Kauai Dinner Cruises

End the Day on the Na Pali Coast

There are few better places to watch Kauai settle into evening than from the water. A Na Pali dinner cruise puts you beneath towering sea cliffs and remote valleys while the afternoon light starts to soften across the coast.

Blue Dolphin Charters and Holo Holo Charters both offer evening trips, with current tours running roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours. Some cruises keep the focus on sightseeing, dinner, appetizers, and drinks, while Blue Dolphin’s seasonal Deluxe Sunset Na Pali Snorkel adds a swim stop before the boat turns back toward port.

The experience changes depending on what you want from the evening. You can keep it simple with a scenic dinner cruise and plenty of deck time, or choose a trip that gives you a little time in the water before sunset. Either way, the coastline is the main event.

Take a look at the departure harbor, meal setup, tour length, and sea conditions before booking. The Na Pali Coast can have a bit of movement on the water, so if you are sensitive to motion, it is worth preparing for that ahead of time.