9 Boat Tours in Kauai Worth the Day

1.NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,240 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $214Our pick

See NaPali Coast from the water on the Amelia K, with cultural stories, sea caves, and seasonal whales or snorkeling, plus lunch onboard.

“All I heard when coming to Kaua'i was I had to see the Napali Coast. No amount of pictures and videos can do this magical place justice. You have to see it with your own eyes. Our crew were awesome. Easy check in , a quick 5 minute van ride over to the marina to board the Ameilia. The seats were situated to face the bow of the boat in a bench bar height seat that was pretty well cushioned and comfortable. Had a little storage under the seat for our bag. A little shelf to put my phone and sunglasses in. We were off quickly and saw some activity…”

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2.Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,168 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

See Na Pali from a catamaran at sunset with dinner and drinks, plus a real shot at whales and dolphins on Kauai’s wild coast.

“Really friendly and professional organization! Swells were high (10-14 ft) and they offered reschedules and refunds in advance. We went for it and had some Dramamine, just in case. Saw so many whales that they had to stop stopping for them! Absolutely wonderful experience and pleasantly surprised by the food!”

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3.Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $292

Na Pali Coast sail and snorkel from Port Allen on the Leila catamaran, with breakfast, lunch, and often whale sightings.

“Whales, spinner dolphins and bottle nose dolphins, and turtles, snorkeing was great for winter conditions”

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4.Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $278

Full-day Kauai tour with Wailua River cruise, Fern Grotto, Waimea Canyon views, coffee tasting, and Spouting Horn.

“Definitely got our money worth. An all day trip hitting all the destinations we wanted to see. Driver Chris was a pleasure and very informative throughout the tour. We were never rushed at each stop.”

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5.Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Na Pali sunset dinner on a 50-ft catamaran with dinner, drinks, and whale chances in season. Expect possible choppy water.

“Captain and crew were awesome! Very friendly and attentive. I rated my experience average because it wasn’t a fun and relaxing experience. The views and the sunset were amazing! However the water was very choppy which made the ride very uncomfortable. Myself and some of the other passengers did get sick. The captain did warn us but I think nobody really knew how bad the situation would be. In my opinion, they should have made an executive decision and cancelled the trip. If it wasn’t for the choppy waters I believe my experience would have definitely be very different and I could have given them a better rating.”

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6.Ni’ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $361

Sunrise catamaran snorkeling off Kauai with breakfast, lunch, and all-day drinks, plus remote Lehua Crater and Ni'ihau wildlife.

“The snorkeling was absolutely AMAZING!! We had a smooth day on the water, so no issues with seasickness. The breakfast and lunch was surprisingly good. My husband and I both said this was the highlight of our trip, and we booked a LOT of adventures on this site”

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7.Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 403 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $274

Half-day power catamaran along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast with sea-cave cruising, possible snorkeling, fresh fruit, iced drinks, and wildlife.

“Chellen and Kacey were hands down the best tour guides! Chellen was immaculate at driving the catamaran and Kacey was so helpful throughout the whole experience. When we go back to Kauai we plan on doing this again. What an amazing time and the guys were very knowledgeable on the history. We saw a few whales and of course the beautiful caves and waterfalls. Recommend 100/100”

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8.Kauai’s Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Small-group Zodiac cruise with 2 snorkeling stops on Kauai’s south shore, snacks included, likely turtles and dolphins, from Poipu.

“Well run operation. Friendly, professional staff. They emphasized safety and provided clear instructions. Highly recommended.”

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9.Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109Best value

A laid-back 2-hour Kauai sunset catamaran cruise up the Hulei’a River, with drinks, snacks, and local history.

“Trip was so beautiful. Captain was very engaging and informational and took us in the ocean to see dolphins at our request because the waves weren’t too bad.”

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