Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai

Explore Nā Pali Coast’s hidden sea caves on a thrilling Zodiac Raft tour. Enjoy fresh fruit, Hawaiian chips, and cold drinks. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 8932 Kekaha Rd - THIS TOUR OPERATES JUNE 1st-AUGUST 31st.
    We have another tour that we offer year round that is the same tour it just includes snorkeling! Mahalo!

Sea Caves! In the summer, the sea caves along the Nā Pali Coast are accessible with our 30-foot Zodiac© rigid-hull, inflatable raft. We’ll get you up to Kauai’s remote, Nā Pali Coast, and then explore as many sea caves as possible. The ride on the raft is rough, so please be ready for this. Do not attend this if you are prone to motion sickness. It is not a “mai tai cruise.” Be ready for a wild, rough adventure!
You will be treated to the incredible scenery of the Nā Pali Coast, including magnificent beaches, towering cliffs, verdant valleys, thundering waterfalls, and mysterious sea caves.
WARNING: The Zodiac© raft makes for a wild, sometimes fast, and rough ride. Due to the nature of the Nā Pali Sea Caves Sightseeing Expedition, you must be ready to experience ADVENTURE ON THE SEA! You must be in good physical condition to attend this expedition. We cannot accommodate pregnant women, anyone with back or neck problems, medical conditions or recent surgeries. Thank you for your understanding.

What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

THIS TOUR OPERATES JUNE 1st-AUGUST 31st. We have another tour that we offer year round that is the same tour it just includes snorkeling! Mahalo! Our company is family owned and operated by USCG Veterans, where our number one priority is the safety of yourself and your family. Embark on an unforgettable journey on our Zodiac Raft Tour, allowing you to be up close and personal with the magical NaPali Coast that unveils hidden caves, sheer cliffs, marine wonders and a thrilling adventure; creating an unparalleled, intimate Hawaiian adventure. While you are on your unique journey with us you will be provided with fresh cut fruit, Hawaiian chips as well as a variety of cold beverages to keep you hydrated and feeling recharged! All of our activities are weather permitting, including entering into the SEA CAVES. Come and set sail with the safety experts! Mahalo for choosing Napali Riders!

  • Raft tours will include seeing and possibly entering sea caves, but only if the ocean conditions are safe enough to do so. Your tour’s Captain will make this decision.
  • We recommend booking early in your vacation in case of a weather cancellation, you have more time left in your vacation to rebook.
Location
Na Pali Riders
Kaumuali'i Highway
CHECK-IN AND MISSED TOUR POLICY Arrive at Na Pali Riders’ office in Waimea 45 minutes before departure with waivers signed. The safety brief starts 30 minutes before departure. If not checked in before the brief begins, the tour is missed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_c
Aug 22, 2024
Wild water adventure! - Such a fun time! Captain is experienced in driving the fast boat through choppy water making for a wild ride. Up close to the coastline and into the caves is awesome. My 11 year old was smiling the whole time.
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Shane_d
Aug 15, 2024
fun in the sun - great crew had a blast dolphins ,caves ,waterfalls ,what's not to like great excursion with great people good food also
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David_h
Aug 13, 2024
Well worth the trip. - Family owned small charter. We were supposed to go out in the afternoon but the owner asked if we would be willing to go in the morning rather than having to cancel. Nice that he offered an option and glad we took him up on it. I would go again. Truly spectacular,
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M1224jxbenjaminh
Aug 6, 2024
Wonderful day at sea - The tour was awesome, Mac & Croix were a great team and made the tour even better. The views are spectacular, caves are cool and the history as told by the two is fascinating and educational. Just a great tour - highly recommended.
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Brian_p
Aug 4, 2024
Great Time - Awesome experience! Fun ride, lots of great info, and my favorite part...the caves! You also get snacks, although that wasn't why we booked the trip.
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Jenavievew2024
Aug 2, 2024
Simply beautiful! - It was an awesome experience! So many beautiful views, caves, & wildlife! My husband's one critique would be to offer drinks sooner, he was thirsty lol (his words, not mine). It's okay, she still loves me (my words, not hers).
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Carol_s
Jul 31, 2024
Highly recommend ‼️‼️ - Brandon and Payton were great….amazing amazing experience…. The views were incredible…. Highly recommended ‼️‼️‼️
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Joseph_v
Jul 31, 2024
The Best Kauai Adventure - We had the best time on this boat tour. When they say “adventure” in the description, they mean it! This boat ride allowed us to see so much of the western side of Kauai that we otherwise wouldn’t have seen and our captain took us into some amazing caves. The boat is fast and can get a little rough (weather dependent) but it’s so worth it and the captain made us feel comfortable and confident in the exciting trip we got to experience. Would definitely recommend!
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V505wocodys
Jul 31, 2024
The best way to experience Na Pali coast! - Captain Brandon went above and beyond to show everyone on the tour a good time. We did the afternoon tour from 330-630 and it was incredible! Before I go further, I have to say…the tour is not for the faint hearted. The ride along the coast can be rough. Having said that, it’s so worth it! Seeing the spectacular coastline from the water was unreal. We explored sea caves (amazing), observed the natural, pristine Na Pali coast, all while jamming out to some tunes Captain Brandon had playing. Good vibes! You’ll definitely be a bit sore after the trip as the ride is long and potentially bumpy…but this is an absolute must! I’d specifically recommend this tour for a few reasons…going on a raft as opposed to a catamaran allowed us to gain further access to the sea caves (we got to drive into, and through multiple sea caves…while the tours running on a catamaran were not able to. Also, the business is family owned and operated, which I’m always happy to support. Lastly, even though we were with a group of around 25-30 people the tour felt very personal and it was obvious Captain Brandon wanted to show us a good time. Highly recommend!
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Jessica_m
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing - Best experience with some amazing people. Mac and Captain Brandon are beautiful souls. 10/10 recommended
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