Overview
This Private Ni'ihau Snorkel Tour is an exclusive full-day ocean adventure to the remote "Forbidden Island" of Ni'ihau and the wildlife-rich Lehua Crater. Led by experienced captains Nick and Jessie, this private tour offers the fastest crossing from Kauai and exceptional visibility - often hundreds of feet. Explore pristine, crystal-clear waters teeming with Hawaiian monk seals, sharks, manta rays, and schools of tropical fish, with chances to spot dolphins and whales (seasonally). Between snorkel sessions, enjoy a guided tour around Lehua Crater, home to 16 seabird species and the dramatic "Keyhole" rock formation. With lunch, snacks, and all snorkel gear provided, this intimate, one-of-a-kind experience combines world-class snorkeling, rare wildlife encounters, and the untouched beauty of Ni'ihau's waters.
Fastest crossing and closest harbor to Ni'ihau! Your crew will be Nick and Jessie. We are experienced captains and snorkel guides.Visibility is usually 100’s of feet, and you are likely to have close encounters with Hawaiian Monk Seals! Sharks, bait balls being hunted by predatory fish, manta rays, and walls of butterfly fish are common.
We will also tour Lehua Crater, an extinct tuff cone volcano and now a seabird sanctuary that is home to at least 16 different species of seabirds.
In between snorkel sessions we serve lunch and do a tour of Lehua Crater, pointing out all our favorite seabirds and showing off the beautiful “Keyhole”. We usually look for dolphins, whales (december-april) and manta rays as we do a mini tour around the Lehua crater.
Itinerary
This private boat tour takes you to North Ni’ihau and around Lehua Crater (seabird sanctuary). From the boat we will look for whales, dolphins, and sea birds. Snorkel crystal clear, desolate waters with hopes of seeing sharks, monk seals, rays, and large predatory fish. (270 mins)
What's Included
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
Meeting & Logistics
Headed west, Kikiaola small boat harbor is one mile past Waimea town on the left. Park and come find us in a grey truck by the dock with wetsuits hanging off the door
Meeting Point
Meeting details will be provided after booking.
Photos
Private Ni’ihau Scenic Snorkel Photos
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
