A full-day, boat-based scuba journey off Kauai’s Na Pali Coast that combines two drift dives on the 11-mile Mana Crack reef with a surface-interval cruise through sea caves and waterfalls. Designed for certified divers with drift experience and a taste for big-water encounters.
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You push off from Kikiaola harbor before the day fully wakes; the boat slips into glassy water and the Na Pali cliffs hover on the horizon like a raw, vertical map of lava and fern. The pilot points offshore and the open Pacific widens — the ocean dares you to descend.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate to high: must board boats safely, manage kit, and handle current-driven dives.
Wildlife
History
The Na Pali coastline was home to small Hawaiian coastal communities; ancient fishponds and taro terraces inland depended on the nearshore fisheries that divers explore today.
Conservation
This is a sensitive marine ecosystem — use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral or wildlife, and follow crew guidance to reduce anchor and diver impact.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Scuba Dive Off The Na Pali Coast, Kaua’i-Mana Crack today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early and Prepared
Be at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor by 6:30 a.m.; bring your certification, dive computer, and any personal dive kit you prefer.
Expect Currents and Drift Work
These are drift dives in open water — solid buoyancy and drift experience are required; brief with your buddy about signals and SMB procedures.
Protect Yourself from the Sun and Wind
Surface intervals can be chilly and exposed; pack a wind layer, hat, and reef‑safe sunscreen for long sun exposure.
Manage Seasickness
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take preventative measures the night before and bring medication; the trip can be up to 8 hours offshore.
Personal Dive Computer
Tracks depth and no‑deco time accurately for successive offshore dives.
3mm Wetsuit or 2–3mm Shorty
Provides thermal comfort in Kauai’s year-round temperate waters and protection during surface intervals.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen and Hat
Protects skin during long surface intervals while minimizing harm to coral ecosystems.
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Small Dry Bag for Surface Interval Gear
Keeps layers, snacks, and electronics dry while you explore the coast between dives.