Hanalei to NaPali
Tour Description:

Kauai’s North Shore Hanalei Bay ocean waters are rich in Hawaiian culture and history. Kick off your shoes and step onto a silky soft beach. Ancient volcanic emerald green cliffs rise above you, while the golden morning sunlight reflects the blue and orange colors of Ku‘uipo’s mainsail.

Step on board her brilliant white decks as we set sail for Westward along the mystical coastline of Lumahai & Bali Hai. Ku‘uipo, or Sweetheart is a 40 foot sailing catamaran named Ku‘uipo, or Sweetheart. She is truly a Sweetheart of a boat, a strong vessel yet swift under sail. Sail quietly along Hanakapiai valley, a sacred place of quiet reflection where Hawaiian Hula Halaus pass on their ancient tradition of dance & chant for the next generation.

Born in Hawaii and a 30 plus year veteran sailor of Kauai’s North Shore and Na Pali. There’s nothing like listening to Capt Bob “talk story” about the coastline, the legends, the water, the people and no one knows the nooks & crannies like him! “Talk story” is the way Hawaiians describe relaxed conversation between friends. Troll fishing lines during your tour with us in search of the big ones like Ahi, Ono or Mahi Mahi! Visit with marine mammals like Spinner Dolphins that swim along side our boat and even under your feet on the trampoline nets located on her bow. Come face to face with the Green Sea Turtle when you snorkel Na Pali in the waters of Nualolo Kai. Learn ancient Hawaiian Legends of the rain goddess Hi‘iaka, sister to Pele’. See waterfalls, rainbow falls,lava archways, sea caves and cliffs that rise above you 3,000 feet in the air. Wave to the Na Pali Coast hikers at Hanakapiai! Look for Mountain Goats scaling the Na Pali cliffs above you where java plum trees and cactus sprout from the red volcanic soil.

Ancient and modern legends live side by side in Hanalei and Kauai’s North Shore Na Pali Coastline. Relive Hollywood classics such as the film South Pacific. Tour the coastal views of “Nurses Beach” or Lumahai. Join Captain Sundown for a Bali Hai sunset and recall the enchanting tune of “Bali Hai” the mythical place name for Makana Mountain visible from Hanalei Bay waters. See Honopu where King Kong carried off Jessica Lange & view the scenery from Jurassic Park. 

Elvis fans, like me, can relive the film “Paradise Hawaiian Style” starring Elvis Presley. And who can forget the childhood tune of Peter, Paul and Mary’s, “Puff the Magic Dragon” and the land of “Hanalee”?
Captain Sundown’s Na Pali Sail is guaranteed to provide the visitor and locals alike with an unforgettable eco-adventure. One that may be recalled by humming a familiar tune, or in quiet reflection from a scrap book or photo album documenting your fantastic ocean voyage!
Hano Hano Hanalei!

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