Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to footer

Captain's Blog

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…

A List of Our Favorite Dinner Restaurants Around the Island

Traveling can sometimes be difficult choosing where to eat and what to enjoy during your vacation. Googling and searching yelp for the best places can be overwhelming! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite restaurants on Kauai that are perfect for a delicious and enjoyable meal! North Shore Dining Dolphin Hanalei- The Dolphin is a delicious upscale sushi restaurant in Hanalei. With fresh and locally caught fish, no matter what you order, it is mouth-watering and will not disappoint! Kalypso Restaurant- is a casual establishment that offers Hawaiian-style food and great drinks! After a long day of adventures, this is a perfect place to relax and talk story over some food and cocktails. East Side  Hukilau Lanai- This is one of the finest dining establishments on Kauai, with impeccable food, drinks, and service. There is often live music and an…

Kauai Sea Cave-Wai’ahu’akua

The Na Pali Coast is filled with several amazing beaches, caves, reefs, and views. One of the benefits of exploring the coast with us on our small catamarans is that we are able to access every single sea cave! Adventuring each cave is one of our favorite things to do on tour. Each cave is…

Nualolo Reef

Nualolo reef is the best snorkeling along the Na Pali Coast and fortunately for us-is our go to destination for a swim and snack break during our tour! Due to a regulation in place by the DLNR, larger catamarans are prohibited from stopping here and snorkeling.  This allows only the small boats to tie up…

Kauai Accommodations

Na Pali Experience leaves from Kikiaʻola Small Boat Harbor, which is located at the very far end of the island on the west side. We understand this can be a bit out of the way from where you might be staying on the island so we want to give you a few suggestions where to stay!…

Our Captains Favorite Kauai Activities (when they aren’t on the Na Pali)

Kauai is such a beautiful, adventure filled island! Our captains have compiled a list of their favorite outdoor activities as a guide for you to enjoy. These are all fun activities that they would do on one of their days off! Kayak down the Wailua River If you are looking for a fun adventurous day…

Kalalau Valley

Kalalau Valley is one of our most favorite an incredible sights along the Na Pali Coast. Kalalau is the largest valley along the coast spanning two miles wide and two miles in depth to the back of the valley. At one time, it is said that approximately 2500 Hawaiians used to live in the valley…

West Side Activities (Before or After Your Tour)

Depending where on island you stay, we want to recommend a few of our favorite west side activities so you can make the most of your time by driving to Kekaha to join our fun Na Pali Adventure! Since our check in time for the Na Pali Experience tours vary, if you book one of our…