Our trip to Hawaii started in the middle of Tropical Storm Lala, so we were worried we might not…read moreget to experience our Na Pali Coast boat tour. We were originally scheduled for Sunday but switched to Monday, hoping the weather would clear--and what a blessing that turned out to be! We had a beautiful day and an absolutely amazing tour. Captain Jake and RJ were awesome--knowledgeable, entertaining, and incredibly skilled. The new boats are comfortable, and we were able to navigate through all of the caves with ease (and, of course, Captain Jake's impressive skills! ). We could not have asked for a better time! This was our second time with Na Pali Experience, and we wouldn't book with anyone else. The company and their entire staff are truly top-notch! Thank you, Captain Jake and RJ, for making our day so memorable!

This is a must do on your trip to Kauai! The coast is stunning but this is a first class experience…read morefrom start to finish. Easy to book, great communication, and a friendly staff. 5 stars for Captain Jake and RJ. They made our day amazing!

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!

We had the most amazing experience with Beck! She was our captain with my family of 5 and showed us…read morethe most incredible time. She was the most trustworthy and capable captain, she took us through narrow caves and showed us parts of the coast we've never seen before. Her music and jokes were so funny as well, and we couldn't have had a better time. Beck is the best captain you could ever want, and everything about the day was a 10/10. Thank you Beck and Komohana charters, could not recommend more!!

Makana and his crew on the Amelia K were outstanding! Super attentive team and the captain is…read moreextremely skilled at maneuvering the boat in the caves and over the rough seas. Our family loved it and were grateful we got to experience the Napili coast together!

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!

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.

We took the small boat tour. Simply amazing. This is a well run family business. They know the…read moreisland and its history and were happy to share their knowledge. Friendly and fun. I recommend this tour. 100% fantastic!

It was an amazing boat trip to the Napoli Coast. 4.5 hrs long. The crew was great and Captain…read more"Kauai" was engaging, entertaining and was very informative. He made sure we knew where we were going and how to stay safe. The Captain was very knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and the history of the Islands and we were all appreciative of that. We would definitely do this again! Thank you for such a fun day! (The views were amazing!!!)

Josh and Captain Paul were the absolute best! So much fun and highly recommend if you can request…read morefor them to be your guides!!

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

This was by far one of my favorite adventures of the trip!! I don't swim and hate boats (used to)…read morebut after having such a great time with Captain Makaila and Tom, I definitely feel more confident about going into the ocean now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Absolutely amazing raft tour and snorkel along the Na Pali Coast! Seeing it from the sea was…read moreincredible. We also snorkeled for about 30 minutes--wish it were longer, but it was still a great experience! Our two guides were informative, kind, and wonderful. Definitely not for the faint of heart though--this lady was vomiting almost the entire time! So grateful we got on this tour last minute after being waitlisted. Our original company canceled the next 3 days due to Hurricane Lowell. Highly recommend Na Pali Coast Rider--an absolute MUST-DO on Kauai!

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.