Ni'ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour
From$361.31
8 hours
Kauai, USA
About this activity
Experience an unforgettable 8-hour snorkeling adventure exploring the pristine waters of Ni'ihau and the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, encountering diverse marine life along the way.
Highlights
- Explore the Forbidden Island of Ni'ihau
- Snorkel in the pristine waters of Lehua Crater
- Witness the stunning Na Pali Coastline
- Encounter diverse marine life including dolphins and monk seals
- Enjoy a comfortable and spacious boat ride
Full description
Dive into an unforgettable 8-hour snorkeling adventure that takes you to the pristine waters of Ni'ihau, known as the Forbidden Island, and the breathtaking Na Pali Coast. Glide through crystal-clear waters, exploring vibrant coral reefs and encountering diverse marine life, including dolphins, monk seals, and a variety of tropical fish. The tour offers comfortable round-trip boat transportation, ensuring a relaxing journey as you witness the stunning coastal landscapes and secluded beaches. With guided snorkeling excursions and provided snacks and beverages, this tour promises a day of adventure and relaxation in one of Hawaii's most beautiful settings.
Included / Excluded
- Guided snorkeling excursions
- Snacks and beverages
- Round-trip boat transportation
- Hotel accommodations
Meeting point
Start Location
Holo Holo Charters, 4353 Waialo Rd #5a, Eleele, HI 96705, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast for the day of the tour
- Confirm the departure time and location
- Review the cancellation policy in case of unforeseen changes
Know before you go
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a boat ride
- Consider bringing a waterproof camera to capture marine life
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
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Awesome tour and reef snorkeling
Excellent experience! The Captain Max and crew were fantastic and the Na Pali tour was beautiful! The snorkeling was amazing and we were the only boat out there.
xFitzxAug 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
The monk seal experience was real!
It is a long boat ride and totally fun if you like that sort of thing - we did and just had a blast being on the comfortable boat. The crew and food and seating were all excellent. I wish there was more snorkeling - we only had 45 minutes at Ni'ihau, but it was enjoyable snorkeling a deep area even though there were fewer fish than at most of the Kauai reefs. We did see a friendly monk seal and lots of dolphins as we approached and left the crater. We popped into all the usual spots along the NaPali coast, which I have done before but enjoyed again. Overall, we were very well taken care of and the other guests were lovely people.
amphibolostylousJul 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Wonderful day
Beautiful boat ride. Boat was in great condition, felt very comfortable and not overcrowded. Plenty of room to move about. Staff were wonderful. Music on boat was good. Food and drinks were great. Options for vegetarians. Really a great vibe and fun day. Best day in Kauai.
sunshinejasmine01Jul 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Unique and Once in a Life time tour.
Great day out with an experienced, professional and friendly crew who accommodated all your tour needs. Seas are open water but you get to snorkel areas most will never see. The roller coaster swell was actually fun. Like the crew tells you, take motion sickness medication BEFORE, don’t wait, it’s too late. Our three teens didn’t fair too well, but you can only tell them so many times to look at the horizon, drink water and stay cool…. Highly recommended.
Andrew SJul 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Awesome Na Pali Coast Tour
We did this tour about 7 years ago and loved it so much that we had to do it again.
Alacran67Jul 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Passenger Policy
1. This is an adventure. Ocean conditions can vary and may turn rough at times. It may not be suitable for some folks (all physically challenged individuals are subject to captain's discretion).
2. Not recommended for individuals who have/had back problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or suffer from severe motion sickness (no refunds are given for seasickness). Seasickness is best prevented with an over-the-counter remedy.
3. No expectant mothers.
4. Children must be 5 years or older.
5. All tour routes and destinations are subject to change without notice. Ocean conditions can and will sometimes turn rough. Snorkeling depends on ocean conditions.
6. Cancelled tours by Holo Holo Charters are fully refundable or gladly rescheduled.
7. "No shows" or any cancellation within 24-hours or 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. We reserve the right to refuse service.
10. Mobility aids such as canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. are not allowed on board.
11. We do not land on shore.
12. Non-swimmers are not allowed in the water.
13. Full-face snorkel masks are not allowed; guests are required to use traditional two-piece snorkel and mask sets.
14. If you do not have your prescribed medication with you, i.e. Inhalers, EpiPens, diabetic medication and/or any other daily medications, you must reschedule your tour for another day.
15. No smoking of any kind, including electronic cigarettes.
16. You should bring your own towels, sunscreen, a light jacket and camera. We will provide everything else.
17. All tours are "Bare-Foot". Passengers will remove their shoes prior to boarding. Only orthopedic/diabetic exceptions will be made at captain's direction.
18. In accordance with our liquor license, guests may not bring their own alcohol and IDs are required for age verification. Intoxicated guests will not be served any may be denied boarding. Alcohol will be served only after snorkeling on applicable tours.
19. No coolers or drones/unmanned aircraft allowed on-board.
20. Spray-on/aerosol sunscreen is a safety hazard and may not be used on-board the vessel.
21. Our vessels are equipped with sensitive marine heads (toilets) that clog easily. Do not flush anything other than what your body produces and the toilet paper provided.
22. Please use Holo Holo parking lot only or your car will be towed.
23. All complaints or incidents of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault will be reported to the proper authorities.
As a company that puts sustainability at the forefront of goals, we request you bring your own reusable water bottle with you on tour.