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7 Facts About the Nā Pali Coast You Probably Didn’t Know

The Nā Pali Coast is one of the most photographed shorelines in the world, yet even repeat visitors are often surprised by just how much they don’t know about this extraordinary stretch of Kauaʻi. From 4,000-foot cliffs to ancient sea caves, from seasonal wildlife to the complete absence of roads, Nā Pali remains…

When the Light Changes: The Subtle Shift from Summer to Fall on the Nā Pali Coast

  Every season leaves its own kind of fingerprint on the Nā Pali Coast. Summer brings calm, crystal-clear days, while winter ushers in our spectacular whale season, but it’s the quiet shift between the two that surprises even us every year. It happens quietly. It’s a transition you don’t see marked on any calendar. It…

Adopt Nā Pali 2025 – Over One Ton Removed from Kaua‘i’s Iconic Coastline

The Nā Pali Coast has always inspired awe, from its towering sea cliffs and turquoise waters to the dolphins and monk seals that call it home. But on Monday, June 9, something just as powerful happened here: a community came together to protect it. Adopt Nā Pali 2025, our bi-annual clean-up event, brought together boat…

Kauai Whale Watching

Whale Watching on Kauai: A Front-Row Seat to Nature’s Greatest Show If you’ve ever wanted to witness one of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, whale watching on Kauai is an experience you won’t forget. From December to April, the waters surrounding the Garden Isle transform into a marine stage where humpback whales (or kohola in…

Locals Only Day

A lot has happened in the last few months… we got a new boat, were able to get HB 1090 vetoed, and a new non profit is in the works at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. We saw an overwhelming amount of support from the community when we were on the verge of having our tours…

Help Save Kauai’s Local Boat Charters

We need your Help! Bill HB1090 has been passed without public knowledge by our state legislature and is now awaiting Governor Green’s signature. If signed, this bill would result in the revocation of 15 permits from Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. This action would have devastating consequences for our local small businesses, leaving a significant number…