Na Pali Coast Hanalei Inc

We had a tour scheduled on our last day in Hawaii, and we were really excited for it! ONE HOUR before the tour was supposed to leave, they called us to cancel it because there wasn’t enough people signed up for the tour. In other words, they would not have made enough money to take us our on the tour we scheduled way in advance. We left the beach, went to our hotel room, and we were all ready to leave when they called us to cancel it. They notified us of the cancellation with such short notice that we did not have enough time to book a similar tour with another company. HORRIBLY TACKY and ruined a day of our vacation.

We went on a tour with Captain Steve and Red this week. We went on a rainy morning but Captain Steve and Red safely got us to the Napali coast for an amazing tour. The information and the entertainment along the way were great as well. Top notch service… we felt like guests in their homes. They offer remedies for people who start feeling ‘special’ on the rough waters, serve lunch, set you up with your snorkel equipment, seek out good snorkeling spots, take pics of the turtles with your action cameras, sing :), and offer great jokes and tips for the island along the way! Highly recommended!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our boating /​snorkeling adventure on the ‘UFO’ with Captain Steve and Red! We had a blast! If you are not sure what company to use for snorkeling adventure then I would highly recommend them! They were super knowledgeable of the Kauai coast and history and treated us like we’ve known them for years! The lunch was great too! I am not one to normally jump on Unilocal but these guys deserve it! Red even jumped in the ocean to rescue my nephews sunglasses!!! A++++

We had Red and Captain Don as our guides for our wonderful Na Pali Coast tour! Despite (or maybe because of?) his well-​worn and corny jokes, Red is just about the sweetest tour guide one could ask for. He had so much knowledge to share and was genuinely concerned for the comfort of his passengers. Captain Don took us into some awesome caves and handled the boat like it was no big deal.
The tour takes you down a simply stunning coastline and ends in a fantastic snorkeling spot. I could have stayed to snorkel twice as long, which is the only suggestion I would make to the company.
Even though it was beautiful and sunny where we were snorkeling, there was a storm in Hanalei and the water was rough on our way back, but I felt completely safe with Captain Don at the helm. I got the feeling that he had an intimate understanding of the sea and he handled the waves expertly. I had a little personal emergency as we were heading back and Red took excellent care of me (thanks, Red!).
If you’re lucky enough to get Don and Red on your tour, you’ll be in excellent hands. Oh, and make sure you ask Red to play his ukulele for you!

Captain Don and Red were awesome! We took a sunset tour yesterday. We didn’t get to see a sunset (the weather wasn’t cooperating), but we got to see some GORGEOUS coastline! Wow! Don handled the boat like an expert and Red handled us like an expert! Both told great stories and educated us about the beautiful Na Pali coast. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

We were in Hawaii for a week and a half in October. Our first time. I wasn’t aware of the weather being treacherous during that time of the year. There are tides and swells coming in from the north that made a cave/​boat tour with snorkeling to be called off many days due to safety concerns. We were rescheduled for a few days in a row until we ran out of time to fit this in. I would definitely plan this earlier in your trip to be sure that if it needs to be rescheduled, you have some time to still get it in, They were very friendly and polite with reservations and either willing to reschedule of refund based on what you wanted to do. I called every morning to check on the status, they also sent emails to update up. They were very helpful and professional. I am glad that safety was a priority over the all mighty dollar. They were true professionals the entire time we made several reschedules and eventually a rfund because the weather didn’t cooperate. I will be calling them again next time to take us after knowing that they are serious about your safety and are happy to accommodate. I trust this company based on the attention to safety and the ability to work politely and patiently through this unfortunate situation. Thank you!

Capt Steve and Red were fantastic people to travel with. We were only the 3^rd tour of the year. The boat is basic but comfortable. We sat up front for some shade. Beautiful day. Great scenery and information along the way. We highly recommend this company.

Definitely a great charter company. We reserved last week when things were pretty stormy and windy. They took our reservation but let us know it might not work out with the weather. Sure enough, they called that morning and let us know they had to cancel, and asked if we’d like to reschedule or get a refund. We chose to reschedule, and two days later, they had to cancel again. We tried for three days later, and lo and behold, it was a glorious sunny, calm day on the ocean. It was absolutely spectacular. Captain Don and Tyler were great. They were helpful, informative, funny, and Don’s skills were absolutely amazing with each of the sea caves. I held my breath each time, but wow — he got us right in each one of them. That guy has amazing boat skills! It’s a pretty small boat, so I think there were about 10 of us, which as perfect. We’ve done several other tours of the Napali coast, and this one was exceptional for two reasons — leaving from Hanalei and a boat small enough to navigate the caves. Don’t waste your time leaving from Pt. Allen, which adds another hour each way to your voyage. Leaving from Hanalei, you see spectacular scenery the entire way.

Earlier this week, we spent some of our precious dollars and took a tour with Na Pali Coast tours. Our money was well spent!
Some tour companies use ridged inflatable boats, like the boats used by the Navy Seals. The people riding on these boats, sit on the side tubes instead of actual seats. So the passengers sit side ways and need to twist there bodies to look forward. And we know people like to look forward rather rather than across, when sight seeing.
The other issues with inflatables is they bounce more when the ocean becomes bouncy.
Na Pali Coast Hanalei, uses a conventional fiberglass boat called «UFO» which offers seats, or benches inside the boat and a wind shield which protects passengers from spray. These features offer come comfort during the half day long experience.
The crew of Kyle and Don were professional and knowledgeable and interpreted the coast line well. We will remember the tour for a long time!

When you come to Kauai, you need to see the Na Pali coast. There are several companies that do it, and they all run around the same price. So why should you choose Na Pali Coast Hanalei?
Captain Don and Kyle were great tour guides. Don handled the boat like a pro. They head down the coast and stop along the way so you can take pictures and they give you background stories on each part. Some things were important to the ancient Hawaiins, some were important to Kauai and the unification of Hawaii, and some were used in filming.
The coolest part was getting right up close to the cliffs and in some places going inside — as much as the surf would allow — the caves. Don navigated the boat right in there and I’m sure in better weather we could have gone inside the No Ceiling Cave, which would have been awesome, but it was pretty stormy today.
After the tour of the coast we headed back to Tunnels and got to dive the outer reef which was a fantastic end to a spectacular trip. They also provided sandwich wraps, chips and drinks for lunch after diving.
Definitely make this a part of your trip to Kauai, you won’t regret it!

We had a great tour despite the rainy weather. The captain was full of great stories and the tour guide/​first mate was also entertaining. He was also really great at helping a couple of people who were sea sick. We ended up snorkeling at tunnels beach instead of the usual spot, but the snorkeling was still great. We got to see a few sea turtles.
The lunch was delicious and they were great at accommodating gluten-​free requests.

We went out on a sunset cruise with Na Pali Coast last week and it was amazing! The crew were knowledgable, funny, and maneuvered the boat into some awesome caves. The Na Pali coast is one of the most gorgeous places in the world and completely worth the ride. Highly recommend!

We really wanted to do the snorkeling trip but waited too long to make reservations and ended up taking the sunset cruise. It was our last day on the island and it poured all day, we thought for sure the cruise would be cancelled. Thankfully it was not and we were able to thoroughly enjoy every moment of the cruise. The captains were friendly, informational and played some cool jams throughout the tour. The sights are indescribable, absolutely gorgeous!!! We would highly recommend using this company to anyone staying close to Hanalei Bay. Mahalo

My experience with Na Pali Coast Hanalei Tours was so amazing, it convinced me to do my first Unilocal review so I could share some love for them! We did a doors off helicopter tour while we were in Kauai as well and this boat tour was just as thrilling and sight worthy. Seeing the beautiful Na Pali Coast from the water is a must, not to mention getting to go into sea caves and under waterfalls! The snorkeling stop was great too-​got to spend time swimming with a sea turtle!
Going with the Na Pali Coast Hanalei Tour was an excellent decision. They take a max of 13 people which makes for a much more personal experience. We saw some of the bigger boats with tons of people on board and it didn’t look nearly as fun. Plus those big boats can’t go in the caves! Taking off from the north shore is a much better option for seeing the entire coast so these guys are the way to go. Our crew, Steven and Tyler (not to be confused with Steven Tyler, although they did play some great rockin’ tunes while riding the waves! haha) were excellent – lots of aloha from these two made the trip all the better. They really want to make sure everyone is having a great time. And to top it off, the lunch they served was delish – super tasty wraps, not just a boring sandwich. Na Pali Coast Hanalei Tours is a must do when visiting the beautiful island of Kauai!

The crew was great, and the tour was amazing! We went to places I never would have seen on my own, and had a great time. They were great with my son & other children on-​board, and I would highly recommend. Do it!

This was definitely one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The guide and skipper made sure every moment was unforgettable. The scenery. The caves, the history our guide, Red, shared was truly exciting. This experience was the highlight of our trip.

I’d highly recommend jumping aboard the UFO! We went on the sunset cruise and had an amazing time with Steve and Tyler. They were extremely knowledgable, educating us along the way and Tyler had some amazing one liners that had the entire boat laughing. The views are unbelievable, photos seriously don’t do it justice. They played some awesome jams and made everyone feel at home aboard their boat, they even had a few coolers with refreshments you could grab. Steve stopped the boat at some amazing spots and Tyler offered to take photos of each group. My group was very impressed with crew and their professionalism. Nothing but good vibes on the sunset cruise, these dudes are awesome!

Awesome Excursion on the UFO! My wife and I went on the 8 – 12 outing and loved it. The boat is small, which is perfect because it limits the group size to 13 and allows the captain to maneuver the boat into some of the caves along the Napoli coast. The views were amazing and Tyler did a great job of providing some local history and making sure everyone on the boat was having
fun (in addition to being safe). The boat leaves from Hanalei Bay and takes a scenic route along the coast before dropping anchor and allowing everyone to snorkel at the far end of Kauai. The caves are amazing and the ride out isn’t bad, but we had pretty good weather (we heard they’d cancelled a few days prior due to rough conditions). Although choppy, the ride back was quick — definitely take some medicine beforehand if you get motion-​sickness. They provided water and soda and some pretty good sandwiches, but don’t expect this to be a booze cruise — it’s not unless you byo, but it’s not really suited for those looking for a party boat atmosphere. I would highly recommend booking a trip on the UFO.

Captain Britt and Tyler took us on an amazing adventure on the UFO around the Na Pali coast in Kauai. Not only were the very friendly and experienced, they made it funny, enjoyable, filled the trip with many fun facts and made especially sure that everyone got to partake in the full experience. They used their special tricks to make dolphins dance for us so we could get better pictures and their great eyes to find sea turtles for us to see. They took us into caves and tight spaces and hung out long enough for everyone to get great pics. Even offered to take pics of us with nice backround shots because sometimes a selfie just doesnt do it justice. I am by no means an experienced swimmer and the ocean can be a very scary place, but Tyler was generous enough to take me out personally so I could have my first snorkeling experience while feeling safe and secure. I may not have taken the chance and missed that opportunity if it wasn’t for him. They fed us lunch and made sure our whole group had a blast! I know I did. Thank You UFO crew and special thank you to Cpt. Britt and Tyler!

This boat tour of the Pa Pali Coast was wonderful! I highly recommend cruising out of Hanalei Bay to go to the Na Pali Coast. It is a shorter boat ride and a much prettier view along the way.
Our tour guides, Don and Brit, were great. Both very knowledgeable and personable. They were very helpful and easy to talk to.
You take a short boat ride out of Hanalei Bay around to the Na Pali Coast. You stop along the way for the opportunity to take beautiful photographs and see the beaches and learn new things. You then explore in and out of caves seeing waterfalls. Then your captain takes you to the spot of anchoring so you can jump in and snorkel. All the snorkel gear is provided.
Also, they provide a sandwich and drinks for lunch.
You spend an hour snorkeling and then cruise back to the bay. All in all, it is about a 4 hour adventure.
** I RECOMMEND THE MORNING TRIP DUE TO COOLER WEATHER **