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Aerial view of the deeply fluted green ridges of Kauai's Na Pali Coast above a strip of beach and surf

Kauai (Nawiliwili) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Kauai Shore Excursions

Nawiliwili Harbor is on Kauai’s southeast coast beside Lihue, with Kalapaki Beach next to the pier. The island’s classic sights are Waimea Canyon on the west side, a boat ride up the Wailua River, and the sea cliffs of the Nā Pali Coast, seen by boat or from the air.

60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTUREViator
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
★ 4.8 (434 reviews) · 2 hr
From$460
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Private Waimea Canyon TourViator
Private Waimea Canyon Tour
★ 5 (218 reviews) · 7 hr
From$360
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FUV Self Guided Island Adventure TourViator
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour
★ 4.8 (199 reviews) · 4 hr
From$340
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Kauai Canyon Explorer: Private Tour Featuring Waimea & KokeeViator
Kauai Canyon Explorer: Private Tour Featuring Waimea & Kokee
★ 5 (149 reviews) · 8 hr
From$390
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Kauai Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Journey to Waimea CanyonViator
Kauai Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Journey to Waimea Canyon
★ 4.4 (135 reviews) · 5 hr
From$97
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Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided TourViator
Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour
★ 5 (116 reviews) · 7 hr
From$950
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Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group TourViator
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour
★ 4.9 (92 reviews) · 5.5 hr
From$195
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Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern GrottoViator
Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto
★ 4.1 (59 reviews) · 3.5 hr
From$109
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Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - NawiliwiliViator
Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - Nawiliwili
★ 4.9 (49 reviews) · 7 hr
From$189
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Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea CanyonViator
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
★ 5 (46 reviews) · 6.5 hr
From$315
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Kauai East Side and North Shore Private Guided TourViator
Kauai East Side and North Shore Private Guided Tour
★ 5 (45 reviews) · 7 hr
From$950
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Private Kauai North Shore TourViator
Private Kauai North Shore Tour
★ 5 (40 reviews) · 7 hr
From$360
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Discount Shore Activities may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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