Top 9 Snorkeling Tours in Kauai

1.Na Pali Coast Half-Day Raft and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,609 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Join Kauai Sea Tours for a six-hour raft trip from Port Allen along the Na Pali Coast. Captain-guides such as KK, Duffie, Josh, and Sky share island stories while you visit sea caves, waterfalls, and Nu‘alolo Kai reef. The ride is wet, fast, and bumpy, with snorkeling, food, and drinks included.

“This was by far the highlight of the trip! Was so fun and beautiful. The people giving the tour/driving the boat were fantastic. We had KK and Elias and they were both so knowledgeable and personable. We saw many dolphins and turtles. I even came face to face with a turtle while snorkeling. We went into caves and under waterfalls. The boat ride was a little rough for a small portion of the trip, so if you have any injuries, I might wait to do this until you’re doing better. Overall, absolutely a 10/10 experience and I would recommend to anyone and everyone.”

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2.Na Pali Coast Super Raft Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard a 37-foot Naiad Super Raft with a captain and deckhand such as Andrew and Max, or CJ and Kena. Expect sea caves, cliffs, dolphins, possible whales, snacks, drinks, and a snorkeling stop when conditions allow. The ride is fast and bumpy, so bring motion-sickness medicine and sunscreen.

“Really, super duper cool experience! And Captain Andrew is an amazing skipper and so patient and kind! 10 out of 10 all around!!”

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3.Deluxe Na Pali Morning Snorkel Tour on the Lucky Lady

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,485 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $233

Set out from Eleele at 6:45 a.m. aboard the Lucky Lady for a morning cruise along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. You’ll see cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, and perhaps dolphins or whales, then snorkel from the boat before lunch, drinks, and a waterslide. Captains such as Kauai and Evan add island history and stories.

“Best day of sunshine and wildlife! We had such a great time—great crew, boat, and tour! And we all learned a lot about the island!”

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4.Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel in South Poipu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 875 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119Best value

Meet your certified guide at Poipu Beach for a two-hour shore snorkel limited to eight people. Guides such as Keoni, Brett, Oana, David, and Shelby provide safety instruction, gear, and help spotting fish, sea urchins, turtles, and other marine life. A floating raft may help less confident swimmers, and snacks and water are included.

“We had a great experience. Our tour guide Brett was amazing and well experienced. Highly recommend to everyone.”

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5.Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237

Ride an open-air Zodiac from Waimea along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast with captains such as Brandon, Mack, and Brenden. Expect dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, sea caves, dolphins, seasonal whales, snacks, and snorkeling when conditions allow. This is a fast, wet, bumpy four-hour adventure with no onboard bathroom.

“Great staff and beautiful trip along the coast, why only 4 stars ? We signed up cause of the snorkeling and going into the caves part which was advertised in the headline but didn’t seem to be something that happens often. I do feel they should have disclosed that on their site. Same with the caves. We’re not weather or ocean experts so of course it makes sense if the waves are gnarly you can’t enter nor snorkel but hard to know for rookies likes us. We do expect that something that is sold in a headline is a guarantee. But I also understand it’s a business and that may…”

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6.Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

Start at 8 a.m. with a safety briefing and tandem kayak trip down the Hanalei River, guided by local hosts such as Gabe and Kolo. Paddle into Hanalei Bay, look for Hawaiian green sea turtles, snorkel for 45 minutes, then eat lunch on the beach. Gear, dry bags, drinks, and training are included.

“The tour is well organized and the staff makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. My husband and I came back this year based on a great experience last visit. The views in Hanalei can’t be beat! Paradise for sure.”

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7.Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Snorkel and Sail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $292

From Port Allen, board Holo Holo Charters’ 50-foot Leila for about five hours along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Crew members such as Kelly, Jess, Mike, Luke, and Gabe may guide the trip, depending on the day. Expect breakfast, lunch, snorkeling instruction, reef fish, turtles, dolphins, and winter whale watching, with routes shaped by ocean conditions.

“Whales, spinner dolphins and bottle nose dolphins, and turtles, snorkeing was great for winter conditions”

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8.Ni’ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $361

Spend about eight hours aboard Holo Holo Charters’ 65-foot Kauai-built catamaran, cruising the Na Pali Coast and, conditions permitting, Ni’ihau and Lehua Crater. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and island stories are included. Crews may include captains such as Nate, Christian, or Jess, but routes and staff vary.

“Snorkeling and the great view of the Na Pali coast. The waves were choppy during the time we went but the crew did their best in taking us out.”

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9.Kauai’s Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Cruise Kauai’s south shore in a 25-foot Zodiac with a captain and snorkel guide. You’ll pass Spouting Horn and Queen Emma’s residence, watch for dolphins, and snorkel at two reef sites with turtles, yellow tang, butterfly fish, and Hawaii’s state fish. Gear, instruction, snacks, and safety support are included.

“Guides are very helpful, knowledgeable and safety conscious. Snorkeling was amazing ! Great weather today!”

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