Review Highlights
“We then headed out to the beautiful Na Pali coast with a constant commentary of the history of the island.” in 58 reviews
“On the way back in we had time for great snorkeling at Tunnels beach, complete with sea turtle sightings!” in 34 reviews
“While the helicopters surely provide an awesome aerial view of Kauai, we definitely vote for the boat...” in 47 reviews
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About the Business
Na Pali Catamaran offers the only tours departing from Hanalei Bay that provide both shaded seating and a restroom on board.
Ask the Community
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Do you stop at any beaches along the way?
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No stops at beaches. The snorkeling is done off the boat. We very much enjoyed our tour with them. Very professional and nice crew.
Carole W.10 months agoQ:
Do they offer a full face snorkeling mask?
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I don't know. We had our own snorkel gear. I would call the office and ask them.
Carole W.1 year ago
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Kim S.Sacramento, CA0178Sep 22, 2023What an amazing experience! And amazing in the truest sense of the word (not in the way people describe avocado toast); the breathtaking beauty, the local and cultural history, and the raw power of the open ocean sculpting the Na Pali coastline. Absolutely to be experienced first hand, pictures do not do it justice!
Beyond the stunning sights, the Na Pali Catamaran crew were fantastic! From the check-in, the shuttle and boat crew, the friendly professionalism was perfectly balanced. Lance was a skilled Captain, taking us into a few caves - we were fortunate to have great ocean conditions for our early morning excursions - and navigating the bigger waves on the way back deftly. Both Lance and Matt, the other crew member, were so knowledgeable and engaging, which felt like a key component of the entire experience for our group. Stopping to snorkel in a coral reef on the way back to Hanalei Bay, we saw many fish and multiple sea turtles, one which crested within feet of myself and my 10 year old daughter. So many wonderful memories made!
Bonus to the experience is exploring Hanalei Town after, which is surround by the beautiful, lush Kauai landscape and offering plenty of shops and restaurants to check out.
Nothing but whole hearted recommendations to book with Na Pali Catamaran if you want to take in the Na Pali Coast. 10/10!
- Sep 1, 2023
The boat trip was amazing! My family really loves the great experience that captain and crew brought to the boat. We saw many beautiful sceneries of Na Pali coast. Such an unforgettable experience!
Kim K.Sacramento, CA1971510Sep 29, 2023Amazing tour! The front office staff was so friendly and so were the bus drivers and our tour captains! I think we had Clay and Miguel as captains on the boat, they told great stories about the island and made sure we got tons of great photos. Snorkeling we saw turtles and tons of fish. On the boat they had drinks, water juice soda etc and the sandwiches were great too! We had previously booked another tour with a different company that cancelled the day before we were supposed to go and we panic found this one. Blessing in disguise. This was the highlight of our trip and I can't thank their team enough for it. 10/10 recommend.
- Karyn R.Miami Beach, FL17208Sep 11, 2023
Wonderful! Capt Lance and Paul were amazing guides on this tour. The boat was perfect for cutting through the waves. The views were stunning and we enjoyed several sea caves. Added bonuses of spinner dolphins and sea turtle sightings.
Morning tour was perfect for us!
Thanks for a great day!
Brian B.Waikiki, Honolulu, HI1541Sep 16, 2023Awesome trip! Awesome captains! Definitely recommend and would want to do this again!
- Sabra R.SoMa, San Francisco, CA014Sep 27, 2023
I would give this ten stars if I could!
Nick and Nick were an amazing crew and the views are breathtaking! We took a sunset tour out of the West side our last trip here and although it was great it was nothing like this one! Because most of the ride is "getting" to NaPali. Leaving from Hanalei / Princeville the WHOLE TRIP is stunning NaPali coastline! And caves!
- Neens C.Mission Viejo, CA34415Jul 29, 2023
I was terrified because all my past boat tour experiences were disastrous. I made sure to take the proper precautions before (prescription patch, sea bands, ginger chews).
This your was vastly different. Brett and Miguel were so amazing at handling the boat. They were also hilarious and hosted a wonderful and super informative tour. They took such great care of us all!
Also a special shout out to the shuttle drivers - the nicest people ever!
Ken M.Los Angeles, CA111305Oct 19, 2023Had a great time taking in the sights of the Na Pali coast via Na Pali Catamaran. The guides were very informative while also bringing a solid sense of humor to the mix as well. Doing the catamaran felt like the perfect middle ground between the raft tours and larger boat tours offered elsewhere as we were still able to see a couple of caves while being comfortable the entire time. The sandwiches provided after the snorkeling session at Tunnels were also very good.
Amelia C.The Dalles, OR841020Jul 29, 2023Amazing trip! These boats leave out of Hanalei Bay. Very knowledgeable staff and guides. We saw rainbows, turtles, monk seals, dolphins and giant frigate birds. It was a fairly calm day and we got to go into some of the caves and snorkeling at Tunnels beach. Highly recommend!
Clinton M.Oakland, CA214Sep 30, 2023Amazing tour! One of the best I've take...Anywhere! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and safety-conscious. Definitely, will go again.
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