Mana Crack & Nā Pali Coast Scuba Charter

Two Bucket-List Kauaʻi Adventures in One Day!

Combine Kauaʻi’s premier offshore drift dive with an up-close sight-seeing tour of the world-famous Nā Pali Coast! This is the ultimate premium ocean experience on the island.

• Exclusive Offering: We are the ONLY dive operator offering this tour on Kauaʻi!

• Capacity: 4 diver minimum to run, 6 passengers MAX!

• Duration: Meets at 6:30 AM, back to the dock around 2:30 PM

• Included: Two drift dives, Nā Pali Coast sight-seeing tour, full rental gear, lunch, snacks, and drinks

The Mana Crack Experience

Mana Crack is an 11 mile long sunken fringing reef and the furthest offshore dive site in the state of Hawaiʻi!

• Drift Diving: Both dives are conducted as drift dives miles offshore. You get to “fly” down underwater ledges as the gentle current carries you along the reef.

• Unmatched Topography & Visibility: Renowned for incredible clarity, dramatic drop-offs, and unique underwater rock formations.

• Massive Schools of Fish: Breathtaking, massive schools of surgeonfish blanket the reef and fill the water column.

• Predatory Hunting Action: Watch large predatory fish actively hunting bait balls along the reef edge and open water!

• Exclusive Marine Life: Look for large barracuda, spotted eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and whitetip reef sharks. You can also spot species rarely seen on inshore boat dives, such as Java morays, rainbow runners, stripe-belly puffers, black surgeonfish, and ringtail wrasse!

• Two Distinct Drop Points: Dive 1 reaches depths between 60 to 100 feet. Dive 2 takes place miles away on a completely different section of the reef at depths between 45 to 80 feet. Of course, the specific dive sites are chosen depending on the conditions, as we carefully check currents and visibility to choose the best drop points!

Nā Pali Coast Tour Surface Interval

During our 1.5 hour surface interval between dives, we burn off nitrogen while exploring the insanely beautiful Nā Pali Coast from the water!

• Unrivaled Coastal Views: Explore 4,000 foot sea cliffs, dramatic lava tubes, waterfalls, and secluded beaches only accessible by ocean or air.

• Up-Close Sea Cave Access: Small vessel sizing allows potential entry into sea caves when ocean swells permit!

• Abundant Marine Wildlife: Frequent sightings of spinner dolphins year-round and humpback whales during winter months.

• Rich Hawaiian History: Discover the ancient valleys where Native Hawaiian communities farmed taro and lived for centuries.

The Vessel & Onboard Comfort

You will ride aboard our 28 foot Parker dive boat, specially designed for Hawaiian waters!

• Smooth Ride: Deep V hull slices through ocean chop for ultimate stability and comfort.

• Enclosed Cabin: Fully sheltered from wind, sun, and sea spray with open windows to cool down or close to stay warm.

• Twin 300 HP Engines: High-powered reliability to navigate channels quickly and smoothly.

• Onboard Head: Private restroom facilities available on board.

• Included Lunch: Since this tour lasts over 5 hours, we serve delicious ham or turkey sandwiches during the surface interval. Please note any dietary restrictions or allergies in your reservation!

• Hydration & Snacks: Complementary fresh water and juice available all day. Fresh fruit, cheese, dip, tortilla chips, cookies, and Cheez-Its served after dives!

• Extras: Fresh-water rinse, onboard mask defog, and rain jackets available for protection against ocean spray on the ride home!

Schedule & Logistics

• Departure Time: We meet at 6:30 AM at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. Starting early is critical to beat the afternoon trade winds!

• Transit Time: A smooth 30 to 40 minute boat ride brings us to the start of the Nā Pali coastline before heading two miles offshore to our first dive location.

• Return Time: We usually have you safely back to the dock by 2:30 PM.

• Location & Parking: You will need to provide transportation to Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. Parking is located on the left hand side as soon as you enter the harbor. Please note that harbor parking is paid and requires scanning a QR code on-site to pay from your phone!

• How to Find Us: Walk down to the dock area and look for us by our white F-5150 truck with wetsuits hanging off the door!

Gear Rental & Easy Fitting

• Free Gear Rental: All rental equipment is completely free with your booking, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, tanks, weights, fins, mask, snorkel, and dive computer!

• Harbor Fitting: We fit your gear right at the dock using your height, weight, and shoe size so you do not have to visit a separate dive shop.

• Gear Rinse: Bringing your own gear? We provide a fresh water tub on the dock to rinse off salt water when we return!

What to Bring

• Certification cards & logbook (proof of open water certification required)

• Hat & sunglasses

• Towel

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Smartphone (for scanning the harbor parking QR code)

• Warm jacket or sweatshirt (essential for the windy boat ride home)

Important Booking Policies

• Booking in Advance: Because this tour requires a 4 diver minimum to run, we strongly recommend booking as far in advance as possible so we can build a full group!

• Cancellation Policy: Requires a strict 72 hour cancellation notice for a full refund.

• Weather & Rerouting Policy: Safety and fun come first! If ocean conditions at Mana Crack are unsafe, this tour may be rerouted to our 2-tank Niʻihau tour if weather conditions are better there, which is offered at the exact same price. If rerouted to local south or west side dive sites, tour prices will be adjusted according to the final dive locations visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is this dive for? Certified divers who love wall diving, drift diving, and big marine life! Because Mana Crack is an open ocean drift dive with deeper depths, guests should be comfortable with surface entries and deep water.

• Can non-divers or riders come on the boat? Yes! Non-divers can enjoy the Nā Pali Coast surface interval, dolphin sightings, and sea cave tours. However, because our boat capacity is capped at 6 passengers total, rider seats are charged at the same price as diver seats.

• What happens if we do not hit the 4 diver minimum? If we do not reach 4 confirmed divers for your date, we will contact you in advance to reschedule your trip, move you to a local boat charter, or issue a full refund.