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Adults
Ages 13+
$ 199
Child
Ages 5-12
$ 179
Unforgettable Kauai raft adventures on the beautiful coastlines in Waimea, Hawaii!
December – April is the best time for Kauai whale watching!
Your Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour begins on our 30-foot Zodiac© rigid-hull, inflatable raft. We take you to Kauai’s remote Nā Pali Coast for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement! Be ready for a wild adventure! Along the way you will be treated to playful pods of Hawaiian Spinner dolphins and/or Bottlenose dolphins. You may even see Hawaiian green sea turtles and the occasional endangered Hawaiian monk seal. In the winter months, Hawaiian Humpback whales abound from Dec.-Apr.
The Nā Pali Ocean Raft Tour will continue past miles of white, sandy beaches, until the first cliffs of Nā Pali Coast are reached. You will be treated to incredible scenery including magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, thundering waterfalls, and mysterious sea caves (entering caves may occur if conditions permit). The entire tour is narrated and filled with history and lore. There will be snorkeling in a pristine bay with amazing underwater sea life (snorkeling will only occur if conditions permit). Light snacks and beverages are served.
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 Raft & Snorkel Adventure, 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. If you are not a strong ocean swimmer and/or cannot swim at all, you are prohibited from snorkeling during the tour’s snorkel time. Thank you for your understanding.
More Information
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You must arrive 45 minutes early to check-in. The time listed on the time slot you select is the tour departure time.
June 1 – August 31 CHECK IN TIMES
6:30 AM tour = 5:45 AM check in
11:00 AM tour = 10:15 AM check inSeptember 1 – May 31 CHECK IN TIMES
7:00 AM = 6:15 AM check in
11:30 AM = 10:45 AM check inPro Tip: The 6:30am/7:00am departure is our most popular tour due to the lighter wind conditions, calmer waters, and more dolphin encounters.
We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, then you have more time left to rebook.
PLEASE NOTE: Raft tours will include seeing and possibly entering sea caves and snorkeling, but only if the ocean conditions are safe enough to do so. Your tour’s Captain will make this decision.
This tour operates year round
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Kama’aina Discount $149/Adult, $129/Child (Call in to reserve 808-742-6331. To qualify for this discount, you must show a Hawaii I.D. Hawaii residents may NOT book this discount for their visiting friends/family unless their friends/family also live in Hawaii and are able to show a Hawaii I.D.)
Active Military Discount 10% off standard prices for active military. Use promo code “military10”
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Meet us at the NĀ PALI RIDERS OFFICE to grab your gear, then drive your own vehicle to KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
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KIKIAOLA SMALL BOAT HARBOR in Waimea, Kaua’i (Passengers must drive their own vehicle to the harbor, we DO NOT provide transportation).
Beginning June 1, 2025 Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor will be charging for parking.
Parking will cost $20.00 + tax per vehicle.
We will have a QR code at our office where you can make your payment prior to driving down there so that it is taken care of.
You will need your credit card, a cell phone to scan the QR code and your license plate number of your vehicle.
Parking is valid for 8 hours. -
- Sightseeing the 17-mile Nā Pali Coast
- Snorkeling (conditions permitting, allowed only for those who can swim)
- Seeing the sea caves (conditions permitting, tour may enter the sea caves too, highest probability is in summer months)
- Wildlife Encounters (dolphins, tropical fish, seabirds, turtles, whales)
- Light Snacks & Drinks (served towards the end of the tour)
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ARRIVE 45 MINUTES EARLY FOR YOUR TOUR
LOCATION: Meet us at the NĀ PALI RIDERS OFFICE (After the check-in, we’re headed to Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor)
DRIVING TIMES TO WAIMEA TOWN (KAUA’I):
Please be considerate and plan ahead! Give yourselves MORE THAN ENOUGH driving time so that you arrive on time for your raft tour. We cannot stress this enough!From Princeville – 1 hour, 45 minutes
From Kapaa – 1 hour
From Lihue – 45 minutes
From Poipu – 35 minutes
From Kekaha – 15 minutes -
- Comfortable clothing
- Light jacket
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat (tie-down is recommended)
- You will be barefoot on the raft tour (socks or water shoes are allowed)
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- Light fruits, snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic beverages)
- Waterproof duffel bag
- Snorkel, masks and fins
- Life vests (Provided upon request)