About Holo Holo Charters
Holo Holo Charters is a family-owned boat tour company based at Port Allen Harbor in Eleele, best known as the only Kauai operator offering daily trips to the "Forbidden Island" of Niihau in addition to their popular Na Pali Coast cruises. Founded by husband-and-wife team Captain Scott and Sabrina, Holo Holo has grown from a single vessel operation into one of the island's most respected charter companies, earning Hawaii's Top Boat Tour Company designation and thousands of five-star reviews from guests worldwide.
The tour menu includes catamaran sails along the Na Pali Coast with snorkeling stops and a full lunch, dedicated Niihau and Na Pali combination voyages that cover both the forbidden island's crystal-clear waters and the dramatic sea cliffs, plus sunset cocktail cruises that provide a more intimate evening experience. Their 65-foot power catamaran and 50-foot sailing catamaran are both equipped with trampolines, waterslides, freshwater showers, and full galley service, making the onboard experience as memorable as the scenery. Trips depart year-round, with seasonal whale-watching narration added during humpback migration months.
Holo Holo Charters distinguishes itself through the unique Niihau access — guests can snorkel the pristine, uncrowded reefs off an island that has been privately owned and closed to the public since 1864. The small-company feel, personalized service from the founding family, and consistently well-maintained vessels have built a loyal customer base that books repeat trips season after season. For visitors who want to see parts of Hawaii that few tourists ever reach, Holo Holo Charters delivers an experience that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere on Kauai.
