Kauai · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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Out of 26 cruises & boat tours on the island, 15 pull clear of the pack. Prices, run times and the details that separate them are below — pick in five minutes and get back to the beach.
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali cliffs on the Amelia K with native storytelling, sea caves, and either snorkeling or whale watching plus lunch.
“Had a wonderful experience. Napali coast is gorgeous, enhanced with lots of historical and cultural information from the crew. Also saw lots of whales and dolphins. Highly recommend.”
Na Pali sunset by catamaran on Kauai with dinner, craft drinks, and wildlife chances, plus history talk from a safety-first crew.
“Fabulous excursion with Captain Glenn and his crew! Smooth sailing today, saw dolphins, and food was great! Great music. Very knowledgeable crew. Enjoyed very much. Will do again. Highly recommend!”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali coast on a roomy catamaran with guided snorkeling, breakfast and lunch, and seasonal humpback whale chances.
“This was an expertly captained and crewed and visually stunning boat trip, absolutely fabulous! We loved the captain and crew’s talks about the area as well as whale watching and scenery.”
Kauai Waimea Canyon meets a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, plus Spouting Horn and coffee tasting on an easy hotel pickup day tour.
“This tour stopped at multiple places in Kauai. We saw lots of interesting sights. We appreciated that the tour company picked us up right from our hotel as we did not have a rental car and getting around on the island without a car is tough! Our pick-up driver was Sabrina, and she was friendly, helpful and informative. Our tour guide was Chris, and we really enjoyed him and his explanation of the sites we saw. The only thing that was tough was the amount of time we spent on the bus (a very comfy bus)...but I really don't see any way around that! Kauai is not easy to get…”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast at sunset on a 50-foot catamaran with dinner, drinks, and a Champagne toast. Humpbacks possible Dec–Apr.
“The layout of the boat made it tough to have the experience we were hoping for. For the cost of the experience I wish there was better seating and the fact it was too rough to sail was disappointing because the motor was loud. The crew was fantastic and very knowlegable. They really do a wonderful job with what they have. The coast was stunning once we got there and we even got to see a group of dolphins!”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, snorkel Lehua Crater and remote Niihau waters, and get full-day meals plus serious marine wildlife time.
“Captain Nate and his crew were absolutely amazing. The all day excursion seemed to fly by with beautiful scenery everywhere. Just spectacular. We watched the sun rise, saw humpback wales breaching, snokled for a bit and then on to more beautiful views. They kept us well fed and plenty of refreshments. All of the crew were friendly and informative. Can't wait to go back and do it all again next time!”
Half-day Na Pali Coast power catamaran from Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor with sea caves, wildlife, snacks, and snorkel gear.
“Great boat and crew! Highly recommend trying the great pineapple they are to die for! The views are incredible no better boat to the see the Na Pali Coast!”
Small-group Kauai South Shore Zodiac snorkel with calm-water reefs, sea turtles, snacks, and guides who explain wildlife and history.
“We had a terrific time from the beginning intro and safety review, the actual snorkel experience managed by professionals who had our safety and having a successful trip at all times! Both Captain Rich and seaman David were terrific, knowledgeable and true professionals in all phases of our experience highly recommend this company and specifically these 2 fellas to guarantee your safe and fun snorkel trip!”
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran cruise: 2 hours on a shared catamaran up the Hulei’a River and through Kalapaki Bay with drinks.
“We had the best time I cannot remember the guy’s name, but the one who drove the boat he was amazing. He made it really informative for us and again I don’t do names. Well the gal who was the bartender and did everything else. She was also amazing. It was one of the best things to do there. I highly recommend it.”
Napali Coast sunset sail with dinner from Holo Holo Charters. Champagne toast, Hawaiian food, drinks, and wildlife on a 50-ft catamaran.
“This excursion was fantastic. The crew was amazing. They gave us lots of interesting facts about the island while we cruises along, all while constantly supplying everyone with drinks. The views were spectacular and they even took the boat a little out of its way so we could see some dolphins and whales. The food was wonderful as well. I highly recommend this tour.”
Fern Grotto river cruise, Kilauea lighthouse lookout, and North Shore views on a small-group Kauai day tour with pickup.
“The lighthouse and the church (supposedly part of paid tour))were borh closed, so big chunk of tour was unavailable! Viator should have told us this information ahead of time, and we would have cancellled tour.”
Napali Coast small-boat tour from Kikiaola Harbor with sea caves, waterfalls, snorkeling, and lunch. Limited to 18.
“Captain Gregg was extremely knowledgeable and we felt like we were in great hands at sea. It was wonderful to learn about the island and history of the land as we traveled up the coast of Napali. We saw so many spinner dolphins and the water was gorgeous. Saw turtles and lots of fish at the snorkel spot. Was a great way to experience the northern side of the island and would highly recommend.”
Fast Zodiac whale and dolphin adventure from Poipu with small-group guidance, snacks, and winter humpback viewing near Spouting Horn.
“My wife and I took our 14 and 6 year old kids on the late afternoon trip. Kristina and Captain Rich were awesome, made sure everyone was safe and had a good time. Our 14 year old also had a really good time ( and we all know how hard it can be to get a teenager to admit that!). We saw a mamma humpback with her baby, and their male escort! It was memorable to see those majestic creatures. Rich was very knowledgeable about the history of the different places on the coast, so I highly recommend making sure you soak in that knowledge. Kristina was awesome with our…”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast and snorkel near Niihau on a small catamaran with great food, wildlife, and friendly crew.
“The walk along the coast was great. The captain and his crew were friendly and welcoming. We really enjoyed everything. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t very good, and we were not able to go snorkeling near the Forbidden Island. However, we were refunded, which we really appreciated. Overall, everything was great.”
Cruise from Nawiliwili to Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn with port pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and tight timing for a 5-hour day.
“Waimea Canyon is beautiful. Definitely worth the trip. Leone was a great tour guide. (This tour was done by Roberts Hawaii.) We were on Norwegian's Pride of America and they pick you up at the cruise port. In addition to Waimea Canyon, Read more”
