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215 reviews

Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Awesome trip - very scenic, informative, and fun!

Reviewed by: Connie, 2022/04/19

Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/04/16
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Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Fantastic adventure!

Reviewed by: Billy, 2022/04/18

My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/04/14
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

What a great ride!

Reviewed by: J Slayton, 2022/03/26

I've been on this tour a few times, this time with my sister and it does not disappoint. The coast is absolutely beautiful and we saw both wales and lots of playing dolphins, which was amazing.
The catamaran was very nice and well maintained. The staff was wonderful and our captain was outstanding.
I would definitely recommend this activity and it is a must do when in Kauai!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for joining us again and for letting us know what a great time you had! We are elated to know how much you enjoyed it and will be looking forward to your next visit! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/16
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Lehua Crater & Na Pali Coast Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

Breathtaking Experience

Reviewed by: Anjelica Mariano, 2022/02/12

This is as honestly the highlight of my trip. It was definitely worth waking up at 4am to travel from north shore to south shore. It was so organized and straight to the point which I loved. The whole crew was amazing and kind, always making sure passengers were okay and comfortable. It’s funny because I’m sure the crew has seen the views a million times, yet they still make it enjoyable and share such an insightful information about Kaua’i. The views were amazing and no pictures or videos can ever do them justice. I really appreciated this time experience and will carry it with me forever! Thank you so much, Holo Holo!

Comments from activity operators

We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/10
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Best tour we took in Kauai!

Reviewed by: Laura, 2022/02/11

Crew were outstanding! They made sure the passengers got the best tour possible!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/01/26
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Not worth it.

Reviewed by: Cherie, 2022/01/11

We didn’t get to snorkel and didn’t see any dolphin or whales. Totally not worth the money we paid.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/08
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Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Great kayaking tour, not-so-great snorkeling tour

Reviewed by: Jams, 2022/01/06

Kayaking the Hanalei River was magestic! The tour guides were fun and interesting and knowledgable! When we got to the snorkeling place, it seemed like it would be good - lots of reef, but then it was not as good as it seemed. I think the reef was too high in the sense that you could only snorkel around the coral, not above it as I'm used to, so if you don't find the "channel" (there are several false leads/dead-ends) then you may get stuck on top of the coral which means you may have to step on it, which you're not supposed to do! This is particularly challenging with children. The gear was all one-size-fits-no-one really well. I thought there would be children's sized gear so we didn't bother bringing the cheap children's gear that we purchased earlier in the week - I thought the tour would have better gear. All-in-all, we barely snorkeled! But otherwise, the tour was lovely!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jams, Thanks for your nice, informative and fair review. Glad the guides, panorama, setting that is Hanalei made up for the disappointing snorkeling. At times depending on weather snorkeling, once in a while can be a “hit or miss”. Glad the guides were stil able to fun you. With small children we encourage folks to bring those cheap snorkeling gear that you mentioned. Stay well and thanks again for taking the time to share.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/01/04
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

So much fun!!

Reviewed by: Madhavi, 2021/12/21

Throughly enjoyed the trip!! It was super fun!! My family and myself enjoyed every bit of the time. Service and guided tour was awesome!! All the crew members were super helpful and cooperative!!

Comments from activity operators

We are so happy to hear how much your group enjoyed being out on the water with us! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/18
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

A great day!!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2021/12/08

My husband simply loved this. The Na Pali coast is a must see when in Kauai, and to be on a cruise full of fun, and intelligent guides was awesome! The sandwich lunches were a nice addition and kept us energized while in the sun!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/08
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2021/11/13

Beautiful boat and amazing experience seeing the Na Pali coast. The private beaches are simply so beautiful to see from a boat view.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/11
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

A very fun boat ride and snorkel, I will take this tour again for this price

Reviewed by: Turtle, 2021/10/01

Relatively on-time schedule, and easy to find the meeting spot.
The tour was well organized with a good size of the crews and customers for the price. The boat is steady and clean, very nice to stay for 5 hours.
The captain was very experienced and he made the boat ride so fun by how he explains things, how he operates the boat, and how he interacts with the customers. He is very respectable and friendly.
The crews are also very informative! They shared so many stories of Hawaii myth, how they grew up in Kauai, and how wonderful nature is.

I am very glad that we did a boat tour to see the Napali Coast. I hiked several trails along the coast and took a flight tour as well. All the views have different looks. I loved that I could get to do snorkel with the boat tour, I swam with so many fish and turtles.

  • many turtles

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/04
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

SOOOOO Fun

Reviewed by: Rebecca, 2021/09/17

Great day, start to finish- Crew was awesome, scenery indescribable, so beautiful. Very professional, food was great, service from the crew outstanding- I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a memory that will last forever-

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/07
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

It's a cruise around paradise with a crew of well trained, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly people, what more could you ask for

Reviewed by: David Shultz, 2021/09/03

Our experience was pretty much perfect! The crew quickly found some dolphins which we stopped to watch and talk about, such amazing animals! The snorkel location was beautiful and the crew told us all about the island and various areas relative to local history, legends and the like. We then took to sailing as the weather was being friendly enough and enjoyed drinks and lunch. It's difficult to explain the joy of sailing off the coast of Kauai with a beer and a great group of people, it's worth every penny and more! We asked around the island and were told by every local that Holo Holo was the only choice for cruises around the island, they did not disappoint! We will be back to Kauai and will absolutely return to Holo Holo again

Comments from activity operators

We are thrilled to have had you out on the water and couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/08/31
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Vacation

Reviewed by: Lydia , 2021/09/01

Beautiful tour! Love the wave bumping and the waterfall wet! Especially the sunset a d rainbow.

  • Beautiful!!! Jurassic Park!

  • Dancing fall

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/08/30
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Amazing crew and awesome trip! Was beyond my expectations!

Reviewed by: Danya, 2021/08/28

Crew was very polite, helpful and very knowledgeable of the island. Felt safe the whole trip and such amazing scenery!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you Danya for your very kind comments! We hope you will join us again in the future! Me ke aloha, Holo Holo Charters

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/08/26
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Must Do!

Reviewed by: Jen, 2021/07/27

It was an amazing tour! The captain and crew were very nice. There was a very filling breakfast and lunch! The snorkeling was amazing, we saw lots of fish and a turtle! The tour of the Na Pali coast was very informative and beautiful. Make sure to wear sunscreen on the boat. Overall a great experience.

  • Stephan the crew mate took this picture as well! Mahalo!

Comments from activity operators

We hope you can feel our smiles while reading over your great review! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know how much your enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/25
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Lehua Crater & Na Pali Coast Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

What an awesome day!

Reviewed by: Savannah Simco, 2021/06/15

My best friend and I was visiting Kauai for the first time. We wanted to choose a few excursions that allowed us to see most of the island and learn about the culture/history. This tour was...... AMAZING. Such a beautiful coast. The crew on the boat was more than great & very attentive to all passengers. They were all very knowledgeable about the island, and just overall made the trip fun. The provided lunch was delicious. Aside from the breath taking views of the Na Pali coast, we saw hundreds of spinner dolphins, sea turtles, seals, the forbidden island, and snorkeled. One thing I will say though, if you get motion sick, this is not the tour for you.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for choosing Holo Holo Charters! We greatly appreciate your kind review.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/01
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Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Wonderful time

Reviewed by: Melissa, 2021/06/12

Great people and had a wonderful time. Would book again.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/05/21
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Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Loved the boat tour !

Reviewed by: Kavya, 2021/06/01

Tony and Cam were very friendly and humorous. They stopped at all the amazing places. We took the 8:30 AM tour and got to see dolphins, turtles, beautiful caves and multiple waterfalls. Snorkeling was fun and could see coral reef and many types of fishes. I would highly recommend Makana Charters to my friends and family.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/05/30
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Kauai Na Pali Coast Snorkeling Tour & Sea Cave Adventure by Makana Charters

Captain Dave was AMAZING!!

Reviewed by: Michelle , 2021/05/23

I had a BLAST!! Captain Dave and his first mate were the best tour guides and I would recommend this to anyone. I had a hard time with sea sickness, and both Dave and his helper were so attentive and helpful. I truly had an amazing time.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/05/21
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Breathtaking views and a laid back cruise.

Reviewed by: Michael, 2020/02/11

If you are looking for some great Napali Coast views from the water, look no further. This tour was the complete package with a good amount of time for snorkeling, marine life watching (dolphins, whales, sea lions), and some good ole laid back sailing. You will start in Port Allen and travel north west up the famed Napali coast. With food and refreshments along the way this is a great afternoon of sailing and taking in the sights. The water can get a little choppy out there so if you are prone to sea sickness I would recommend taking something a few hours before departure. If not it is nothing a couple of beers won't fix! I took hundreds of photos and am having even a tough time deleting the duplicates! If you have the time one day in Kauai, I would highly reccomend this tour.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your great review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
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ゴムボートで行く!ナ・パリ ・コースト シュノーケリングツアー<5~10月/昼食付き/英語ガイド/ハナレイ湾発>

絶景で本当に最高でした!

Reviewed by: Rei, 2019/09/01

海の透明度がスゴイ!
イルカやウミガメにも会えます!
船は、しっかり座れるので、船酔いの心配もありません!日焼け止めは、本当にしっかり塗ってください!

Comments from activity operators

It was a pleasure to have you aboard, and we are so happy to know how much you enjoyed it! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/08/08
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Nice people, wonderful view, amazing dolphins!

Reviewed by: Myriam, 2019/08/20

- Check in was 8am but the boat and crew was ready at 08:20 am. Next time it will be great, when they inform the guests. Because all get nervous, if the crew isnt here or by an other adress...
- But at all it was very nice ond the crew was soooo friendly
- We had a lot to laugh
- lunch was good

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2019/08/17
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HoloHolo Speedboat - Snorkel at Na Pali Coast & Explore Sea Caves (from Hanalei)

Amazing views and fun time!

Reviewed by: Missy W, 2019/05/31

My husband and I loved this tour. The boat guides showed us several great ocean caves, even backing our boat into them! We also lucked out and saw 4 groups of dolphins, which is almost unheard of, as well as two groups of sea turtles! We ended our boat ride with about a half hour of snorkeling on the reef. Then we got sandwiches, chips, and drinks as we headed back to shore. Overall, we had an incredible morning on the water!

  • One of the dolphins we spotted doing tricks for us!!!

Comments from activity operators

You've got us smiling! We are elated to know what a great time you had and love the details you've shared about your time with us! We hope to see you both again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/05/27
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure

Money well-spent!

Reviewed by: DeHartPDX, 2019/05/19

This was an amazing tour of he Napali Coast. The crew was phenomenal! They were so personable and knowledgeable. They were very attentive to our kids and kept everyone engaged and excited. The captain steered the boat with precision allowing us to get into small cave openings and over large waves.

Bring non-spray sunscreen and a hat that won’t blow off since it gets very windy. We took motion sickness pills prior to the trip which really helped.

The views were breathtaking! Highly recommend.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2019/05/16
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Deluxe Na Pali Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch - Holo Holo Charters

Beautiful scenery and Attentive crew--this tour is a must do!

Reviewed by: MsTravelGal, 2019/04/06

This snorkel sail was by far the highlight of our vacation in Kauai. For years I've dreamed of sailing along the Na Pali coast and it was more beautiful than I ever imagined. The emerald cliffs were absolutely breathtaking. Other passengers spotted whales breaching the water nearby but I couldn't take my eyes of the coast. As we began our sail back to the harbor we were accompanied by a pod of dolphins who swam alongside and in front of our boat for several minutes; it was magical.
My fiance's favorite part of the cruise was the snorkeling. We had so much fun swimming in a secluded cove and spotting unique marine life.
I can't leave out the exceptional crew. As we sailed along the coast they pointed out historic sites, popular film locations, famous (and notorious) hikes, and told us about the local wildlife.
We'll relish in the memories of this tour forever!

Comments from activity operators

We are beaming reading over your review! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for sharing your oh-so-awesome review! We are elated to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us from beginning to end and hope to see you out on the water again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Rain can't stop a good time.

Reviewed by: Holly P, 2019/03/09

A warm rain fell, off and on during our float up the river, but since we were going to get wet anyhow, it didn't matter. Our guides, Web and Dan, were very attentive and funny. And knowledgeable about what we were seeing along the way.

One thing that was different from our expectation, but didn't matter too much, was that since the road past Hanalei is closed indefinitely due to a storm, the guides had to park and load things in different spots than normal, which added to the walk to the beach.

I would recommend this trip to anyone who likes fun flatwater kayaking, and great snorkeling on the north coast of Kaua'i.

  • Web (Hardy) and Dan (Laurel) our great guides

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Holly,

Thanks for your nice review. You were the beneficiary of our "dream team" , i.e. Web and Dan who also guide our all day sea kayak tour along Na Pali coast during the summer.

Thanks for warning others that, due to last years flood, has forced us to take a 1/4 mile walk along beautiful Hanale Bay.

Sometime in the next few months we are told that the road to the river mouth, where we generally launch, will be open once again.d

Thanks again for taking the time to share with others.

The Hanalei River and Bay has to be one of the more beautiful places on the planet.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/03/06
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Aloha Kauai Beach Snorkeling Tour with Expert Guide (from Poipu) [Open Soon]

SeaFun Beach Snorkel

Reviewed by: KyLundy30, 2019/02/01

Niko and (I'm sorry I cant remember the other guides nane) were awesome! They towed our group around on their board the whole time and managed to still teach us all they could about the Kauai marine life! They even let us feed the fish! So cool! Now, I'm just waiting for my copy of the pics they took, as well. Thanks guys!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/01/25
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Lehua Crater & Na Pali Coast Guided Snorkel Tour with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

Beautiful scenery and a fun crew!

Reviewed by: Kari, 2019/01/08

We had a great time on this snorkel cruise! The Na Pali Coast is gorgeous and our crew made the experience that much better by being so friendly and accommodating. They were right there if you needed anything, ready to answer any questions you had and give background information on the island, and were even offering to take pictures for you. We were fortunate to get to see so much marine life from the boat--dolphins, whales, sea turtles, manta rays, and a baby octopus. The only downside is that we wish we could have snorkeled for a longer period of time (because we love it!). The ride back to Kauai from Niihau was definitely rough, but we took Dramamine beforehand and wore sea bands, which all seemed to help. The crew definitely lightened the mood with jokes and took efficient care of those unfortunate few who got sick. We would definitely recommend this excursion!

Comments from activity operators

You've left us with all the feels! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for your unforgettable review! We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/12/31
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Kayak Kauai Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel Adventure

Brought us to a hotel beach

Reviewed by: Thilo, 2018/11/26

It was wasted money. We drove with the guides 45min to Hanalei. There we walked relatively long along the public beach to the kayaks and started to kayak in the river next corner. Nothing spectacular and you can see everything from the road. After about 1 hour kayaking they brought us to a dead reef in front of a hotel where you can go by yourself as well.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Thilo,

Sorry to hear that our Hanalei Blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel did not meet expectations.

Many folks enjoy not only the scenic drive by van up to Hanalei but also the short hike along beautiful Hanalei Bay to the staging area; not to mention the paddle/snorkel and panorama that surrounds magical Hanalei.

We are there for folks that choose to rent and go un-guided versus those who want to and maximize their time.

Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2018/11/23
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