Morning Na Pali Coast Snorkel Raft Tour from Port Allen: Sea Caves, Dolphins and Waterfalls

QUICK ANSWER
Morning Na Pali Coast Snorkel Raft Tour: a fast-paced 4.5 to 5 hour morning trip on a 37-foot Naiad super raft from Port Allen, running the full 17-mile Na Pali Coast with sea cave entries, waterfalls, spinner dolphins and a reef snorkel stop.
Price: $177 to $197 per person on the operator’s site, with the child rate for ages 6 to 12.
Duration: 4.5 to 5 hours; departs 7:30am, check-in from 6:45am.
Island: Kauai
Best for: Active travelers who want sea caves and close-up cliff views rather than a big catamaran
Booking: instant confirmation.

WHAT MAKES A NA PALI RAFT TOUR DIFFERENT FROM A CATAMARAN?
Size. A raft sits low and small enough to slip into Na Pali’s sea caves and run in close under waterfalls, places a 60-foot catamaran cannot reach. The trade-off is a bumpier, splashier ride with no shade or bathroom, so it suits guests who want adventure over comfort.

HOW THE TOUR RUNS
Check in at the Kauai Offshore Adventures office at the Port Allen Marina Center in Eleele, 45 minutes before the 7:30am departure; check-in closes 15 minutes before, when the captain’s safety briefing starts. The raft, Kauai Voyager I, heads north past Polihale, where Hawaiian spinner dolphins often play, then runs the length of the Na Pali Coast past the Kalalau cathedrals, ducking into sea caves and under waterfalls when the sea allows.

From roughly April to October the trip includes a reef snorkel stop, where green sea turtles are common. From November to March winter swell usually rules out snorkeling, so the captain uses the time to go further up the coast toward Ke’e Beach or to look for humpback whales on the way home.

PRICING
$177 to $197 per person on the operator’s site, with the child rate for ages 6 to 12. Prices checked October 2026 on the operator’s own website; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Full Na Pali Coast run on a 37-foot super raft
– Sea cave and waterfall visits when conditions allow
– Snorkel gear for the seasonal reef stop
– Captain’s narration of the coast

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Minimum age 6
– Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure
– Snorkeling usually not offered November to March
– Bumpy, wet ride with no shade or restroom
– Cancellation: Full refund if you change or cancel by phone at least 48 hours before check-in for 1 to 4 guests, 72 hours for 5 to 9 guests and 7 days for 10 or more; later changes and no-shows are not refunded.

WHO IT’S FOR
Active travelers age 6 and up who want the closest possible look at the Na Pali cliffs and caves, and do not mind a bumpy, wet ride.

BROWSE MORE
See more Na Pali Coast tours and Kauai snorkeling tours, alongside the wider Kauai collection. Comparing boats? Read our Na Pali Coast tours compared, or our guide to snorkeling on Kauai and Na Pali. Raft or catamaran? Read Na Pali Coast raft and Zodiac tours.