We had an absolutely incredible experience with Blue Dolphin Charters! From the moment we stepped…read moreon board, the crew operated like a well-oiled machine. They were organized, professional, and genuinely seemed to love what they do. We traveled the morning of July 9th (for credit to our crew). We did the breakfast/lunch snorkel and Nāpali coast catamaran. What stood out most was how well they cared for everyone on the boat. They were constantly checking in to make sure guests were comfortable, helping people safely up and down the stairs, serving food and drinks, and making the entire experience feel like an all-inclusive resort on the water. Every crew member was kind, upbeat, and made you feel like they were truly happy you were there. Our captain was fantastic--he was fun, knowledgeable, and full of interesting information about the Nā Pali Coast. We never felt rushed, and they even stopped so everyone could take photos of the breathtaking scenery. We traveled with our 15-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter, and both had an amazing time. There were also several younger children on board, and the crew was wonderful with them as well. The boat was clean, spacious, and easy to move around, which made the trip comfortable for everyone. The food was delicious, and the entire day exceeded our expectations. As if the stunning coastline wasn't enough, we were lucky enough to see two different pods of dolphins swimming alongside the boat--an unforgettable experience! The biggest compliment I can give? The next morning my 10-year-old daughter asked if we could book another trip because she loved it that much. If you're considering a Nā Pali Coast tour, don't hesitate--book with Blue Dolphin Charters. It was worth every penny, and the views are truly once-in-a-lifetime.

Amazing experience. Captain Kia'aina is a true expert and made the trip super comfortable and fun…read morefor my family. He navigated the raft through caves and we always felt safe while getting an awesome adventure. Maddie and him made the trip the most memorable day of our vacation and something we'll remember for the rest of our lives! Dolphins, crazy mountains, awesome snorkeling...This tour brings it all! Highly recommend!

This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip! The snorkeling was incredible, and getting…read moreto see dolphins in the wild made the experience even more unforgettable. The entire crew was amazing from the moment we boarded. They were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone was safe, having fun, and well fed throughout the trip. Their hospitality truly made the day special. A special shoutout to Koa! He knew some American Sign Language (ASL), which made the experience even more meaningful and enjoyable for us. Thank you to the entire crew for an unforgettable adventure. If you're looking for an amazing snorkeling experience with a fun, caring, and welcoming crew, I highly recommend this tour. We would absolutely do it again!

Captain Robert is the GOAT! I saw a ton of goats on the tour and Robert was THE GOAT. The caves and…read morethe coastline are beautiful and our guides took time to let us appreciate and respect the scenery. The food was so good especially after a boat ride and snorkeling. We would recommend this tour to anyone that likes to have fun and can hold on tight. thank you again to Captain Robert and the crew! They work hard and make sure everyone is having a good time.

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

My husband and I did the sunset dinner tour to the Na Pali coast with this company a couple weeks…read moreago on 4/1/26 at 2:45pm. Price was $250 per person and we booked a couple days before the tour date. (we went at the end of March - the weather was fantastic and not too hot, also not raining). Although it was pricey, I felt like it was worth the experience and highly recommend anyone do a tour, even if it's not with this company. We got back to shore around 7-7:30pm, so total time was 5 hours ish. Pros: - the Na Pali coast is BEAUTIFUL - the views were truly a once in a life time experience for me and I saw the fullest rainbow I've ever seen - The tour guide was super informative, we learned a lot about whales, and they also taught us a lot about certain mountains and waterfalls that we passed on the Na Pali Coast (like where Kauai kings were buried). - We stopped to watch whales multiple times and it was really cool! - The 3 staff working on board the ship were extremely helpful in answering questions, providing drinks, and instructing people from a safety perspective - Safety - I felt very well taken care of the whole time. It's a barefoot cruise but people can choose to keep their shoes on if they want. They provided bags for people feeling nauseous and gave good advice when people were feeling seasick. - Food provided - it's not fine dining or anything (chicken teriyaki, salad, etc) but it does beat having to pack your own food or go hungry around dinner time. Also unlimited alcohol or nonalcoholic drinks. - The staff helped us take photos and there's a lot of great photo opportunities at the coast - Champagne toast at sunset, which was beautiful to watch out on the water - bathrooms available on board - My husband didn't feel like eating on board due to the motion sickness so they were kind enough to pack a to-go box for us! - Parking was easy and the meet up location was easy to find - we stood outside for most of the ride since it felt better than sitting inside, so we did get a bunch of sea-spray and got super wet from the 10 ft swells, but it felt really fun! Cons: - I think they need to put a huge disclaimer with statistics or something to show people how common it is for people to get seasick and vomit. I think maybe 5 people from our whole boat got really sick and either fell or vomited during the trip (can feel a little weird enjoying the beautiful view while someone smells like vomit next to you lol). They do tell you at the beginning that you can walk away and get a full refund after hearing the captain briefing during the meet up starting spot, but I don't think they really emphasize just how many people get sick. I personally felt fine but I felt really bad for people who had to gut through the five hour round trip feeling terrible. bring Dramamine!! This was definitely a highlight of my first time in Kauai, I wouldn't necessarily do it more than once due to the price, but it was a fantastic experience for the views!

This Na Pali Experience was absolutely amazing! We did the 12pm tour--expect a ton of fun splash!…read moreKasey and Chellen were great company and took good care of us (Kudos to Kasey for remembering all of our names!) We saw the beautiful Na Pali Coast, caves, waterfalls and snorkeled. First timers, and would 100% recommend. Make sure you follow their Dramamine advice--I don't normally get car sick but I'm glad I decided to take motion sickness medicine. Thanks again!

We chartered a private boat for our group of 16, and Captain Jan and Colleen took us out to see the…read moreNaPali Coast. The whole experience was absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking. The 9 teenagers in our group said it was a highlight of their trip! Captain Jan and Colleen were very knowledgeable and friendly. They catered to what our group wanted to do. The boat was brand new in January and was impressive! It was comfortable, big enough for us to move around a bit, but yet still small enough to get into the caves. if you are on the fence about seeing the coast, I highly encourage you to do it! This is the company to use!!!

Drew, Shelby, and Ona were fantastic. The boat ride was super fun, the snorkeling was beautiful,…read moreand seeing some natural structures was very interesting! For the cost of the trip, it is pet worth it!

Back in 2017, my boyfriend and I went on a similar snorkel zodiac tour like this before (different…read morename I think) and it was cool. We went to the Sheraton Caverns. Since it had been so long, we wanted to do it again. So Tod found this company online and booked it. We are experienced freedivers, so he called ahead of time asking if the captain would be able to visit the Sheraton caverns. Captain said yes if conditions are good! Fast forward to the very next day, we arrive at check in where we met Anna. There was only 1 other guest on our tour, so essentially we had the whole boat to ourselves. Pretty cool! So thankful they didn't cancel on us as I know some boats have to when there is little occupancy. She went over all safety. While waiting, cute neighboring cows came over to say hi. We head down to the ramp and we meet Drew the captain. Anna let Drew know that we are freedivers so he definitely made sure we visited the caverns. It was so full of life, tons of turtles. Clarity was great. So awesome. Then they took us to PK and that location was teaming with life also! Even a turtle cleaning station right next to the boat about 15/20 ft down. So cool! The zodiac boat is definitely a rush, and you will get a little arm workout while holding on. Drew played great music, and Anna gave us some history on a couple spots. We are so stoked we booked this tour!! Thank you Drew and Anna!!

This was my second time doing this raft trip, and I would recommend it to any adventure seeker! We…read morehad a fabulous ride and saw multiple pods of dolphins during our morning trip. We also saw turtles and seals, and others in our group spotted a ray. The views of the coast and marine life were absolutely beautiful. The front of the boat The ride out was calm and relaxing. We made multiple stops to look for animals and listen to our captain share interesting facts about the land and its history. We also stopped to snorkel and enjoyed breakfast sandwiches. We were able to go into a few sea caves and even went under a small waterfall. On the way back, our captain gave us a much more adventurous ride! It's definitely not for the faint of heart. We were jamming to music, jumping waves, and getting completely sprayed with water. If you get motion sick I would take their recommendation to medicate and medicate again after you eat! Such a fun experience from start to finish!

Our Napali Coast Snorkel Tour with Kauai Sea Tours on the Imiloa Express, Captain Josh, crew…read moremembers Aaron & Kai was the highlight of our trip! We appreciated them sharing their knowledge and deep history of the Napali Coast. Our whole family including our 4 year old enjoyed the snorkeling experience and even got to see dolphins! The crew members handle a disgruntled family professionally! We've been on many snorkel tours and this one was by far the best!

The crew is amazing. Captain Justin and hand crew Kieno (I think). We're so attentive and…read morehelpful. Lots of information took their time with us really made the experience. Super fun. Very friendly and entertaining. I really recommend this company and if you can get these two guys that'll be awesome.

If you want to experience a more intimate, but adventurous, coastal boat ride do not hesitate to…read morebook with Kauai Sea Riders. We have never been on a zodiak boat but it sure is fun. Justin and Keona were our guides, drivers, historians, wildlife spotters and part time comedians. We were lucky enough to spot a mother humpback and her newly born calf, sea turtles, a shark feeding on the surface and spinner dolphins. Thanks Justin and Keona for a great day.

Did 4 dives with Five Fathom in June and had a stellar experience…read more My refresher shore dives with Jeannette at Koloa Landing were great. She's very experienced, knowledgable and put my mind at ease on shore and in the water. Felt incredibly safe diving with her and excited to explore the underwater wonderland of Kauai. My two boat dives with Julie were enjoyable as well. The water was a bit choppy on the surface after a couple days of wind and rain and she did a great job of explaining what to expect, keeping the group together underwater and ensuring everyone was safe, enjoying themselves and seeing lots of cool things. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she has an amazing eye for spotting sea life - from a massive octopus, to turtles, harlequin shrimp, moray eels, domino damselfish and more. Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable experience Jeannette & Julie!

If diving off Niihau is on your bucket list and you're hoping to have one of the best dives of your…read morelife...you will not be disappointed. This dive was truly an adventure. We're a family of four (parents and two boys in late teens) who flew to Kauai from a visit in Maui for this dive experience specifically. We've done many of the other Hawaii dives (Molokini back wall, Lanai cathedral, Kona manta rays) and were hoping for something on the wilder side. Fathom Five delivered. The hard part is the "commute." It's a 2.5 hr boat ride (each way) from the pier in Poipu. The head on the boat wasn't working the day we visited, which was a scary prospect. But Fathom Five had the innovation of waterproof beanbags, which made the trips as relaxing and enjoyable as they could be. We thought Drake's attentive driving as we battled back into the afternoon trades helped a lot as well. Sean, our guide, was a true pro. He knew everything about the biology above and below water, the geology of the islands, and the history of Niihau. We dove Vertical Awareness first and immediately knew this was going to be special. We were met by an inquisitive sandbar shark as soon as we got to the bottom and soon saw our first (of probably a dozen) monk seals asleep and nestled into the wall. The visibility was essentially infinite. The layers of volcanic sediment result in crevices that are home to lobsters, eels, and nudibranchs. Bring a dive light. The second dive was the Ledges. The rubble from the collapsed wall of the crater is striking. I just remember thinking to myself while I was underwater, this is the best dive I've ever done. The final dive we did was the Arches. A little less visibility. A little less wildlife. But the swim-throughs might have made it the most memorable. Couldn't recommend this dive and these guys enough for a once in a lifetime experience.

We were staying near boss frogs, and stopped in to get some recommendations on where to snorkel…read more Kristen was amazing and told us about all of her experiences at the different locations and the best places to go snorkeling. She also recommended some floatation equipment for my son, which made him feel much more comfortable in the water and led to him having a great experience snorkeling. As an added bonus, her parents gave us some tips on traveling to Alaska so that we can start planning that trip too

Always super helpful and a great first stop on the island to enjoy a great vacation and get all…read moreset up

If you're looking for the ultimate Nā Pali Coast experience, I can't recommend Napali Navigators…read moreenough. We took their Nā Pali Coast Tour and Snorkel Excursion, and it was hands down the best excursion I've ever been on. Captain Greg was an exceptionally skilled captain who made us feel safe and confident throughout the trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating information about Hawaiian culture, the geology of the Nā Pali Coast, the marine life, and so much more. His passion for Hawaii was evident and made the experience even more meaningful. Captain Greg went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an unforgettable experience. He made a special effort to locate a pod of spinner dolphins and expertly positioned the boat so every passenger had an amazing view. It was truly incredible to watch them in their natural habitat. The Nā Pali Coast itself is breathtaking beyond words. Towering emerald-green mountains, cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear turquoise water, and dramatic sea cliffs create scenery that simply has to be seen to be believed. The entire crew was friendly, professional, attentive, and highly skilled. From start to finish, everything was well organized, and they made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. This tour exceeded every expectation I had. If you're visiting Kauai, this is an absolute must-do. It was truly the highlight of our trip and the best excursion I've ever experienced. Thank you, Captain Greg and the entire Napali Navigators crew, for an unforgettable day!

What a great experience! Captain Greg and Caleb were very professional and experienced sailors…read more Water got a little choppy but never felt like they weren't in control. Very knowledgeable of the sites and where the turtles and dolphins were. Saw some baby dolphins on this trip. The cave was amazing and the scenery along the Napali Coast is surreal. Soft drinks, water, and some Subway sandwiches were provided. Snorkeling was amazing as well. Great job guys!!