Kaua’i Farmers Markets
Nicknamed the Garden Isle, Kaua’i is known for its rich flora and fauna. From the cascading waterfalls of Hanalei to the misty cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, Kaua’i is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth. Its rich climate is what makes it so ideal for farming. Throughout the island, you’ll find vendors scattered alongside the roads and small stands in residential areas. Many of these stands will carry flowers, citrus, apple bananas, macadamia nuts, or whatever happens to be growing in their yard at the time. The larger farmers markets are held Monday-Saturday in high traffic areas and are filled with fresh exotic fruits and vegetables. Specialty items include fresh prawns, macadamia nuts, honey, baked goods, seasonings, and even plant starters. Here are a few market tips: bring reusable bags have cash on hand (most of the vendors…
Booking With Na Pali Pirates
2023 is an exciting year for us and for the first time, we are running our charters year round! We also opened up bookings online so that you can plan your trip with us years in advance. We’re pretty stoked about this and hope you are too. Now, keep in mind that the prime months…
Kaua’i in March
March marks the end of whale watching season for us as we trickle into spring break. If traveling to Kaua’i during this month, we suggest booking early to ensure that you get your preferred dates. And as always, we encourage you to book at the start of your vacation just in case we need to…
Thrilling Days at Sea
Weather conditions may not always be ideal, especially during the winter months. But what is it really like? Of course, safety is our first priority, and we will always make sure conditions are safe enough to go out. However, some days are more thrilling than others. Here are some answers to help prepare yourself for…
Keeping Kauai Clean
We know that when traveling and being on vacation, it can be a bit overwhelming at times in the mix of being relaxing. Especially when trying to adventure, make different excursions, hike, sight see, and relax all at the same time. When traveling to a tiny island in the pacific where we are surrounded…
Favorite Breakfast Spots on Kauai
Starting off your day right is so important! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gives you the fuel for your daily adventure and it kickstarts your day. We have compiled a list of our favorite breakfast and brunch spots across the island to make it easy for you to enjoy…
Going the Distance
Here at Na Pali Pirates, we understand the importance of being able to recieve your moneys worth for an entire, first class tour. Thats why, we are proud to be one of the few companies that take you along the entire Na Pali Coast! The larger boats, turn around at Kalalau Valley because they come…
Kauai Island History
Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian Island chain. Kauai is approximately 5.1 million years old and it was formed by volcanic activity, wind and other elements. Kauai has many special elements to it, The Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon are two that are most predominant and that stick out. No other island has…
Na Pali Coast Waterfalls
Kauai is so fortunate to be one nicknamed The Garden Island, waterfalls are so abundant. The Na Pali Coast is home to many water falls and each one of them is unique and special. In order to see every single majestic waterfall, you’ll have to join us on tour! But we want to highlight a…
Miloli’i Valley History
Miloli’i was once an old Hawaiian fishing village, with its own source of fresh water, the Hawaiians that once lived in this valley flourished. The Miloli’i reef protects sea turtles, fish, and monk seals from larger predators which was perfect for fishing and catching their own food. Miloli’i also has a stream which flows from the valley above. Despite the minimal amounts of rain the valley receives every year, the stream flows year round and also provides prawns which is an excellent source of food. This is one of the main reasons that the Hawaiians were able to live here, for hundreds of years. The Hawaiians also planted and grew taro on the flat land above the beach which was another source of food. Unlike Kalalau valley, there is no trail leading into the valley, it is only accessible by…
Raft vs Large Catamaran
When researching the Na Pali Coast it can be overwhelming due to all the choices that come up on the search engine. Should you go with a large catamaran? How about kayaking the coast? How do you choose between eight different zodiac raft companies?! Look no further than Na Pali Pirates! Our raft is the…
Boat or Helicopter- What is the Best Way to See the Na Pali?
The beautiful Na Pali coast spans 17 miles of coastline. On your Kauai vacation there are countless ways to explore this unforgettable paradise. One thing that you must do is see the Na Pali Coast. The two most popular ways are by air or sea. You can take a helicopter tour, which will fly you…