Kauai: Niihau and Na Pali Coast Full-Day Boat Tour
Before you book
- As of early October 2026: Holo Holo Charters cancelled all tours through 10 October after Hurricane Lowell damaged Port Allen harbor. When we checked, the first date on this calendar was 11 October; confirm with the operator before you plan around it.
- Check in at the operator's office in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Suite 5A, ʻEleʻele, and park in the gravel lot just past the center. Hotel transport is not part of the listing.
- The boat does not land on Niʻihau, which is privately owned, and Lehua, a seabird sanctuary, is closed above the high-water mark. Niʻihau lies 17.2 miles from Kauaʻi across the Kaulakahi Channel, and the captain picks the day's route by the conditions.
- Pregnant travelers and children under 5 are not permitted. The listing does not recommend the trip for back problems, recent injuries or surgery, or severe motion sickness, gives no refunds for seasickness, and allows no mobility aids on board. Avoid snorkeling within 24 hours of a flight longer than 5 hours.
- Gratuities are not included. The listing's cancellation terms: “Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund.”
About This Experience
A seven-hour catamaran day from Port Allen along the Nā Pali Coast, then across the channel to snorkel near Lehua Crater off Niʻihau, with breakfast, a deli-style lunch, soft drinks, and beer and wine after snorkeling.
Highlights
- Explore sea caves, lava tubes, waterfalls and hidden beaches
- Enjoy a continental breakfast and a deli-style lunch onboard
- Look out for dolphins, turtles, seals, & even humpback whales in certain seasons
What's Included
- ✓ 7-hour cruise
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment and instruction
- ✓ Ocean-friendly certified sunscreen
- ✓ Continental breakfast
- ✓ Deli-style buffet lunch
- ✓ Soft drinks all day
- ✓ Beer and wine after snorkeling
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Expectant mothers and children under 5 are not permitted on this tour.
- All tour routes are dependent on ocean and weather conditions. Conditions around Kauai can change quickly, so the expert captains are constantly analyzing and may wait until check-in time to determine the best route for the day
- 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
- This tour is not recommended for individuals with back problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or those suffering from severe motion sickness. No refunds are given for sea sickness
- Mobility aids such as canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. are not allowed on board
- IDs are required for age verification. Alcohol is served only after snorkeling on applicable tours.
- Child rates apply to ages 5-12, and adult rates apply to ages 13 and above.
- Tips are not included in the price
Meeting Point
Check-in takes place at the local partner's office located in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Suite 5A Eleele, HI 96705. If arriving by car, please park your vehicle in the designated gravel parking lot located on the right side of the road after the Port Allen Marina Center.
