NaPali Coast Tour: Explore Kauai's Sea Caves

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
  • Shared Catamaran Trip
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Lunch
  • Snacks, water, and soft drinks
  • Photography Opportunities
  • Usage of snorkel equipment
  • Insurance for visitors
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • No Accommodations
  • Towels
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
185 Aka Ula St
Aka Ula Street
We do not provide any transportation to and from our departure location. Referred contacts for transportation: H3 Taxi & Tours - 808-346-0870 Shaka Kauai - 808-720-7139 Dave's Taxi Service - 808-212-8274
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Maramar2026
Jul 31, 2026
Best boat experience there is. - Magical experience. One of the best tours i have ever done. Captain Mike and his crew were so awesome and really made our day and possibly even our trip. Would highly recommend.
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Melissa_p
Jul 30, 2026
Kauai MUST do! - Amazing experience! The whole crew was fantastic, attentive and very personable. The ride itself was amazing- the views of the sea caves and the Napoli Coast were breathtaking. Makana Charters was easy to work with and accommodating!
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Mattmh4875oy
Jul 29, 2026
Breathtaking views and great staff - The Napali Coast is the most unique landscape we have ever seen. We had high winds and rougher than normal waters, but our guide and crew kept things safe and controlled. Lots of great information was provided along the way. We weren’t able to snorkel for very long due to safety risks which was a bummer, but the right decision.
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Chris_s
Jul 29, 2026
10 out of 10 - Such a memorable experience. We saw manta rays, a pod of dolphins and sea turtles while heading to the Na Pali Coast. The captain and tour guide has family ties to Kauai and is an incredible story teller. Highly recommend for all ages!
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Matthew_n
Jul 29, 2026
Ship Happens... and This Was Amazing - Wonderful experience! The captain and crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming throughout the trip. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to others.
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950zebm
Jul 28, 2026
A+ experience - Amazing experience, learned a lot about the history of Kuaui and the Napli coast is some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. The captain and crew made it an even better experience they were exceptional at there jobs. 10/10
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Angelia_k
Jul 28, 2026
Bucket list experience! - This is a MUST DO if you are visiting the island of Kauai. I was underprepared for how BEAUTIFUL this boat ride was going to be. I genuinely cried from how breath taking the Na Pali coast is. People say the boat ride is choppy and the water is rough, but I thought that honestly made it fun, just take some dramamine before! They give you a delicious sandwich, chips, and drinks. I love nothing more than a good beer and a beautiful sight, but the experience was so amazing that I couldn't have cared less that they do not have/allow alcohol on the boat (don't judge I'm Polish and German/live in NYC where drinking is an olympic sport). They played good music and gave amazing information about the surrounding sights. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating. Getting in the water and being able to snorkel was euphoric and we no lie got to see a bunch of dolphins and one even jumped out of the water and did a flip!!!! This excursion is not only worth every penny, but honestly a bucket list item.
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Sofia_c
Jul 27, 2026
Napali Coast on the Amelia K - This was THEE best activity we had while staying on Kaua’i. The staff was amazing from the Captain to the entire crew, Liliana and Ethan. The scenery was absolutely breath taking, and we learned so much about what we were seeing from the crew. The weather allowed us to stop for snorkeling and swimming. I will remember this day for a very long time, thank you Makana for making it special!!!
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Margaretpx9695bp
Jul 27, 2026
Amelia K Napali Coast tour - Had an excellent time on the Amelia K. The crew were super friendly and knowledgeable. The Napali coast is absolutely beautiful and worth seeing. Would definitely book with Makana tours again.
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Andrea_v
Jul 27, 2026
Had a Great Time. The... - Had a Great Time. The Guides were Amazing! I recommend to everyone. It was my first time on a Boat in the Ocean.
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From $227
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).