Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai
Overview
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3 hours
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Embark on the ultimate summer adventure: a thrilling Zodiac raft tour to Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Sea Caves, available May 17 –September 20. Enjoy a fast-paced, intimate exploration of hidden caves, dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and cascading waterfalls, all guided by a family-owned company staffed by USCG veterans. Safety comes first, while snacks, fruit, and cold beverages keep you comfortable throughout this epic ocean journey.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We cannot accommodate anyone that is pregnant or has back issues, neck issues, heart conditions or any recent surgeries or children under the age of 5!.
We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, you have more time left in your vacation to rebook.
Raft tours will include seeing and possibly entering sea caves, but only if the ocean conditions are safe enough to do so. Your tour’s Captain will make this decision.
Any recent surgeries
You cannot attend if you are pregnant
WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour, you must be in good physical condition to attend this tour. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions or recent surgeries.
No children under the age of 5 years old
What To Expect
Na Pali Coast, ideal for adventure seekers in good physical condition. You'll navigate into as many sea caves as conditions allow, taking in stunning scenery of cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, and rare beaches from water level. Fresh fruit, Hawaiian chips, and cold drinks are provided, and all cave entries and activities are subject to weather and ocean safety. This is not a gentle cruise—expect a ride similar to whitewater rafting on the ocean. Not suitable for pregnant guests, those with neck/back issues, or those prone to motion sickness. For year-round options, ask about the snorkel tour offered by the same crew.
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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai
What‘s Included
Chips, Fresh cut pineapple and apples
Iced Beverages - Water, Juice (Alohas), Gatorade
Lifejackets - They are optional and you receive them upon check-in
3 Hours of a Thrilling Adventure of a Lifetime!
Dry bag to store your items you bring on board
Parking at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor is $20.00 + tax per vehicle for 8 hours.
Optional Photo Package includes 150-500 photos and videos of your tour!
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities
Towels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
124 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular Zodiac Na'Pali Coast Tour
Lynn A,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This Zodiac ride was a blast! I love fast boating. The wind in my hair. The speed across the waves and wakes was fabulous. The ability to go inside the caves was spectacular. Troy and Cassie really knew their facts. They made the 3 hour sightseeing trip fun and interesting . Would recommend and definitely do it again.
Awesome Tour!
Tourist36976807019,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing! Brendon and Tom did an outstanding job! The views were awesome, the service was excellent, and we had a blast! Highly recommend!!
Don’t miss it!
ElsieSaunders,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely fun, breathtaking, & safe. Totally worth the price, & the speed raft, in my opinion, is the way to go. Great music to put you at ease, & a huge wealth of knowledge on what you’ll see!
Thrill ride with great views!
Russell C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want a thrilling was to see the Napali Coast this is the tour for you. The crew and captain are fantastic and the views of the coast are breathtaking. However, take the warnings seriously. The boat bounces a lot during the trip so if you have serious back or neck troubles you may want to avoid it. The crew is awesome and will give you lots of cool information. The best part for me was going through the various sea caves. It was an awesome experience. I highly recommend you take this tour when in Kauai.
So much fun! We loved the...
Kristi K,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! We loved the wild and wet ride and the caves were awesome. Great guides, very informative and an excellent playlist. If you have people in your party who get seasick, this is probably not the experience for you. If not, amazing way to see the Na Pali coast - highly recommend!
Best Ocean adventure in Kauai 100%
536eleanal,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re considering the Napali Riders sea cave ecoecition, don’t hesitate—book it! As someone who lives in Hawaii and has been on countless ocean excursions, tours, and boat adventures, I can honestly say this was one of the most fun and memorable experiences I’ve had. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and exploring the caves by Zodiac boat was exciting, unique, and full of adventure. What really made the tour exceptional, though, was our captain, Croix. His energy, knowledge, humor, and enthusiasm kept everyone entertained from start to finish. He made the experience so much fun and truly elevated the entire tour. A big shoutout as well to the rest of the staff, who were all incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. Everyone went out of their way to make sure guests were having a great time and felt comfortable throughout the trip. This tour exceeded my expectations, and that’s saying a lot coming from someone lucky enough to live in Hawaii and enjoy amazing excursions regularly. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
An amazing adventure with stunning views!
Bridget H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely friendly and helpful staff! The directions of where to go were very simple. The views were stunning and something everyone should see while in Kauai! The raft is a great adventure, and felt very safe the entire time. Highly recommend!!
Worth it!
meredithbF8437YZ,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing family adventure! Everyone loved it- kids included (ages 7-16). Perfect views, guides, and music!
This is by far one of the...
Elizabeth M,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is by far one of the most adventurous things I’ve ever done. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it by far exceeded my expectations the ride was so much fun, we experienced the Na’Pali coast in a way we never have before. I would 💯 recommend this, and if you haven’t reservations about it, I’d say “just go for it, you won’t regret it!”
Revised review
holly w,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I previously rated this excursion 3 out of 5 because it was uncomfortable and I wasn’t able to move at all for three hours and couldn’t really see much but since then they called me and we’re very nice and concerned that I wasn’t happy and offered me a 20% refund and some free photos which I appreciate ….In all fairness, I think if you sit on the side you can see way more and going into the sea caves is tricky depending on the waves and wind which could have been a factor on the day we went!
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