Our Company
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” – R Satoro
OUR TEAM
We share more than a love for the ocean, we share a deep connection to the Nā Pali Coast and a commitment to doing things the right way.
Over the years, we’ve carefully built a team of captains and crew who are not only highly skilled mariners, but genuinely great people. Friendly. Energetic. Hilarious when the moment calls for it. But when it comes to safety and professionalism, we are serious.
Every member of our crew understands the responsibility that comes with guiding guests along one of the most dramatic and powerful coastlines in the world. We train hard, we prepare thoroughly, and we operate with intention every single day.
OUR STORY
Na Pali Experience was founded in 2012 by born-and-raised Kauaʻi waterman Nathaniel Fisher, big-wave surfer, fisherman, free diver, dirt biker, wakeboarder, always chasing the next adventure.
He launched his first boat with one goal: share the real Na Pali the way locals know it; wild, honest, and experienced from the water as locals have done for centuries.
After the first year, his uncle, brother, and sister joined the family journey, and the company grew to six boats and 35+ crew who treat this coastline like home…because it is. We don’t just run tours. We live this.
From left to right, Nathaniel, Godfather and legendary Captain Tony Sarabia, Childhood friend Noa, Sister Terada, Brother Jonathan, and Godmother Coreen Sarabia at Kikiaola Small boat Harbor, 1992 just after Hurricane Iniki!
April of 2012, Na Pali Experience’s first day on the water with friends!
OUR UNIQUE VISION
While others built bigger, we focused on better.
Our smaller vessels allow us to safely enter sea caves and navigate closer to waterfalls and cliffs, delivering an experience that feels raw, immersive, and personal.
We are proud to be one of the few locally owned and operated small-boat companies specializing in high-quality shared and private tours along the Nā Pali Coast, combining intimacy, performance, and professionalism in a way that sets us apart.
Adventure should feel exclusive. Not crowded.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Our connection to the Nā Pali Coast goes far beyond tours.
In 2017, Nathaniel founded the nonprofit Adopt Na Pali to organize large-scale marine debris cleanups along the coastline.
Twice a year, volunteers join us to remove thousands of pounds of marine debris from remote beaches only accessible by boat.
We are incredibly grateful to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources for granting us access and supporting our mission.
Na Pali Experience proudly donates the boats, fuel, equipment, food, and manpower required to make these cleanups possible.
This coastline gives us everything. Protecting it is not optional, it’s our kuleana (responsibility).
Our Promise
Everything we do is guided by one simple mission: to fulfill dreams and share a culture.
We believe a day on the Nā Pali Coast should be more than just a tour, it should be an experience that inspires adventure, builds connection, and leaves a lasting impression. We operate with integrity, prioritize your safety above all else, and treat every guest like ʻohana.