Napali Coast Boat ToursLucky Lady Na Pali Snorkel Cruise
The Lucky Lady Na Pali snorkel cruise is Kauai Sea Tours' deluxe catamaran run from Port Allen, priced at $233.73 per person and rated 4.7 from 1,643 verified reviews on Viator. Check-in is at 6:45 AM and the trip runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure, up the coast to Na Pali Coast State Park with a snorkel stop of 30 to 45 minutes when the sea allows. Breakfast treats, a build-your-own sandwich lunch and an open bar come with the ticket, and there is a waterslide on board. This guide covers what the price covers, what the day looks like and who should consider a different boat. Compare it with the other Na Pali Coast boat tours.
About This Tour
Kauai Sea Tours runs the Lucky Lady, a 60-foot sailing catamaran, from the Port Allen Marina Center in Eleele. A USCG-licensed captain and a CPR and first aid trained crew take up to 49 guests up the Na Pali Coast, sharing the history and legends of the cliffs on the way. The boat carries restrooms, fresh-water showers and a waterslide.
The crew hands out snorkel gear and gives expert instruction at the stop, which runs 30 to 45 minutes if conditions permit. Sea conditions decide whether the snorkel happens at all and whether the boat can reach Na Pali at all, since the tour may reroute to the south coast when the ocean is rough.
$233.73 per person on Viator, free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
5.5 hours listed, runs 5 to 5.5 hours after departure, check-in at 6:45 AM
Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele. No hotel pickup
Up to 49 guests, English-language commentary, USCG-licensed captain and CPR and first aid trained crew
60-foot Lucky Lady luxury catamaran with a waterslide, restrooms and fresh-water showers. Snorkel time 30 to 45 minutes if conditions permit
Breakfast treats, build-your-own sandwiches, rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks plus an open bar for guests 21 and over. Not included: gratuities and hotel pickup. Free cancellation 24 hours ahead
Check Dates and Availability
Live dates and the current per-person price for the Lucky Lady snorkel cruise sit in the booking panel below. Summer lowers north-shore swell and brings steadier trade winds, so book those dates early.
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Quick answer The short answer
The Lucky Lady Na Pali snorkel cruise costs $233.73 per person, runs 5.5 hours from Port Allen with a 6:45 AM check-in and holds up to 49 guests on a 60-foot catamaran with a waterslide and open bar.
Key takeaways
- Snorkel time is 30 to 45 minutes only if conditions permit, and rough seas can reroute the trip to the south coast with no refund. See what the price covers.
- Minimum age is 3, the weight limit is 300 lb per person, and expectant mothers and recent surgeries are barred. Check who this rules out.
- Want a newer and bigger boat from the same operator? Compare the Lady Kailani Luxury Snorkel or the shorter and cheaper 'Imiloa Express Snorkel.
- The same boat also runs at sunset without snorkeling, see the Lucky Lady Sunset Cruise.
What the Price Actually Covers
The $233.73 ticket is close to all-inclusive on the boat, but a few things sit outside it. Here is the split, taken from the operator's own listing.
Included in the Fare
The fare covers the guided Na Pali Coast catamaran cruise, a USCG-licensed captain and a CPR, first aid and water safety trained crew, a safety briefing and instruction. On board you get the waterslide, restrooms and fresh-water showers. Food is breakfast treats, build-your-own sandwiches, rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks, and drinks run to an open bar with beer, wine and Mai Tais for guests 21 and over plus soft drinks, juice and water for everyone. Snorkel equipment and expert instruction are included, though the 30 to 45 minute snorkel stop itself only happens when conditions permit.
Not included: gratuities, hotel pickup or drop-off. No entry fee is named for this tour.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise and crew | Yes | USCG-licensed captain, trained crew, safety briefing |
| Waterslide, showers, restrooms | Yes | Fresh-water showers on board |
| Breakfast and lunch | Yes | Breakfast treats, build-your-own sandwiches, pasta salad, chips, cookies |
| Open bar | Yes | Beer, wine, Mai Tais 21 and over, soft drinks for all |
| Snorkel gear and instruction | Yes | 30 to 45 minutes in the water if conditions permit |
| Hotel pickup | No | Make your own way to Port Allen |
| Gratuities | No | Paid at your discretion |
| Photo package and souvenirs | Not stated | Not mentioned in the listing |
What You May Pay on the Day
The listing names no mandatory extras, so nothing beyond the ticket is required. Bring cash or card for a crew tip if you choose one, since gratuities are excluded. Parking at the Port Allen Marina Center is not priced in the listing.
Wear a swimsuit and light cover-up, use reef-safe non-spray sunscreen, and pack a towel, a light rain jacket and a water-protected camera. Hawaii bans sunscreen with oxybenzone or octinoxate sold without a prescription, so check your bottle before you pack. This is a barefoot tour unless a medical condition requires footwear, and you should tell the captain in advance.
| Extra | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuities | At your discretion | Excluded from the fare |
| Hotel pickup | Not offered | Drive to Port Allen yourself |
| Parking at Port Allen | Not stated | Not mentioned in the listing |
| Photo package | Not stated | Not mentioned in the listing |
How It Compares on Price
The Lucky Lady sits mid-pack among the Napali Coast boat tours on this site. The same operator sells the smaller raft version for less and the Lady Kailani for more, while the shorter 'Imiloa Express costs less than both catamarans from the same harbor. Figures below are the catalog per-person prices.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Lady snorkel cruise | $233.73 | 5.5 hours | Up to 49 |
| Lady Kailani luxury snorkel | $260.91 | 5 hours | Up to 49 |
| Imiloa Express snorkel | $211.99 | 4.5 hours | Up to 36 |
| Na Pali Raft Snorkel | $184.80 | 5.5 hours | Up to 14 |
| Holo Holo sail and snorkel | $274 | 5 hours | None stated |
A sailing catamaran below the Na Pali cliffs. Illustration.
What the Day Is Really Like
The listing gives one fixed clock time, the 6:45 AM check-in, and measures the rest as hours after departure. Here is the shape of the morning.
Check-in and the Run to the Cliffs
Check in at 6:45 AM at the Kauai Sea Tours office inside the Port Allen Marina Center. From the road, 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. Call 808-335-5309 48 hours ahead to reconfirm and complete your waivers. The tour duration starts when you depart, and it runs 5 to 5.5 hours from that point.
The boat heads out of Hanapepe Bay and up the coast toward Na Pali Coast State Park, a shoreline of about 16 miles of cliffs that rise as high as 4,000 feet. The captain is licensed by the US Coast Guard and the crew shares the history and legends of the coastline along the way.
- 6:45 AM check-in at the Port Allen Marina Center office
- Safety briefing and instruction before departure
- Cruise north along the coast to Na Pali Coast State Park
The Snorkel Stop, the Meal and the Ride Home
At the stop the crew hands out snorkel equipment and gives expert instruction. Time in the water is 30 to 45 minutes, and only if conditions permit. Rough water can shorten it or cancel it entirely, and a missed water activity carries no refund.
Back on board the food is breakfast treats and the build-your-own sandwich spread with rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks. The open bar pours beer, wine and Mai Tais for guests 21 and over, with soft drinks, juice and water for everyone. The waterslide and a fresh-water shower are on board. Restrooms are on board for the whole ride.
- Snorkel stop of 30 to 45 minutes when conditions permit
- Build-your-own sandwiches, pasta salad and snacks
- Open bar from 21 and over, soft drinks for all ages
- Waterslide and fresh-water showers on board
The Na Pali Coast on the Lucky Lady
A traveller films the Na Pali Coast from the Lucky Lady in 4K. Third-party video by Steve Germany. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Who This Tour Rules Out
The listing is explicit about health, age and access limits. Read them before you book, because several carry no refund.
Health and Fitness Limits
No expectant mothers. No guests with back, neck, hip, knee or other joint problems, recent injuries or surgeries within one year of the tour date, or mobility issues. Travellers need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and all passengers must be suited for possible rough waters and able to hold on and move about the vessel.
It is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Guests prone to motion sickness should take precautions and consult a medical professional before any medication, and there is no refund for seasickness. No-shows are charged 100 percent and no refunds apply to undisclosed health conditions.
| Rule | The limit | If it affects you |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 3 years, children with an adult | Children under 3 cannot board |
| Weight | 300 lb per person | The Na Pali Raft Snorkel caps at 250 lb, the Lady Kailani at 300 lb |
| Pregnancy and surgery | Not permitted | Not permitted on this tour. Other boats set their own rules, so check each page |
| Wheelchair and mobility | Not suitable | Ask the operator about boarding help before booking |
| Seasickness | No refund | Take precautions before boarding |
Weather, Refunds and the Harbors
The tour operates in all weather and routes depend on the ocean. When the north shore is too rough the boat may reroute to the south coast, and rerouted trips are non-refundable. To modify, reschedule or cancel and receive a full refund you must cancel through Viator at least 24 hours before departure, and the operator asks you to call 48 hours ahead to reconfirm.
One wider note. Hurricane Lowell closed Kauai state parks from September 8, 2026, and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, the base for several westside operators, is listed as closed until further notice. The Lucky Lady leaves Port Allen. Confirm the departure point with the operator before you drive. If you are weighing the Holo Holo Sail and Snorkel instead, note its free cancellation window is 7 days, far stricter than this tour's 24 hours.
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure, through Viator
- Rerouted trips and seasickness carry no refund
- Call 808-335-5309 48 hours ahead to reconfirm and sign waivers
Swimmers and snorkelers on the sand and in the shallows at Hideaways Beach, Kauai. Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting There and What to Add
The boat leaves Port Allen on Kauai's south side, which puts the west side within reach before or after.
Reaching Port Allen
Port Allen Small Boat Harbor sits on the eastern shore of Hanapepe Bay on Kauai's south coast, and the check-in is at the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele. Hanapepe lies 17 miles west of Lihue by Route 50. With a 6:45 AM check-in, leave your base early and park in the third lot on the left inside the marina complex, marked by the Kauai Sea Tours sign.
The Port Allen Kauai guide covers the harbor in more detail. Note the harbor took damage after Hurricane Lowell and its slips and moorings were closed while the launch ramp reopened, so confirm the departure point with the operator before you travel.
- Check-in address: Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele
- Hanapepe is 17 miles west of Lihue by Route 50
- Call 808-335-5309 48 hours ahead to reconfirm
What to Add Before or After
A 6:45 AM check-in means the morning is spoken for. Polihale State Park marks the southwestern end of the Na Pali coast. On the north shore the Kalalau Trail runs 11 miles from Kee Beach at the end of Highway 560 in Haena, and day-use reservations for Haena State Park release 30 days ahead, with the park listed as scheduled to reopen on October 15, 2026 after hurricane closures.
In winter, roughly December to April with the peak in January to March, humpback whales pass the island and a Kauai whale watching trip pairs well with this one. Federal rules bar approaching humpbacks within 100 yards.
- Polihale State Park, the southwestern end of the Na Pali coast
- Kalalau Trail from Haena, day-use reservations 30 days ahead
- Winter whale season runs roughly December to April
Sources: Wikipedia, Na Pali Coast, DLNR Port Allen, Hawaii News Now
Minute by Minute
The listing states one clock time and measures everything else from departure, so the steps below mix the two.
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6:45 AM
Check-in at Port Allen
Arrive at the Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center, park in the third lot on the left and check in at the desk.
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Start
Safety briefing and departure
The crew gives a safety briefing and instruction. Tour duration starts when the boat departs, and it runs 5 to 5.5 hours from there.
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After departure
Breakfast treats on the way north
Breakfast treats come out as the catamaran works up the coast toward Na Pali Coast State Park, past cliffs that rise up to 4,000 feet.
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Mid trip
The coast and the legends
The captain and crew share the history and legends of the Na Pali coastline while the boat follows the cliffs. Routes depend on ocean conditions.
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Mid trip
Snorkel stop
Snorkel equipment and expert instruction are provided, with 30 to 45 minutes in the water if conditions permit. Fresh-water showers rinse off the salt.
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Last half
Lunch, open bar and the ride home
Build-your-own sandwiches, rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks, plus the open bar for guests 21 and over. The waterslide is on board.
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End
Return to the harbor
The boat returns to the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele, 5 to 5.5 hours after departure. A return time is not stated.
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the listing, the price and the fine print.
What we genuinely like
- Nearly everything is in the $233.73 fare, from the sandwich lunch and snacks to the open bar and snorkel gear
- The 60-foot catamaran has restrooms, fresh-water showers and a waterslide, comforts on a 5.5 hour run
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, and a rating of 4.7 across 1,643 verified reviews
- USCG-licensed captain and a CPR, first aid and water safety trained crew
The honest downsides
- Up to 49 guests, so this is a big shared boat, not a small-group trip
- The snorkel stop is only 30 to 45 minutes and can be cut or cancelled by the sea, with no refund for a missed water activity
- Rerouted trips to the south coast are non-refundable and the tour runs in all weather
- No hotel pickup, a 6:45 AM check-in and a 300 lb weight limit, and gratuities are extra
- You must call 48 hours ahead to reconfirm and complete waivers, easy to forget
Who it's NOT for: Not for expectant mothers, guests with recent surgery within a year or joint problems, anyone needing wheelchair access, or travellers who want a guarantee of a long snorkel and the full Na Pali route regardless of the sea.
Lucky Lady Snorkel Cruise FAQ
How much does the Lucky Lady Na Pali snorkel cruise cost?
The fare is $233.73 per person on Viator and includes the cruise, meals, open bar and snorkel gear. Gratuities and hotel pickup are not included. Compare it with other Napali Coast boat tours on the Napali Coast boat tour.
How long is the snorkel stop on the Lucky Lady?
Snorkel time is 30 to 45 minutes, and only when conditions permit. Rough seas can shorten or cancel it with no refund. If a shorter, cheaper boat appeals, see the 'Imiloa Express Snorkel.
What time do I check in for the Lucky Lady?
Check-in is 6:45 AM at the Kauai Sea Tours office in the Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Road, Eleele, and you should call 48 hours ahead to reconfirm. The Port Allen Kauai guide covers the harbor.
Is there a weight or age limit on the Lucky Lady?
The minimum age is 3 with an adult, and the weight limit is 300 lb per person. Children are 3 to 12 and adults 13 to 80. For a raft alternative with fewer guests, look at the Na Pali Raft Snorkel, which takes up to 14.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The tour runs in all weather and may reroute to the south coast when necessary, and rerouted trips are non-refundable. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before departure. Check the summer and winter seas on the homepage before picking a date.
Is food and drink included on the Lucky Lady?
Yes, breakfast treats, build-your-own sandwiches, rotini pasta salad, chips, cookies and snacks, plus an open bar with beer, wine and Mai Tais for guests 21 and over and soft drinks for all. The same boat at dusk serves a taco buffet instead, see the Lucky Lady Sunset Cruise.
Is there a bigger boat from the same operator?
Yes, the Lady Kailani is a 65-foot dual-engine catamaran with two waterslides and padded seating, at $260.91 per person. Read the Lady Kailani Luxury Snorkel page, or start from Na Pali Coast boat tours to compare every option.
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