makena crew!
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L4246ynscottf
Jun 24, 2025
Magical adventure! - Captain Mike and his crew gave me a birthday to remember! It was a perfect day! I loved learning the history of the land and people, and getting the close up view of the caves was a treat.Captain Mike knew exactly where and how to find a pod of dolphins playing in the water for us to enjoy. We also saw beautiful fish when we stopped to snorkel. It was a truly magical adventure...we even got a rainbow over us at the end of the trip!
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Samir_m
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent - Excellent Highlight of our vacation, the staff was really helpful and safe, it is also kids friendly and the food was fresh
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Wanderer57952899696
Jun 24, 2025
Fantastic tour! - I couldn't recommend this tour more highly. Fantastic crew with a highly skilled captain with expert boating skills and local cultural knowledge.
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Taekuk_k
Jun 23, 2025
Great boat tour - Great crew and great boat tour. Mid size boat and get you closed to cave and all great photo spots. Great snorkeling and no need to bring any gear unless you prefer. Non alcohol drinks are covered. I would come back.
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Rebecca_r
Jun 23, 2025
It was a 10/10. We had a... - It was a 10/10. We had a great time. The staff was exceptional, playlist was perfect. An experience we will never forget.
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Rochelle_m
Jun 23, 2025
Highlight of Our Kauai Trip - We had an incredibly fun boat ride with Ethan and Eli. They stopped when we spotted dolphins and brought us into caves. My family had never snorkeled before and we felt confident and safe snorkeling under their tutelage. We ate yummy sandwiches before enjoying a speedy boat ride back to port. Ethan chose just the right songs on the way back to get everyone to sing along. We had an absolutely amazing day because of this experience!
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261catherinet
Jun 23, 2025
Smoothest ride and best aloha - Makana tours was amazing! Elijah and Ethan were friendly and helpful (not just to us, they stopped to help a stranded boat on our tour) and Makana was a great captain. It was a rough day, but not one person got sick. Other boats we saw were really bouncing around but our ride was very smooth. You get to go into some of the caves and the spot for snorkeling was safe enough that I braved swimming in the ocean for the first time! On a honeymoon full of highs, this was a particularly joyful day that I’ll never forget. Thank you guys!
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Kelly_b
Jun 22, 2025
Family favorite! - Our day on the Amelia K was fantastic!!! Our favorite activity of our trip! The crew was so friendly, the boat was comfortable. 100% recommend.
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Carsons232
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing crew + cruise! - 100% must book! This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. My family and I booked the Na Pali Kai III. Captain Mike and the crew (Asia + Tony) were super knowledgeable, helpful, and engaging. We felt very safe and comfortable throughout the entirety of the cruise. Important to note: because we booked the afternoon tour, the water was definitely pretty choppy/wavy, so take the warnings of sea sickness seriously! This is noted on their website and the crew is there to help anyone who doesn't feel well too.
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From $214
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).