About Holo Holo Charters - Super Snorkel Niihau & Napali Tour
Cruise from Kauai to the Napali Coast, Lehua Crater and Niihau aboard Holo Holo Charters' power catamaran on a full-day snorkel tour with breakfast, lunch and drinks.
Holo Holo Charters' Super Snorkel Niihau & Napali Tour is a full-day Kauai ocean adventure that combines the Napali Coast with the remote waters near Lehua Crater and Niihau. Depart from Port Allen and cruise along Kauai's rugged west side, where sea cliffs, waterfalls, sea caves and secluded valleys make the first part of the route unforgettable.
After the Napali Coast sightseeing, the tour continues across open water toward Niihau and Lehua Crater. When ocean conditions allow, the captain selects a snorkel site in the remote Niihau area, known for clear water, dramatic underwater terrain and a chance to see marine life far from Kauai's busier shoreline.
Super Snorkel Niihau & Napali Tour Highlights
- Full-day Kauai snorkel tour with Holo Holo Charters
- Napali Coast sightseeing along Kauai's west side
- Cross the channel toward Lehua Crater and Niihau
- Remote snorkel stop near Niihau or Lehua Crater when conditions allow
- Views of sea cliffs, waterfalls, sea caves and offshore island scenery
- Chance to see dolphins, sea turtles and seasonal humpback whales
- Breakfast, lunch, island drinks and adult beverages included
Tour Inclusions
- Napali Coast, Lehua Crater and Niihau-area sightseeing cruise
- Snorkel gear
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Island juices, soft drinks and water
- Beer, wine and Koloa Rum Mai Tais for guests 21 and older after snorkeling
- Onboard bathrooms
Breakfast
- Breakfast served on board
- Lunch served after snorkeling
- Vegetarian options available by request
- Island juices, soft drinks and water
- Beer, wine and Koloa Rum Mai Tais after snorkeling for guests 21 and older
If you need a vegetarian meal, please note the request next to the guest's name when making your reservation.
Good to Know
This is a long open-ocean tour, and the channel crossing to Niihau can be rough. Snorkeling, Niihau-area routing, Lehua Crater routing, sea cave viewing and coastal sightseeing are weather permitting and are chosen by the captain for guest safety.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Seasonal tour times:
May 1st - July 31st: Check in at 6:15 am. Returns at approx. 1:45 pm to 2:00 pm.
August 1st - April 30th: Check in at 6:00 am. Returns at approx. 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm.
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
7 hours
Equipment
The Holo Holo is a 65-foot power catamaran and Kauai's fastest tour vessel. She can carry 65 passengers, but this tour is limited to 45 passengers or less, which means more room to sightsee and relax. Built with safety and comfort in mind, Holo Holo's design is wide enough to eliminate any long, side-to-side rolling motion. The hulls are narrow to slice easily through the water, resulting in a smooth ride.
The Holo Holo is equipped with two heads (bathrooms) located on deck (no need to climb or descend a ladder to use the facilities), with ample room to change into your bathing suit in privacy. Holo Holo also boasts a huge shaded cabin with windows that open to allow fresh ocean breezes.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Holo Holo Charters.
