About Holo Holo Charters - Na Pali Coast Snorkel Sail
Spend the morning sailing toward Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the 50-foot Leila, a catamaran built to make the most of the island’s trade winds. Depending on conditions, the sails may be up early while breakfast and coffee are served, giving you an easy start as the boat heads northwest toward some of Kauai’s most dramatic coastline.
Along the way, the crew shares stories about the people who once lived along the Na Pali Coast while the cliffs, valleys and sea caves come into view. When the boat reaches a protected reef, you can head into the water with the provided snorkel gear and explore colorful fish and coral below the surface.
After snorkeling, rinse off, enjoy lunch on deck and settle back in for the return sail with more views of the coast as the trade winds fill the sails.
Tour Highlights
- Sail along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the 50-foot Leila
- See towering sea cliffs, green valleys and sea caves from the water
- Snorkel at a sheltered reef with colorful fish and coral
- All snorkel gear, flotation aids and instruction included
Breakfast
- Baker's choice pastry (fruit turnovers, muffins, cinnamon rolls or similar)
- Scrambled eggs
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Beverages: hot tea, coffee, water, assorted soft drinks, island juices
Deli-Style Buffet Lunch
- Turkey and cheddar wrap or vegetarian hummus wrap
- Somen salad
- Vegetable crudité
- Cookies
Beverages
- Beer and wine
- Water, assorted soft drinks, island juices
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Seasonal tour times:
March 1st - April 30th: Check in at 6:45 am
May 1st - September 14th: Check in at 7:00 am
September 15th - February 28th: Check in at 6:30 am
Check in at Port Allen Harbor, 4353 Waialo Rd, Eleele, HI 96705 View Map
Arrive at least 10 minutes early and park in the designated gravel parking lot just past the Holoholo Charters office on the right side of the street. Look for the Holoholo sign. Do not to park in the paved parking lot behind the office building.
Restrictions
Cancellation policy:
For parties of 6 or more guests, this tour has a 72 hour cancellation policy to receive a full refund. Our standard 48 hour cancellation policy applies to parties of 1-5 guests.
Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy) may not participate.
Children must be 5 years or older.
You must bring your prescribed medication with you (i.e. inhalers, epipens, diabetic medication or other daily meds).
Non-swimmers are not allowed in the water.
Full face snorkel masks are not allowed due to them not being deemed safe. You must use a traditional 2-piece snorkel & mask set which will be provided or you can bring your own.
Guests should be able to assist themselves onto tour vessel. Not recommended for individuals who have or have had back problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or suffer from severe motion sickness (no refunds are given for sea sickness). Seasickness is best prevented with an over-the-counter remedy.
No smoking of any kind on board the vessel or on the dock.
Drones/unmanned aircraft are not allowed on board the vessel
This is an adventure. Ocean conditions can vary and may turn rough at times. It may not be suitable for some folks (all physically challenged individuals are subject to captains discretion). Snorkeling depends on ocean conditions. We do not land on shore.
Spray-on/aerosol sunscreen is a safety hazard and may not be used on board the vessel. We encourage using reef-friendly sunscreens.
All Holoholo tours are "bare-foot" - passengers will need to remove their shoes prior to boarding. Only orthopedic/diabetic exceptions will be made at Captain's direction.
All tour routes and destinations are subject to change without notice. Ocean conditions can and will sometimes turn rough. Cancelled tours by Holoholo Charters are fully refundable or gladly rescheduled.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
5 hours
Capacity
Max. of 45 passengers
Equipment
The Leila is a beautiful 50-foot sailing catamaran with ample room for lounging. The catamaran design allows for level sailing. With no more than 10 degrees of heel, you won't be sailing sideways. The Leila is equipped with two heads (bathrooms) that are spacious enough to change from sailing to swimming attire. The catamaran is licensed to carry 45 people, but we keep it down to 37 to give you plenty of space to take in the views.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Holo Holo Charters.
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