I have been dreaming about visiting the Na Pali coast since moving back to Hawaii over 4 years ago. I’ve traveled to Kauai a handful of times over the past 12 months for work. So when we started to think about a weekend trip to one of the other islands, choosing Kauai was easy. Finally I could head over for some R&R. You know all those amazing Kauai mountain photos you see on the web? The ones with the cathedral cliffs complemented by crystal clear, blue ocean water? Yup, that’s the Na Pali coast. And let me tell you, the views did not disappoint. There are a bunch of boating companies that will take you out to check out the coast, based on either the north or south shores. You can depart from Hanalei, which offers a quicker trip or from Port Allen, which is a bit longer of an excursion. For this trip we chose to leave out of Port Allen because we were planning on checking out Waimea Canyon after our morning sail, which is somewhat near the harbor. We chose a 5.5 hour morning tour with Blue Dolphin Charters. It included a continental breakfast, deli style lunch, unlimited drinks and snorkeling. We were able … Continue reading Weekend in Kauai: Na Pali Coast