Kauai is the perfect place to take a Zodiac boat tour, in fact, it’s famous for them! On a Kauai Zodiac tour, you can choose any activity that you want your tour to focus on like snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching, scuba diving, and more.
There are a lot of different Zodiac tours in Kauai so I’ve put together a list of the most popular ones.
1. Raft Tour Adventure – Na Pali 1/2 Day Snorkel
Price: $195 per person
Duration: 5.5 Hours
Departs From: Port Allen Small Boat Harbor
Rating: 5/5 (700+ reviews)
Includes:
- Half-day Na Pali cliffs adventure by zodiac boat
- Splash through Kauai sea caves and pass under waterfalls (conditions permitting)
- Spot spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and perhaps migrating humpback whales
- Learn about Kauai’s marine life from a skilled captain and crew
- Snorkel over the pristine reef at Nu‘alolo Kai (conditions permitting)
- Select a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
- Each raft holds a maximum of 14 passengers
- Snorkel gear & Expert Instruction
- Juice, Soda & Water
- Lunch
2. Kauai’s Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure
Price: $149 per person
Duration: 3 Hours
Departs From: Historic Koloa Plantation Building
Rating: 5/5 (100+ reviews)
Includes:
- Small-group tour (maximum 14): Ensures a more personal experience
- Learn about local wildlife and history from your guide
- Includes light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages: no need to bring your own
- Snorkel in calm waters: Suitable for all levels of experience
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
3. Kauai’s Ultimate Whale & Dolphin Zodiac Boat Adventure
Price: $131 per person
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Departs From: Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach
Rating: 4.5/5 (60+ reviews)
Includes:
- Whale-watching tour in Kauai: Maximize your chances of seeing whales during the winter months
- Learn all about whales and their behavior from your guides Small-group tour (maximum 14): A more personal experience
- Get great views and photo opportunities from an uncrowded Zodiac boat
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Rain/Splash Jackets
- Dry Bag for personal belongings
4. Kauai’s Ultimate Zodiac Boat 2 Tank Adventure Dive (Certified Divers Only)
Price: $225 per person
Duration: 4 Hours
Departs From: Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor
Rating: 4.5/5 (40+ reviews)
Includes:
- Diving excursion from Poipu on Kauai’s southern shore
- Small-group tour (maximum seven): A more personal experience
- Combine a thrilling zodiac adventure with a dive tour
- Learn about Hawaii’s native marine life from your guide
- Use of Scuba equipment
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Detailed marine ecology and site briefing
5. Kauai’s Ultimate Na Pali Coast Zodiac Boat Snorkeling & Ocean Cave Eco Tour
Price: $202 per person
Duration: 5 Hours
Departs From: Kīkīaola Harbor
Rating: 4.5/5 (10+ reviews)
Includes:
- Explore the Na Pali coastline, the gem of Kauai
- Traveling by Zodiac allows access to places big boats can’t reach so you can see the best remote snorkeling locations
- Small-group tour (maximum 14 guests): Ensures a more personalized experience
- Learn about the landscape and marine life from your ecologist guide
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
6. Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure in Kauai
Price: $149 per person
Duration: 3 Hours
Departs From: Poipu, Kauai
Rating: 5/5
Includes:
- Enjoy the vibrant environment of coral reefs, sea turtles, tropical fish, dolphins, and more
- You’ll get to the fun faster on our Rigid Hull Zodiac Boat
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Snacks
What is a Zodiac Boat?
A Zodiac boat is an inflatable boat that has a motor attached to the back of it. It is great for snorkeling tours and whale watching because you are able to get to the locations quicker and they can go places that normal boats cannot.
Zodiacs are also referred to as “rafts” and “tenders”. Zodiac is the original brand of these kinds of boats.
I hope that this post was helpful and that you were able to find a Kauai Zodiac tour that fits your needs! Have a blast!
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Dayna Brockbank is a travel and language-learning blogger who has lived around the world but has now settled in Nice, France. She speaks 3 languages at varying levels of fluency: Spanish, Italian, and French, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Spanish Education. She and her husband focus on making travel part of life by living cheaply and traveling on a budget.