No trip to Kauai is complete without experiencing the iconic Napali Coast. Let Holo Holo Charters be the outfit to take you to this most magical location, on our comfortable catamaran Leila— for sightseeing, wildlife viewing, sailing, swimming, and snorkeling. Breakfast, lunch, and beverages are included on our Napali Snorkel Sail tour that’s an ideal Kauai activity for families, groups, and couples. Come aboard for lots of fun in the sun on this high-value, 5-hour excursion that’s both relaxing and action-packed.
All day, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for ocean wildlife such as Hawaiian spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, flying fish, pelagic sea birds, and seasonally (December – April)—humpback whales that have migrated more than 3,000 miles from Alaska to Hawaii for their winter breeding and calving season.
After we pass the longest stretch of beach in Hawaii, Polihale Beach, we’ll begin to enter the heart of the sacred Napali Coast Hawaii State Wilderness Area. Here, your jaw will drop, and your heart will swell as your eyes behold one of the most stunning places on the planet. Words don’t do justice to the magnificence that nature has created over more than five million years of volcanic activity and erosion. Her 4,000-foot cliffs, dozens of waterfalls, pristine beaches, sea caves, sea arches, and general astounding beauty will have you feeling all the feels and then some.
Somewhere along the way, your Captain will use their discretion, taking into account the day’s particular ocean conditions, in choosing where to stop for Kauai snorkeling. We have quality snorkel gear in all sizes for everyone, including masks, fins, goggles, and flotation devices. Your crew members will cover basic snorkeling instruction before jumping in the water with you, on paddleboards, to be sure everyone’s having a safe and enjoyable swimming and snorkeling experience. Conditions permitting, we’ll spend about 50 minutes in the water and of course, anyone that doesn’t feel like snorkeling is welcome to stretch out on Leila and simply enjoy being out on the water, with nothing but the peaceful sounds of waves lapping against the hulls.
After sightseeing and snorkeling, it’s lunch time! We have a fresh, colorful, and satisfying lunch of build-your-own sandwiches, crisp veggies with ranch and hummus, noodle salad, and fresh baked cookies. Holo Holo Charters is the only Kauai boat tour company to be certified Ocean Friendly by the Surfrider Foundation, and all our meals are served on “real” plates with real silverware and reusable cloth napkins. No single-use serving ware here folks! Beverage-wise, we’ve got water, juices, sodas, and a nice selection of domestic and Hawaii craft beers, hard seltzers, and wine spritzers that you’re welcome to enjoy after snorkeling.
Heading south, back towards Port Allen, is typically when Kauai’s trade winds are favorable for downwind sailing. Your crew members will hoist Leila’s main sail and unfurl the jib sail, and Captain will turn off the motors, allowing us to travel along solely by the power of the wind. Sailing is such a feeling– so peaceful and yet so powerful! As the wind allows, we’ll typically enjoy about 30 minutes of sailing before it’s time to motor back to Port Allen, returning safely and on time.
