Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to footer

Captain's Blog

Kauai

Must Sees on Kaua’i

Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. Known as the Garden Island, Kauai is home to breathtaking natural beauty, pristine beaches, verdant rainforests, and towering cliffs. First on the list is Waimea Canyon State Park. This is a must-see destination for any visitor to the island. The canyon is nicknamed…

Private Vs. Shared Tours

Private charters are ideal for those celebrating  special occasions, families with small children, or groups that prefer an exclusive experience on the Na Pali. Our 6 passenger vessels are a perfect option for those wanting to see the Na Pali Coast in style and comfort. We’ll even let you listen to that special playlist you…

Rainy Days on Kaua’i

Some of you may be wondering, “What do I do if it rains?” Well, I’m here to tell you. But first, let’s start from the beginning… Kaua’i is home to one of the wettest places on earth, Mount Wai’ale’ale, receiving around 500 inches per year! And what do you get when it rains? Rainbows and…

Best Breakfasts On Kauai

Starting off your day right is so important! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gives you the fuel for your daily adventure and it kickstarts your day. We have compiled a list of our favorite breakfast and brunch spots across the island to make it easy for you to enjoy an…

Traveling and Keeping Kauai Beautiful

We know that when traveling and being on vacation, it can be a bit overwhelming at times. You want to relax and enjoy your trip but at the same time you want to sight see and do all the fun things! Especially when trying to adventure, make different excursions, hike, sight see, and relax all…

Seeing the Entire Na Pali

Here at Na Pali Experience, we understand the importance of getting your moneys worth for an entire tour. It is something that we’ve held our standards for during the past seven seasons. Thats why, we are one of the few companies that take you along the entire Na Pali Coast! The larger boats, turn around at Kalalau Valley because they come from a farther distance. Because we leave from Kekaha Harbor, it is the closest harbor to the Na Pali Coast that is located on the west side of the island. A good amount of time is actually spent along the west side trying to get to the Na Pali. What the passengers on those larger boats don’t realize is that beyond Kalalau Valley, there are amazing waterfalls, caves, valleys, and amazing must-sees! Thats why we explore and go the…

Na Pali Experience Captains

For seven seasons, Na Pali Experience has been providing the best tours along the Na Pali Coast. The company started back in 2012, with the owner as the only captain and a single boat. Seven years, four boats, and eleven captains later, we are the number one tour company on the Na Pali Coast!  With…

Miloli’i Valley

Milolii was once an old Hawaiian fishing village, with its own source of fresh water, the Hawaiians that once lived in this valley flourished. The Milolii reef protects sea turtles, fish, and monk seals from larger predators which was perfect for fishing and catching their own food.  Milolii also has a stream which flows from…

Waterfalls Along the Na Pali Coastline

Kauai is so fortunate to be the wettest island and is also nicknamed The Garden Island. Waterfalls are so abundant here, especially on the North Shore and in along the Coast. The Na Pali Coast is home to many water falls and each one of them is unique and special. In order to see every…

Brief Kauai History

Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian Island chain. Kauai is approximately 5.1 million years old and it was formed by volcanic activity, wind and other elements. Kauai has many special elements to it, The Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon are two that are most predominant and that stick out. No other island has…