Itinerary
Your Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour begins on our 30-foot Zodiac© rigid-hull, inflatable raft. We take you to Kauai’s remote Nā Pali Coast for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement! Be ready for a wild adventure! Along the way you will be treated to playful pods of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins and/or Bottlenose dolphins. In the winter months, Hawaiian Humpback whales abound from Dec.-Apr.
The Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour will continue past miles of white, sandy beaches, until the first cliffs of Nā Pali Coast are reached. You will be treated to incredible scenery including magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, thundering waterfalls, and mysterious sea caves (entering caves may occur if conditions permit). The entire tour is narrated and filled with history and lore. There will be snorkeling in a pristine bay with amazing underwater sea life (snorkeling will only occur if conditions permit). Light snacks and beverages are served.
Stop At:
• Kalalau Trail, Kauai, HI
See Availability.
Na Pali Riders, 9600 Kaumuali'i Highway, Waimea, HI 96796, USA
4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Journey53142031887
Amazing adventurous tour! The guides and captain were all fun, knowledgeable and helpful and made the trip that much better. We loved the small boat and big wave/bumps experience, but you have to be ready for that. Great way to see the Na Pali coast up close. We were lucky to also spend a lot of time with a pod of Spinner Dolphins - we never felt rushed. The small boat approach let us get into a few caves which the bigger boats can't do. Definitely a "must do" for everyone that is up for the ride up the coast.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : N8250SBchristinaf
WOWOWOW!! Best adventure tour we have ever taken! We are a couple in our late 40s and took our 20 yr old son with us. Captain Brandon and Mikayla were perfect hosts and made the adventure fun as well as informative. Mikayla is a blast of sunshine and positivity 💖 I also found this tour to be $70 cheaper than some of the other companies. We went out on the 7am tour and glad we did. It was worth getting up early to have some calmer seas and less boat traffic. We saw dolphins and turtles, waterfalls, the stunning mountainside (which is only visible by boat or helicopter) and also went in and out of several caves. This is definitely a tour NOT TO MISS!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : E7353BRandrewb
We did the snorkel raft tour with Captain Brandon and Makayla at the end of April and had an absolute BLAST! It was the highlight of our week in Kauai, and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Captain Brandon (and his coast guard experience!) made us feel comfortable and safe the whole trip. Going in and out of the caves was awesome! Makayla was the sweetest and funniest crew member, and we left the tour feeling like friends. 😂❤️ We saw dozens of dolphins, swam with tons of fish, and even got to see a sea turtle and a monk seal from afar. We were a little hesitant about snorkeling before the tour, but we ended up doing it and LOVING it! The views on this tour are unbeatable. 10/10 recommend! :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : FarAway676108
What a wild ride!! My husband and I had no idea what to expect and as soon as we took off, we knew we were in for an adventurous time! The na pali coast is absolutely breath taking but somehow that wasn’t even the highlight of our trip. We saw dozens of dolphins and even a couple whales super late in the season. We weren’t able to snorkel, but it didn’t even matter. Captain Brandon’s boat operator skills were unmatched as he backed us into several caves. If you are down for a thrilling ride, don’t hesitate to sign up for this activity. If you want an even bigger thrill, sit up front the whole time 😂
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : 723flynnw
Amazing ride and full of awesome experiences along the way. I highly recommend and it is worth the money. Captain Brandon and Maykala were amazing and truly made the trip live up to the name of being an extreme adventure. This is NOT a slow boat cruise, this is a fast, high speed, turbulent, bouncing, jumping activity and isn't for everyone -- I do not recommend for anyone with a back, neck, knee, hand, wrist, or shoulder issue. You do sit during the ride, but you have to hold on with both hands, support your own weight at times, and maintain your balance on the rocking and rolling boat. While there are areas on the boat you can sit which reduces some of these forces, but, you WILL still experience them to some significance and have to hang on for the duration of the ride...think about riding a bucking bronco and doing that for a good (or great) portion of the tour -- yeah, Hawaiian Rollor Coaster kinda ride for sure. This is a small family run operation and they obviously care about what they do...safe and well managed as well respectful of the Aina. I never felt like we were at risk. Again...I highly recommend but do think it through and error on a side of caution: you don't want to spend the rest of your vacation in bed and a long plane ride back might require more then a Mai Tia before boarding. Aloha and Mahalo Na Pali Coast Zodiac!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : bslater386
If you haven't experienced a zodiak boat tour with NaPali riders - have you even lived ? Lol. This tour took my breath away - it was rainy, overcast, exhilarating- I loved every minute of it. Was the weather ideal? Nope. Did it matter to me, nope. We screamed through the waves, saw spinner dolphins, the coast line, caves, braved a rain storm, all with just enough detail from our captain and crew. Swam when the weather cleared, had the perfect music playing for the ride back. Of all our experiences on Oahu & Kauai this was my favorite. Only note if you get any kind of motion sickness, take dramamine. This is a wet & wild ride !!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Matthew_C
Very personable tour guides. Great narration thru-out tour of Na Pali Coast and history. They keep you engaged thru out the whole time. Breath taking scenery, Waterfalls, Cliffs, Dolphins, Fish, you name it. Felt 1000% safe and in good hands. These people know their area. The guides constantly asked if anyone wanted to switch to a more comfortable spot on the zodiac to ensure no one was forgotten. High energy tour. I would love to take it again when in town. It is a family run business and a fun family environment all around!!! Best part of my vacation!! Cheers!!!
Thanks Cpt's Brandon & MacAyla
Matty C and Ritchie
04/28/2024 11:30-3:30
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Karen_T
We had a blast! Captain Brandon, Micheala, & Croix did an excellent job keeping us safe, happy, and well informed. Breathtaking scenery and great fun. I’ve done this before on a boat and a catamaran, but nothing compared to Napoli Riders
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Russell_J
perfect sunny, calm morning. cave entries awesome as were hanging out (twice) amongst the huge pod of spinner dolphins. Crew was fun, informative, friendly, courteous, and safety oriented.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Anna_S
Brandon & Kayla were excellent! Knowledgeable about the history of the coast, lots of fun and laughter and gave us an unforgettable time. I’ve been to the Hawaiin islands many times and this was by far our faborite adventure. If you’ve never witnessed the amazing splendor that is the Na Pali coast, please go, you will not regret it, and this the group to go with.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
