Ni'ihau en Na Pali Coast Snorkelboottocht

Great day out with an experienced, professional and friendly crew who accommodated all your tour needs. Seas are open water but you get to snorkel areas most will never see. The roller coaster swell was actually fun. Like the crew tells you, take motion sickness medication BEFORE, don’t wait, it’s too late. Our three teens didn’t fair too well, but you can only tell them so many times to look at the horizon, drink water and stay cool…. Highly recommended.

We did this tour about 7 years ago and loved it so much that we had to do it again.

Captain Nate and crew gave us a once in a lifetime experience. Get a good night's sleep the night before because the Ni'ihau snorkel leaves out early and 7 hours is a long day! We had a great time snorkeling, then enjoyed the cruise along the Na Pali coast. The crew took the time to take some photos for us and we stood at the bow and enjoyed the ride for most of the cruise back to the harbor. The food and snacks included were filling and perfectly suited for this activity.

This was truly the highlight of our trip to Kauai, our 16th trip to Kauai. We had a group of 10 with a mix of family and friends and everyone, from first-time snorkelers to experienced ones, had an incredible time. We lucked out with perfect weather and unbelievably calm ocean conditions. Snorkeling between Lehua Crater and the “Forbidden Island” of Niihau was unforgettable. The water was the most amazing shade of blue, visibility was easily 75–100 feet, and swimming above the shelf where it drops hundreds of feet into the deep blue was absolutely breathtaking. After snorkeling, we cruised around Lehua Crater for incredible photo opportunities before heading to the Na Pali Coast. Seeing those cliffs up close from the water is something we’ll never forget. What really made this trip exceptional, though, was the crew. With only two crew members plus Captain Jess taking care of nearly 40 passengers, they somehow made everyone feel welcome and taken care of. They provided two great meals, helped everyone get fitted with snorkeling gear, collected everything afterward, answered questions, shared great conversation, and did it all with smiles while keeping everyone safe. The scenery was world-class, but the professionalism, friendliness, and hard work of Captain Jess and the crew made this a true 5-star experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Kauai without hesitation.

Right from the start, my boyfriend and I were treated with great hospitality by the front desk ladies. It was shortly followed by a well-informed and playful safety briefing done by Captain Nate. The breakfast served was stellar with a variety of very fresh fruit, an amazing coconut pastry, tasty scrambled eggs with veggies, & refreshments of a “morning soda,” tea, and coffee. The sandwich and pasta salad hit the spot for lunch too. Crew Member Olivia never allowed me to take any of my dirty dishes to the sink and nor did she let anyone else’s dirty dishes get taken to the sink by anyone but herself or by Crew Member Lexi! Once making it to Lehua Channel, Crew Member Kalama ensured our ocean safety by anchoring the boat to the morey and being our personal lifeguard in the water with us the entire duration of our snorkeling experience. Crew Member Nate did an outstanding job not just by serving all of our food and making all of the guests smile and laugh but also ensuring everyone was feeling okay amidst the rocking of the boat. While we adventured Na Pali Coast, Captain Nate gave a brief history of the sacred cliffs and also shared a couple mo’olelo which a was a very nice and necessary touch for our tour, right on! Last but not least, the cookies are a hit. Thank you, Holoholo and thank you to the entire crew for such an amazing and unforgettable experience!! 🫶🏻

Holoholo Charters was absolutely amazing. They made the experience to Niihau and around the na Pali cost unforgettable! They staff is so warm & accommodating as well as incredibly knowledgeable! I've lived in Hawaii 6 years and learned so much I've never known before being on their boat. The snorkel experience was fantastic, we saw a monk seal and so many dolphins on the way. Gorgeous clear water with so many beautiful fish. Cannot say enough good things about this company.

One of my favorite experiences in Kauai. The trip was fun and the snorkeling around the crater was beyond description.

Amazing time! The captain provided history/information about the areas we stopped at. He made the mandatory briefings entertaining. The crew was very accommodating and friendly. The check-in process was smooth. The breakfast was great. The lunch was okay (Costco lunchmeat/pasta salad). The homemade coconut cookie was delicious! Open bar after snorkeling and plenty of nonalcoholic drinks too! The snorkeling was amazing! We had about an hour in the water, and were able to see many fish and even a monk seal! The spinner dolphins were putting on a show for us!! The captain said the weather couldn't be any better! Highly recommend this company and tour!

Good way to see the other part of the island. Second time doing this exact tour. Captain Nate & crew were wonderful. You do encounter waves so be prepared.

This was an adventure of a lifetime. Not your typical snorkel excursion and the staff, in shop and on board, were attentive and professional! I talked others in our family into changing the excursion they weee going to do in a couple of days to this one!