Napali Makai | offering the best private tour on the Napali coast

Open Ceiling Cave

Na Pali Makai inside the open ceiling cave. Another name for this cave is Queens Bath.

Dolphins

Spinner dolphins will frequently act as our "escorts" during a Na Pali coast catamaran tour.

Kalalau Beach

The end of a all day 11 mile hike.

2 door cave or Waiahukua Valley sea cave

water fall inside cave

polihale

west side Na pali

Humpback whales

Humpback whale tail

Go on an "Adventure of a Lifetime" with Napali Makai. Owned & operated by Capt. Makai, who has been going down the Napali Coast of Kauai for over 25 years. Napali Makai will share with you history and legends, take you through sea caves, waterfalls, encounter dolphins, whales, and snorkel at the best location on the Napali (seasonal conditions permitting). Limited to 6 passengers for your best comfort and experience. Ideal for families and small groups.

Trip Advisor Reviews

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A few examples of what people have been saying:

He knows the Na Pali like an explorer would, not only like a tour operator does: with real life experience working in those secluded valleys, doing endurance races that required paddling the Na Pali on a surfboard, running the Kalalau trail, growing up on this island.

Whereas most boat trips down the Na Pali are over commercialized and catered to tourist, this tour will give you the true sense of the culture in Hawai'i and a different experience than you would get with any other tour!

Heck, and you should not be booking b/c of the sandwhiches, but I will say that his were very good!

Na Pali Coast Ohana

In 1995 a handful of Kaua’i residents met and formed the Na Pali Coast ’Ohana. They were concerned about the impacts of years of public use of the 6000+ acre park, particularly the destination valley of Kalalau. In early 2000, the successful volunteer work of the ’Ohana was acknowledged by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. An exclusive curator agreement was granted to the ’Ohana to malama, care for, maintain and preserve, the cultural sites within Nu’alolo Kai.

Capt. Makai volunteers with organization, helping to ensure that the coast remains a viable Kauai destination. Please consider joining this group or donating if you'd like to help preserve this natural treasure for generations to come.

Na Pali Coast Ohana

Looking for a place to stay in Kauai? Consider a stay in Kekaha beach house. Conveniently located near the Check-In Location for NapaliMakai.com tours and close to Waimea Canyon and Kokee state park, this 2 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom custom built house would make an ideal location to spend the night before or after a tour of the coast. Also now available at the same location at a great rate is a studio rental.

Link to reserve the Kekaha Beach house - http://www.vrbo.com/218458

Link to reserve the studio - http://www.vrbo.com/79858