Napali Sunset & Dinner Cruise

Napali Sunset Dinner Cruise

Duration 3.5 Hours

Adults $159

Children 5-12 $139

Check in at 2:15 pm
For safety, no children under 5 allowed on this tour

Watch the colors of the coastline change as the sun sinks into the ocean; it’s truly gorgeous.

We’ll bring the adventure, you bring the romance on our Napali Coast Sunset Dinner Tour. Holoholo, our stylish and steadfast cruising catamaran, is the perfect vessel on which to wine and dine you. Get up close and personal with the incredible Napali Coast. It’s good vibes only on this pleasure cruise that includes cocktails, locally-prepared appetizers, dinner and dessert, and our signature sparkling wine toast at sunset.

Once we’re on board, it’s time to slow yourself down to Hawaiian time and let the sightseeing begin. For the ride, we’ve got a nice selection of beer, seltzers, wine, and Mai Tai’s made with award-winning, locally-made, Koloa Rum, for you to enjoy. Our entertaining crew will share history and legends of the island as we journey to our destination, Napali.

This relaxed trip is a photographer’s dream, with endlessly amazing photo opportunities courtesy of the Napali Coast’s breathtaking wildlife, pinnacles, cliffs, waterfalls, caves, and arches. The golden afternoon sunlight is perfect to capture the depth and magnitude of this special place. This is definitely the time to get your new profile pic or your family’s next holiday card photo!

Holo Holo Charters offers one of the only Ocean Friendly Restaurants (certified by Surfrider Foundation) on the water, enjoy a unique dining experience aboard our sunset dinner tour. Why stay home or sit in a boring restaurant when you can stretch out in the fresh air and enjoy the afternoon on the water, on our intimate and delicious sunset dinner cruise?

Our custom, Kauai-built vessel, Holoholo, is one of the fastest charter boats on the coast, giving us a lot of freedom to explore the island and the many waterfalls, sea caves, rainbows, dolphins, whales, turtles, native sea birds, and more that we encounter on a daily basis. Complete with two restrooms on deck and plenty of bench seating, this vessel has all you need for an easy day on the water.

After we soak up as much of the Napali Coast as we can, our crew will set up dinner for you as we casually make our way back to port. Our locally-made dinner is proudly prepared by Holo Holo Charter’s caterers, Rose N Bros, a family-owned operation out of Hanapepe. Our menu is complete with some of our favorite local dishes, which we hope will become your new favorites too!

Here at Holo Holo Charters, we’re always looking for ways to improve our boats and thus, improve our Kauai boat tours. In 2020, while COVID-19 paused our daily operations, our shop and maintenance department reimagined and rebuilt Holoholo’s food and beverage service area. With a completely new bar including a new countertop, beverage coolers, and upgraded water filtration, as well as comfortable new seating and table layout in the cabin, we’re able to serve you more efficiently and safely than ever.

At sunset, we’ll pause to enjoy the last moments of the day, complete with a sparkling wine toast. Grab your cameras so the crew can capture you and your favorite people with a colorful backdrop of the ocean as we look for the elusive green flash, at the moment the sun disappears into the ocean.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable afternoon experience on our Napali sunset dinner cruise. Travel on Holoholo, in style and comfort, and let us show you just how spectacular dinner on Kauai can be!

Holoholo, our flagship, 65-foot power catamaran, is the ideal vessel for a Kauai dinner tour because she’s very stable on the water. As you can see in the pictures, she’s got a low center of gravity and therefore she offers more pitch-damping than some of the more top-heavy, double-decker boats that you may see. We won’t get too far into flight dynamics, but the point is that you’re going to be comfortable and you’re going to have less chance of losing your footing or spilling your wine—so we consider it an overall win-win!

Dinner Menu

Pupus (Appetizers)

Meat, Cheese & Cracker Platter
Veggie Crudite: Vegan/GF
Ranch: Vegan
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Vegan/GF
Dinner

Teriyaki Chicken: GF
Teriyaki Tofu: Vegan/GF
Roasted Stir Fry with Veggies: Vegan/GF
Somen Noodle Salad: Vegan
Hapa Rice: Vegan/GF
Local Garden Greens with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette: Vegan/GF
Dessert

Double Chocolate Brownies – Vegetarian
Drink

Water, Island Juices & Soft Drinks
Island Spritzer (Passion Orange, Guava, Pineapple) Vegan/GF
Beer, Wine, Koloa Rum Ginger Mai Tai & Sunset Champagne Toast
[Served buffet style, to be served by 1 crew member]

Your Tour Includes
See the Napali Coast, amazing marine life, and more!
Stir-fry Dinner with Hawaiian influence
Mai tais, beer, wine, and soft drinks during cruise. Sunset champagne toast
The chance to see humpback whales (peak season Dec-Apr)
Tour Details
Check in at 2:00 p.m. at our Port Allen location (time varies by season)
For safety, no pregnant women or children under 5 are allowed on this tour.
Tax not included
Note that tours often fill up 3 – 5 days in advance. Booking your tour early in your vacation window is a good idea in case the weather forces us to postpone your tour.

Located in: Port Allen Marine Center

Address: 4353 Waialo Rd #5a, Eleele, HI 96705

For safety, no pregnant women or children under 5 are allowed on this tour.
Tax not included

We recommend that all guest bring a light jacket and a towel with them for extra comfort in case the weather is not as warm as usual the day of the tour.

We pride ourselves on creating fun and memorable ocean adventures for our guests. Your safety is our top priority; therefore, all tour routes, destinations, and snorkeling activities are dependent on ocean and weather conditions. Conditions around Kauai can change quickly, so our expert captains are constantly analyzing and may wait until check-in time to determine the best route for the day. If that occurs, you will have the opportunity to go on the altered tour, reschedule to another day, or cancel your tour at no charge if it is weather related.

Disclaimer: This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It may not be suitable for individuals who are physically challenged. Those who suffer from motion sickness should take precautions. Safety and your experience are always our top priority. Ocean conditions can sometimes turn rough, therefore all tour routes and destinations are subject to change due to weather. Snorkeling depends on ocean conditions. Please review our full Passenger Policy here.

COVID-19 Statement

Holo Holo Charters knows the importance of protecting beautiful Kaua’i. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of our guests, employees, and small island community. We look forward to providing safe and exciting ocean adventures for you, our extended ‘ohana.

We are taking additional care to minimize the risks associated with travel and group activities. We ask that all guests follow the guidelines below and practice care with health and hygiene. If you or any member of your party has been feeling ill, please let us know as soon as possible.

Guests are required to complete a digital health waiver as well as a COVID-19 health screening prior to proceeding on tour.
If you or any member of your party have had symptoms related to COVID-19 including sore throat, cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc. we request that you stay home and seek medical care.
All guests must provide proof of compliance with the Hawaii Safe Travels program. At check-in, guests must present the QR code confirmation page (either from the website or app, a printout or screenshot is acceptable) from Hawaii Safe Travels that states their name and shows the guest is exempt from or has completed the required 10-day quarantine. https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/
Please sanitize your hands prior to entering our office and prior to boarding our vessel. Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
Please follow social distancing guidelines at all times. Maintain a distance of 6 feet between yourself and other guests who are not a part of your family/group whenever possible.
Please cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Holo Holo Charters – COVID-19 Company Policies

Holo Holo Charters is taking additional steps in our daily operations by cleaning, disinfecting, and updating protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees. Our policies adhere to the U.S. Coast Guard’s COVID-19 safety requirements, CDC recommendations, and local requirements.

Our commitment to you:

We have increased our cleaning and sanitization procedures onboard the vessels to exceed CDC guidelines, including physical cleaning with EPA-approved disinfectant. Additional hand sanitizer stations are available throughout our office and the vessels for your safety.
Frequent wipe-downs of high-touch common areas are performed in our office and onboard our vessels.
Holo Holo checks all employee temperatures daily. Any employee having a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be permitted to work to ensure the safety of our employees and guests. Each employee is required to pass a health screening before clocking in for their shift.
In accordance with local guidelines, Holo Holo tours are operating at reduced passenger capacity and will be limiting the number of people on all vessels to allow for social distancing.
All complimentary snorkeling gear (snorkel, mask, fins, and flotation devices), are cleaned and sanitized before and after every use, using protocols and products suggested by the CDC.
All onboard meals are served in accordance with state requirements.

Boat Details

Holo Holo is Kauai’s fastest tour vessel. At 65′, this agile power cat is long and wide enough to give you a swift, adventurous ride even at her top speeds. She’ll get you to the Napali Coast or Niihau faster than anyone else! She can carry 65, but we keep the numbers to 49 or less, which means more room to sightsee, snorkel, relax, and enjoy all that Kauai has to offer. Built with safety and comfort in mind, Holo Holo’s design is wide enough to eliminate any long, side-to-side rolling motion, and the hulls are narrow to slice easily through the water, resulting in a smooth ride. And Holo Holo was designed and built specifically to handle the channel waters that separate the islands. With twin 450 hp turbo diesel engines for propulsion, we get you to the beautiful sights of Napali and Niihau faster than any other vessel. – Learn more.

Disclaimer

Cancellation Policy

• Holo Holo Charters reserves the right to refuse service due to safety and/or health conditions.

• All tour routes and snorkel destinations are subject to change or may re-route due to weather and sea conditions.

• All no-shows or tours cancelled within 24 hours of check-in time is a 100% charge of full fare. Larger groups of 6 or more have a 7 day (1 week) cancellation policy.

• There is a late rescheduling fee (24 hours prior to check in) of $25 per person.

DebbiePhx
Phoenix, AZ

Above and beyond

What a fabulous time we had with Captain Dave and the crew! We started off in an absolute downpour but as soon as we were out of the port, the skies cleared and we had a wonderful time. The Crew (Jackie and a wonderful guy who I feel terrible that I can't tell you his name) took care of us from the second we boarded through the entire trip. They helped us navigate the boat, served drinks and food, talked about the history of the land and truly made the tour! There are lots of groups that offer charters but this experience was above and beyond fun!

roxanneh1107
Albuquerque, NM

Great crew!

The crew was so friendly and helpful. This is not a smooth sailing dinner cruise. The catamaran goes very fast on the way to the Na Pali coast and back. It bounces a lot and lots of water splashes all over the deck and everyone outside gets wet. It was overcast and cool when we went so plan to bring a jacket (waterproof if you have one). The food was remarkably good for this type of cruise, with chicken and pork, salad and rice. The view of the Na Pali coast from the water is spectacular! Enjoyed it very much!