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North Shore Private Charters

4270 Kilauea Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
808-828-1379
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Kilauea
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We just came back from our first trip to Kauai, and our Na Pali tour with North Shore Charters was the absolute highlight. From the first contact we made with Janelle (the owner's sister) to our guide, Captain Mike, and his assistant Drew--we felt like each of them gave us 110% of their time and attention. We took the morning... More

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New York City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

this could not have been a better experience and worth every penny. first off we scored on the weather: a very smooth day, one of the first of the summer. our captain Mike was super talented, knowledgeable, and funny. in balance a very smart guy and trustworthy. he took us into all the caves and under a waterfall and really... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

If you are looking for a unique adventurous way to view the Na Pali coastline, this is it. Took the 7:30 am boat tour which is smooth riding on the way down, but quite a wet and splashy ride on the way home. Advise sitting on the left side of the boat to get best pictures on the view down.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We were on the early morning (check in at 7AM) trip in early May 2013. They made everything very easy --- easy to book (hold your spots with a credit card and then the card is charged when you check in) and everyone was very accommodating. Our captain was Mike, who is a native whose family has lived on Kauai... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is a great trip for all ages if you want a little adventure. There are no seat on board. You sit on the side of the inflated zodiac and hold on to ropes to feel secure. We are a 70+ year old couple and we thorough enjoyed ourselves. After booking, I got a little worried that this may be... More

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Reading, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We really enjoyed this tour of the coast in the rigid inflatable boat. You can get really close to everything; go inside caves. You will get very wet on the ride back so pack some dry clothes in the car.T

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Maricopa, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

A most excellent time spent on the water. We stayed on the North Shore, and leaving from Anini Beach allowed a lot of time out seeing the wonders of the Na Pali coast. Captain Mike is an incredible seaman - we were going out in early September, and the surf was already rolling due to the change from the summer... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

Wow, great time. Do this tour, do it in the morning. We had the most fun laughing at all the other charters on their big clumsy boats as we whipped in and through the caves, as we stopped on a dime when we saw sea turtles, as we quickly maneuvered right into a pod of spinning dolphins, and as we... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Great tour, great Napali Coast, great crew, great, great, great...I went in the morning and it was amazing. We saw sea turtles, rays, lots of dolphins, went to 4-5 caves, snorkel for about 45 minutes and in between we had lots of fun and learned a lot about Kauai history and about Napali Coast. Captain Mike is very knowledgeable about... More

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Spokane, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

To me this is a must. Thank you Janelle for all the help, she made booking the tour quick and easy. First I suggest that you schedule an early morning trip to avoid any crowd. The north side of the island is quite beautiful. The trip out was filled with a lot of picture taking. Our captain (Gary) was a... More

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