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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

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Kauai, USA
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  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Carrie_S ·
Jun 2026
A wonderful sunset tour with family. Great crew and captain, wonderful food and drinks, all around fantastic time. Scenery was mind blowing…don’t miss this cruise along the coast.
· Julie_B ·
Jun 2026
The views and crew were fantastic! Our family knew we could see Na’pali by land so this excursion was amazing. The crew was knowledgeable about the history of the area, great sailing, and great customer service. It is a barefoot cruise so I would suggest easy to remove foot wear. We would absolutely books again!

Overview

Kauai’s Na Pali Coast—17 miles of world-renowned landscapes—is certainly best appreciated from the water. Experience it in style aboard a sleek catamaran, crew greeting you with mai tais and a sense of aloha. You’ll catch moments with spinner dolphins and sea turtles, relax over dinner, and raise a glass of Champagne when sunset hits this magnificent slice of the Garden Isle.
  • Experience a Na Pali sunset on a 50' catamaran
  • Spot humpback whales in season (December–April)
  • Dinner, drinks (mai tais, beer, wine, soda), and Champagne toast provided
  • Staff available for dining requests, questions, and tour-level information

What's Included

  • Sightseeing cruise on a 50-foot sailing catamaran
  • See the Napali Coast, amazing marine life, and more!
  • Dinner
    Mixed green salad, Pasta salad, Teriyaki chicken, Kalua pig & cabbage, stir-friend veggies and tofu, and rice. Dessert too!
  • Mai tais, beer, wine, and soft drinks during the cruise. Sunset champagne toast
  • The chance to see humpback whales (in season)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Holoholo Charters
    4353 Waialo Rd #5a, Eleele, HI 96705, USA

    Port Allen Marina Center 4353 Waialo Road Ele'ele HI 96705 Directions: https://www.holoholokauaiboattours.com/contact-us/port-allen/

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Embark on a catamaran cruise from Port Allen Marina to the Napali Coast aboard a 50-foot (15-meter) vessel. Discover vistas unreachable from land, such as dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and verdant valleys. Wildlife enthusiasts might glimpse dolphins, turtles, and seasonally, humpback whales too.

When conditions are right, the crew sails traditionally, using only the wind for an authentic and quiet journey, so you can enjoy the tranquility of the ocean and the magnificent views.

As the sun sets, a freshly prepared dinner is included, with a variety of beverages to choose from—such as mai tais, beer, and wine—as well as a Champagne toast.

Along the way, learn about the historical inhabitants of the Napali Coast from your guide, so you’re entertained while you dine. This compact tour, brimming with sights, tastes, and tales, circles back to the marina, capping off your Kauai experience.
1

Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

4 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Kauai

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kauai (Pass By)

Kauai (Pass By)

Polihale State Park (Pass By)

Kauai (Pass By)

Kauai (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Passenger Policy
  • 1. This is an adventure. Ocean conditions vary and may be rough. Participation may not be suitable for everyone; boarding of physically challenged individuals is at the captain’s discretion.
  • 2. Not recommended for guests with back, neck, knee, hip, or other joint problems, chronic pain, recent injuries or surgeries, or severe motion sickness. No refunds for seasickness; prevention is best with over-the-counter remedies.
  • 3. No expectant mothers.
  • 4. Children must be 5 years or older.
  • 5. Routes, destinations, and snorkeling are subject to change without notice due to weather and ocean conditions.
  • 6. Cancelled tours are fully refundable or gladly rescheduled.
  • 7. “No shows” or any cancellation within 24-hours of check-in time is subject to a 100% charge of the total fare including tax.
  • 8. We are not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
  • 9. Mobility aids such as canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. are not allowed on board.
  • 10. We do not land on shore.
  • 11. Non-swimmers are not allowed in the water.
  • 12. Full-face snorkel masks are prohibited. Only traditional two-piece masks and snorkels may be used. For safety, please avoid snorkeling within 24 hours after arriving from a flight over 5 hours
  • 13. If you do not have your daily or prescribed medication with you, i.e. inhalers, EpiPens, diabetic medication, you must reschedule your tour for another day.
  • 14. No smoking of any kind, including electronic cigarettes.
  • 15. You should bring your own towels, sunscreen, a light jacket and camera. We will provide everything else.
  • 16. All tours are barefoot. Shoes must be removed before boarding, with orthopedic/diabetic exceptions at the captain’s discretion.
  • 17. Per our liquor license, guests may not bring alcohol. IDs are required for age verification. Intoxicated guests will not be served and may be denied boarding. Alcohol is served only after snorkeling on applicable tours.
  • 18. No coolers or drones/unmanned aircraft are allowed on-board.
  • 19. Spray/aerosol sunscreens are prohibited as a safety hazard. Please use reef-friendly lotion sunscreens instead.
  • 20. Marine toilets clog easily. Only flush human waste and the toilet paper provided.
  • 21. Please use the designated gravel parking lot.
  • 22. All complaints of harassment or assault, and any suspected illegal activity, will be reported to the proper authorities.
  • 23. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who does not meet health, safety, or policy requirements.
  • As a company that puts sustainability at the forefront of goals, we request you bring your own reusable water bottle with you on tour.
  • Child rates apply to ages 5-12, and adult rates apply to ages 13 and above.
  • No expectant mothers are permitted to join the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 41 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Philip_W
The crew was professional and courteous they took amazing care of my bride and ii. Unfortunately Mother Nature beat us up pretty good the sea was heavy! However feeing as poorly as I was the north coast was amazingly beautiful. We highly recommend holo holo they were outstanding.

Reviews

4.6
based on 579 reviews
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Be prepared for lots of fun

Martin_B, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip, we connected with people we will never see again, could not stop laughing from minute to end. The crew were absolutely amazing, serving us drinks, food and entertainment of their stories. The food was fantastic, the trip was totally worth every penny. Now I do recommend that you dress and prepare to get wet if you like sitting at front of boat. That’s what made it more fun. We can’t recommend this trip enough, we are still laughing about it 2 hours later and would go again in a heartbeat especially for watching the beautiful sunset. Thank you Holo Holo Charter Tours for providing a trip to remember.

Not sure what would make them cancel...

Krista_M, Jul 2026
Wind and waves were absolutely brutal. Sitting on top is the best for the views but by the time we returned to the port I was freezing and drenched. You can choose to sit below where you are cramped up with too many people for the size of the boat. And the "4-5 hour" trip turned into 6 hours, making it late getting back, and after dark. Not just after sunset, pitch black dark.

Such an amazing...

William_S, Jul 2026
Such an amazing experience. The weather was a little challenging, but the crew kept us informed and still made it a great trip

Loved the views and the...

Swati_S, Jul 2026
Loved the views and the location. The food was good, the service was good. Only thing that brought down the experience for me was when we were going towards the coast, the ride was way too fast due to which everyone in front of the boat was getting wet repeatedly. After turning back from the coast, the ride was pleasant and slower as everyone was eating dinner. I feel the timing could have been adjusted better so that the ride to the coast is also pleasant

Wet and Wild ride

Susan_G, Jul 2026
Had an exciting ride with the winds and everyone up front got drenched (our choice) - Jess, Sonya and Captain Mike were wonderful with service and telling great stories.

Great trip! The captain...

Amanda_H, Jun 2026
Great trip! The captain and crew were professional and very knowledgeable. So much fun and a beautiful view of the island!

Sunset cruise

Julie_B, Jun 2026
The views and crew were fantastic! Our family knew we could see Na’pali by land so this excursion was amazing. The crew was knowledgeable about the history of the area, great sailing, and great customer service. It is a barefoot cruise so I would suggest easy to remove foot wear. We would absolutely books again!

Terrific

Ron_B, Jun 2026
Great experience. The staff was really friendly, the sights were breathtaking and dinner was delicious.

Captain Mike and crew...

Christiana_H, Jun 2026
Captain Mike and crew were very attentive! Unfortunately spouse has mobility issues that prevented her from using the heads.

Outstanding Boat Adventure!

Debbie_L, Jun 2026
An outstanding time with HoloHolo Charters! Captain Mike, his crew Coral and Casey were great! To see the Kauai coastline was incredible. Really appreciated Captain Mike’s attention to safety onboard and Casey and Coral were great in explaining about the Hawaiian heritage and keeping everyone hydrated. The appetizers were great and the dinner delicious. And the evening was topped off with a yummy brownie and champagne at sunset! Thank you all for a delightful time!

Absolutely amazing

Kimberly_S, Jun 2026
Fanatic views and super nice and attentive crew. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the Na Pali coast.

An absolute must

Carrie_S, Jun 2026
A wonderful sunset tour with family. Great crew and captain, wonderful food and drinks, all around fantastic time. Scenery was mind blowing…don’t miss this cruise along the coast.

Sea sick

Jennica_L, Jun 2026
I was sea sick the entire time and didn't get to enjoy anything unfortunately. I didn't get to eat or drink so that was also a bummer.

Best adventure

Caleb_K, May 2026
We had an amazing time! When we went the weather made it interesting. We had high wind so we definitely got soaked. But we had a blast just being a change of clothes.

Very small space. Food was not good The crew tried the captain was grumpy. Expected nicer experience

Christine_F, May 2026
Not as pictured small space too many people. Very disappointed especially for so much money did not see much as with the setup only those in the front of the boat could see anything and they were soaking wet

Beautiful and worth every penny

Jennifer_S, May 2026
This was a beautiful cruise on the coast. The food and drinks were great. Captain Mike and the 2 girls working with him were very attentive and helpful and so friendly. We had a great time!

Stunning Views, Free-Flowing Drinks, and Big Splashes!

Jeffrey_L, May 2026
You will get an excellent view of the NāPali Coast on this boat tour. The rum punch and local craft beers will be flowing the entire journey. Be prepared for moderate seas and wind! And you will get wet on this catamaran whether you like it or not, so dress accordingly.

The crew, Captain Max,...

Deb_E, May 2026
The crew, Captain Max, Coral, and Josh were amazing and really helped make this dinner sunset cruise amazing!

Sunset cruise

peggy_w, May 2026
Knowledgeable crew about Island and history. Rough seas, Captain and crew concerned about passenger’s seasickness and very attentive. Beautiful scenery.

It was meh

Rachel_C, May 2026
Most of the time is spent in the cabin unable to see due to wind and currents throwing water. Food was good. Crew was kind. Not with the money.

Great time well worth it

Sherry_S, Apr 2026
Very nice we got to see a momma whale and her baby. Staff was great and the food was good also. That was a great experience

Had a great time with...

Meghan_G, Apr 2026
Had a great time with some absolutely beautiful sites along the Napali coast. Felt like we got a really good extended amount of time to see everything and take lots of pictures. The food and drinks were plentiful. Staff was very nice and constantly checking on everyone. Multiple people unfortunately got sick which seemed a little odd as the waves weren’t that bad in my opinion, but I do have a lot of experience on catamarans and cruise ships so I may be biased there. I took some medicine before hand like I always do so that could have helped as well. Staff attended to those sick with thoughtfulness and care which was nice to see. They did their best to make sure everyone was well taken care of. I’d recommend this tour for sure but also say take Dramamine and Bonnie before boarding just incase!

Awesome views of Na Pali...

paul_f, Apr 2026
Awesome views of Na Pali coast and also saw whales 🐋 ..captain Mike and his crew were knowledgeable and fun to be around

Beautiful Experience

Diane_R, Apr 2026
The experience was amazing and the crew and captain were awesome!! We had a wonderful time and even saw whales!! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a water experience.

A Chance to See Everything

Tehachapi, Apr 2026
This sail was fantastic. Capt. Max and the all female crew were as cool as could be. Great food, great music and great things to see. We saw whales, dolphins, turtles, flying fish and goats in the cliff ridges.

What a lovely afternoon!

Jeffrey_C, Apr 2026
Communication before the trip was excellent -- we had 2 people who didn't come to Kauai, and we canceled them and it was very easy. Also, they changed the departure time from 1:30pm to 2:45pm, which they said was to combine 2 boats-- which was fine because it was wavy-- 75 less minutes on the waves was probably good for us all! Staff was INCREDIBLE-- phone staff, check in people, boat crew, and captain. All super professional and friendly; also constantly offering to bring food or drinks to passengers since it was wavy. Some people braved the front of the boat, some people walked around a bit, and some people like us just stayed in the middle back seats and enjoyed the view. Dinner was lovely, drinks were plentiful (both soft drinks and mai tais!) and I will repeat that every single staff was super friendly, efficient, and thoughful for those of us who didn't feel like standing. We lucked out with our cruise on the only sunny day we had out of the 5 in Kauai! We happened to have booked that sunny day a month in advance, but they do allow changes and cancellations up to 24 hours before the cruise, so their flexibility made it very easy to choose them. By the time sunset came, the sun had disappeared behind clouds, but we didn't really care as the rest of the trip had gone so well. 100% recommend! PS--We only saw 2 of the maybe 35 passengers get sick over the side. That said, one woman never stopped heaving the whole time, so be sure to medicate even if you think you'll be fine. Took 2 pills of the CVS/ Long's Drugs version of "less-drowsy" dramamine one hour before sailing and we felt great.

Rainy but still well managed

Federico_M, Mar 2026
We were unlucky with the weather but we still enjoyed it! View is amazing and we also got an amazing rainbow

Amazing

Michelle_L, Mar 2026
Kevin and the girls were great! Food was great. We had beautiful weather and lot’s of fun. Saw whales, dolphins , while enjoying stories of the history, spectacular views and sunset!

Not to be missed

Marion_R, Mar 2026
The Napoli Coast is beautiful and seeing it by boat is the way to do it. Our cruise was incredibly fortunate and not only saw whales, but saw a mother whale teaching her baby behaviors. It was spectacular. The food was unusually good for a boat meal!

beware the swells

Elise_D, Mar 2026
This cruise experience was tainted by extreme sea sickness because of the huge swells. The captain warned our group before that it can get "exciting" and offered a refund if that didn't sound fun to us. I just had no idea, it would be hours of feeling every 10' wave. I had taken over the counter meds to try to prevent any issues, but it didn't do anything for the type of open water with high waves that we were in the whole time. I think I just didn't realize how bad it could be and for so long. There were four people (that I knew of) that were throwing up. It was just too long and we choose a bad weather day. The crew and captain were fine, but there were so many people crammed onto the boat (it was overly full, and hard to find a place to sit) that you almost had to beg for any service or attention. There was no information or history told, and when the captain did address the group, you couldn't hear anything he said unless you were right next to him. The food was okay, nothing to write home about, it was so expensive, not worth that amount of money. I would do another one of these cruises but on a bigger boat and for half the time.
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