Na Pali Coast Boat Tour

You can’t hear about Kauai and NOT also hear about the Na Pali Coast. This jaw dropping north side of Kauai can only be reached by boat, helicopter or on foot. Many movies have been filmed on Kauai from Jurassic Park to Pirates of the Caribbean. When (not if) you go to Kauai, you MUST plan to see this side of the island. We choose to go by boat or helicopter, since the on foot option includes 11 miles on a very difficult trail (from what I hear). You will need permits and camping gear to get there. You take the Kalalau Trail from Ke’e Beach (pronounced: keh-AY).

We recommend traveling by boat or helicopter – we have done both- to really see the vastness of the coastline. The last time we traveled to the Na Pali coast by boat was a few weeks ago. We used the Blue Dolphin company. We have used them before and they are terrific with customer service. They let our boys “drive” the boat and they were very helpful for people who were getting sea sick. You have about an hour of snorkel time before or after driving the boat down the coastline almost to Ke’e (which is the end of the NaPali coast). The cliffs are breathtaking and the captain gives you an awesome history lesson about the coast while you are cruising by. They also provide breakfast and lunch (depending on when you go) and drinks. 

We did take a drive up Waimea Canyon. If you go to where the road dead ends, you can see some amazing views at the Pu’u O Kila lookout, which shows canyon views on the ocean side. You can also drive to Polihale State Park and see part of the Na Pali coast from there, but again, you wouldn’t be able to see the incredible cliffs like you do from boat or helicopter.

What is your favorite form of transportation to see the Na Pali coast? Are you ready to visit Kauai? One of our favorite places by far!

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