Captain J's Nāpali coast tour was nothing short of amazing. Originally I wanted to go on a smaller adventure raft where you sit on the side and hold on to the ropes. My husband wanted a more relaxed trip so we decided on the raft boat that had seats. Man am I glad we did! We had a choppy day on the water and it was a crazy ride out to the coast. But I felt totally capable in the hands of Nono and Jeff who were our captains. Nono knew how to ride the waves and made sure we had a safe and fun time on the water. The views of the Napali coast are breathtaking. We went on the morning ride and in hindsight, the afternoon would have had better lighting to view the Kalalau Valley, as we had the sun coming up behind the mountains once we got there. Still got some amazing shots of the cliffs. The sea was too rough to enter the cave completely but Nono still got us in enough to experience the thrill in a safe manner. We saw spinner dolphins and some bottle nose dolphins doing flips and jumping out of the water. The snorkeling was great-we even swam with a sea turtle. The crew was helpful, making sure everyone was okay with snacks and drinks. It was an adventurous day in the water!! read more

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First off- the coast views are so beautiful that I was brought to tears. You can go with many types of companies- but if you are looking for a thrilling ride along the way.- this is one for you. Captain Landon and deck hand Mason were great! Landon has a keen eye for conditions and was continuously aware of the conditions. The guys were full of knowledge and it was great to hear the fun facts. We were lucky enough to get into a couple caves and snorkel on this trip. My family had permagrin for hours! This was definitely a highlight of our trip. read more

Still five stars for fun,adventure, and the great crew! Just wanted to add this clip to share the vibe. I'll add a couple other photos soon. read more

Nono and Cannon were awesome. We did the afternoon Napali Coast tour. Gotta snorkel on the south end of the island. Saw a couple turtles and some awesome fish. We went into a couple sea caves with were so cool to see. The navigation was impeccable. If you have a bad back or get sea sick, you may want to skip it. Otherwise, this is a great tour with breathtaking views. read more

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Best thing to do in Kauai was this!!! Can't explain how amazing the tour was and how great Matt (the guy on the ship) was. Not only was the boat amazing, Matt did a great job of making everyone feel welcome. In my opinion, this was better than the helicopter ride. Beware, you will feel like you're on a 4 hour roller coaster with one hour snorkeling adventure. Wasn't promised but we got to see MANY fish while snorkeling, sea turtles, dolphin, whales (multiple) and the full Nāpali coastline. read more

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We had a great time on the NaPali tour! Nohili was a great captain and Cannon was both an an awesome DJ and a great guide, explaining the significance of all the locations along the tour. It's always a treat to learn from true locals. The boats were a perfect balance. We still got to zip along and fit in the sea caves like the zodiacs, while not being too crazy bumpy or wet. And the bathroom on board was so clutch on a 5 hour tour. The snorkel masks weren't quite as nice as the other one we went on in Maui. Highly recommend this tour, as well as Nohili and Cannon! read more

This was the highlight of our trip. Capt knew were the whales were and they put on a show. The crew were informative and funny. Great music. read more

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Fantastic adventure with captain Nono and first mate Max. They did an awesome job. It was a snorkel trip but got to stop and see some humpbacks along the way (and wow...). Captain Nono was also able to navigate inside a couple caves on the Napoli coast (no words to describe seeing that coast line so closely). He also did a great job explaining some Hawaiian native history along the way. Highly recommend the adventure!! read more

I was dreading getting up at 6 to make it to Captain J's super raft Napoli Coast tour as we needed to be there 45 minutes early for the @7:30 start time. But when we got to the store front, the dread went away when I saw other people looking enthusiastic to get going. There were 24 people (28 is the max) in our group and it felt like a perfect amount. Captain Andrew and Shane (the guide) briefed us quickly before we took off, and made sure we were well informed during the rest of the trip. Today we were lucky to have mild waves and crystal clear water. We saw many spinner dolphins which was exciting as they travelled in a giant pod. During the snorkeling session, we saw many colorful fish and some sea turtles. Captain Andrew and Shane were very patient and helped everyone get in and out of the water. Since everyone was on time and the conditions were perfect, we were able to go a little further north and see more sea caves, which was pretty magical. Overall, we had a blast and would totally recommend the tour to anyone. read more

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Absolutely incredible!!! Nono and cannon were sick, this captain has skills. Cannons history lessons on the island were super cool. This is by far the best experience we've had yet on the islands. Will for sure be bringing family on this trip next time. But seriously these guys deserve a raise, and if your hesitating don't just book the trip 10/10 read more

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The Best snorkel trip ever. Was an amazing Experience . CJ and canon made the trip one of the best I've ever done. Definitely ask for these guys when you go.Thanks guys again for the great time. From the San Diego crew, their knowledge of the island was exceptional.. read more

We had a blast with Captain CJ!! 10/10 recommend! We saw dolphins, turtles, tons of fish, waterfalls, sea caves you name it!! The boat was awesome and was comfortable without sacrificing maneuverability in tight spaces like the caves! read more

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Had a WONDERFUL experience with Nolo and Cannon! My husband and I did another charter earlier in the week and this one surpassed it by far! Our first snorkel spot was too murky so they took us to their secondary spot where we saw plenty of fish and turtles! We got real up close to the cliffs and got in some great pictures. Would recommend to anyone! read more

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What an AWESOME trip down the coast! Captain Nohili and Max were SO. MUCH. FUN! We partied the whole time! It was a thrill ride from beginning to end with great story. From entering the caves to getting soaked by waterfalls, topped off with some great snorkeling . Fun from beginning to end. The cherry on top was the music choices to fit the mood. We can add karaoke to the mix too! A MUST DO. read more

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My first experience ever at the sea and on a boat. This place is fantastic. The captain Jay and his assistant Noah make this experience the best of my life. The boat was very equipped for an emergency. The tour shows everything you need to know about the island. Because the boat wasn't big, we can enter into caves to see how wonderful God is and his creation. They stopped and people snorkeling. Tour is aprox 4 hours in a half. The place has different tour options to choose from. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Let me start by saying that this company, from start to finish, really helped create the best experience for us here on Kaua'i. Every crew member we had (6 different ones), and the front desk ladies were amazing. They created a great environment. This company really cares about you getting what you paid for - which is an awesome time out on the water & seeing the most you can. The boats are very nice, and while the trip doesn't have a lot of fancy embellishments - I preferred that. So here I go in my in-depth review of our 3 trips out with Captain J's! When we first landed we saw this advertised in the airport. I had done a lot of research on different boat tours, but hadn't seen anything that really fit the bill in my mind. I had some older members in my party that weren't interested in a "holding onto the raft" zodiac rides (which I love), and I wasn't interested in a overly expensive catamaran trip... When we saw that their boats were a nice compromise between the two, we decided to book with them! We started with a whale watch. Our first crew members were Landon & Matt. They were great, but the whales just were not preforming. In fact, we didn't see a single one! And you can't control nature! But then Captain J's really shined through... they worked with us to get booked again! I have never EVER had a tour do this. It really made an impression that they cared about you getting the experience you paid for. So we rebooked for later in our trip. It was at this point we decided we wanted to do a Napli Coast tour. Now while this may change, at this time, if you booked this tour with them and they had to reroute, you could choose not to go and get a refund. Based on the research I had done, I did not see this offered by any other tour! And winter in Kauai - the weather on that coast is very unpredictable, so I appreciated this! We then went on our second whale tour with our favorite crew!!! CJ & Nohili! They were absolutely fantastic and were so much fun. We saw at least 10 whales, and had such a great time. It really was a blast. The next morning we got up early for our coast tour. Now - let me say: the waters on the coast were serious. Ryan, our captain - handled the water great, but if you're wondering if you can handle the weather, I would suggest giving serious consideration to if you can handle this trip in the winter. The two older members of our party did not do this trip, and I think that was the best decision. As their website says, this is an adventure tour! So be prepared for one! On the coast trip we saw more whales, hundreds of dolphins, and the coast was breathtaking. In the morning, the sun starts filtering through the cliffs, and with the sea mist rising - the area looks fierce. It was quite a sight to behold. Afterward, they took us back to smoother water, to a nice area to snorkel. It wasn't anything over the top amazing, but there was plenty of sea life and more coral than I had seen in other parts of the island. Light snacks and drinks are provided, and you can always bring additional food. Like I said - no frills, but I wasn't interested in paying $75-100 more for a nicer lunch. Over take-aways: This is a no frills tour that centers on the adventure. The staff is great, and focuses on giving you the best experience possible. I am so glad we found this tour group, and booking with them really completed our trip to Kaua'i. Mahalo to the entire Captain J's team! read more

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On July 4th, 2025, my sister (Veronica) & I went on Captain J's Tour of the NaPali Coast (afternoon trip). It was excellent & I highly recommend it! Nono & Kahena were our captains/tour guides. They were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, funny, kind, & took safety seriously. We learned a lot & saw a lot! Thankfully, the weather & waves were great that day so we were able to also go snorkeling & go into the cave. The entire trip was amazing and the scenery breathtaking. I am extremely thankful for the trip & will definitely be using them again when I have out of state visitors. Mahalo Captain J's! read more

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We had the most amazing time yesterday! It was an unprecedented day for whale watching! Breach after Breach! Captain Andy and Matt were great and did an amazing job! Thanks read more

Cannon and CJ made the trip amazing! we learned about some Hawaiian history, snorkeled, went in sea caves, saw turtles, tons of dolphins and rocked out the whole way back. Awesome day even though it was a little choppy. read more

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Ryan and Jeff are great. We went out on a breezy day and were surprised by a long bout of whale viewing during our Na Pali coast trek. They patiently let us watch the events until the "ooooh's and aaahh's" gave way to more subdued watching, and then steered us off to the coast as intended. Great and fun excusion. read more

Honestly one of the best activities I've done . We had a ride scheduled with another company and we were canceled the day off . We called the receptionist of Captain J's so last minute and she was able to get us in . We were a bit nervous about it being a raft but I'm honestly so glad it was . Our captain CJ and guide Matt were so nice and knowledgeable. CJ somehow outran the rain all day and got us to every spot . Matt was so helpful and shared so much knowledge. They both made the trip so much better . Me and my partner both walked out thanking the other company for canceling on us because if they didn't we would've never experienced this . Forever will recommend captain J's ! read more

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If your looking for fun excitement nature with a little history and fun facts on the way this is the boat tour for you. Captain Landon does his best to make sure everyone on the boat get a chance for the perfect shot of that Nepali Coast. Boat man Shane did a great job taking pictures for everyone and make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the ride. On this trip we say spinner dolphins waterfalls turtles caves oh my... I would definitely recommend this tour. Bearded traveler read more

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We went out on a tour this morning we had such a great time. Our captain NoNo and Cameron were great full of knowledge and were more than happy to help and answer any questions anyone had. We saw dolphins and the caves were incredible the snorkeling was just as good. Thank you for making it a memorable time! read more

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Captain CJ and Matt were wonderful. We were able to go in the sea cave and despite the rain, we snorkeled (just not a great location). The effort was there! Also stopped to see goats on the hillside and lots of dolphins plus 1 turtle. The ride was not as bad as some people stated. We did not take Dramamine and my 82 year old mother was just fine. Sit in the back if you don't like to ride the waves. Would recommend this trip to anyone of any age. read more

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Captain Andrew and Jonah were amazing hosts! We had an epic time!! We loved every story and they showed us and told us history of Kauai and Hawaii that I didn't know about! We also saw an abundance of dolphins which I have not seen on Oahu. Much mahalos!! We will be back!! read more

Captain J’s Kauai Offshore Adventures - We had such an awesome time! Captain Andrew and Jonah were such gracious hosts! We would go again! - Boat Tours Near Me - Eleele, Hawaii

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Such an amazing trip! I'm glad we did this, and not the catamarans. The view of the coast is absolutely fabulous, it's a must see, and this tour is worth every penny. Canon did a great job explaining the coast, history and Hawaiian culture. read more

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We caught a nice yellowfin tuna, and were able to keep some to eat. The best sushi of my life by far! read more

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Best day ever with Captain Andrew and mate!!! wonderful day on the ocean saw tons of whales and dolphins. Thank you, Captain Andrew.

Great experience! Highly recommend! Friendly staff, family atmosphere. Nono and Cannon are the best. We saw dolphins, a turtle, and several octopus snorkeling. read more

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Had a fantastic afternoon out on the water with Noihui (NoNo) and Max. So much fun! We started off getting to see a monk seal out at sea. So cute. We got to see whales spouting and whale tails. We also had an exciting group of spinner dolphins usher us back to port. Nono was very knowledgeable about whales and Max was fun to chat with. They were very accommodating for a fellow passenger who didn't take to sea waves well and made sure he was well taken care of. You will get a little spray of water and it's a little bumpy in the front row. We sat just in front of captain and it was very smooth and not very wet. Great crew. Fun evening. Sunset on water was perfect read more

Absolutely a must do with this company! Captain Andrew and Matt were the best hosts you can imagine! My family of 5 had the best time. Great and comfortable boat, super fast, great music playlist while we were in full send mode. Matt knew just what to do when our 10 year old started feeling a little queasy and helped her not get sick (it happens more often to people than you think)-and Matt kept checking on her the rest of the trip which she didn't have anymore issues. The caves rides and views were epic with a good amount of Hawaiian knowledge shared by both Captain Andrew and Matt. We were so lucky to see dolphins, turtles, many fish, and a monk seal and baby seal. Snorkeling was really good, and easy process. We got handed fins based on our foot size once we reached our site, then handed a mask and snorkel, and easy jump from the boat to water. Captain Andrew and Matt once again sprung into action to help the little ones and some older people move around the boat with their assistance. After the swim, it was a quick shower rinse, snacks and drinks, and we were headed back to Port Allen. We would sign up for this again in a heartbeat! Logistics Note: you will take off your shoes when you get to the dock and not see them until ride is over. Don't bring spray sunscreen, bring lotion from a squirt tube (it deteriorates the inflatable tubes and makes the deck slippery). They provide a dry bag once you get in your seat for the boat ride, give it back at the end. Also, bring cash to tip (you can use Venmo too)-this crew works hard and did a phenomenal job! read more

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Went on a whale watching tour and had a great time! The super raft boat was incredibly fast and smooth (though I took a dramamine in advance, I know there was someone on our tour who got seasick). Captain Andrew did his best to find whales and we saw a ton! They provide snacks and drinks and there is a toilet on board. Things to know: Bring some cash to be able to tip the Captain and his mate at the end of the tour. Of course they can't control the weather, so plan accordingly (bring ponchos for Hawaiian rain). This being said, it rained before our tour and the seats (though they flipped them over) were very wet so it wasn't so fabulous to sit on a wet cushion for 2 hours. The captain was generous and stayed out a bit later than two hours since it was the last tour of the evening. They play music on board, which was nice to an extent but also prevented us from really hearing any whale noises and their spouts. This tour was more about finding the whales, there wasn't an extensive breakdown of information/learning other than where they came from, what they were doing here, and how long they usually stayed. I wish I learned more but that was about all that was shared about it (unless I missed hearing about it since I was at the front of the boat and the captain was at the back). To be desired: we had originally booked a 3:45 whale watch tour and we were called at 11:30ish to let us know due to lack of staff our tour was cancelled. We were offered a 1pm tour instead, but we were busy. Luckily we were able to move things around and take the tour the next day instead, but for others who are have a stricter schedule this would be really problematic. read more

The most memorable day in Kauai was with Captain J's. We did the afternoon Nāpali snorkeling tour, but it ended up being so much more. We saw several pods of whales, dolphins and monk seals. Our captain Landen and deck hand Matt were so attentive and took multiple detours to admire the magnificent marine life. The views of Napali are breathtaking and learning the history of the local culture was fascinating. Landen was able to expertly navigate into sea caves and waterfalls giving us the full experience. I can't say enough about our day with Captain J's! read more

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Easy check-in, thorough safety brief for the boat ride and snorkeling. The entire experience would not have been the same without our two excellent guides, No-no, and Kena. Both were knowledgeable of the landmarks and the islands history! The crew was very attentive during snorkeling in the open water. Captain No-no's control of the boat taking correct angles and throttle management when driving through the big swells in the open ocean was not only impressive but made for a pleasant boat ride/experience. If you're wondering if it is worth it, hands down will be going back for the views and excitement! Thank you Captain J and all of the crew. 11/10 would recommend! read more

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Nohili and jeff hooked it up. safe and respectful. I think out of all of the boats I saw that do this, they have the best one that's the most equipped to handle what you want to see. read more

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Our first time with touring the Napoli coast. The coast is truly breathtaking.Landon and Kannon were beyond amazing . Both are helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Our boat trip went smoothly, aside from getting stopped by the coast guard, but that made it even more memorable. Will definitely be coming back and telling my Friends. read more

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Our boat tour of the beautiful NaPali Coast with Captain Js was amazing! Captain Nohelo and Cannon were informative, amusing and so very accommodating. We saw turtles, dolphins, inside caves, and did snorkeling. The coast is breathtaking. We will definitely be recommending this tour to our friends. We loved it!! read more

Our morning boat ride with Captain Andrew and Matt was the perfect way to kick off our week in Kauai! They were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also super kind and welcoming. We learned so much about the area and even got to see some dolphins! We visited in mid-December, so the waters were a little rough at times, but they were very upfront about what to expect. With a little Dramamine, we were all set and able to fully enjoy the breathtaking Nā Pali Coast. The views were absolutely stunning, and it felt like the highlight of our trip. This is a must-do! Highly recommend adding this tour to your itinerary. read more

Truly exceeded my expectations! My wife booked this and I was like "okay a boat ride, I like more adventurous stuff but well go" and it was really the highlight of our trip. CJ and Kanna were an absolute blast. Hilarious, knowledgeable, and talk great story. The Napali coast is epic beyond description, you must see it if you are on Kauai. Snorkeling was fun, but the high speed boat ride and seeing spinner dolphins were both incredible. Would recommend to anyone visiting! read more

Captain CJ and his first mate Max made this trip an absolute wonderful time. Humor mixed with historical facts by both of them made it FUN. The boat was comfortable, stable and fast. To experience the Napili coast features, this is the trip to sign up for. Caves, sea life, waterfalls and geographical features were spectacular! These two don't get paid enough for all of the information provided!! If you are even thinking about a coastal tour, this is the ONLY ONE!!!! read more