Turtles & You
Turtles & You
Ride a custom super raft out of Eleele to the towering sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, slip into the water for a full hour of snorkeling with Hawaiian green sea turtles and tropical fish, then cruise home as the afternoon light turns the cliffs to gold. Gear, snacks, and a dry bag are all included.
Adults $197 · Kids 6 to 12 $177
Check Availability →The Na Pali Coast is the kind of place people fly across an ocean to see. Sea cliffs rise nearly 4,000 feet straight out of the water, waterfalls thread down the folds in the rock, and hidden beaches sit tucked between ridges that no road will ever reach. The only way to really meet this coast is from the water, and that is exactly where this afternoon tour takes you.
You travel aboard a custom super raft built for this coastline. It has real power and quick handling, so the captain can nose into places bigger boats simply cannot go, and every seat faces forward with wide open views instead of a wall or a window. There is comfortable seating, an onboard restroom, and a dry bag for your phone and wallet, so you can settle in and just watch the coast unfold.
The heart of the trip is a full hour in the water. Once the raft reaches the snorkel site, the crew hands out gear and you drop in above a reef busy with tropical fish, where Hawaiian green sea turtles often glide past on their way between feeding and resting spots. It is the part of the day most guests talk about afterward, and it is the reason we send turtle lovers on this particular trip.
A quick introduction to the honu you may share the water with at the Na Pali snorkel stop.
Afternoon light is the photographer's secret on this coast. As the day moves on, the sun swings around to face the cliffs head on, and all that volcanic rock warms from flat gray into deep gold and red. The same ridges that look severe at midday turn soft and layered, and the 17 miles of white sand along the return leg pick up the same glow. If you want the version of the Na Pali Coast you have seen in photographs, this is the departure that delivers it.
There is a practical upside too. A 1:30 PM departure means no early alarm, no rushing breakfast, and a free morning to spend somewhere else on the island. You get the coast, the snorkel stop, and the golden hour cruise, and you are still back at the harbor before dark.
The full trip runs about 4.5 hours. Exact timing and stops shift with ocean and weather conditions.
This tour departs from 4353 Waialo Rd 4B, Eleele, HI, on the south shore of Kauai. Check-in for the afternoon trip runs from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM, so plan to arrive 45 minutes before your tour time. Give yourself a moment for the walk down to the boat, which is about 200 yards from the office.
To receive a full refund, any change to your original reservation, whether you modify it, reschedule it, or cancel it, must be made within the window that matches your party size.
Cancellations or changes made inside these timeframes are not eligible for a refund, and no-shows are charged full fare.
Hawaiian green sea turtles are a common sight at the snorkel stop, along with plenty of tropical fish. Turtles are wild animals, so no tour can promise them, but the honu feed and rest in these waters and guests see them often.
The tour runs about 4.5 hours from departure to return. That includes roughly 45 minutes cruising the west side of Kauai, about an hour and a half exploring the Na Pali Coast, and a full hour in the water at the snorkel stop.
Check-in runs from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM at the Eleele harbor office. Please arrive 45 minutes before your tour time. Every guest must be physically present and checked in by 1:15 PM so the boat can leave promptly at 1:30 PM.
The tour departs from 4353 Waialo Rd 4B, Eleele, HI, on the south side of Kauai. Plan for the walk to the boat, which is roughly 200 yards.
Your 4.5 hour Na Pali Coast tour includes all snorkeling gear, light snacks and refreshments, a dry bag for your personal belongings, and a professional captain and crew. The tour is guided in English.
Wear comfortable clothes with your swimsuit underneath, and bring a light jacket for the ride. Most guests go barefoot on the boat, so wear footwear you can slip off easily at the harbor. Reef safe sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are smart additions.
Guests must be at least 6 years old. This is an active raft tour, so it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, back or neck issues, recent surgeries, serious health conditions, or for pregnant women. You should be able to climb stairs and walk about 200 yards to the boat unassisted.
If ocean conditions are unsafe, the crew will contact you to reschedule your tour or provide a refund. Entering sea caves, snorkeling, and wildlife sightings all depend on conditions on the day of your trip.
To receive a full refund, any change to your reservation must be made 48 hours before check-in for parties of 1 to 4 guests, 72 hours ahead for parties of 5 to 9, 7 days ahead for parties of 10 or more, and 30 days ahead for private charters. Changes made inside those windows are not eligible for a refund, and no-shows are charged full fare.
Na Pali Coast Afternoon Snorkel
🔒 Full refund when you change or cancel inside the policy window