Napali Coast Boat ToursLady Kailani Kauai: Luxury Na Pali Snorkel Catamaran
The Lady Kailani Kauai departure runs on a 65-foot dual-engine catamaran that runs the Na Pali Coast from Port Allen with up to 49 guests. The ticket covers a 5-hour cruise with a snorkel stop of 30 to 45 minutes when the sea allows, two water slides, a light breakfast, lunch and an open bar with beer, wine and Mai Tais for guests 21 and over. It is priced at $260.91 per person and carries a 4.8 rating from 117 verified reviews. This page breaks down what the price includes, what the day looks like hour by hour, who the health and age rules rule out, and which of the other Napali Coast boat tours may suit you better. Compare it with the other Na Pali Coast boat tours compared.
About This Tour
Lady Kailani is a 65-foot dual-engine luxury catamaran operated by Kauai Sea Tours from the Port Allen Marina Center in Eleele. The decks have padded seating and dining tables from bow to stern, custom sun shades, a shaded helm lounge where guests ride beside the captain, 2 full-size restrooms, 2 outdoor freshwater showers and a built-in water refill station. Two water slides and a walk-up bar serving mixed drinks, beer, wine, seltzers and soft drinks come with the ticket.
The trip runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure with check-in at 8:00 AM. It carries a USCG-licensed captain and 3 crew members trained in CPR, First Aid and water safety, for a maximum of 49 travelers. A snorkel session of 30 to 45 minutes is included when ocean conditions permit, along with snorkel equipment and instruction.
$260.91 per person, booked on Viator
Runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure, with check-in at 8:00 AM
Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele. No hotel pickup
Up to 49 travelers, one USCG-licensed captain and 3 crew, commentary in English
Light breakfast and lunch included, plus an open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais (21+) and soft drinks and a walk-up bar with mixed drinks and seltzers
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. No-shows are charged 100%
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Quick answer Lady Kailani at a glance
The Lady Kailani is Kauai Sea Tours' 65-foot luxury catamaran, running a 5-hour Na Pali snorkel trip from Port Allen for $260.91 per person with up to 49 guests.
Key takeaways
- Breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear and an open bar are all in the price, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure. See what the price covers.
- Minimum age is 3, the weight limit is 300 lb per person, and there is no refund for seasickness or reroutes. Check who this tour rules out.
- Want another Kauai Sea Tours catamaran for less? Compare the Lucky Lady Snorkel Cruise at $233.73.
- Prefer a sailing catamaran or a small raft? See the Holo Holo Sail and Snorkel or the Super Raft Snorkel on the Napali Coast boat tours comparison.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $260.91 per person from-price bundles almost the whole day, but a few things stay outside it. Everything below comes from the operator's own listing for this departure.
Included in the Ticket
The listing names a guided Na Pali Coast catamaran cruise, snorkel equipment with expert instruction, both water slides, freshwater showers, restrooms onboard, a safety briefing, a USCG-licensed captain and a crew trained in CPR, First Aid and water safety. Food and drink are the light breakfast, lunch, and an open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais for guests 21 and over and soft drinks, plus a walk-up bar with mixed drinks and seltzers. A photo package is not mentioned in the listing.
- Snorkel gear and instruction
- Light breakfast and lunch
- Open bar plus walk-up bar
- Two water slides and freshwater showers
- Safety briefing and trained crew
What You Pay Extra for
Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are explicitly excluded, and no hotel pickup is offered at all. The listing does not state a parking fee. There are no stated mandatory extras for this departure.
The Line by Line
The table sets the included and excluded items side by side, as stated in the operator's Viator listing for this departure. For context, the same company's Lucky Lady Snorkel Cruise sells for $233.73 per person, and the Holo Holo Sail and Snorkel from a different operator runs $274.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise and crew | Yes | Guided catamaran cruise, USCG captain, 3 crew |
| Snorkel gear | Yes | Equipment and expert instruction, 30 to 45 minutes in the water if conditions permit |
| Breakfast and lunch | Yes | Light breakfast and catered lunch |
| Bar | Yes | Open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais (21+) and soft drinks, walk-up bar with mixed drinks and seltzers |
| Waterslides and showers | Yes | 2 slides, 2 outdoor freshwater showers |
| Hotel pickup | No | Excluded, make your own way to Port Allen |
| Gratuities | No | Excluded in the listing |
| Parking | No | The listing does not state a fee |
Sources: Hawaii DLNR, Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, Go Hawaii, Napali Coast
The northern reaches of the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, with a group of sea kayakers on the water. Photo: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing sets check-in at 8:00 AM and the clock starts when the boat departs the harbor. Here is the shape of the day.
Check-in at Port Allen
Check in at the Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center at 4353 Waialo Road in Eleele. Drive to the end of the complex, turn right and park in the third lot on the left, marked by the Kauai Sea Tours sign, then head to the check-in desk inside the office. The operator asks you to call 808-335-5309 48 hours ahead to reconfirm and complete waivers.
Check-in is at 8:00 AM.
Out to the Cliffs
The boat runs from Port Allen on Kauai's south shore toward the Na Pali Coast, a stretch of sea cliffs along roughly 16 miles of coastline. The listing does not name a sea cave entry.
Snorkel Stop and Slides
Snorkel time runs 30 to 45 minutes, conditions permitting, with gear and instruction provided. The crew gives a safety briefing before anyone enters the water. Back on board there are 2 water slides, 2 outdoor freshwater showers to rinse off and a water refill station.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, and federal rules keep vessels 100 yards from humpback whales.
Meals and the Run Home
The listing includes a light breakfast and lunch, an open bar and a walk-up bar. The trip runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure and the listing gives no return time.
Who This Tour Rules Out
This is a big, comfortable boat, but the health and access rules are strict and several of them come with no refund. Read them before you book.
Age, Weight and Fitness
Minimum age is 3 and children must be accompanied by an adult, with child rates for ages 3 to 12 and adult rates from 13 to 80. The weight limit is 300 lb per person. Travelers need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and everyone must be able to hold on and move about the vessel in possible rough waters.
If that rules you out, the Amelia K Boat Tour caps its catamaran at 32 guests.
Health Conditions with No Exceptions
No expectant mothers, and no guests with back, neck, hip, knee or other joint problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or mobility issues. The boat is not suitable for people with mobility issues. There are no refunds for undisclosed health conditions, and guests prone to motion sickness should take precautions because there is no refund for seasickness either.
Consult a medical professional before taking any medication for the ride.
Weather, Reroutes and the Harbor
The tour operates in all weather, and routes depend on ocean conditions. When the north shore is too rough the captain may reroute to the south coast, and a reroute is non-refundable, as are missed water activities. Hurricane Lowell closed all Kauai state parks from September 8, 2026, and Port Allen Small Boat Harbor slips and moorings were closed with extensive damage afterward, so confirm the departure point with the operator before you drive.
If you want a smaller boat, the Super Raft Snorkel takes up to 28 guests.
Practical Exclusions
There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you make your own way to the marina. It is a barefoot tour unless a medical condition requires footwear, which you must tell the captain about in advance. Bring a towel, reef-safe non-spray sunscreen, a light rain jacket, a water-protected camera and any required medications.
Modifications, reschedules and cancellations go through Viator or Tripadvisor, and no-shows are charged 100%.
The Na Pali Coast from above, with the ridges and red cliffs running down to the sea. Photo: Romain Guy from San Francisco, USA, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
Port Allen sits on the south shore in Eleele, which makes this an easy pairing with Waimea Canyon and the west side. Plan the rest of your day around it.
Finding the Marina
Port Allen Small Boat Harbor sits on the eastern shore of Hanapepe Bay on Kauai's south coast, and the Kauai Sea Tours office is inside the Port Allen Marina Center at 4353 Waialo Road. From Lihue the drive along Route 50 through Hanapepe is roughly 30 to 35 minutes, and Hanapepe itself is about 17 miles west of Lihue. The listing notes public transportation options are available nearby.
Arrive well before the 8:00 AM check-in to park in the third lot on the left and walk to the office.
Before or After the Boat
Waimea Canyon and Polihale State Park, the southwestern end of the Na Pali coast, both sit on the same side of the island as Port Allen, which keeps the driving short. On the north shore, the 11-mile Kalalau Trail starts at Kee Beach at the end of Highway 560 in Haena, and Haena day-use reservations release 30 days ahead. If you travel in winter, humpback whales are in Hawaiian waters roughly December to April, so a dedicated whale watch can pair well with this trip.
The Port Allen Kauai guide covers the marina in more detail, and the Kauai whale watching guide covers the winter season.
The Day, Step by Step
Clock times are only stated for check-in, so the later steps run on the tour's own 5 to 5.5 hour clock.
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8:00 AM
Check-in at Port Allen
Check in at the Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele. Park in the third lot on the left after turning right at the end of the complex. Call 808-335-5309 48 hours ahead to reconfirm and complete waivers.
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Start
Departure and safety briefing
The boat leaves Port Allen with a USCG-licensed captain and 3 crew. A safety briefing and instruction come before the day gets going.
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After departure
The run to the Na Pali Coast
The 65-foot catamaran heads for the cliffs, passing the valley walls and sea arches of a coastline of sea cliffs. Guests ride on padded seats with 360 degree views, in the shaded helm lounge or beside the captain.
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Mid-tour
Snorkel stop
The snorkel session runs 30 to 45 minutes, conditions permitting, with gear and expert instruction included. The boat also has 2 water slides and 2 freshwater showers.
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Mid-tour
Lunch and the bars
Lunch is included, with dining tables on every deck. The open bar with beer, wine, Mai Tais (21+) and soft drinks and the walk-up bar with mixed drinks and seltzers are part of the ticket.
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Last stretch
Return to the harbor
The boat returns to Port Allen, and the trip runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure.
Pros and Cons
A fair read of the listing, including the parts the brochure leaves small.
What we genuinely like
- The 65-foot Lady Kailani has padded seating and dining tables on every deck
- Breakfast, lunch, snorkel gear and a full open bar are all inside the $260.91 price
- Two waterslides, 2 restrooms and 2 freshwater showers suit families and longer days on the water
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- 4.8 rating across 117 verified reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor
The honest downsides
- At up to 49 guests this is one of the larger loads on the coast, so the Na Pali Raft Snorkel caps at 14 if you want a small group
- No refund for seasickness, reroutes, missed water activities or undisclosed health conditions
- A reroute to the south coast when the north shore is rough is non-refundable, and the listing gives no return time
- No hotel pickup, and gratuities sit outside the from-price
- The 300 lb weight limit, age 3 minimum and bans on pregnancy, joint problems and recent surgery exclude a lot of travellers
Who it's NOT for: Not for pregnant travellers, anyone with back, neck or joint problems or recent surgery, guests over 300 lb, or anyone who wants a guaranteed sea cave entry or a hotel pickup.
Lady Kailani Questions
How much does the Lady Kailani snorkel tour cost?
The catalog price is $260.91 per person on Viator, with no stated mandatory extras. Gratuities and hotel pickup sit outside that, and the same company's Lucky Lady Snorkel Cruise runs $233.73.
How long is the trip and when does it start?
Check-in is at 8:00 AM at the Port Allen Marina Center and the tour runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure, with the clock starting when you leave the harbor. Compare timing across all Napali Coast boat tours before you pick.
Is snorkeling guaranteed on the Lady Kailani?
No. Snorkel time is 30 to 45 minutes, conditions permitting, and there is no refund for missed water activities. The Holo Holo Sail and Snorkel carries the same kind of condition on its swim stop.
Who is not allowed on this boat?
No expectant mothers, no guests with back, neck, hip, knee or joint problems, recent injuries or surgeries, or mobility issues, no children under 3, and a 300 lb weight limit per person. If you want a smaller, faster boat instead, look at the Super Raft Snorkel.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund, with all changes made directly through Viator or Tripadvisor, and no-shows charged 100%. The Holo Holo Charters full-day trip by contrast asks for 7 days.
Does the tour include hotel pickup?
No, hotel pickup and drop-off are explicitly excluded, so you drive yourself to 4353 Waialo Road in Eleele. The Port Allen Kauai guide covers the marina and the harbor.
Is the boat OK if I get seasick?
The listing warns that guests prone to motion sickness should take precautions because conditions vary, and it states plainly there is no refund for seasickness. If you are worried, read the Na Pali Coast guide on seasons and sea states first.
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