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Honopu Valley

Honopu is one of the most amazing sights you will see along the Napali Coast. Honopu means ‘Conch Shell’ and consists of two beaches that are connected by the Arch which stands 90 feet tall and is 124 feet wide. It is the largest natural arch in Hawaii and has been featured in several different…

3 Ways to See Na Pali

  The Na Pali Coast is one of the most amazing and beautiful sights to see in all of Hawaii. If you visit Hawai’i-more specifically Kaua’i-taking a tour of the Na Pali Coast is a must! There are several different tour options when considering seeing the Coast of the Na Pali. The first option is…

Humpback Whales in Hawaii

  Every winter, humpback whales make a journey from Alaska to spend the winter in Hawaii. They come to Hawaii to breed and to birth their calves before the long journey back to Alaska. The whales can travel as much as 16,000 miles to reach their breeding ground but the whales we see in Hawaii…

1,000 Reviews and 5 Star Rating,Thank You! [Trip Advisor]

We now have 1,000 Na Pali Coast boat tour reviews on Trip Advisor! THANK YOU, to all of our guest who have shared their reviews over the past 4 years. While reviewing all these wonderful comments, we noticed something consistently mentioned in the reviews that we don’t acknowledge enough. We have shared why we believe our Kekaha departure location…

Na Pali Tour: North Shore vs South Side vs West Side Departure

When picking a tour company to go on our Na Pali Coast tour, one of the factors you will be weighing is location, location, location. Depending on other activities planned during your time on Kauai, you might default to booking something that is closer to your lodging. The most common spots for a Na Pali…

5 Most Instaworthy Sites on Na Pali Coast [Instagram]

Na Pali Coast is loaded with tons of photo opps for filling up your social media feed with beautiful photos that will make lasting memories of your Na Pali Coast tour and also make your followers insanely jealous of your trip! 1. Dolphin Encounters! From the stretch at Mana all the way up to Kalalau…

Hawaiin Words for Your Na Pali Coast Tour

At Na Pali Experience, we love sharing Hawaiian culture with our guests! One of the easiest ways to get started is to share the beautiful language of the islands. Here are some Hawaiian words that you might hear on your Na Pali Coast tour. Aloha – Hello, Goodbye, I Love You. Aloha is a common…

Our Favorite Places to Eat on Kauai’s Westside

A day out on Na Pali Coast will certainly work up a healthy appetite. After 5 hours of riding on the coast, zipping in and out of sea caves and snorkeling at Nualolo, you will be ready to chow down! Waimea is the town right before Kikialoa Boat Harbor and has tons of great options…

The Best Pineapple of Your Life

The reviews are in – people love our pineapple! Our captains have killer knife skills and carve up the pineapple right there while the Na Pali Coast tour is anchored at Nualolo. Something about the combination of the salt water, warm weather and sweet local pineapple, perfectly chilled and freshly cut, make it the very best! “…Abraham…

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…