Loved every minute of this awesome boat ride! Na Pali coast was breathtakingly beautiful! We saw whales and dolphins! Snorkeling was amazing, clearest water we'd ever seen! The crew was fantastic!! Sydney, Nicole, Evan and Naya, loved them all, they took such good care of us! Food and drinks were great! A few people were sick on the boat, I get seasick but I took Dramamine before and during and I felt great the whole time! Cannot recommend this charter enough!! read more

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Spectacular views and an AWESOME crew that made the adventure so enjoyable! All of the staff members were engaging, attentive, and so nice! We loved how the Captain (Kai-I believe), coordinated the music playlist to the route, pathway, and views of our experience. So clever! The initial ride up the Nepali coast was a little rough with moderate size waves and scant sea splashes from time-to time. We took "less-drowsy" Dramamine before the cruise and it helped. But on the way back was the BEST sunset cruise we've ever experienced! Breathtaking views, good food and drinks, and wonderful music! Whale sightings throughout the ride! Recommend to wear tennis shoes as they make you take all open-toe shoes off prior to onboarding, so you're barefoot during the cruise. Highly recommend, can't wait to go back! read more

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We had a group of 3 and did the NaPali Coast Sunset Dinner cruise. It was an incredible experience and the crew was wonderful! Captain Evan did a great job sharing facts about sights along the way. We had some high wind and surf on the way out and Jayce and Zach were so attentive with the passengers who weren't feeling well. The views on the NaPali coast were gorgeous and unlike anything else! We didn't get up as far as usual due to the weather so Capt Evan got in touch with whale watching boats and we got to see whales and spinner dolphins! The food was luau food, nothing mind blowing but definitely better than other meals I've had on cruises, and the dessert cookies were warm. Loved the champagne that got passed around at sunset. We'd definitely recommend sailing with Blue Dolphin! Extra thanks to the concierge at our hotel who recommended them over another company we were looking at, it was definitely the right choice. read more

We had an amazing experience on the 5.5 hour Napali coast tour with Blue Dolphin Charters, highly recommend! The snorkeling is a nice way to start the day (keep your eyes out for turtles), but seeing the Napali Coast from the boat was one of the highlights of our trip! We were also lucky enough to see both whales and dolphins on our trip. Great crew, thank you to Captain J Sea and the crew including Captain Joe, Jayce, and JR for making it a great ride! read more

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This was such a great experience esp since it was our first time in Kauai. We knew we wanted to see the Na'Pali Coast by boat and luckily Blue Dolphin Charters had a spot for us on the date that we were available. (a lot of the other charters were either booked or was not running that day) We were on the sunset cruise so we got to the meet up at 2:30pm for check in (they have their own parking lot in the pebbled lot down the street) and we left for the boat promptly at 3:00pm. There were 3 staffs on the boat.. one is the captain (Captain Cole) and the other 2 were the ones serving food and entertaining guests. They were so professional, friendly and knowledgeable. (i'm terrible with names but one of the staff was Elia) They even cleaned up and took care of the kids and some of the adults that felt ill. We were able to see the full Na'Pali Coast and even a rainbow! The sea was a bit choppy but the captain really made us feel safe and warned us when things would get rough. The food that was served was very good! (we had rice, chicken teriyaki, pulled pork and salad) there was also unlimited alcohol & other drinks (water, iced tea, soda etc) This was about a 4 hr tour.. (depending on where sunset is I guess?) but it was so fun and def an experience to remember! I recommend doing this for anyone who visits Kauai. read more

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Charter was fun, the crew and captain were beyond. Highly recommend, seeing the shoreline from a boat is worth it a million times over with, if i had any critique, wish we could have stayed at snorkel spot for a bit longer, regardless, do it, was fun and totally worth time and $$$$ - thank you we had a blast! read more

We took the snorkel tour in the catamaran and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Nate took a lot of time explaining everything that goes on with the boat and then lots of history and other information about the Napali coast that made the trip lots of fun. The snorkeling spot had tons of fish, eel and sea turtles. Now let's talk about hospitality.....I have been on many a tour around the islands and this one was a 10 when it came to taking care of the guest! 1st mate Jayce and 2nd mate Mazie were incredible! We never wanted for help with gear, pictures taken, explanations of the island and of course the food and beverage service was the best I have ever had on a tour. I highly recommend everyone to try out Blue Dolphin Charters. read more

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I highly recommend Blue Dolphin Charter sunset tour with dinner up the Na'Pali coast. Experiencing this beautiful part of the island is a truly wonderful experience. We drove up the Canyon in the am and ended our day on the water and it was a perfect combination. Now, why choose Blue Dolphin Charters over other ones? Well the boat, crew and whole experience was pretty fantastic. Captain Joe, crew Ajahj and Megan made the 4 hour tour safe, enjoyable and fun. They made sure everyone had a good time and with a 3 person crew accomplished this well. The food and drinks were good, the information was enough, and the music made for a fun soundtrack. Bonus, we had a chance to see some dolphins. It was like the charter namesake was took the queue and gave us a show. read more

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We had an amazing day with Captain Joe, JR, Dylan and Nicole. Everyone was so helpful with accommodating my 80 year old mother, two teens and myself on a pitching boat. Staff worked non-stop to make sure everyone was comfortable and safe. We went on a "calm" day and still got tossed around so this is not for the faint of heart! Had a lucky day and saw whales, dolphin and a sea turtle! Thanks for a great trip! read more

Had an amazing experience on the 5 hour raft tour! Captain Kai and Vaiden (I don't know the spelling) were amazing and funny. The whole voyage was a bit tiring yet fun with the extreme speed and sites. The snorkeling was great as they provided us with all the right gear. Saw some amazing sights under the water. The food was great (especially the cookies). This was a 10/10 I would definitely recommend to do this if you're thinking about it! read more

Sunset dinner. We've found this trip in a Google search and did not bother ourselves to check other proposals, this is definitely worthy of attention, however, we've found that out only when arrived at the port. Several stunningly beautiful catamarans met us, but unfortunately none of them was ours. Our BlueDolphin catamaran stood aside and looked more like a ferry compared to them Inside, our vessel was worse than a school bus, plastic benches, terrible engine noise and unrealistic vibration throughout the hull. All of those made the trip even less comfortable On the front part of the catamaran are two cool nets that are great to sit on and watch the ocean, but this is on other boats, our captain forbade passengers to use them Soda and airplane food hardly sound like a sunset dinner, but that's what they call it, and it's ok, you most likely will accept it. I'll tell you a secret, the Sunset Diner is not what you thought, the food will be in the middle of the trip and the sunset that you will watch with a Mai tai in a plastic cup at the very end of the trip, right in front of the port from which you departed The ocean was calm, but even small swell threw the vessel up and down. Less than in an hour, some people began to get sick, another half an hour later, when the views opened, no one cared about them. Half the boat was sea sick and some were throwing up. Crew drives everyone who feel sick to the stern where they supply people ice and plastic bags. It shakes less at the stern, but the noise and vibration from the engine are even stronger + a slight smell of engine exhaust. Take Dramamine a day before, it could help Fun fact: during the briefing, the captain said that he would slow down if anyone got sick, but when people began to ask him to slow down, he said that he can't, since we were already behind schedule During the whole trip I wanted to jump off the vessel and swim back to land, but swimming was prohibited The way back was a little better, we overtook all the other catamarans and the captain slowed down a bit. For ten minutes they even raised the sail, but only for props, no one was going to turn off the engines We did see some spinner dolphins in the first 30 minutes and waterfalls at the half way mark, however, that could easily be archived in a half an hour trip, no need to wait hours. Passengers from another catamaran saw the monk seal, apparently because they stayed closer to the shore and stopped near beaches. As a result, I was left with a feeling that I participated in a four-hour boat race while the boat itself was only suited for a 5 mile an hour, parking lot speed limit It would be unfair not to say that several people look pleased at the exit read more

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We just came back from a tour of the Napali coast with Blue Dolphin Charters. Wowza! It would have been enough to sit on a row boat. The scenery was spectacular. But the Blue Dolphin crew Captain Nate and crew Jayce, Lily and Matthew, made it a white-glove experience. If you haven't noticed-everything in Kauai is gorgeous so the minute you get on the boat, you're in for a treat. I'm a bit of a worrier, so I was pleased to hear the catamaran was certified by the coast guard. The captain and first mate gave an entertaining yet thorough run down of the rules and safety procedures. There was plenty of food and drink on the boat and while we snorkeled, Lily was close by on a surf board--quietly taking our safety seriously. It's not fair to give credit to the crew for the stunning views but Captain Nate's knowledge and stories made our time there feel special and like we got something more than just a WOW-would-ya-look-at-that endeavor. I don't think Blue Dolphin is the cheapest, we booked through our hotel concierge, but they were definitely worth the price. I will never regret not forget my day. read more

We loved our experience with Blue Dolphin Charters - truly one of the more memorable experiences from our honeymoon trip! Despite the early morning start, the day tour of the coast was terrific and well worth your time. We saw what seemed like 50-100 dolphins and they delighted in swimming right under and around our boat, providing several minutes of delight from everyone. The Na Pali Coast itself is incredibly beautiful and the crew was stellar. Friendly, informative, everything was top notch. My only notes - the water was pretty choppy for our mid-April trip, which we were warned about. It meant unfortunately that we had a very early snorkel and the water was not super clear - but nothing to be done about this. They did what they could do get some good fish involvement going on. The cinnamon rolls were delicious, though I am not sure I would call this + fruit a hearty breakfast - and came pretty delayed due to the early snorkel. We were quite hungry by then with the early morning start. The lunch was reasonably good, and the Mai Tai's were very solid, though the bouncing of the boat seemed to take its toll on a lot of folks. That said, this tour was lovely and can't recommend these folks more highly. read more

We did the sunset boat cruise. The crew and captain are absolutely wonderful and do their best to show you the best views and a great time however if you have motion sickness like my husband and I did than this will be the worst 4.5 hours of your life. I took a dramadine about an hour before and I didn't feel that it helped in anyway. It's insult to injury when you're paying over 300 dollars to be miserable. Once you are sick, you won't be able to enjoy any of the views because you will want to be looking straight ahead in your seat rather than off to the side nor will you want to eat any of lovely meal they serve to you or sip champagne at sunset or enjoy the open bar. Nicole, one of the crew members, was so kind and offered to make us a dinner plate of everything to go for when we felt better and even threw in some cookies. She spent 30 minutes diligently doing this for all the passengers that were sea sick, it was so generous. The staff do have saltine crackers, ginger ale, ice chips and barf bags and Nicole especially was quick to ask and bring you whatever you needed. If you are able to enjoy the ride, there is a beautiful sunset to see, waterfalls and costal views and the captain will make sure to point those out for you. Captain Evan will also warn you when it's about to rain and you may want to go on the main level for cover and when it's about to get bumpy. They take your safety very seriously. Make sure to bring layers because it does get windy and cold and a rain coat if it rains (it did 3 times for us). Don't concern yourself about footwear because you leave shoes on land and go barefoot. In summary: blue dolphin charters offers a very well organized tour and the staff are fantastic and in theory this should be a great five star excursion but if you are prone to motion sickness and dramadine doesn't seem to help, I would avoid this one read more

Had the most incredible sunset whale watching tour last night. The crew, Capt Kai, Dylan and Lily, were incredible. They were fun, knowledgeable and attentive. They brought drinks and food around - wasn't expecting that! - and they clearly enjoy what they do. It was so nice to see how they interacted with each other and everyone on the boat. And then the whales! So many whales!!! It was stunning and unforgettable. Cannot recommend this team enough. We were debating on whether or not to book and are so grateful we did. Mahalo! read more

A BIG thank you to Captain Kai & Crew, DJ & Duff! They made our experience amazing! They were very informative, personable and helpful and made it so much fun! The Na Pali Coast is so beautiful and full of history! We would highly recommend everyone use Blue Dolphin Charters for this awesome experience! read more

My friend and I went out with JSea and Brian on 7/22/2022. This was our last excursion before flying home to Seattle. I also went sky diving while I was there as well, and have to say this was just as fun. Made for an amazing ending to our trip. Definitely recommend!! Mahalo read more

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My group of 5 did the raft tour to the Napali Coast. We had an amazing time. Check in was super easy and the entire tour was enjoyable. Captain Kia'aina and Jordan were great. They made sure we were comfortable and were very accommodating. We had many stops during the tour where they explained the history of Napali Coast. We didn't snorkel because of the conditions but we stopped a couple of times to jump in the ocean. Overall, great experience and highly recommended. FYI you will get wet on this tour. read more

The right back and there the girl named ruby she was super nice and jordan was nice too

A MUST WHEN YOUR IN HAWAII. jacee, Naya and Leah are the best!!! For an all female crew they killed it. Super informative & helpful. They had it down. I definitely will be going again ! read more

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We just came back from our sunset cruise with Blue Dolphin Charters and what an amazing experience it was! Captain Kai along with his crew Jared and DJ were phenomenal and the personal attention they gave to each of us was commendable. We saw two pods of dolphins and saw several waterfalls up close and sea caves along the Napali coast. Paired with this was the open bar and great food! Highly recommend and a trip not to be missed! read more

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Fantastic day on the water. The crew Captain Elia, Zeke and Ruby couldn't have been more attentive. The sights were breathtaking. Captain Elia had wonderful stories to share as we went up the coast. We highly recommend this trip! read more

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Capt J-Sea, Dereyn, & DJ were fabulous and we had a wonderful time on the sunset whale watching cruise. They were very professional while also being a ton of fun and clearly loved their jobs. Highly recommend Blue Dolphin Charters. read more

Great experience with Captain Chad and his entire crew during the Sunset Cruise experience. The water and weather both cooperated with us for the trip and we never had a bad place to sit or a bad view. We lucked out and saw plenty of whales and a pod of dolphins along the way. You of course get a great view of the Na Pali coast, but I was happy with how friendly and accommodating the crew were between taking photos, serving refreshments and making sure everyone was comfortable. I was surprised how good the food was including some pulled pork dish, a hoisin type of chicken and other dishes - really quite delicious! read more

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Napali Coast Sunset Cruise. J Sea (Captain), Naya & Jarrett (Crew) did a great job. The boat was clean & in good shape. The restrooms were clean. We left around 3PM and were back at 7:30PM. The upper neck had a lot of seating & was the best place to see the Coast. There is no shade on the upper deck; be sure to wear sunscreen. It is also very windy so hold on to your hat. The lower deck has seating & some shade. The lower deck is the best place to sit if you get sea sick. J Sea did a great job trying to minimize the rough waters. It was still very rough in areas & people got sick. Tip: No matter what take the non drowsy Dramamine!! Just do it!!! Plenty of canned juices, teas, & soft drinks offered. Tiny cups of water also offered. I would have liked larger cups of water offered. Take a large bottle water if you want lots of water. Unlimited Beer / Wine/ Hard seltzer & Mai Tai also offered. The champagne at sunset was a nice touch! The food was okay; not horrible & not great. There was plenty of it. Overall a good experience. It was expensive; $200 per adult. Book 10 days in advance for a discount. The sunset while pretty was not magnificent. The Napali Coast was amazing to see & made the trip worth it. The crew was fantastic and made sure everyone was safe & comfortable. Tipping is encouraged; so bring cash or your credit card. read more

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Went on the sunset cruise and highly recommend Blue Dolphin Charter! Our tour ended alongside an entire pod of dolphins! Not only did we have a great spot for the sunset after seeing the beautiful coastline, but we had a full show with dolphins flipping next to the boat! Captain J-sea and her crew, CJ and Nicole, were highly attentive and awesome throughout! The dinner and drinks were excellent, too! read more

I 100% recommend booking through Blue Dolphin to do their Zodiac tour along the Napali Coast. This is our 2nd time doing this tour but the 1st time with this company. We had such a blast with the jokes from our Captain Kay'Aloha (probably spelled that wrong, I apologize!) And Jojo. They were story tellers and jokers. We ended up in the rain as we went to eat lunch and it just added to the experience. Rain or shine I'd have enjoyed myself out there! Really such a great experience and would recommend adding this to your itinerary! read more

A great day was had by all! Captain and crew were engaging and attentive. We were constantly asked how were and if we needed anything. Great lunch of either a turkey roll or kalua pork sandwich, chips, coleslaw and drinks...the free mai tai's were included! We saw spinner dolphins, a turtle and plenty of fish as we snorkeled. The trip takes you up the Na'Pali coast and man the views were awesome! Big catamaran so there was plenty of room to roam around. Highly Recommended! read more

Yes! Overall a great experience. We did the snorkel/caves rafting tour. Nohili was our captain, assisted by Ruth (I think), and both were so enjoyable. We saw spinner dolphins and bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles; the views of the coast were stunning and the caves were a cool experience. Both Nohili and Ruth were friendly and open, sharing about their lives as Hawaiians. We felt safe with them and like we got our money's worth. My only criticisms were that we arrived promptly at 6:50AM as requested but did not start our journey until closer to 8... I guess we were operating on Island Time! Also, I did not know exactly what I expected a "raft" to be, but you are essentially clinging to a rope while sitting on the edge of an inflatable raft for the entire excursion. No seats, absolutely no sipping of cocktails while taking in views, and the water was ROUGH at points. You will get wet and you will get cold. After our 60-90 minute return trip, we were soaked, shivering, salty and sore and very ready to be back on dry land. Our backs hurt the next day. I also sunburned my lips so badly on this trip that it ruined the rest of my vacation. HOWEVER... it was worth it and we would use Blue Dolphin Charters again. Wear your SPF!! read more

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Our group took the Napali Coast Sunset Dinner. It was such an amazing experience. Our captain, Evan, and crew members, Jayce and Luke, were very knowledgeable and hospital throughout the entire experience. Of course in Kauai, you'll never know if you're going to get rain or shine, but during the few minutes that it did rain, it didn't stop us from having a great time. The luau style dinner was so good, I wish I had another plate! We even got to get under a little waterfall that was pouring off the Napali coast. The coast itself was gorgeous, it's worth seeing it if you've never been before. I would do this experience all over again if I could! read more

You have to go when Captain Kai and JoJo can take you. This is arguably one of the best experiences we have had in the islands or traveling anywhere frankly. Not for the faint of heart but an absolutely awesome experience. Kai is like an encyclopedia of Kauai history and a seriously bad ass boat driver and JoJo was awesome and helped us create an amazing memory. I highly recommend Blue Dolphin and when they say you will see Dolphins lol! They get you up close and personal. read more

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Amazing experience and a great crew - they were all so nice and had fun energy. The food and drink were awesome as well. Highly recommend!!

Best tour by far! The Kauai Na Pali coast is an absolute must see in your life time! Pictures just dont cut it. You must see it with your own eyes to take it in the depth of dynamic beauty! The crew has such aloha too! So friendly and helpful! The crew makes the trip even more amazing! Made me want their jobs lol! They were so nice and didn't mind answering all of our tourist questions! I definitely want to take another tour with them! read more

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If you're only going to do one excursion on the island, LET THIS BE IT! Of course, the Na Pali coast is unbelievably gorgeous, it's a must-see. The snorkeling was super fun and we got to see a pod of spinner dolphins. But this entire experience could not have been any better! Our crew (Captain Joe, J-Sea, Zoe, and Kai) were so hospitable, kind, educational, and FUN. Breakfast and lunch are served on the boat, and the crew was very quick to ask us if we needed anything or to literally appear with snacks and drinks! And nobody hates complimentary mai tais, beer, and wine... I wouldn't have wanted to see the amazing Na Pali coast any other way. Can't thank everyone enough for such a perfect day! read more

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Once again, did not disappoint. Went out on a sunset/whale watching tour. We were quite worried it wouldn't happen with the weather. Half our group decided against it. Too bad for them. We had a GREAT sail. Saw a pod of easily 75 dolphins, who decided to stay with us and put on a show. Also a momma and calf humpback whale, turtles; the whole deal. Colin, Brian and Cole were a fantastic crew. Great drinks, food and conversation. Brian was willing to share some of his favorite recommendations on the island. Very grateful. Thanks for another great night! read more

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Had a great day on the water with Blue Dolphin Charters with Capt. Nate, Ruby, and Meghan. Beautiful day of weather but boat can still be bumpy so I suggest to everyone to use a motion sickness med even if you are not typically affected. The sail up the coast was beautiful and we saw a ton of dolphins and got a great history on the sites by our Captain. The lunch was good and the crew very hospitable. This is our second time seeing the Na Pāli coast and it never gets old! read more

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This was so amazing! I would go again it was so awesome! All the crew and the captain were awesome they were amazing so passionate about their job and so helpful.Nobody threw up on our boat. Just amazing overall! read more

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had a great experience on the deluxe napali coast and ni'ihau snorkel tour. just a heads up for anyone prone to motion sickness this is a BUMPY ride!!! however, the crew was amazing and so helpful when i was not feeling well! our crew was captain Evan, Nicole, Zeke and Jordan. everyone was so friendly and attentive to our needs. we saw a pod of dolphins come right up to our boat on our way out which was a highlight! once we reached ni'ihau the snorkeling was incredible!! we were fortunate enough to see an eagle ray and tons of fish! the water was nice and warm and very clear. the views of the napali coast were stunning. great tour, great wildlife sightings, and great crew! read more

If you have a day, go with Blue Dolphin Charters for a chance of a lifetime to see the Nā Pali Coast. You will not regret it. Yes, it is a very long boat ride. Yes, it sometimes feels like you might crap your pants (whether that be from excitement or the waves). It is worth ALL the views! The crew: Captain Joe, Kealoha, Nohili, and Serg were amazing. They took their time to talk to everyone on board and get to know us. We couldn't have been in better hands. Our charter did lucky, as the swells were not as big, so we were able to go across the channel to the forbidden island to snorkel. Snorkeling was amazing (although since I was a first timer, this was not my forte). I liked what I saw underneath the water for the time I was there. The crew definitely have me great tips for beginning snorkeling. Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and helped me with some tips for the next time I decide to go snorkeling, helped calm my nerves! My husband, Tyler, LOVED this entire adventure and would do it over and over again. Although the ride back was ROUGH, I would do it again. Food was served. Drinks were served. Again, the crew made sure you were taken care of and having a good time. We could not be more pleased with our adventure and will definitely do it again! read more

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We went on an afternoon whale watch and saw 2 humpback whales and dozens of spinner dolphins! The crew was fun and highly competent, and I would recommend Blue Dolphin wholeheartedly! read more