Home > Kauai > Snorkeling Tours and Snorkel Trips
Kauai Snorkeling Tours and Snorkel Trips
Kauai snorkeling tours and snorkel trips are the the best.
Kauai snorkeling, with its attendant snorkel boats, snorkeling trips, snuba adventures, snorkeling from shore, family snorkeling activities and various other tours are among the most interesting activities that Kauai has to offer.
 SeaFun by Aloha Kauai Tours Price Range: (From: $76.80 - To: $76.80) |
 Snuba Tours of Kauai Price Range: (From: $63.99 - To: $63.99) |
The ocean surrounding Kauai contains a plethora of sea life, much of which you can see while snorkeling. Among the likely candidates you might view while snorkeling on Kauai are: the Hawaiian Monk Seal, the sea cucumber, the Hawaiian squirrelfish, the Moorish Idle, the White Mouth Moray Eel, Butterfly Fish, Trigger Fish, Parrot Fish, Goat Fish, Cornet Fish, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, and in season, the Hawaiian Humpback Whale. If you’re an inexperienced snorkeler, don’t worry, the myriad of snorkel boats that travel the waters around the Garden Isle will provide you with all the gear you need and instruction on how to use it.
Kauai's coastline is both varied and beautiful ranging from the more gentle inlets and coves of the Poipu and south shore region to the dramatic, isolated and incredible shoreline of the Na Pali Coast.
Kauai has a large fleet of snorkeling boats and snorkeling charters offering trips that traverse the Kauai shoreline which is often teeming with marine life. Dolphins are very often a part of the marine landscape on many of the snorkeling charters and the whales seen off the Kauai coast during whale season are often many more than the island is generally given credit for. Many snorkeling areas also include extensive coral reefs and a full complement of reef fish.
Kauai is also one of the few islands that provide snorkeling trips that depart from the shoreline rather than from a boat. These trips will take you via van to some of the very best snorkeling locations and the water entry from the beach often makes the snorkel experience a bit less intimadating for the less initiated. These are great family activities for snorkeling.
Snuba tours are also included in the complement of Kauai snorkel trips. Snuba is a cross between scuba diving and snorkeling. A scuba tank is allowed to float on a floatation device at the surface above you. You swim perhaps twenty feet or so below and inhale air through a tube or hose. There are no tanks on your back. These tours also have entry from the shoreline so many beginners feel a bit more comfortable in trying this new experience.
Here are the Kauai snorkeling tours and trips (near the beach) you can attend while visiting the island of Kauai:
SeaFun by Aloha Kauai Tours - SeaFun Kauai is a shore based, half day snorkel tour led by expert guides. Pick-up at most hotels is included, as well as all your equipment. Guides spend up to two hours in the water with you! It is a fun tour for active people, from non-swimmers to divers. Video is taken of your snorkel tour, starring you and the beautiful marine life. The tour's video is viewed in the van on the way back and can be purchased.
Snuba Tours of Kauai - "Snuba" is a way for you to breathe underwater by means of a 20 foot air line connected to a scuba tank floating on the surface. Receive personalized instruction from a diving professional in small groups of 4-6 people. No experience is necessary and anyone eight years of age and older is welcome. All equipment and even fish food is provided.
Here are the Kauai snorkeling tours and trips (off-shore) you can attend while visiting the island of Kauai:
Blue Dolphin Charters - for a snorkel adventure aboard their new 63 foot catamaran, "Blue Dolphin", the legendary 56 foot trimaran, "Tropic Bird" or their new addition a 27' Raft "The Willard" for 20 pax. They offer fresh water showers, and clean spacious bathrooms for both men and women. Whether you are young or old, non swimmer or a salty ocean veteran, they provide fun snorkel activities and all the gear for every level of passenger.
Capt. Andy's Zodiac Raft Expeditions - offer action-packed adventures in sightseeing, snorkeling, whale-watching and fun! A ride on "DISCOVERY" a 24' rigid hull inflatable raft that accommodates up to 15 passengers is exciting, thrilling and above all adventurous. The NaPali Coast and snorkeling are conditions permitting. Tour destination will be determined based on passenger comfort and safety. No children under 5, pregnant women or people with bad backs are allowed on these trips. ALWAYS call the day before to confirm trip.
Catamaran Kahanu - See the awesome NaPali coastline with Captain Lani and crew as they share family history and culture. The special design of this vessel permits the 36' double hull power catamaran to cruise up-close to view cascading waterfalls, lava tubes and sea caves, enjoy sunsets, snorkeling and much more. Whale watching in season.
Holo Holo Charters - is a family owned and operated company. Both of its vessels were built on Kauai by the owner of HoloHolo Charters, Kevin Millett and were designed to provide an excellent snorkel experience.
Kauai Sea Tours - offers snorkel trips on Adventure RAFTS and LUCKY LADY a 60 ft. Custom built power sailing catamaran was designed for the lively Na Pali ocean waters with your comfort, safety and enjoyment in mind.
Lucky Lady - a 60' Deluxe Power-Sailing Catamaran - Explore the majestic Na Pali Coast with Kauai Sea Tours and experience glistening beaches, majestic sea cliffs and learn about Hawaiian history and legends. Capacity 49 passengers.
Na Pali Explorer - Jacques Cousteau popularized the Zodiac inflatable boat which features a hull composed of flexible rubber tubes and a rubber bottom. A RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) replaces the rubber bottom of a Zodiac with a hard, rigid hull, allowing higher speeds in rough ocean conditions and easy entry for snorkeling.
This page contains information about: kauai snorkeling, snorkeling in kauai, kauai snorkel, kauai hawaii snorkeling, kauai snorkeling tour, kauai snorkel tours, kauai snorkeling trip, kauai snorkel trips, best kauai snorkeling.
Hearing Impaired - Read the full transcript for this page's audio narrative.
Kauai Snorkeling - Snorkeling may just be the very most popular activity on Kauai. To view the fish in the crystal waters off the Na Pali Coast or along the coastline of the forbidden island of Niihau is the ultimate “payoff” you’ve come to Kauai to experience. The Na Pali Coast and Niihau are just an extra bonus as are the plentiful dolphins year round and whales in season.
