Zodiac Raft Tour: Explore NaPali Coast Caves & Marine Life

Embark on a personalized journey with marine wonders on our Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition. Explore hidden caves, sheer cliffs, and experience a thrilling adventure in Hawaii.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor - 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…
What's Included
  • 4 Hours of a Thrilling Adventure of a Lifetime
  • Dolphin Watching & Whale Watching (Dec-April)
  • Snorkeling Equipment (Mask, Snorkel and Fins)
  • Dry bag to store your items you bring on board
  • 6:30AM or 7:00AM is our most recommended tour due to calmer ocean conditions & more wildlife
  • Fresh cut pineapple and apples
  • Lifejackets - They are optional and are provided upon check-in
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Towels
  • Parking at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor is $20.00 + tax valid for 8 hours ( paid at the Harbor )
  • Optional Photo Package that contains 300-500 photos and videos of your tour!
Additional Information

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;…

Location
Na Pali Riders
Kaumuali'i Highway
CHECK-IN AND MISSED TOUR POLICY Arrive at Na Pali Riders’ office in Waimea 45 minutes before departure with waivers signed. Departure time is the time specified on your itinerary. If not checked in before the safety brief begins, the tour is missed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sharon_d
Jun 23, 2025
Must do! - A total blast!! Scenery was beautiful and the Captain and crew were awesome. Will definitely do this again next time we come to Kauai
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Meikemurray
Jun 23, 2025
Thrills, Dolphins & a rare Whale Shark — What a Ride! - Not your mother’s! Thrilling fast Hawaiian rollercoaster ride! I am glad I took bonine an hour before, since I don’t do well on rollercoasters. We stopped a bunch including for snorkeling. Captain Brandon effortlessly backed this zodiac raft into one of the caves. Very experienced and impressive staff. They definitely knew what they were doing and made for a once in a life time experience. We got to see dolphins and a rare whale shark on our 11 o’clock tour and learned a lot about the Napali coast.
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Pitschf
Jun 22, 2025
A Whale-shark of a time - Exceptional experience Ever seen a whale shark? I have... On this tour. Crew were fantastic and the natural wonder that is Kauai was in full regalia. Oh.. and dolphins.. we were surrounded by dolphins. Oh.. and we made it to all the caves. Brandon and Cassie were crewtastic
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Jkent80
Jun 22, 2025
Awesome Adventure. - Fantastic trip. Great views, skilled captain, kind and thoughtful first mate. It’s the best way to see the napali coast where you can get into caves other boats can’t. Sea sickness wasn’t an issue at all as it’s an adventure ride not a slow rolling boat ride. We all loved it. (Family of four)
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Diego_v
Jun 21, 2025
Must-do NaPali Coast tour - The tour was phenomenal. The team was super accommodating when we had to push our tour one day because of one of us not feeling great. The boat crew was super friendly and they took us to see all the caves in the coast. Definitely recommend.
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Robertag553
Jun 21, 2025
Great experience! - What a fabulous trip. The caves and waterfalls were breathtaking. The guides fun and informative. A definite highlight of our trip
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Kristyt428
Jun 20, 2025
Must See Tour!! - INCREDIBLE but definitely NOT a casual experience. If you get sea/motion sick, this might not be the tour for you but the staff are well equipped with tricks and remedies to help as much as possible. My boyfriend, aka the Torpedo, said it felt like a once in a lifetime experience! It's like Indiana Jones, except in the water. Explored BEAUTIFUL caves/waterfalls/coasts and got to "ride" many waves. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. Provided delicious snacks. Can't express how happy we were with this tour!! We are already recommending this to all of our friends and family!! MUST do on the island!
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Karla_d
Jun 20, 2025
Wow!! Don’t miss this opportunity! - This trip was WoW! I highly recommend it. My family and I all enjoyed it! Our captain was very nice and we would do this again!
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Jennifer_o
Jun 20, 2025
Great trip - This is an ADVENTURE. Not a leisurely boat ride up the coast. But it is absolutely worth it. The employees are amazing the coast is beautiful and the caves were neat! It’s not a snorkel focused tour but it’s nice to jump in the water. Totally worth it 100% recommend.
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Poolidge
Jun 19, 2025
Na Pali Zodiac Trip - This was a very cool adventure excursion! We motored through sea caves, drifted though a pod of 300+ spinner dolphins, snorkeled in an awesome spot and raced through the ocean jamming to island music. Definitely include this one in your itinerary!
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From $238
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).