The Niihau & Na Pali Coast Snorkel is a full-day ocean adventure aboard Blue Dolphin Charters’ spacious catamaran. This memorable Kauai tour takes you toward Hawaii’s “Forbidden Island” of Niihau while also showcasing the island’s dramatic Na Pali coastline.
The cruise also includes snorkeling along Kauai's Na Pali Coast, where clear ocean conditions may reveal tropical fish, green sea turtles and colorful coral reefs. Along the way, the crew shares stories about the area while you take in sea cliffs, open-ocean views and the natural beauty of Kauai’s northwest shore.
Breakfast, lunch, beverages and snorkel gear are included, making this a well-rounded adventure for guests who want a longer Kauai boat tour with snorkeling, sightseeing and plenty of time on the water. This tour is operated by Blue Dolphin Charters, one of Kauai’s popular ocean tour providers.
Niihau and Na Pali Snorkel Highlights
- Enjoy a fun morning snorkel tour with remote island and coastal views
- Travel aboard a custom-built 65-foot catamaran
- Look for a wide variety of marine life when ocean conditions allow
- Hear interesting stories from the friendly crew along the way
- See Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, known for sea cliffs, valleys and rugged shoreline scenery
Tour Inclusions
- Tropical breakfast with coffee, tea and juice
- Deli lunch
- Beverages, including coffee, tea, juices and soda
- Beer, wine and Mai Tais served with lunch after snorkeling for guests age 21 and older
- Snorkel gear, including snorkel, mask, fins and flotation devices
Lunch Choices
- Pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun with pineapple BBQ sauce
- Turkey wrap
- Vegetarian wrap
- Gluten-free salad
A cabbage dairy-free coleslaw on the side is included with all lunch options.
Special Instructions
Where & When
Departs from Port Allen in Ele'ele: Take Hwy 50 toward Ele'ele to Hwy 541, turn left at McDonald's toward the ocean. Check-in and retail office is located in the industrial complex on the right.
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Restrictions
For parties of 10 or more guests, this tour has a 72-hour cancellation policy to receive a full refund. Our standard 48 hour cancellation policy applies to parties of 1-9 guests.
All destinations and activities are weather permitting.
No children under the age of 5.
No pregnant women.
No refunds for motion sickness - ask about preventative measures if in doubt.
No aerosol spray sunscreen and reef-safe only.
No full face snorkel masks.
This is a barefoot tour - if you need to keep your shoes on please contact us before your tour for more details.
No neck or back problems or recent surgeries that could be aggravated by rough ocean conditions.
All passengers must be able to walk across a boarding ramp without assistance and hold on to the boat after boarding.
Photo ID required for passengers 21+ years old who will be consuming alcohol.
All passengers must fill out a liability waiver before participating in the tour.
Special Notes
Operation Days
September through May: Tuesday & Friday