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Reef Safe Sunscreen

At Na Pali Experience we are committed to keeping our precious Na Pali Coast pristine and preserved for everyone to enjoy. We are proud to take responsibility in being sustainable, low-impact and eco-friendly operation. Nualolo Kai, our Na Pali snorkeling spot on our Na Pali Coast tour, is home to an active reef with a lot of…

Snorkeling in Na Pali

Nualolo Cove There is something to be said about snorkeling with 2,000 foot high cliffs towering over you. Whether your face is below or above the water, youʻll be in complete awe with natures stunning beauty. NaPali’s Best Snorkel Spot Nualolo is our primary snorkeling destination which is easily the best snorkeling area on the…

Na Pali Sea Caves

As beautiful as the Na Pali Coast cliffs are, its her sea caves that really make this place unique. While the majority of the boats that tour Na Pali Coast are too large to enter the sea caves, our catamarans are the perfect size to explore all the sea caves up close. Waiʻnapanapa Sea Cave Our…

4 Tips for Ecofriendly Travel in Hawaii

1) Rise Above Plastics Buy a reusable water  bottle opposed to buying plastic water bottles at the store. Americans are using 50 billion water bottles each year and only recycle 23% of the plastic bottles. This adds up to 38 billion water bottles into the landfills. Hawaii’s landfills are at max capacity, needed us to export…

5 Things You Must Do When you Visit Kauai

  Hike in Koke’e Koke’e State Park is a great place for day hiking. The trails are full of lush native vegetation, unparalleled views of Waimea Canyon and Na Pali coast, and many native birds. Our favorites are Awa’awapuhi or Alakai Swamp trail, but there are many trails to choose from. Eat Local Kauai has an…

Private Na Pali Coast Boat Tour

Celebrating a milestone birthday? Family reunion?  Destination wedding? A private Na Pali Coast adventure with Na Pali Experience is the perfect group activity for any family or group of friends on vacation. Our small catamarans are the best to experience Na Pali and can fit up to 6 passengers per boat. If your group consists of more than 6 passengers,…

Dolphins You’ll See on Na Pali Coast Tour

Dolphin encounters are one of highlight of any Na Pali Coast Boat Trip. We have over a 90% chance of seeing dolphins out on our Morning Magic tour. The Hawaiian word for dolphin is Nai’a. There are 4 kinds of dolphins in the Hawaiian waters, and the two most common species spotted in the waters…

Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Open Ceiling Sea Cave

Open Ceiling Cave is a crowd favorite for many and wins “most unique” award amongst the other Na Pali sea caves. This sea cave eroded so deep that the ceiling could no longer support itself and collapsed. The rock in the center of this cave is actually a portion of the ceiling. From an aerial…

Na Pali Coast Kauai: Best by Boat or Helicopter?

The beautiful Na Pali coast spans 17 miles of inaccessible coastline on the north and west sides of the Garden Island. On your Kauai vacation there are countless ways to explore this unforgettable paradise. One thing that you must do is see the Na Pali Coast. If you are feeling adventurous and have a day…