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Looking for a Kauai boat rental? While bareboat rentals aren’t available due to the island’s rough ocean conditions, you can enjoy the next best thing—private boat charters with licensed captains and crew. These exclusive tours let you explore the island’s most breathtaking locations—like the Na Pali Coast, sea caves, and Lehua Crater—with full privacy, comfort, and expert guidance.
Experience Kauai’s stunning coastline aboard your own private boat. Whether you choose a luxury catamaran, zodiac raft, or powerboat, every tour is designed for comfort and adventure. Cruise past towering cliffs, snorkel vibrant reefs, spot spinner dolphins, and relax with drinks and onboard amenities. Choose from sunrise, daytime, or sunset charters, and some even offer Niihau excursions or seasonal whale watching.
Some charters may offer:
No bareboat rentals? No problem. Kauai’s waters are best explored with a skilled crew—ensuring safety and access to places you couldn’t reach alone.
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Departure Ports: Most tours depart from Port Allen (South Shore) or Hanalei (North Shore). North Shore departures offer faster access to the Na Pali Coast, while South Shore tours tend to have calmer seas.
No. Due to rough seas and safety regulations, self-drive boat rentals are not available in Kauai. All rentals include a certified captain and crew.
You can book private catamarans, zodiacs, rafts, and powerboats—depending on your group size, activity level, and preferred departure point.
Yes. All listings on this page are private charters, meaning the entire boat is reserved for your group.
Tours typically depart from Port Allen (South Shore) or Hanalei Bay (North Shore). Choose based on your accommodation and desired itinerary.
Charters often include snorkeling gear, food or snacks, drinks, a restroom, and an experienced crew. Some offer open bars, music, and custom itineraries.
Yes, many charters are family-friendly, but age restrictions vary. Some zodiacs have minimum age limits due to ocean conditions.
Seasickness is possible, especially in rougher areas. Consider larger catamarans for stability and take motion sickness precautions.
We really enjoyed the sunset cruise yesterday. The captain and his team (Audrey, Haley and G) were all great people, very helpful and considerate during the 5 1/2 tour. Few people got sick due to very strong current and ... more
CloseCapt Stevie and Becca turned a special cruise into something magical. Capt Stevie’s love of the land, the waters, the people, the history, and the culture of Kauai made our sunset cruise a memory for a lifetime. If I’m e... more
CloseStevie and Sage were excellent boatmen. It was very windy and choppy in the bay. The river section of the trip was better. Captain Stevie was very knowledgeable about lots of things and informative.
Nothing beats the cliffs of Na Pali. I wish I could have dinner on the coast every day!
The water was rough, lots of big swells, people were throwing up over the side or in the bathroom, some laid on the benches in the cabin area. Food was not anything fancy but the crew members were very nice, we have bee... more
CloseCaptain Kauai and crew were absolutely amazing! Loved hearing the history of Hawaii. The food was great! Could not have asked for a better cruise. Thank you for making our vacation a memorable one. Highly recommend... more
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