This Na Pali Experience was absolutely amazing! We did the 12pm tour--expect a ton of fun splash!…read moreKasey and Chellen were great company and took good care of us (Kudos to Kasey for remembering all of our names!) We saw the beautiful Na Pali Coast, caves, waterfalls and snorkeled. First timers, and would 100% recommend. Make sure you follow their Dramamine advice--I don't normally get car sick but I'm glad I decided to take motion sickness medicine. Thanks again!

We chartered a private boat for our group of 16, and Captain Jan and Colleen took us out to see the…read moreNaPali Coast. The whole experience was absolutely amazing! The views were breathtaking. The 9 teenagers in our group said it was a highlight of their trip! Captain Jan and Colleen were very knowledgeable and friendly. They catered to what our group wanted to do. The boat was brand new in January and was impressive! It was comfortable, big enough for us to move around a bit, but yet still small enough to get into the caves. if you are on the fence about seeing the coast, I highly encourage you to do it! This is the company to use!!!

Without a doubt, the best experience I've had on the island. It was a blast from start to finish…read more If you're more into adventure and thrill, this is the ticket. They take you into caves and aren't afraid to squeeze in. What we didn't expect, getting MAJA island stories and information while the captain/DJ plays some great music and choreographed movie scores to go with the vibes. We met hundreds of SPINNA dolphins and during the one hour snorkel stop, we were escorted by a beautiful Honu across the reef. The wife and I talk about this trip all the time. The jokes and good conversations are something to remember from the staff as well.

Easily One of the Best Experiences of My Life - 10/10 Would Do Again…read more If you're debating whether or not to book with Nā Pali Pirates, just do it. Hands down one of the coolest things I've ever done. Captain Dom was the perfect mix of chill, knowledgeable, and safety-conscious--dude knew exactly how to handle the boat, even when we got up close and personal with some pretty intense waves near the cliffs and caves. And Chaz? Absolute legend. Kept the vibes light with some solid (and delightfully cheesy) jokes, plus he snapped a ton of pics so we could actually enjoy the moment without worrying about our phones. But the real highlights? Getting insanely close to the cliffs and feeling the sheer power of the ocean, then just floating out in the middle of nowhere, taking it all in. Oh, and did I mention we saw THREE whale breaches and a bunch of dolphins? Unreal. If you're on the fence, take this as your sign to book it. Zero regrets, just pure adventure.

This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip! We had the most perfect weather, and the…read moreviews along the Nā Pali Coast were some of the most incredible we've ever seen. Pictures truly don't do it justice. My wife and I loved exploring the sea caves, seeing the waterfalls up close, and taking in the breathtaking scenery. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Captain Ren and crew member Kelly were absolutely fantastic. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was comfortable, getting great photos, and enjoying every minute of the ride. My wife and I have talked several times since the tour about what an incredible job Ren did navigating the inflatable raft through the caves and along the coastline. Her skill and confidence made the experience even more exciting while still making us feel safe. If we ever make it back to Kauaʻi, this tour will be at the top of our list. We would book it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!

100/10 recommend…read more The Blue Ocean rafting tour along the Nā Pali Coast was honestly one of those core memory experiences for me and my man. Absolute adventure from start to finish. We saw whales, dolphins, insane coastline views, jumped off the raft, and rode waves in a way that had us screaming and laughing the whole time The captain (I'm SO mad I forgot his name... maybe Andy? ) handled that zodiac raft like a pro. Seriously unreal. And Steve was amazing too -- at one point he said he barely even needed to play music because we were all just vibing, talking, and having such a good time together. If you love adventure, adrenaline, ocean views, and experiences that feel unforgettable... this is IT. Loved loved loved every second

Capt. Beck was incredible! We went out on a beautiful Saturday morning in May to celebrate our dear…read morefriend's lā hānau, and the experience exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we left the harbor until we returned, Capt. Beck made everything feel effortless. Even with stormy, windy conditions, she navigated with confidence, grace, and professionalism, always making us feel safe and at ease. One of the highlights was quietly cruising alongside dolphins, with stunning rainbows appearing through the passing showers. Capt. Beck also shared the rich history and stories of our island home, making the trip even more meaningful. It was truly a joy to be aboard with her. I can't wait to book my next adventure with Capt. Beck and Komohana Charters. Mahalo nui to Capt. Beck and the entire Komohana Charters team for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safe, memorable, and authentic ocean adventure on Kauaʻi!

Captain Beck was amazing. She deftly backed us into several caves for some amazing pictures and…read morefilled us in on the history of this area as we made our way past some of the most magnificent scenery on this planet. Dolphins accompanied us on the way out and on the way back a giant mother whale was teaching her calf how to breach and tail flop. A private charter is by far the best way to experience this incredible adventure. We highly recommend Komohana Chaters!

While vacation planning for Kauai, one of the things I wanted to do was see the Na Pali Coast. I…read morewas scared to hike as I'm not physically fit for that and helicopter rides were a no for me. So I opted for a boat tour! I chose makana charters because of how detailed they were in their information as different tours tour the coast in different areas. With this tour, included lunch and snorkeling. What I didn't want was a fancy lunch because what I'm really there for is to see the Na Pali Coast and everything else was just an extra for me. The lunch was very simple which I like especially because it can get very nauseous. I wanted to do the snorkeling part, but I also wanted my husband to do it, but he's not a confident swimmer so I stayed with him and watched people snorkel which was totally fine. We did the early morning tour and it was beautiful! The weather was perfect! Our tour guides went around us as we were enjoying the way to the coast and asked us where we were from. They also showed us the forbidden island and told us some history of the island and how certain areas locals would camp but a permit would be needed. They also tried to get into caves as deep as they can go and also showed us where Mary J Blige recorded her music video for everything. We also saw some dolphins going and come back from the coast! The coast was just as magical and beautiful!

Honestly, if you've never seen the Napali Coast, then any boat tour would be considered phenomenal…read more Its a breathtaking view. This was my second excursion, over 15 years apart. Some positives about this tour includes: free parking by their main stop, an emcee that was quite hilarious, a boat captain that made the boat ride at 15 knots super fun, and some history lessons along with the tour. So what was wrong? The area where we were snorkeling was quite bland. We only saw a few fish and didnt see a turtle until after we all got on the boat. After only about 30 min of snorkeling around I was bored (they give you an hour). At the beginning of the tour we were told that if you feel sick at anytime, to let them know and they'll have some remedies. Well...when I came back on the boat after snorkeling, I started feeling woozy. It was mainly because the boat was anchored and started swaying. I did take Dramamine an hour before the trip so that helped a little. I told one of the crew members how I was feeling and her suggestion was, "I would stand in the back so noone will see you get sick. Also, I wouldn't go in the bathroom because the enclosed space will make you feel worse." Not the remedies I was expecting. haha. I did not take her advice. Instead I stayed standing in the front and looked at the horizon as everyone else was enjoying their sandwiches and chips. The captain, at least, gave me a little piece of mind by telling me he'll have us back on shore in 50 minutes. So I stood there, feeling like I was on a speed boat, jumping with every big wave, wind blowing my hair and salty water on my face. Surprisingly, I felt better after that ride back. But I felt a whole lot better being on land.

Amazing group, best tour out there. Pali Kai was a great boat with an even better captain. My…read moregirlfriend and I had the tour of a lifetime and I cannot recommend Kai and this company enough!!!

If you want a private boat experience that feels like heading out on the water with a good friend…read morewho has a REALLY nice boat (which also has a restroom!) this is the one. Captain Keith holds the #1 permit to operate tours of NaPali for 41 years. What makes this a standout operation is Keith's love for and knowledge of NaPali. He is essentially Mr. Millolii, taking it up on himself and his family to be stewards of the valley, camping there nearly every weekend while raising the family and taking charge to clean and maintain the area. He and his wife raised the next generation of Kauai natives to know, love and respect this land. He has ancestors who settled in both Kalalau and Milolii valleys who traded taro and fish to each other via rope ladder over the cliffs. He knows the history and keeps maps of where Kapuna are buried in the cliffs. He knows where to find the relics from the fishing villages. This is the guy you want to go with. Truly a 5 Star experience starting with communication at booking all the way through the experience. Captain Keith has a beautiful and comfortable boat to relax while viewing breathtaking NaPali. He is a master at navigating the caves and has seen every type of current and weather condition. Captain Keith stopped for every pod of dolphins we encountered and allowed us ample time to admire them playing beside the boat. And OH the treats and snacks. When it was time to snorkel, we enjoyed a large selection of ice cold drinks, local fruit (pineapple, mango, dragon fruit and cantaloupe) and treats baked by Mrs. Milolii - the best pumpkin rolls and mango bread you've ever tasted. And they packaged up what we didn't finish and sent it home with us to enjoy for the next couple of days. Having visited Kauai a dozen times and even having kayaked the coast a couple of times, spending the day with Captain Keith and his grandson Kai'Mana was truly a special treat and a major highlight of our trip. We will see them when we return next year.

This was my second time doing this raft trip, and I would recommend it to any adventure seeker! We…read morehad a fabulous ride and saw multiple pods of dolphins during our morning trip. We also saw turtles and seals, and others in our group spotted a ray. The views of the coast and marine life were absolutely beautiful. The front of the boat The ride out was calm and relaxing. We made multiple stops to look for animals and listen to our captain share interesting facts about the land and its history. We also stopped to snorkel and enjoyed breakfast sandwiches. We were able to go into a few sea caves and even went under a small waterfall. On the way back, our captain gave us a much more adventurous ride! It's definitely not for the faint of heart. We were jamming to music, jumping waves, and getting completely sprayed with water. If you get motion sick I would take their recommendation to medicate and medicate again after you eat! Such a fun experience from start to finish!

Our Napali Coast Snorkel Tour with Kauai Sea Tours on the Imiloa Express, Captain Josh, crew…read moremembers Aaron & Kai was the highlight of our trip! We appreciated them sharing their knowledge and deep history of the Napali Coast. Our whole family including our 4 year old enjoyed the snorkeling experience and even got to see dolphins! The crew members handle a disgruntled family professionally! We've been on many snorkel tours and this one was by far the best!

This was definitely a 5 star experience and I highly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing a Na…read morePali coast tour. We took this ride on August 5th. It is about a 5 hour tour. You will see waterfalls, caves that the boat actually can go in, beautiful isolated beaches/sanctuaries, dolphins, turtles and you get to snorkel at a reef with lots of reef fish to see. Aside from all the beautiful picture taking and video recording you get from this; a few words need to be said for the crew. We were luckily to have captain Abraham, and crew members Brent and Ileonani. They were all extremely professional, fun, engaging and hospitable. They all told us different bits of history and traditions of the island. This experience was definitely worth the expense.

Na Pali Explorer was an amazing boat tour being that it was my first time experiencing something…read morelike this it was well worth it the scenic view, snorkeling, Simple but delicious lunch, the history of Kauai and it's great Mountain View's had me in awe of its vast ocean, wild life and untouched sacred land. We saw an ocean full of fish and peaceful dolphins swimming on by. I was one of the few eyes that got to witness such beauty The 3 tour guides made it fun as well, they were so sweet and accommodating making us feel comfortable and welcomed. Thank you to Kevin, John and the other sweet tour guide (I forgot his name‍) for allowing us the opportunity to see part of the beautiful island of Kauai. This was definitely a high light of my trip I will definitely do this again. If I could rate more stars I would

Such a fun experience and the crew was 10/10!! Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the…read moreNapali Coast while visiting Kauai!

We had an amazing time with Captian Mac and First Mate Cassie. Saftey first--Captain Mac has a ton…read moreof experience on this ocean and was careful to remind us to be safe. They stop often and share fun facts from history to geology, to Hawaiian culture to movie trivia. The whole ride was accompanied by an amazing playlist. The ride from the back of the boat was very comfortable for those of us older folks, while kids said the front was pretty adventurous. I was worried about being on a bumpy ride for four hours, but it was really wonderful. They time the stops perfectly so you never have the "are we there yet" feeling. The views are amazing. Weather was accomodating and we got all the way up the coast, saw dolphins and mountain goats, got to snorkle with a few fish in the bluest water imaginable. We could have spent the whole day with them. Go. Sing along with them, laugh at their jokes. Enjoy 4 hours with some of God's most awe inspiring creations. Cassie's pictures and videos are well worth the cost!

Captain Kamua is the best! We booked with another tour company prior to our arrival in Kaudi but…read moredue to storms, they cancelled on us the day before. We were searching for another company to take us on the nicer days that followed the storm and was recommended Captain Kamua by Uncle Mikey at the Princeville Center. Captain Kamua saved our trip! We were so looking forward to the tour and were so happy he could accommodate us with such late notice! He was so knowledgeable and hilarious! We had the best time!! Thank you Captain!

Blew us off after setting up an 8am meeting time - and we stayed 80 mins away.... Super…read moredisappointed & missed a boat trip on Kauai because of that.