Niihau Tours

This trip is an awesome experience. Captain CJ and Kena were awesome, very professional, freindly, respectful, knowledgeable and made you feel at ease and made the trip a lot of fun. It is nice to see young people take their jobs serious and have fun doing so. Thank You CJ and Kena you were great!

Incredible experience you must do while traveling to Kauai. Select the morning times because sun is more likely, clouds usually shadowing in the afternoon. We saw beautiful coastline, went through caves, saw massive pods of dolphins, snorkeled with fish and sea turtles. The captain kept of us safe and provided interesting facts (Landon) and his first mate (Mason) was so friendly taking care of everyone onboard. Please note, the waves in Hawaii are big and the boat moves fast, so prepare if you have motion sickness. I have motion sickness bad and took Dramamine + wore ms wrist bands and had zero issue. That said, about 25% of the boat were unprepared and got sick, but the crew took care of them with water, Gatorade, snacks, buckets etc. Additionally, come in a bathing suit and clothes you don’t mind getting wet, hats that strap down, luckily they give you a dry bag but phone protection is important. Understand what you sign up for and know your limits!! This was absolutely worth it, highlight of our trip.

Such a cool experience! The downhill bike ride was an absolute blast, and our guides were wonderful—fun, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. They also took amazing pictures of everyone throughout our time together, which was such a nice bonus. Our whole group was cohesive, happy, and having a great time together. We’re really glad we did this and would absolutely recommend it!

This was our 4th trip over the years with Holoholo and we enjoyed the trip. The weather impacted our ability to travel to Ni’ihau, so we were able to travel farther up the Na Pali coast; we were given a 20 % discount upon our return due to the travel adjustments. The weather was windy and the ride was choppy heading into the wind but smooth coming back down with the wind. We saw several pods of spinning dolphins. Drew was our captain and did a great job describing the scenery. Noah was excellent at making sure everyone was waited on. Lexi and Kamala also provided good service.

Earnesto and Micheal were awesome guides, Knowledgeable and safe, great sense of humor Equipment was excellentHighly recommended

This was an adventure that was well prepared for with a crew that was in sync with each other and the guests. This full-day on the water is not for everyone but those that can handle the potential rough waters to get to the amazing snorkeling spot at Nihau. The boat made the trip fun and enjoyable - I would not want to be in one of those rubber boats on these seas. We spent an hour snorkeling and another hour admiring the Napali Coastline. There's covered and uncovered areas to sit and the crew is incredibly helpful to each and every guest. I especially liked how the crew proactively took pictures of the guests along the Napali Coast - they were great. Highly reco Holoholo Charters and this trip if you want something you will never forget.

My husband and I saw so many tour groups in trolleys and busses going through this island. We did our own driving tour and took our time…so much better! The history was very interesting. It was nice to be able to replay things we might have missed hearing. Don’t you hate when your guides sound muffled on busses? Not this time! It was so clear and informative. Absolutely recommend. If you download this before your visit, you can plan your days around the tour. Stop at places you find interesting or skip the things that sound “meh”.

We used this self drive guide in Kauai. It was good and sent us in the right directions. It also gave some history on the island. Overall it was good

It is a wild ride but very fun. Ryan has exceptional boating skills. I felt very confident with him driving the boat and he made it very exciting. The music was awesome. We saw lots of dolphins. We went through a cave that was gorgeous and we got wet under a waterfall. They get up close in personal to the coastline, Ryan and Jeff make a great team they make you feel very welcome and make sure that you’re comfortable with the whole trip. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a little adventure.

There are several companies that do tours of the Na Pali coast but it’s hard to imagine any are as good as Capt J’s. My husband and I did a tour on 8/29/2026 and it was excellent for reasons summarized below:- First and foremost, the boat skipper (Nohili) and his assistant (Jeff) were fantastic! Nohili is a proud Hawaiian who grew up on Kauai and was able to share an extensive knowledge of island history, Hawaiian culture, sea life, and local customs. In addition to all that, he is incredibly friendly, and an expert boat handler. Jeff is a very warm guy who went out of his way to ensure that everyone onboard was comfortable, and well provided with snacks and drinks. (On top of all that, he is a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy— another highly professional sailor onboard).- Nohili went out of his way to ensure we saw everything, including a large school of Spinner dolphins, many sea turtles, wildlife on the shore, and he picked a great snorkeling place. The tour of sea cave was fantastic.- Based upon what I saw online from the other tour companies and in the other boats out there, the RIB boats Capt. J’s uses are larger, more secure, way better than the others and they are very comfortable. In addition to great seating, they also have a shaded area, and a working toilet (“head”). Jeff took great care to ensure that the boat was kept clean and that the head was clean and smelled good after each stop. (As a former sailor, I know how important this is to avoid people becoming sick.)I have 2 strong recommendations: First, seeing the Na Pali coast is a must! I’ve sailed around the world and it is one of the most beautiful coastlines I’ve ever seen. Second, I am sure that there are other companies that do a nice job, but I cannot imagine the day having been done better than these guys did. I highly recommend them!

The best activity we booked. Super fun , exhilarating and beautiful. Worth every penny. The guides were great and very knowledgeable about Wiamea Canyon and Kauai in general. This is a must do!!!!

We chose the Niʻihau & Nāpali Snorkel Expedition because we had never been to Ni'ihau. It was totally worth the time and the money over a Napali-only tour. The boat is a little smaller than some of the others and a lot more powerful. It needs to be because we crossed the channel from Kauai to Ni'ihau in addition to cruising up and down the Na Pali coast. The snorkeling was fantastic - the best I've seen in the islands. A large, healthy coral reef covered with fish, and a curious Monk seal swimming around. The crew were all friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. The captain, Nate, was informative without talking too much. Be aware though that the tour goes out to sea. The waves are much bigger than those near the coast that you experience on a Na Pali tour, and a few of our group got sea sick. There is lots of spray - you'll get wet unless you ride in the cabin, and that's where you're more likely to get sea sick... So, its an adventure, and a good one!

This was a wonderful experience. Our guides were knowledgeable about history and culture. We got to see the top of the Canyon and then ride our way to the bottom to see the sunset. Thanks Ernesto and Josh!

Amazing tour. The crew Lexie, (Tamalo(?) and co. were very nice and attentive. Nate the captain did an impressive job of maneuvering the boat while providing uss with a commentary on history and legends. The snorkeling was very good. The tour of the Na'Pali Coast is as gorgeous as advertised. As a bonus we went to an area where a pod of spinning dolphins, adults, teenagers, and babies came to play around with the boat for quite a while. We were 3 adults and loved it. Warning: take your Dramamine with you, even if you don't usually get seasick. This boat goes fast!

We purchased the tour that took us through Poipu and Kaloa area. We had 4 hours to fill and this was absolutely perfect! We loved the places they guided us to, the history and information behind the sites and the stories shared between locations. It was great to be able to go at our own pace and go back and listen to it again if we wanted to. The GPS guide was perfect. Great way to get to know the island and some of its history! Would totally do it again!

This is a really helpful and effective guide for when you’re renting a car and exploring. It worked great and we enjoyed it very much.