Snorkeling tours on Kauai combine luxury and adventure, and offer one of the best ways to explore Kauai’s marine life. In the water you will encounter a wide array of tropical fish, green sea turtles (honu), spinner dolphins (nai’a) and beautiful coral reefs. Snorkeling tours will take you through sea caves and marine life sanctuaries, and provide meals, drinks, and entertainment. Here is a list of our top snorkeling tours on Kauai.
Note: When getting in the water and swimming through the reefs, please be respectful of marine life by wearing reef-safe sunscreen and by not touching or removing any coral. We all want to keep Hawaiian reefs and marine life healthy and beautiful for decades to come. Mahalo!
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Na Pali Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch - Kauai Sea Tours Lucky Lady Catamaran
Check-in: Port Allen Marina Center
Sail along the Na Pali Coast on Kauai Sea Cruises’s custom-built catamaran. Snorkel along sea cliffs, remote beaches, waterfalls, and sea caves to experience the natural beauty above and under the crystal blue water.
Makana Charters — Small Group Scenic Kauai Na Pali Coast Tour
Check-in: Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
Experience Kauai’s top attraction on a 5-hour Na Pali coast cruise. Get close to sea caves and the majestic cliffs, weather permitting, enjoy snorkeling among the abundant marine life. A great small-group ocean adventure!
Liko Kauai Cruises — Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
Check-in: Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
Explore the beautiful Na Pali coast with Liko Kauai Cruises, a local company with native guides. Board the Na Pali Kai III catamaran to explore hidden sea caves, visit the ancient village Nualolo Kai, and snorkel among the abundant sea life of Kauai.
Kauai Na Pali Deluxe Snorkel Cruise by Holo Holo Charters
Check-in: Port Allen Marina Center
Discover the natural beauty of the Na Pali Coast on this 5-hour snorkel excursion complete with a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and post-snorkeling beer and wine. Enjoy the views of sea cliffs and waterfalls while snorkeling among Kauai’s marine life in the warm, tropical waters.
Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Check-in: Wailua River Marina
For a snorkel + experience, kayak up the scenic Hanalei Heritage River with local guides to the clear waters of Hanalei Bay. Swim and snorkel among wildlife while guides share their knowledge about Hawaiian lore, legends, and natural history. Enjoy a deli picnic lunch with views of Hanalei Bay, where you often spot dolphins and green sea turtles.
4 hour Premium Afternoon Na Pali Adventure & Snorkel tour
Check-in: Hanalei
Hop on a raft for this seasonal tour that’ll take you to see caves, cliffs, hidden beaches and more. You’ll have the chance to snorkel too, of course, to explore below the surface too. Sandwiches and beverages are included.
