Na Pali Riders has Amazing Dolphin Encounters!

We often come across large dolphin pods as we make our way to the Na Pali Coast. Dolphins love to swim along the raft, perform bow riding, as well as jump and spin in the air. These intelligent creatures are a delight to watch from the raft.

Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin

These dolphins are named after the mulitple spins they perform in the air - sometimes up to 14 spins in a row. Tail over leaps, and back and head slaps are also common. They are the smallest of the dolphins in Hawaii, ranging from 5-6 feet.

Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (aka "Flipper")

These dolphins range from 7-11 feet, much larger than the Spinners. They travel in smaller groups of 2-12 animals. They are popular for their playfulness around vessels, inshore habits, and star performances at Oceanariums.