What an amazing experience! Really words and pictures will never do any justice. This is something…read moreyou will just have to experience in person. The staff made us all feel like family and showed us a great time. Put it on your bucket list!

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!

We had the best time!! Even during "winter" but please keep in mind these guys cannot control the…read moreweather! It is not their fault if the ocean is rough that day. And yours need to cancel, turn back, or etc. And even on a nice day, it's the ocean and the water/wind is unpredictable. Even those not prone to seasickness need to come prepared! There is plenty of ways to prep in advance and ensure your not in the middle/back looking at the deck or a bag the whole time. We saw so many humpback whales! And even a mama and her baby! As well as Hawaiian spinner dolphins! And of course the Na Pali coast line! Even on the way back blasting thru the ocean I was able to spot humpbacks in the distance. So it's also what you make of it and my husband and I really had the best time. I also want to say this but all of us are just guests on Hawaii and yes we are paying for a tour but they are stewards to showing us some of the most important parts of Hawaiian history and landscape. That is a PRIVILEGE and I think too many of us forget that. I really would like to thank Shawn, Elijah, and Jay for closing out our trip with such a memorable experience. You guys are all stars! Mahalo!!!

If you're on the fence about whether this tour is worth it -it absolutely is. We honestly had zero…read moreexpectatons and booked a morning tour in January, and it turned out to be the best decision. The water was calm enough for snorkeling, and we got incredibly lucky - we saw hundreds of dolphins, whales, albatrosses, turtles, and so much more. And that's not even mentioning the unreal beauty of the Na Pali Coast. Huge shoutout to the captain, who made it feel like a full-on adventure - taking us through sea caves, near waterfalls, and still making sure everyone felt completely safe the entire time. A few tips if you're not very experienced with boats: - Definitely bring towels and warm clothes -- it can get very windy. - Sunscreen is a must. No explanation needed. - Take Dramamine about an hour before boarding if you're worried about motion sickness. Everyone in our group took it and felt great, unlike a couple of other tourists who were clearly struggling. The worst part is when the boat stops and rocks on the waves. Another awesome bonus was the unlimited drinks, plus really tasty sanwiches and snacks throughout the tour. Highly recommend - this ended up being the best experience we had in Hawaii!

My wife and I did a napali coast tour a few years ago on a bigger boat with a different company and…read morehuge crowd of passengers so my expectations were set at 7/10 Today blew the previous out of the water to a 10/10 via a few different factors but the team was def the best part -- had a crew of 3 with Capt Dom, RJ, Jake & these guys were great. Banter among them kept it light but they remained professional all while providing the best service and including all guests in convo. To top it off their "tour guiding" / related facts about the coast were great Aside from the team -- loved the smaller boat that could go into the caves, which also made the guest pool smaller around 15. Highly recommend this experience and if we decide to do it again wed only go with this company

This was by far the best tour experience I have ever had. Captain Manu and Rocky were amazing…read moreguides and were very hospitable. My mom had the hots for Captain Manu lol. Back to the tour. It had a bit of everything snorkeling, snacks, excitement, beautiful scenery and history about this part of the island. If you're in Kauai do yourself a favor and book a tour with Na Pali Experience but hands off Captain Manu, my mom calls dibs P.S. Hit me up Captain Manu if you want my mom's digits

Captain Greg, Evan, Chad and the whole crew were AMAZING!!! This was a 10/10 experience!! The…read moresnorkel in the morning was BEAUTIFUL!! The food was DELICIOUS!! The service was TOP NOTCH and we felt safe and cared for the entire journey. Captain Greg was very knowledgeable and made a point to share history and island tradition. We saw whales, dolphins and sea turtles not to mention countless fish at the snorkel stop. I would 10/10 recommend and a trip I would do again!! Thank you Kauai Sea Tours!!

YOU MUST DO THIS!…read more the raft along the Na Pali Coast with Captain KK and Malu, was one of the most memorable days of my life! this will be the highlight of visiting Hawaii, not just Kauai, but the entire state I felt safe, and that I was with confident crew and captain we got to go inside sea caves, and under waterfalls, and we saw dolphins

Enjoyed an awesome sunset dinner cruise with Blue Dolphin, complete with several close-up whale…read moresightings and a couple dolphins spotted as well. Captain Kai was competent, informative, and very funny, as was crewmember Vayden, and Collin's mai tais are not to be missed. The food onboard was delicious and included traditional Hawaiian pulled pork and teriyaki chicken. Scrumptious cookies and bubbly rounded out the evening. Some things to be aware of: This cruise is on a catamaran; some of our party were expecting a small cruise ship that would have been a smoother ride. Waves are bumpy, and the windier parts of the trip resembled a mild roller coaster--if that's not your thing or you know you can experience some motion sickness, please factor that into your decision to book a trip. That being said, one person in our party experienced some light motion sickness and was really well cared for by the crew. We really appreciated their kindness and support. If you have sturdy sea legs and an adventurous spirit, I'd highly recommend this excursion. The views of Kauai from the ocean are worth it alone, but the information from the captain and crew about the island and its culture are also super valuable. The whole experience also felt very safe; the cruise will not go to areas with high wind/surf, and on our trip the captain explained why he was turning out of the wind/waves when he made that decision.

Fantastic whale watching with an attentive, relaxed crew…read more We did the 2-hour whale watching cruise with Blue Dolphin Charters, and it was excellent. We saw multiple breaches, tail slaps, fluke dives, and surface activity--the whales were active the entire time. The crew positioned the boat so well that we were able to stay in one great viewing spot and still see everything without moving around. The crew was incredibly attentive without being overbearing. Drinks and snacks were always taken care of--Mai Tais, coconut cookies, and snacks kept coming--and it genuinely felt effortless to just relax and enjoy the experience. The team was knowledgeable, calm, and respectful of the whales, offering helpful context without over-talking. The boat was comfortable, well run, and the two-hour length felt just right. If whale watching is on your list in Kauaʻi, Blue Dolphin is an easy recommendation

We have literally done this tour over a dozen times in the last 20 years. From the start with ease…read moreof reservations to the people that check you in, to Gary the boat captain and owner, everyone was amazing. They go out of their way to make sure your trip is enjoyable. Have recommended them to many people and encourage anyone whose is in for an incredible adventure, to do it. Truly a bucket list item

Every Nā Pali Coast boat tour seems to have perfect reviews. It's frustrating to sort this out…read more I confess, I used AI to help me prioritize what is most important. - Leaves from the North Shore, so no soul-crushing drive across the island - Has a bathroom (just in case) - Has shade - Small boat that can enter sea caves - Locally run, not packed with tourists (chill vibe instead of megaphone guides) North Shore Charters nailed all of it. They're a bit under the radar and not aggressively marketed, but all the better for it. Book early. They keep groups small, which makes it better -- but also means they fill up.

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.

We had a great time and everyone caught a fish. Don knows his stuff and made the trip a lot of…read morefun. We will definitely bool with him again.

The trip with Captain Don was great. Did a 11am trip. He is very informational and patient with…read morenovice angler. We caught yellow fin and mahi mahi, plenty to eat for a meal. Would go back to fish with Captain Don again!

The worst charter I've been on, The captain was rude and unsocial, to top it off the one fish we…read morewould have caught the captain decided to grab the line 20 yards out and rip it out of the fish's mouth.

We bought this trip for my father-in-law's birthday & father's day present. We went last week…read more I've been to Hawaii three times, for 3-4 weeks total, and this is my worst experience by far. We didn't catch anything, and that would be excusible if there were no fish to be had, but it didn't seem to affect the crew whether we were catching or not. We neither changed bait or tactics that I could tell - just blasted through the water with the lures hanging back there. Before leaving the captain explained our plan was to try to find birds and other fish-feeding indicators, that the weather was too calm for good fishing. That was the last we heard of him until we got back and he announced that we had a "slow day at the office." All-in-all, it just seemed like they were just going through the motions. Regarding the state of water - After we got out of the harbor, the sea didn't seem that calm to me. We had to struggle to stay on our feet. The first mate was rude to me when he repeatedly barked at me to "listen" to his instructions for reeling in fish. I may not be the best listener-especially at 6am, but I would expect a little patience for the $150+/head. My daughter, who arguably could have been the best swimmer on the boat, was required to wear a life vest because, they explained, people younger than thirteen are legally required to wear a life vest. She will be thirteen in a few months, and is almost adult-size. The life vest they gave her to wear was way too big for her to the extent it looked unsafe. As a result, she was uncomfortable the whole time. If they are required to put life vests on pre-teens, why wouldn't they have an appropriate size? When we got back, they explained that June is a much better time for fishing. News to us. Would I have written this if we had a monster catch? Probably not. Could the crew have done a better job with what they could control? Definitely.