Half-Day Raft and Snorkel Adventure to Na Pali
Overview
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6 hours
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This 5 to 5 1/2-hour tour will get back around 1pm, we will take you to experience towering sea cliffs & pristine beaches of the Na Pali coast. Our staff will share history, legends, and knowledge of local marine life. Encounter playful dolphins, green sea turtles & much more. Migrating humpback whales (Dec-March). Conditions permitting, we will get you into sea caves, under the waterfalls, and snorkel one of the best reefs on Kauai. Choose a morning or afternoon departure; both include food, beverages & snorkel gear.
Rafting excursions can be physically demanding, bouncy, bumpy & lots of fun. Participants should be in above-average physical shape. You need to be able to climb a sturdy vertical ladder to get back on the raft after snorkeling. This tour is very adventurous, Wet, Wild & Wow! Be prepared for an exhilarating day! All water sports and or Na Pali are conditions permitting. 250lb. weight limit per person. Snorkel time is between 30-45 minutes conditions permitting.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Food provided, please advise at time of booking if required
Please remember to bring along your towel, sunscreen, camera, and sunglasses, wear your swimsuit and cover-up.
No pregnant women or serious health concerns
CANCELLATION POLICY: To modify, reschedule, or cancel ANY tour and receive a full refund, YOU MUST CALL KST 24 Hours prior to your tour check-in time.
Rafting excursions can be physically demanding, bouncy, bumpy & lot's of fun. Participants should be in above average physical shape. You need to be able to climb a sturdy vertical ladder to get back on the raft after snorkeling. This tour is very adventurous, Wet, Wild & Wow! Be prepared for an exhilarating day!
All water sports and or Na Pali are conditions permitting.
Max weight limit is 250lb. per person
Snorkel time is between 30-45 minutes conditions permitting.
** If your looking for a WHALE WATCH ONLY TOUR, please search this: RAFT ADVENTURE - Whale Watch Discovery **
Tour returns around 1pm
NO FULL FACED MASKS OR WEIGHT BELTS ALLOWED.
This activity is on the Island on Kauai
No pregnancies, bad backs, those who have undergone any recent surgeries, those with any mobility problems
Maximum weight limit 250lbs per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
PM Departure Food Choice: Pulled Pork, Teriyaki Chicken or Seasoned Tofu w/ rice & veggies.
Licensed Captain and experienced CPR & water safety trained crew
AM Departure: A choice of a Bacon or Veggie Breakfast Sandwich
Juice, Soda & Water
Snorkel Equipment & Expert Instruction
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
No pregnancies, bad back, recent surgeries or mobility issues
What To Expect
An exciting way to explore the beauty of Kauai while traveling up the West coast to the Na Pali. Encounter playful dolphins, green sea turtles, and humpback whales (Dec.-March.) If ocean conditions permit, snorkel over a tropical reef under the watchful eye of the Captain & Crew while you discover abundant coral formations, tropical fish, and exotic marine life. Snorkel time is between 30-45 minutes conditions permitting. All gear & expert instructions are provided for you. It's much more than your typical snorkel tour...It's the Experience of a lifetime! AM Departure Food Choice: Bacon or Veggie Breakfast Sandwich PM Departure Food Choice: Pulled Pork, Teriyaki Chicken or Seasoned Tofu with white rice and veggies. Rafting excursions can be physically demanding, bouncy, bumpy & lots of fun. Participants should be in above-average physical shape. You need to be able to climb a sturdy vertical ladder to get back on the raft after snorkeling. This tour is very adventurous, Wet, Wild & Wow! Be prepared for an exhilarating day! 250lb. weight limit per person. ** If your looking for a WHALE WATCH ONLY TOUR, please search this: RAFT ADVENTURE - Whale Watch Discovery **
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Raft Adventure
Reviews
1,589 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So fun!
Jessica E,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Emphasis on adventure! So much fun and so glad we went with this style boat and not a super chill type.
Incredible Na Pali Coast Adventure with Kids
Jim B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ren and Erin did a fantastic job. I spoke others in our group who have done multiple excursions to the coast on a variety of different vessels— catamarans, rafts, etc. They commented that this smaller raft was much more fun and reduced seasickness for those susceptible. We thought it was just enough of an adventure to get our blood pressure up. The waves in the small raft are really fun. Our captain was very experienced and left us feeling confident about their capabilities. The entire trip. Lots of snacks and drinks, which were absolutely appreciated especially given the early morning departure. It felt like really good value for the money and I haven’t even mentioned the scenery. Seeing the coast was the highlight of our trip because it felt like everything you’ve ever seen on a postcard of Hawaii. I would absolutely recommend.
Amazing experience - highly recommended
S9516BZninaj,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a blast with Kauai Sea Tours, on our rafting adventure. It lasted around 5h but we didn’t see the time pass, too busy to watch dolphins and turtles, explore caves and learn about the various waterfalls and valleys. Our crew was so friendly and fun, we really had an incredible moment with them which will for sure remain as one of the best experience of our life. I will only say that you must be ready to hold tight to the ropes and do some squatting.
Best day of the week.
Zina C,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Today was a beautiful day, We were able to get the full experience, K K was very knowledgeable about the island. Haley was entertaining. We had a great time. Thank you 😊 John and Zina
Kauai Sea Tours - THE BEST
Adrian O,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Zach and Josh were amazing guides and an amazing captain! We had so much fun seeing the beautiful coast and learning more about the history of Hawai’i
Raft ride to Napali Coast.
LouAnna S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Be ready to get very wet!! Fun and scary. Don’t go if you get seasick easy. Our guides were fun and we had fun!!!
Perfectly adventurous for our whole family crew
Jill M,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery, excellent boat crew & perfectly adventurous. Highlight of our trip for ages 9 to 60!
Best time I've ever had
Jared M,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain uncle Josh was a great tour guide with Erin, we had an amazing time and have already recommended this to a few friends. Will without a doubt be back for another tour. Mahalo!!
Great experience
Dana F,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a great time. The staff was very informative and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. They took us to all the great caves, waterfalls and snorkeling.
Fun Experience
B7592WSallisonl,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great trip, great experience overall. We had done this May 2023 and had a blast so we wanted to do it again. The trip out and back had a lot of waves but was fun and exciting. Not sure what the difference was this go around on the ride back but the waves were smaller and the ride was sooo painful I thought my spine was shrinking. We had a different driver so potentially there could be techniques our previous driver used. All in all, would still recommend, weather and the ocean is out of our control. Would suggest cushions or a better way for people to sit and have a more comfortable experience. Our group was relatively young and fit and we had a hard time. There was a couple across from us from Maui and they were struggling on the way back as well. Water was clear that day which is not normally the case and we saw a lot of dolphins. The sandwiches provided were mostly bread. As someone who can't eat bread I tried to eat the 1 small piece of bacon and partial egg, it was not a lot. I did plan ahead with my own stuff. Would recommend bringing a camelback to stay hydrated.
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