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Best Na Pali Coast Boat Tours on Kauaʻi (Catamaran vs Raft)

Our independently-checked shortlist for best na pali coast boat tour on kauaʻi, kept to the 3 spots that are actually worth your time and confirmed open. Tap any one for its details, or open the app for the live map and today's conditions.

Independently researched, verified open as of 2026-06-13.

1Makana Charters
Waimea (Kikiaola Harbor) · $$$
Native Hawaiian family-owned; closest harbor to Na Pali maximizes coast time; 4.9 across thousands of reviews.
makanacharters.com ↗Open in Ocean Safe →
2Holo Holo Charters
Eleele (Port Allen) · $$$
Only operator running daily Niihau/Lehua trips; large catamaran fleet; Newsweek #1 US boat tour two years running.
holoholokauaiboattours.com ↗Open in Ocean Safe →
3Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures
Eleele (Port Allen) · $$$
Operating since 1983; widest range from luxury sailing catamarans to rigid-hull rafts; 2026 Travelers' Choice.
napali.com ↗Open in Ocean Safe →
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