Best Snorkeling Tours in Kauai — Top 2 Ranked (2026)
Ranked by aggregated TripAdvisor + Google reviews · Updated April 2026
Blue Dolphin Charters is our top pick for snorkeling tours in Kauai — rated 4.9/5 across TripAdvisor and Google. Capt Andy's Sailing Adventures is a solid runner-up, starting at $110.
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| # | Operator | Score | Price | Best For | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Dolphin Charters Top Pick | 4.9/5 | $85+ | Best Overall | → Book |
| 2 | Capt Andy's Sailing Adventures | 4.9/5 | $110+ | Runner-Up | → Book |
Blue Dolphin Charters
Best OverallSnorkeling Tours · Kauai · $85–$259 · 4.9/5 composite
Two largest catamarans on Kauai (65-ft). Niihau + Na Pali Coast. Also whale watch (Dec-Mar).
“We took the Napali Coast by catamaran at the end of March. The boat crew- Captain Cole, Colin, Paige and our personal favorite Pa a- were remarkable. The customer service they provided during the tour was the best I've experienced. Pa a …” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“Was a wild, exciting, so worth it trip!! Kaloha and Lily were awesome! They were knowledgeable, fun and friendly! Just know for the raft experience, be prepared to use your muscles and that it can be very choppy at times. Such a fantastic…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
Capt Andy's Sailing Adventures
Runner-UpSnorkeling Tours · Kauai · $110–$295 · 4.9/5 composite
Na Pali Coast specialist. Star Snorkel BBQ Sail + raft expeditions. Also whale watch (Dec-Apr).
“Had an absolute perfect time with this boat tour. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. Captain Rob and Zayen were phenomenal hosts. They were fun, nice, knowledgeable and clearly experienced. We saw EVERYTHING from a pod of over 200 …” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
“Wow. This was AMAZING. We debated between a helicopter and this adventure boat…. And I’m so glad we picked Captain Andys. Our family (with kids 13,12 and 9) had THE BEST TIME. All of the reviews said this was the highlight of the trip…” — TripAdvisor · ★★★★★
How We Ranked These
Rankings are based on composite scores aggregated from TripAdvisor and Google reviews, weighted equally (50/50). Operators within 0.1 points are considered tied and ranked by starting price. Operators without published review data are listed last. We update scores monthly from live API data.