The scenery along the Na Pali Coast is unparalleled and our crew on this boat was very knowledgeable about where we were and offered a lot of great history about the places we visited. We had to work to find a snorkeling spot due to the waves that were coming in on the day we went out, but we eventually did and it was definitely a highlight of the tour, second only to the amazing sights you will see from the boat.
The reason for three stars is that this is a ROUGH ride. I get that the waves can't be helped and I'm not faulting them for the conditions, but you should know if you book this tour that you might be in for some fairly rough conditions with the bow of the boat crashing down from the swells you encounter along the coast. We were toward the front of the boat, so it might be that the back portion of the boat is a little less jarring, but your back is going to feel those swells so just be aware of that. While we really loved the views, we were very happy to get back to the dock to get back on dry land.
Response from Host
Oct 2022
A rough day revealed. We have a great vessel for all conditions. That said, when it gets uppity, and it does at locations along the route, on those days we just have to get it done. The northern part of the Pali gets a stiff wind at times and at others its a current running āthe wrongā direction. There are portions of the trip on certain days where you just have to buckle down and make it through. Yes the bow is more active. Generally the thrill seekers find there way forward. If we notice an obvious mismatch for the conditions encountered we may ask someone to swap out. The information here is that this is an adventure tour and it can get to that point where getting home is oh so sweet. We do this every day, twice a day. Sometimes you have to take a little pepper to get through a tough day. The good news isā¦ itās worth it! Seriously, for all our new friends to come. Read the waiver. We love taking our friends on epic adventures but it is imperative this tour is a match for you. There are days where it requires stamina and endurance to complete the mission. There are other days where it requires a beach towel and a little nap on the ride home. Make sure this adventure is right for you. There are larger slower moving boats with cocktail bars and burgers served that may be a fit. There are also small little zip around rafts where you hold on for a ride just inches above the water. We are in the middle. Comfortable, spacious for a boat, fast with a full restroom. We are an adventure company and we donāt serve adult beverages. Believe me this, when its gets uppity on the coast ALL BOATS are happy to get back to the dock and dry land. Hope you have fun sharing your adventure story. This is not always a rough ride. That was an āexcitingā day.