Boat Tours in Kauai at a glance
- Our pick: NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves, US$ 227 per person (5h, 4.89★ · 2,114).
- Top rated: Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel, US$ 4,396 per group (4h 30m, 4.99★ · 146).
- Best value: Kauai sunset catamaran cruise: Huleia River narrated tour, US$ 114 per person (2h, 4.89★ · 506).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 114–US$ 361 (median US$ 234). With 100+ reviews: 17 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 16 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 14 kid-friendly, 2 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Kauai
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
19 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves Sail the NaPali Coast on a Native family-run catamaran from Waimea with snorkeling, sea caves and lunch included. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (2,114 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 227 per person
Na Pali Coast sunset cruise: Kauai catamaran with open bar Cruise the Na Pali Coast at sunset aboard Lucky Lady, a luxury catamaran with certified captain, island-style dinner, and open bar: no swimming, just the cliffs and the light. Every day · 13:15 · From age 3 ★ 4.69 (1,625 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 223 per person
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls Raft and snorkel the Na Pali Coast on Kauai with sea cave exploration, waterfall swims, and reef snorkeling: all gear and meals included on a 5.5-hour adventure. Every day · 07:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.78 (1,659 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 217 per person
Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide Snorkel the Na Pali Coast by catamaran with a waterslide and open bar. Our Coast Guard captain provides all gear for this 5.5-hour adventure along Kauai's dramatic cliffs. Every day · 06:45 · From age 3 ★ 4.74 (1,650 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 234 per person
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran & Snorkel Small-group catamaran tour along Kauai's Na Pali Coast with snorkel gear, sea caves, and marine life. Morning departures, includes fruit and dry bags. Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.96 (868 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
Na Pali Coast Boat Tour Kauai: Sunset Dinner Cruise Na Pali Coast sunset boat tour from Kauai with dinner, drinks, wildlife viewing. Small groups on 65-foot catamaran. Departs afternoon. Every day · 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.74 (1,257 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 264 per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast Sunset Sail & Dinner with Drinks Raise a glass as you sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast at sunset, with dinner, local drinks, and stories from your captain. Includes pickup and friendly crew. Every day · 13:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.65 (610 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 264 per person
Ni'ihau & Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour Kauai: Lehua Crater wildlife A 7-hour Kauai boat tour to Ni'ihau and Lehua Crater for snorkeling with dolphins, turtles and whales. Includes breakfast, lunch, beer and wine. Every day · 06:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.71 (483 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 361 per person
Kauai sunset catamaran cruise: Huleia River narrated tour Sail Kauai's Huleia River and Kalapaki Bay at sunset with live narration of Menehune Fish Pond and movie sites while enjoying cocktails and refreshments. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 16:30 and 17:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.89 (506 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 114 per person
Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat & Fern Grotto Drive through Kauai's red cliffs and lush valleys, boat down the Wailua River to Fern Grotto, tour a coffee farm, and see Spouting Horn. Hotel pickup included, full day. Mon, Wed and Thu · 07:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.57 (596 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 251 per person
Winter Whale Watching in Kauai: 360° Views from Super Rafts Watch humpback whales breach and tail-slap from an open-air super raft with 360° views and a hydrophone to hear their underwater songs. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.70 (355 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & Drinks Whale watching tour on Kauai's south shore aboard the 'Imiloa catamaran. Search for humpback whales and dolphins while enjoying mai tais, beer, wine and light snacks. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.68 (422 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Snorkel Cruise & Dinner Na Pali Coast sunset catamaran with 30-45 min snorkel, dinner, open bar & dolphins. Small group (max 49), summer departures. Check-in 1:15 PM. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.72 (348 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 234 per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel Private Na Pali Coast boat tour for up to 18 passengers with sea cave access, snorkel gear, and fresh fruit included. 4.5 hours, six daily departures, morning or afternoon. Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.99 (146 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 4,396 per group
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Luxury Catamaran Snorkel & Waterslides Luxury 65-ft catamaran cruise along Kauai's Na Pali Coast with snorkeling, twin waterslides, open bar & catered lunch. Small groups, USCG captain, 360° ocean views. Every day · 08:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.82 (123 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 261 per person
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Kauai Na Pali Coast Boat Tour with Snorkeling: Includes lunch and equipment Boat tour along Kauai's Na Pali Coast with snorkeling, lunch and sea cave entry: five hours with a live guide, maximum 20 guests. Mon–Thu · 09:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.96 (227 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Zodiac Snorkeling & Sea Caves Tour Small-group zodiac snorkel tour on Kauai's Na Pali Coast with divemaster, sea cave exploration, lunch and gear included. Departs Kekaha, 4–5 hours, active adventure. Fri and Sat · 09:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.71 (112 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 257 per person
Na Pali Coast sunset cruise Kauai: Luxury catamaran with dinner Cruise the Na Pali Coast at sunset aboard a 65-foot luxury catamaran with catered dinner, open bar, and 360° ocean views. Fri and Sat · 14:15 · From age 3 ★ 4.85 (60 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 261 per person
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Kauai Private Boat Tour Na Pali Coast: Sea Caves & Dolphins Private Na Pali Coast boat tour on a 28-foot vessel for up to 6 people. See sea caves, waterfalls, dolphins and sea turtles. Snorkeling gear included. Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,200 per group
The top 12 of 19 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea cavesOur pick | US$ 227 per person | 5h | 4.89★ · 2,114 | Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave SnorkelTop ratedPrivate | US$ 4,396 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 293 per person if 15 go | 4h 30m | 4.99★ · 146 | Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kauai sunset catamaran cruise: Huleia River narrated tourBest value | US$ 114 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 506 | Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 16:30 and 17:30 | English |
| Na Pali Coast sunset cruise: Kauai catamaran with open bar | US$ 223 per person | 5h | 4.69★ · 1,625 | Every day · 13:15 | English |
| Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & WaterfallsGroup of up to 14 | US$ 217 per person | 5h 30m | 4.78★ · 1,659 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide | US$ 234 per person | 5h 30m | 4.74★ · 1,650 | Every day · 06:45 | English |
| Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran & Snorkel | US$ 275 per person | 4h 30m | 4.96★ · 868 | Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Na Pali Coast Boat Tour Kauai: Sunset Dinner Cruise | US$ 264 per person | 3h–4h | 4.74★ · 1,257 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Kauai Na Pali Coast Sunset Sail & Dinner with Drinks | US$ 264 per person | 4h–5h | 4.65★ · 610 | Every day · 13:30 | English |
| Ni'ihau & Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour Kauai: Lehua Crater wildlife | US$ 361 per person | 8h | 4.71★ · 483 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat & Fern GrottoPickup offered | US$ 251 per person | 10h | 4.57★ · 596 | Mon, Wed and Thu · 07:45 | English |
| Winter Whale Watching in Kauai: 360° Views from Super Rafts | US$ 137 per person | 2h | 4.70★ · 355 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel (US$ 4,396 per group) · Kauai Private Boat Tour Na Pali Coast: Sea Caves & Dolphins (US$ 2,200 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls (US$ 217 per person) · Kauai Na Pali Coast: Zodiac Snorkeling & Sea Caves Tour (US$ 257 per person)
- With pickup (1): Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat & Fern Grotto (US$ 251 per person)
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