Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai
Overview
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3 hours
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THIS TOUR OPERATES JUNE 1st-AUGUST 31st.
We have another tour that we offer year round that is the same tour it just includes snorkeling! Mahalo!
Our company is family owned and operated by USCG Veterans, where our number one priority is the safety of yourself and your family. Embark on an unforgettable journey on our Zodiac Raft Tour, allowing you to be up close and personal with the magical NaPali Coast that unveils hidden caves, sheer cliffs, marine wonders and a thrilling adventure; creating an unparalleled, intimate Hawaiian adventure. While you are on your unique journey with us you will be provided with fresh cut fruit, Hawaiian chips as well as a variety of cold beverages to keep you hydrated and feeling recharged! All of our activities are weather permitting, including entering into the SEA CAVES. Come and set sail with the safety experts! Mahalo for choosing Napali Riders!
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
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.
We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, you have more time left in your vacation to rebook.
We cannot accommodate anyone that is pregnant or has back issues, neck issues, heart conditions or any recent surgeries.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Iced Beverages - Water, Juice (Alohas), Gatorade
Chips
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
Fresh cut pineapple and apples
Gratuity
Towels
Parking at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor is $20.00 + tax per vehicle for 8 hours.
Optional Photo Package includes 300-500 photos and videos of your tour
What To Expect
THIS TOUR OPERATES JUNE 1st-SEPTEMBER 30 We have another tour that we offer year round that is the same tour it just includes snorkeling! Mahalo! Sea Caves! In the summer, the sea caves along the Nā Pali Coast are accessible with our 30-foot Zodiac© rigid-hull, inflatable raft. We’ll get you up to Kauai’s remote, Nā Pali Coast, and then explore as many sea caves as possible. The ride on the raft is rough, so please be ready for this. Do not attend this if you are prone to motion sickness. It is not a “mai tai cruise.” Be ready for a wild, rough adventure! You will be treated to the incredible scenery of the Nā Pali Coast, including magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, thundering waterfalls, and mysterious sea caves. WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild, fast, and rough ride. We compare it to white water rafting (on the ocean). Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Sea Caves Sightseeing Expedition, you must be ready to experience ADVENTURE ON THE SEA! You must be in good physical condition to attend this expedition. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions or recent surgeries. Thank you for your understanding.
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Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of the Na Pali coast & caves
Curious20118047600,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience, the captain & crew were great! We chose this tour because we wanted to go inside the caves. Super experience that wont be forgotten! Highly recommend…
Woohoo! So much fun
Joanna G,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hang on for a super fun fast ride out to the Napali Coast’s beautiful views. We went into the sea caves which were amazing!
Proceed with caution
Sherry S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This trip might be great for anyone under 30, but if you're over 30, I would strongly recommend thinking twice. While the sights along the Nā Pali Coast are absolutely beautiful and worth seeing, they are only a small part of the overall experience. The real focus of this excursion is the high-speed, high-impact boat ride — essentially a rollercoaster on water. The ride is extremely physically demanding. Imagine a small boat hitting waves at over 40 miles per hour — not for 20 minutes, but for three hours straight. As a passenger, you're required to stay seated, which means you can't use your legs as shock absorbers. All the impact goes directly into your spine and tailbone. Meanwhile, the captain and crew stand the entire time, which makes me wonder if they fully understand how rough the ride is for seated passengers. The only safety feature provided is a rope to hold onto and another rope to hook your foot under. That’s it. Within 20 minutes, the skin on my knuckles was rubbed raw and bleeding from gripping the rope while being slammed around against the boat’s canvas. And we still had two and a half hours to go. I later found out the captain had gloves available — but they weren’t offered until after my hands were already bleeding. Passengers are also required to place one bare foot under the rope (shoes are collected before boarding), which caused similar painful rubbing and blistering on the tops of our feet. Now, for context: I grew up boating in Alaska on rough seas, and I love speed — but this was a different experience entirely. This isn’t a short, thrilling ride like water skiing or a typical fishing trip where the captain tries to avoid hitting the waves. This ride is relentless and designed for adrenaline, not comfort or sightseeing. To reduce the impact on my spine, I ended up holding a squat position for most of the trip — which left my legs sore for days. My husband experienced whiplash-like symptoms and had neck pain for days afterward. We’re both 53 and physically fit, but this excursion seriously impacted the rest of our vacation due to the lingering pain. I would never recommend this trip to anyone who: Has even mild back or neck issues, Isn’t in excellent physical shape (i.e., works out daily), Is looking for a relaxing sightseeing experience. Bottom line: this tour is not about exploring the coast — it’s about enduring a very intense, high-speed boat ride. Proceed with caution, and know what you’re signing up for.
Rock and roll you won’t be disappointed.
Lori H,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain was coast guard vet and beyond skilled. Hang on to your hats for this bumpy but exhilarating ride. The cave experience is beyond. So beautiful. A perfect few hours of rock & roll reggae fun. You won’t be disappointed. Please tip! We were very surprised that not more people did so given everyone expressed the experience was a 10!
Na Pali Coast
Elizabeth B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lot of confidence in the captain and crew. This is the only reasonable (and fun) way to see the cliffs
E-Ticket experience well worth the money
Ratrodsteve,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter talked me into this, thought I might be too old for this, but glad she did!!! This was an excellent adventure, we were a group of six, four of us rode up front and two in the middle, ride up front and you'll never regret it. We will do it again when back in Kauai, without hesitation. While there is no wine and cheese or a picnic, you easily make up for that with the excitement of the ride itself! (they did have some light snacks and refreshments onboard) The caves were exciting, but the real treat was the ride out and the history storytelling of the famed Na Pali Coast While this is an e-ticket ride, the Capitan was more than professional and we never worried at all, plus he has a great play list that is blasting while your speeding along the coast, everyone new a song or two. All I can say is don't sit in the back- Boring!!! There are showers and restrooms at the boat launch area where we met at, bring fresh clothes to change into after the trip, you get a bit salty after snorkeling.
Beautiful area
Jean M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day out. Going into the caves was incredible. Crew was very knowledgeable. Love supporting family businesses.
Exciting , fun, and beautiful!
Excursion19555873542,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! What a great experience!! The Zodiak raft was actually very comfortable. Brandon and Tom are very professional and knowledgeable about the ocean and island. They shared many stories and history along the way which really makes the trip complete. got to see the caves as well as many dolphins. I would higly recommend this trip to anyone that wants to see the Napali coastline.
Awesome Experience!!
Alisonwinston,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience! We had beautiful weather so the ride was not overly bumpy and we were able to explore all of the caves and to go a little further than they typically travel. The scenery is so breathtaking!! Brandon and Cassie were very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information about the history and geography. The weather conditions also allowed us to snorkel. We also saw dolphins and sea turtles. I highly recommend!!
Napali riders
MyleneAhilina R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😀🍍👍…ride through the Napalli coast and the caves!…. with Captain Brandon and Dakota! A must thing to do if your at Kauai!…
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