Kauai: Express Na Pali Snorkel Tour aboard 'Imiloa
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Kauai, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
The best way to see the Na Pali coast of Kauai is from the water and this catamaran tour offers an experience that is filled with adventure. As you sail, while your captain provides insights into the coastline, pointing out its features, such as waterfalls and sea caves you can look out for dolphins, turtles and more wildlife. Along the way, you'll have the chance to jump off board and go snorkeling.
- See Kauai's magnificent Na Pali coast from the water
- Sail aboard a comfortable catamaran: Food and drinks are serves
- Spot wildlife and learn about the landscape from your captain
- Opportunity to go snorkeling (weather conditions dependent)
What's Included
- Guided Na Pali Coast catamaran cruise
- Snorkel Equipment & Expert Instruction
- U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain
- CPR, First Aid, and water safety–trained crew
- Open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais (21+), and soft drinks
- Safety briefing and instruction provided
- Restrooms onboard
- AM TOUR: Choice of a Bacon or Veggie Breakfast sandwich
- PM TOUR: Choice of Chicken Pork or Tofu
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup or drop off
- No expectant mothers, individuals with physical challenges, recent surgeries, or mobility issues
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kauai Sea Tours4353 Waialo Rd #2B, Eleele, HI 96705, USA
Kauai Sea Tours is located in the Port Allen Marina Center. Continue to the end of the complex, then turn right and park in the third lot on your left, marked by our Kauai Sea Tours sign. From there, proceed to the check-in desk inside our office.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Safety is our top priority: all passengers must be suited for possible rough waters and able to hold on and move about the vessel without concern
- No expectant mothers
- No individuals with back, neck, hip, knee, or other joint problems, recent injuries or surgeries within 1 year, or mobility issues
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 3 years
- Maximum weight limit is 300 lbs (136 kg) per person
- Guests prone to motion sickness should take precautions, as conditions may vary. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication
- Routes and destinations are dependent on ocean conditions; tours may reroute to the south coast when necessary
- Wear a swimsuit, light cover-up, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Plan to get wet. This is a barefoot tour unless a medical condition requires footwear; please inform your captain in advance
- Please bring a towel, reef-safe (non-spray) sunscreen, a light rain jacket, water-protected camera or phone, and any required medications or allergy/insect protection
- Cancellation Policy: All modifications, reschedules, or cancellations must be made directly through Viator/Tripadvisor
- This experience is weather dependent. If canceled due to poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- No-shows are charged 100%. No refunds for undisclosed health conditions, itinerary reroutes, missed water activities, or seasickness
- AM TOUR: 745am check in time
- PM TOUR: 2pm check in time (summer season)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jodie_H
This was an awesome tour! So happy we did it! The crew was great! Very attentive and informative with great music! The snorkeling was fun and the Na’pali coast is breathtaking! If you go to Kauai this is a must!
Reviews
4.6
based on 318 reviews
Anna_M, Apr 2026
Great tour and beautiful views! Guides were sweet enough to stop whenever we saw wildlife and we saw pods of dolphins multiple times. I would recommend if you get seasick to bring medications and take beforehand!! Very rough waters, not for the faint of stomach
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Anna - you are right, medication is a great idea.
Maggie_G, Apr 2026
Fun barefoot cruise with an excellent captain and crew. Great scenery, interesting tour guide and lots of opportunity for photos and awe inspiring views. Expect some choppy waves around the west side - best prep is a little Dramamine and to remember to relax and not tense up when the boat hits the waves. Found a pod of Pacific bottlenose dolphins and a large pod of spinners. Great time overall and highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Maggie - we appreciate the advise and the high recommendations!
Mindy_K, Apr 2026
It was an awesome day. Book it! The crew was informative. They kept us safe. And we had a ton of fun!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Mindy!
Patricia_C, Apr 2026
The best!! Captain Wren and her men rocked it!!! We saw turtles, dolphins, and water falls! This crew was amazing. Great snorkeling and visiting with other people and the crew.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sounds great Patricia - thank you!
Tammy_N, Apr 2026
We had such a great time! You will be given an informative, fun, and safe experience. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Tammy!
Megan_T, Dec 2025
Due to weather we were unable to go to the Na Pali coast and really the southern part of the island is not very exciting. There were boat issues and mooring issues and when we finally got to snorkel it was really rough.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re sorry to hear the weather was not more agreeable. Conditions are very unpredictable during the winter months. We hope you will be able to join us again during a different time of year.
Eunjin_G, Dec 2025
We spent great time this Imiloa Express - Na Pali Snorkel Tour. I forgot the name of captain but he was nice, and the mai tai cocktail and the foods were really good. We saw dolphins, sea turtles and great waves and gorgeous views. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time Eunjin! Thank you so much for choosing KST and for sharing with us
Morgan_G, Nov 2025
Good experience, but two complaints. The morning (7:45) tour arrived at the Na Pali coast at high noon, so it was really hard to see anything. If you get seasick (the tide is worse in winter months), it would be worth the surcharge to do a catamaran charter instead.
That said, it was a good experience! The crew and music made the day fun. We saw probably 50 dolphins. The snorkeling was phenomenal.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Glad to hear the sun was shining! It’s been rainy. This can be an unpredictable time of year. That’s a great recommendation in regards to taking a preventative.
Glad to hear overall you had a great time
Jason_K, Nov 2025
The crew was great and we had a beautiful day! Unfortunately, the rain from the days before had murky-ed the waters so we couldn't snorkel there. Our alternative snorkel spot was underwhelming, but we can't control the weather.
The crew definitely made the most of it, including jumping/diving off the roof of the boat. :)
Food and drinks were good. Word to the wise: bring additional food! We had expected our breakfast sandwiches would be served around breakfast time, but they weren't handed out until after 12pm, so we were uncomfortably hungry.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We're glad to hear you made a great day out of it.
JoAnn_L, Nov 2025
Clean boat, friendly crew and beautiful scenery. Snorkeling was fair. Reef did not have much to look at. Could be more organized with gear
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Happy Borthday! Mahalo for
Joining us
Jennie_B, Nov 2025
Josh and his crew were amazing. Good Entertainment, kept us safe and very knowledgeable when it came to telling us about what we were passing by.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Mahalo!
Destiny_A, Nov 2025
Incredible!!!! The crew was amazing. They were so friendly and thoughtful. They made sure my daughter saw dolphins up close. I love how they told us the history of the island and the heritage. The crew was truly amazing!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much Destiny!
Michelle_S, Nov 2025
The office staff and boat crew are amazing. They were so accommodating and conscientious about everyone’s needs. Their knowledge of the island and Na pali coast was amazing and fun to learn. The views were amazing. They found animals for us to engage with and really had a great time with us! Captain Josh, A ARon, and Kai made my whole family feel welcomed and safe.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
So glad you had a great time! Mahalo for joining us Michelle- Aloha
Andrew_H, Oct 2025
Fun day. Great crew. Learned about Hawaii. Would recommend. The waves can be rough, but that would be expected no matter which company takes you out.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Andrew!
Sue_B, Oct 2025
Nice boat, great crew, most beautiful scenery. Saw a huge group of spinner dolphins and captain let them entertain us.
Bad part is ride back. Goes fast over big waves which was over an hour getting slammed with hard jolts. Captain does good job maneuvering around the biggest waves but would be more fun if boat slowed a bit and not so many body slams.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for choosing KST Sue. We appreciate your review.. The waves can get rough
Lisa_C, Oct 2025
Great crew, very knowledgeable. Had a lot of fun. Note, if you have a bad back, you may want ro skip, they drive fast on the way back and hit those waves, very back jarring
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank. you for joining us Lisa. We specifically write in the waiver and all advertising, no bad backs, recent surges, etc. Hoping you feel ok
Stephanie_V, Oct 2025
Staff was great , very attentive . The whole experience was amazing. We would stop at various locations for opportunities to take pictures . I would recommend this company and experience to any one . Thanks again
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the great recommendations! We appreciate you choosing KST!
Michelle_C, Oct 2025
Took the 7:45am excursion on Oct 10, 2025. Capt Paul and his crew were amazing. The experience exceeded all of our expectations. We saw a ton of dolphins, beautiful coastal views. The sea caves were awesome to get so close to. Crew was super accommodating making sure all of us had everything we needed. The mai tai was top notch and food served fantastic. My rating would be beyond a 5 star rating ..more like 5 star plus infinity. A definite must if you are looking for breathtaking views and an entertaining crew. Thanks for the experience of a lifetime! 🤙❤️😁
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Michelle! What kind words. Mahalo for joining us and thank you for taking the time to share with us.
Rodney_B, Oct 2025
This was a fantastic cruise. The boat and crew were first rate but the real star is the stunning Na Pali coastline.
We appreciated the inclusions - sandwiches, water, soft drinks, beer and maitais (especially maitais😀)
The crew went out of their way to make us feel welcome and was very attentive to everyone’s needs.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for joining us Rodney- we're glad to hear you had a fantastic time.
Forrest_O, Oct 2025
Amazing experience!! Whole crew made the trip memorable. We were able to see a whole pod of dolphins, many colorful fish and even a large friendly turtle!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Sounds great Forrest - Mahalo for sharing with us.
Sylvia_N, Sep 2025
The crew was experienced, funny and nice.
They were very knowledgeable in every aspects ,they were interacting with all of us.
The whole trip was very organized. We had an amazing day. Thank you!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you - we appreciate you sharing with us
Kathy_I, Sep 2025
Captain and crew was beyond friendly and made this experience 100x times better. Great trip overall .
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Mahalo!
Janet_V, Sep 2025
Our crew was fantastic. They somehow managed to stay on task and keep us safe, but also were very sociable. The weather wasn't conducive to seeing some of the marine life, but the captain still got us into the water. All in all, we enjoyed every aspect of the tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're glad other you had a good time. Sorry to hear the weather didn't cooperate so much.
Dowdy_G, Sep 2025
This was a fun and intimate/family like experience. It was wonderful to have a he crew made of locals that can share in their culture and heritage.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are so lucky to have such wonderful Captains and Crew members. Thank you for sharing with us and choosing KST
LesterJohn_R, Sep 2025
Breathtaking experience! Crew members were very accommodating. However, the toilet was not flushing and therefore, was unavailable. Overall, it was a good trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for joining us!
Nicole_G, Sep 2025
First I'd like to thank the crew for their exceptional service and positive energy. Check-in was easy and we started the tour prompt with safety protocol. The catamaran was well kept and felt safe. We were provided with refreshments, light fresh fruit snack, breakfast sandwich, beer/mais (if of age), snorkel gear and life jackets.
Tour lasted the entire time. We were able to snorkel (~30 mins). During our ride up the coast, we a pod of dolphins. The captain shared some history and legends with the passengers as we made various stops.
The music was spot on and the crew was very attentive and engaged with us. Got a few recommendations and got to exchange some conversation. I'd definitely recommend this tour and be interested in booking more tours with them in the future. Very valuable experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share with us. So glad to hear you had a good time!
Jane_P, Sep 2025
Friendly, accommodating crew. Excellent destinations. Time to snorkel in a beautiful spot. Seas quite rough on 2nd half of return.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Mahalo!
Diane_T, Sep 2025
Beautiful scenery! Loved seeing the dolphins up so close. The water was so blue. Captain handled the boat amazing.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you !
Taryn_B, Sep 2025
What a fun experience! Snorkeling is a small part of the fuller day, but it was *just* enough for us! We were the only people on the boat with kids (ages 9 and 14) and the crew was accommodating to them as well (correct size life jackets and snorkels). We saw waterfalls, caves, movie backdrops and the most stunning views of the Na Pali Coast! We lucked out on the ride back and came across a very large pod of 100+ dolphins who were putting on a show! The kids thought this was a top five experience and I wholeheartedly agree! Snacks, drinks and bathrooms on board. We had everything we needed with a super fun crew!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Taryn, everything sounds like it worked out. We are so glad to hear that you and the kids were comfortable and really enjoyed the excursion! Mahalo for sharing with us and for the kind review!
Angelica_G, Aug 2025
duff, kai, zach, and aaron were absolutely perfect in every way! we had the BEST day with them. they couldn’t have been more fun. so worth the time and money! i still can’t believe i got a home made cookie while listening to pit bull. completely singular experience that i’d recommend to anyone. lean in, and have fun!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Awesome review! Thank you
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