Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Captain Andy's offers Na Pali Coast sailing and rafting tours. Two of the sailing tours allow passengers to experience sunset on the sea, with one including traditional Hawaiian appetizers and the other including a buffet dinner. The other two sailing tours take passengers to a tropical reef for snorkeling, in addition to providing breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Rafting tours provide the opportunity for hiking through an ancient Hawaiian fishing village, snorkeling, and, in December though April, whale watching.
Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures
P.O. Box 876
Ele`ele, HI 96705
800-535-0830
napali.com
Captain Tara Leota leads a snorkeling tour for Kauai Sea Riders that begins in Kekaha, on the west side of Kauai, and travels throughout the waters of the 17-mile coast. Tours depart twice daily, last four hours, and are limited to 20 people at a time. Highlights of the snorkeling tour include viewing marine life, waterfalls, and sea caves. Lunch and snorkeling equipment are provided.
Kauai Sea Riders
3712 Elau Rd.
Kalaheo, HI 96741
866-522-1113
kauaiseariders.com
The UFO, a 28-foot catamaran, takes passengers on a speedy ride that begins at the mouth of the Hanalei Bay River, approximately 15 minutes from the Na Pali Coast. Snorkeling equipment is provided, as are raincoats since only half of the boat is covered and protected from the sea spray. Whales, dolphins, and other marine life are often visible on the tours. Food is provided with some of the tour packages.
Na Pali Coast Hanalei, Inc.
P.O. Box 9
Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
800-826-6114
napalitours.com
Passengers can view the Na Pali Coast by air on board a Blue Hawaiian helicopter. Tours last between 50 and 55 minutes and include flights over the Garden Isle, Hanapepe Valley, the Waimea Canyon, and Mt. Wai'ale'ale, which features 3,000-foot waterfalls.
Hawaii Online Services LLC
44 Nonohe Place
Paia, HI 96779
866-766-6284
hawaiiactive.com