Boat tours in Kauai
Kauai looks different from the water. The most comfortable months are January and February, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and about 12 rainy days a month.
Photo: Jim Bahn, CC BY 2.0
Top boat tours in Kauai
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia KFrom $227View 
Kauai Napali Coast Boat Tour and SnorkelingFrom $215View 
Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport PickupFrom $240View
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How to pick a good boat tour
- Decide between a shared boat (cheaper, fixed route) and a private charter (your pace, your stops).
- Ask whether the boat has shade. An open deck for three hours in summer is hard work.
- Morning departures usually have calmer water; afternoons can get windy and choppy.
- Check the cancellation rule for bad weather. Good operators rebook or refund if they cancel.
Kauai month by month
Averages for Lihue Airport, Hawaii, 1991–2020; sea temperatures offshore, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 82 (28) | 83 (29) | 85 (29) | 85 (30) | 85 (30) | 84 (29) | 81 (27) | 79 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 66 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 71 (22) | 69 (20) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 77 (25) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 80 (26) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 79 (26) | 77 (25) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:15 pm | 6:35 pm | 6:47 pm | 6:58 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:23 pm | 7:25 pm | 7:10 pm | 6:42 pm | 6:14 pm | 5:55 pm | 5:57 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for boat tours in Kauai?
January and February. Expect highs around 78°F (26°C) and about 12 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are March and April.
What time is sunset in Kauai?
Sunset comes earliest in November, around 5:55 pm, and latest in July, around 7:25 pm. Pick a date in the planner above for the exact time.
Where can I book boat tours in Kauai?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
