Captain Ian and RJ were great! Captain Ian was welcoming fun and super knowledgeable and presented the history of the area and the culture that was fantastic! Both guys were focused on all of guest having the best time possible and took all precautions to ensure no one was afraid to speak up if they started to feel sea sick and went out of their way to provide a great environment and atmosphere! Certainly an experience both my wife and I were really glad chose to do! To get a great crew as well was awesome!!! We went out on the morning tour and I do strongly recommend that. Calmer waters and a greater chance to see Dolphins, Turtles and all the caves! read more

This was my second time doing the Deluxe Power Catamaran experience with Na Pali Experience, and it was even better than the first! Our Captain, Chellen, was incredible - his driving skills were top tier and it was amazing to watch him back the boat right into sea caves and under waterfalls with ease. Both he and Kacey were so knowledgeable about the Na Pali Coast. They answered all of our questions and made the whole trip such a memorable adventure. They were both fun, engaging, and so kind. This has been my favorite activity on both of my trips to Kauai, and I can't recommend it enough. An absolute must-do when visiting the island!!! read more

Prior to this trip, I have been on other NaPali coast tours, but this tour was by far the best and exceeded every expectation. Captain Drew and Corbin (who is also a captain) are just the best!: the most competent sea-men, the most knowledgeable, so kind and FUN, and they revere the natural beauty and splendor of this magical island as if they were natives. Plus their double hull state of the art speedboat is incredible. So fast, safe and comfortable with plenty of cushy seating, even cushy non slip decks and a good amount of shade cover. Fresh fruit and snacks and cold beverages served at just the right time and they know how to really maneuver all of the secret spots and where to find dolphins, whales and turtles. Snorkeling gear is very nice. They know all of the local lore and all of the sea loving locals. The music was also great! An impromptu dance party may break out if you're with the right crowd! Perfect for adventure loving families with children, couples and groups of close friends, or come alone and you will make friends. They are the best guys, I will never forget the beautiful day we all had together! read more

Such a good boat tour, lots of fun, TONS of dolphins on the 7AM tour, spectacular views, and extremely kind and educated tour guides! Overall a wonderful day read more

This was the highlight of my week long trip between Maui & Kauai. Our captain, JD was super kind and really great at his job. He navigated some challenging waters safely & went above and beyond to provide a great experience. We saw so many dolphins, active whales and a turtle. The Napali coast is stunning and definitely something to experience at least once in a lifetime. Not sure a review can do it justice. One tip - it can get colder than you expect and windy. Bring a jacket and maybe some sweatpants especially in the winter! I was very cold on the way back since I had gone in the water and my swimsuit was wet. Thank you for the great experience I won't forget! read more

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Captain "chillin with Chellan" and deck hand "Hawaiian Brian" couldn't have been a better duo for this tour. These guys are born and raised locals, and truly knew how to share the Aloha energy with us. The two of them complement each other very well when it came to the flow of the tour. The education that they shared with all of us was truly special. Hawaiian Brian was great at "breaking the ice." He really got to know us better on a more personal level, while we made our sail out to Napoli Coast. Chellan is a crafted captain who navigated the coast line with ease and grace, stopping at the significant locations to share Hawaiian history with us. We were very thrilled to only have 13 passengers on our trip along the Pali. It really makes a huge difference when you get a more personalized experience and get to connect with everyone around you. It really felt like an intimate experience for us. We got on the afternoon boat tour. Conditions were 50/50 as they liked to say. Weather can change in 5 min/ 5 miles and they were very aware of the quickly changing conditions. We were able to back in to a few of the caves and sail in to the "open ceiling cave"even with the little bit of choppy waters. On the sail back we got to anchor at a nice snorkeling location, had some light snacks and fresh pineapple (Chilean cut the pineapple like a culinary artist) and then headed back to the harbor. On the way back in from the harbor we were greeted with two different pods of dolphins and a beautiful rainbow to end the tour. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience, as it is permanently etched in to my memory. At the end of the tour, we had the pleasure to be able to hang out for a little while and chop it up. These guys are like literally family now. Napali Experience for the Win! Mahalos fam read more

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We took a trip up the Na Pali Coast with Na Pali Experience and it was the highlight of our trip to Kauai. Captain Nate and RJ were so professional, yet funny and personable, made us feel safe, and and provided unbelievable history and interesting facts as we traveled. We saw pods of spinner dolphins, sea turtles, waterfalls, snorkeled, went inside caves, and the magnificent cliffs are beyond description. I was nervous about potential seasickness so chose their company after doing much research and reading many reviews. We took the morning trip, as people report the water tends to be less choppy then, I took seasick meds and wore wristbands, and had some ginger chews. We chose the Deluxe Power Catamaran and I was fine for the whole trip and was able to fully enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. I cannot recommend this company enough. Seeing the awesomeness of this magnificent coastline was breathtaking. Enjoying the spinner dolphins jumping playfully in and out of the water left me emotional. The trip seems to put the rest of life in perspective and is a wonderful reminder that there is a grand world out there and we are just a tiny part of it. Na Pali Experience made us feel safe and so well taken care of. It is very apparent how much they love this island and that they truly get joy out of bringing their guests an exceptional experience. read more

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What a great day today with Captain Daniel and Colleen. This is a must do when visiting. We learned so much about this beautiful place from them. We went out in the morning and the conditions were great. read more

Highly recommend this tour. We did the Deluxe Power Catamaran with Captain Jane and Shay. The boat was comfortable for the rough waters. The zodiak rafts looked fun but now that I've been on this boat I don't see how sitting in a raft could be comfortable for such a long, rough ride. The boat was small enough to go into a few caves. Scenery is breathtaking. Saw turtles and schools of dolphins. Jane was great at pointing them out and taking the boat over to them. Amazing experience overall. read more

The highlight of our trip to Kuai for our family of 7 was without a doubt the Na Pali Experience. Captain Chellen and Casey were extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, and made sure everyone was comfortable and seeing the sights they pointed out. Being surrounded by pods of spinner dolphins jumping out of the water was incredible. Captain Chellen's boat skills were amazing, and the smaller size of the boat and number of people on the boat made for a much more intimate interactive experience. Everyone enjoyed the stop to swim. If we ever go back to Kuai we would definitely do this tour again and hope Chellen and Casey would still be there! read more

everything was amazing. from the boat to the crew to the weather cooperating. we saw dolphins snd a monk seal swimming. turtles and whales. the napali coast is beautiful beyond words. it was a perfect day read more

WOW! This was a super fun experience and a must-do in Kauai. We saw a bottlenose dolphin with a little baby right out of the harbor. Later we saw huge schools of spinner dolphins and a few sea turtles. JD was the best captain you could ask for. He was laid back and told us a lot of interesting facts about the landscape and wildlife we saw. He was also an excellent captain. It was November and we had 6-8 foot swells. He expertly threaded the needle between the swells to give us a safe and comfortable ride. I also liked that they had Hawaiian flavored chips and drinks for our trip back. And being on a smaller boat with fewer guests is nice. I highly recommend this outfit as the one to go with for your Napali Coast boat tour. read more

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We went on the 8 am tour today. Captain Jake and RJ were absolutely top notch. Lots of knowledge and information about Kauai and the Na Pali coast. It was so crazy how we drove into some of the tunnels/caves! Highlight of our trip to Kauai! Thanks guys! read more

If you are looking for a fantastic guided boat tour and experience then you need to make a reservation on the Na Pali Experience ... and ask for Captain JD's as your tour guide. This is a more personal tour of the trips we saw launching and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to snorkel on the morning we launched so had an incredible view of the sea turtles, coral reef, and a massive amounts of fish. On the way to and from the launch we were able to stop and see the spinner dolphins that were just inches from the boat. Both times there was about 50+ dolphins in the pod and they loved to show off as they swan and spun in the air. Captain JD also was so knowledgeable of the island and was just an awesome tour guide with so many details of the island history, its people, and the wildlife. So much to see and to have a smaller personalized tour was incredible. Enjoy yourself on the Na Pali Experience and be sure to ask for Captain JD! read more

We went in October on the Expedition Cave tour. It was an awesome experience! The staff were very nice and gave us lots of great facts of the Na Pali coast. Would go again! read more

Probably the best tour of its kind in Kauai that includes both Na Pali coast sightseeing and an hour of snorkeling to view fishes and turtles. Lot of information given about the sights along the way and we entered a few inlets and caves too! Six to a boat. Only downside might be the period when sitting at the back - we're thin so that worked out for us but if you're not on the thin side I wouldn't want to sit on those tiny to the aft seats especially during rough waters, and it is during rough waters that the boat is capable of comfortably seating only four plus captain because no one may sit in the front when the swell is challenging and the boat is pounding up and down the chop. And it's irrelevant that the smoothest ride on a boat in rough waters is towards the rear (been sailing since I was little) if the "seats" at the stern are ten inch squares of hard plastic and not meant at all for sitting on for any length of time. In other words - these particular boats under Kauai rough seas conditions are really only fit for four plus captain. The company could perhaps prepare an illustrated brochure to give us after the tour is over to outline the names of all we see along the way because there's no way to remember especially all those Hawaiian names! Be prepared for rough seas in the afternoon but nothing unmanageable. read more

Na Pali Experience was truly wonderful. Taking a trip with the smaller outfit gave my family a personal attention. Chellen and Colleen were our team and they are truly happy people who are good at their job and love it. This experience should not be missed! read more

Our deckhand Casey and our Captain Jane were so amazing! Very friendly, lively and fun! This was the ultimate tour! We are locals from Oahu and was just visiting Kauai for the weekend. so glad my daughter booked this tour on a pontoon boat and NOT on the rafts or on a huge boat! The pontoon boat was perfect for jumping waves and we could even back in and weave through the caves! This tour is about 4 hrs, please bring sunscreen and please be ok using the bathroom in the deep sink! lol The weather was perfect! We got to see many pods of spinner dolphins! We swam with the reef fish, was given snacks and drinks! On the way back, it was full speed ahead, jumping waves but Captain Jane made sure we didn't land them too hard! Casey even cut up some fresh pineapples for everyone to enjoy! This experience was fantastic and highly highly recommend captain Jane and Casey! So much Aloha! *IF YOURE GOING TO KAUAI AND THINKING TO DO THE NA PALI TOUR, DEFINITELY BOOK IT WITH THE NA PALI EXPERIENCE!!!! read more

10/10 experience. we were considering a tour option to allow us to go into the sea caves but also have a more personalized experience. We chose the 6 person Catamaran tour. It's called Napali Adventure Catamaran tour. We had only 6 people on the entire boat + our amazing captain Chellen. He told us stories, described the scenery and gave us the history of the coastline. We also kindly answered my million questions. Chellen was seriously amazing and made the experience so much better. I felt super confident that he would keep us safe on the water and navigate the rough waters of the north swells. He also took the best photos of us!!! This tour offers a large dry bag (enough to keep hella stuff towels, etc), water and drinks, snacks and fresh fruit, snorkel gear, water noodles and life vests. No shoes on the boat but they store them for you. Because you are seated, you are able to take photos or videos of your boat ride and enjoy more. The seats up front allow you to put your feet up, ride the waves, cool off with mist, and get a perfect view. We didn't get to snorkel because of the murky water but instead explored multiple sea caves and went further out to the end of the entire coastline. We also jumped into the water to re fresh. We saw tons of spinner dolphins and a few sea turtles. We had a great time and honestly felt this was the best tour of the coast possible. We loved chillin with Chellen on this majestic napali coast experience. read more

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I highly recommend his tour- I was nervous about getting motion sickness but was totally fine. we went on the 7 am catamaran tour and had Kylie and Jay as guides and this was seriously the most magical experience. They took us through caves and waterfalls, we learned about the history of the island and saw dolphins. Both Jay and Kylie were knowledgeable and just lovely genuine people. Well worth the money!!! read more

The best boat tour we've ever done! We loved the 6-person group size - super personal and more ability to maneuver quickly in the ocean. We considered the Pirates sister company but ultimately decided on this boat because it would be more comfortable, and it was! We came in the winter and were worried about weather conditions, but we had no issues. There were times at which the ocean was incredibly smooth, and closer to the Napali coast the waves were pretty rough. But their instructions on addressing seasickness worked like a charm (bromine night before and morning of; no coffee; light breakfast). And Captain Rob was a pleasure to be with. He was so energetic and taught us so much about Kauai and the animals. We saw SO many animals. We were so close to two different pods of dophins, saw a whale breach very close to us, and saw another whale jump out of the ocean. Absolutely amazing read more

Captain Jack is amazing! Second year in a row I was a 5 star experience. 22 foot 6 passenger boat - is the only way to go!

Great day on the water, by far the highlight of our trip! Brand new vessel with a top notch Captain (Jake) and crew led by (Shea) that not only have great boating skills but also provided amazing service and island knowledge. We chartered the boat for our party of 14 (2 families) and had more than enough space to enjoy a perfect day. If you're considering seeing the Na Pali coastline use this company and request these two gentlemen if available. read more

Amazing tour! Miguel was one of our tour guides and was very knowledgeable. The entire trip was breathtaking and worth every penny! Being able to see the Na Pali coast was a must! They took great care of us, we felt safe and the views are not to be missed!! read more

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Chellen and Corbin made this the most memorable experience! Their knowledge of the Na Pali coast and the tour they mapped out was excellent! Forget those giant boats--our time along the coast was as exciting and real as it gets! read more

Na Pali Experience - Boating Near Me - Kekaha, Hawaii

Chellen and Erica took us out for an unforgettable tour yesterday! We did the morning, catamaran ride. I highly recommend going with this company. The boat only accommodates a small number of people, so you get a more personalized experience. We fortunately had very good weather allowing us to make it all the way up the coast, stop for snorkeling, check out a few caves, see dolphins, and a beautiful sunrise and rainbow to start the ride! Don't think it could've gotten any better! Chellen and Erica were both very knowledgeable and had exceptional customer service! Thank you for an unforgettable experience Chellen, Erica, and Na Pali Experience! read more

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This is the third time we have checked out the Napali coast with Na Pali Experience. Second time with Capt. Chellen. Beautiful day. We saw so many Spinner dolphins, sea turtles and other fishes on the ride out. The thing for me how massive the coast is. Keanapuka Mountain rising from out of the sea, visiting the caves and snorkeling. I can't say how much fun this trip was. The big thing is you share the experince with a maximum of six people. Totally worth the price of admission. I see the other excursions and they number from 20 people a boat to I think at least 60 of your closest friends. I know you don't get the same experience with those groups as well. In summary, make sure you do visit the Napali coast, make sure to request Capt. Chellen and make sure you use Na Pali Experience. You will not regret it. Aloha and Mahalo! read more

This boat tour will leave you SPEECHLESS! Not only was chilling with Chellin (sorry if I misspelled it, our host) amazing but all the places he took us to see were spectacular!! Honestly, I booked this last minute and at first I was skeptical because I didn't think a boat tour would that exciting.. but boy was I wrong. This was such a great experience! You get to see dolphins, all the little hidden gems of Kauai, and learn some history of the island as well. I wasn't expecting this to include snorkeling as well so that was pretty cool! It was my first time snorkeling and I got to see so many cool little fishies! Definitely RECOMMEND!! read more

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It was a great day! Chellen and Corbin were great guides. We saw pod of dolphins, turtles, snooped and saw many cool fish.

Everyone MUST take the catamaran ride with Nate and Nolan. These two knew the history and provided the best experience! We got to see dolphins and a turtle plus a great snorkel spot!! We also went into the caves and got really wet under the waterfall!! Nate and Nolan provided excellent customer service and overall the best excursion that we had all week!! I promise these two young men will not disappoint!! read more

Na Pali Experience is the way to go for a killer day on the water exploring the most beautiful coastline on earth. Captain JD did a fantastic job of taking care of my family for the afternoon in some pretty 'exciting' water - on top of being a great captain, JD had great knowledge of Hawaiian history, culture, and fun stories to share about Kauai. Super fun afternoon and HIGHLY recommend you check these guys out! read more

Erica and Keala took me and my friends on a great tour, I would highly recommend them as your guides, they have both lived in Kauai their entire lives and shared tons of local knowledge, we all really enjoyed the Aloha that was provided by our crew! read more

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My husband and I found this adventure through Kayak Wailua (another excellent excursion). The Na Pali Experience was the best boat tour we've been on for Maui and Kauai! Nice sized boat for 6 guests and 1 captain. Captain Nate was the best! Born and raised native and has been driving boats for years. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so memorable. We saw so much of Kauai including famous scenes from movies like Jurassic World, Pirates of Caribbean, Six Days Seven Nights and more. We even drove through several sea caves, went snorkeling, and saw two different species of dolphins up close and personal! A big mahalo to Captain Nate for this wonderful adventure and also being fantastic at driving the boat safely through the waves! read more

Na Pali Experience - Classic scenery from Jurassic World! The Cathedrals - Boating Near Me - Kekaha, Hawaii

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6 passengers, one captain and the most beautiful place in the world. (Disclaimer: I haven't been everywhere in the world but I'm not sure how anywhere could possibly exceed the magic of the Na Pali Coast) Captain Drew navigated the seas like a champion - some say he's the best captain in Hawai'i and I don't disagree. He also provided insightful information about the beauty our eyes feasted upon and kept the trip going with perfectly timed music selections including the Jurassic Park theme when we came upon a section of the Na Pali Coast where one of the movies was filmed. We entered sea caves, snorkeled with turtles, saw spinner dolphins... it was an incredible experience that exceeded even the best of what I've seen on National Geographic. Thank you Na Pali Experience, thank you Captain Drew! Shoutout to Ryan and his awesome family Kim, Jack and Olivia for being fantastic company & making the morning even better!!! read more

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This was an amazing experience. Kylie was beyond professional and knowledgeable and an excellent boat driver!! We felt completely safe even with the windy conditions we had. She paid attention to everyone's needs. We took the 6 person boat tour in the morning and even had a wonderful snorkeling experience with sea turtles. 10/5!!! read more

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Breathtaking views of the island! We took the smaller six person boat and it was incredible to go inside of the caves. Ask for Jackie! She was a phenomenal Captain. She made it so much fun!! read more

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UNBELIEVABLE experience and best vacation decision ever made!! With an option of a lunch catered catamaran or speed boat raft called a Zodiac, so glad we picked the speed boat raft experience. This was such a fun and stunning way to see the Na Pali Coast; Collin and Corbin's vast knowledge of the land added to this incredible experience. First thing, we were blessed with HUMPBACK WHALES!! Mom and teenage whales gave us a show breaching and was just an awesome encounter with nature. Next up watching a pod of "sleeping" dolphins in crystal clear waters... hundreds of them. Then the gorgeous Na'Pali Coast and venturing into death defying caves that left us with our jaws dropped in awe. Unfortunately snorkeling wasn't an option due to water conditions, but we got to take a refreshing and memorable swim in calm waters. Collin and Corbin were so fun and chill; it felt like hanging out with our buddies more than tour guides. One of my friends and couple of other girls got sea sick and they handled it so professionally and effectively. I cannot recommend this adventure more!! It actually felt life changing... DO IT. But only on a Sunday with these guys... you won't regret it. read more

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Please read - the experience was amazing! I am going to get personal here to drive home why we loved it. I had to two sisters that drowned many years ago and going into large bodies of water is very difficult for me, but my partner has no issues. I went very reluctantly, and was truly afraid. Ian, our captain and Rocky our host were amazing! The beginning, I thought why did I do this, anxious and truly afraid, I sat close to were Ian was and watched him drive this boat in choppy waters - he knows what he is doing and is so great! Rocky came by and talked with me which helped calm me down. As we proceeded my fear became less and I began to enjoy all the beauty, it was breath taking!! Soon we saw a pool of dolphins and it was magical!! Following we arrived at the Na Pali coast - caves, the water, and mountains is not something to miss. I soon trusted Ian and Rocky and felt we were is good hands, I surrendered and just enjoyed myself. Ian knows so much history and really brought to life everything we were witnessing! The big topper for me was snorkeling is deep water, I was for sure not going to do this when I got on the boat, but as I mentioned, I trusted them and let go. I put on a life jacket - I was the only one wearing it, but that's okay, I went into this water and swam. We saw beautiful fish and at the end, I saw the most beautiful turtle that swam next to me and I was grateful I felt safe and just enjoyed myself. They were a great team and really made this experience life changing in some many ways that I am sure they had no idea what I was going through. Go Go Go, give yourself the chance to experience this amazing trip! read more

We had a great time doing the NaPali coast tour and the captain and crew member went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We were on the 35 foot power catamaran and saw whales, dolphins and sea turtles. The coast line itself is beautiful and the water caves were spectacular. I highly recommend you do this while on the island !!! read more

My husband and I went on the Deluxe Power Catamaran Na Pali Coast Tour and we couldn't have had a better time! While we did do a self guided land tour up the coast the day prior, the absolute best way to view the cliffs is from the water. I do get nervous when it comes to water but I felt completely at ease with our captain and crew member and felt safe on the boat at all times. Our captain was Manu and he provided a fantastic experience. He was so informative on the culture, geography, and history of the island, and you can tell he has a genuine love for his home. Brian was his crew member and also gave great information as well. He was an excellent photographer and also gave great food and beach recommendations when we got back to shore! We didn't get to go snorkeling because of the waves but did get to hop off the boat for a quick swim while they put out fresh cut fruit and snacks for when we got back. As a note, this is a boat experience with the possibility of snorkeling if conditions permit, and your crew knows best! 10/10 would recommend! read more

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