Just leaving everything else behind and venturing out to the oceans can be such a relaxing, yet exhilarating activity. So, if you’re looking forward to your next vacation or just a weekend getaway with friends and loved ones, a boat tour is something you should have on your to-do list. And, where better to have it all than Kauai Hawaii?

Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is Hawaii’s 4th largest Island and the 21st largest in all of the United States. Its view is both majestic and breath-taking, with lush landscape and vegetation. However, it is its seascape, colourful water bodies and vast coastline that is the main attraction for thousands of people who visit the Island each year. To get the best of this amazing gift of nature, there are a number of activities you can engage in, such as snorkelling, boat cruise, Catamaran cruise, and so on.

Let’s see some of these activities and a number of tour providers that offer them.

• Explore Kauai Scuba

This heart-racing and mind-blowing adventure is one of the craziest ways to explore Kauai’s vast waters. The tour, usually comprising not more than 6 people, is a magnificent journey through ancient lava tubes and Hawaii’s exclusive Pacific reefs and their fish. The silence opens you up to the life of one of Hawaii’s oldest Islands, often kicked back to reality by the sound of your own bubbles. Explore Kauai Scuba offers Private Scuba Charters, Napali Coast Snorkeling, Private Whale-watching Boat Tour, as well as Tank Boat and Shore Dives in Na Pali, Ni’ihau, and other spots.

• Na Pali Sunset and Sightsea Boat Tour

Whether it’s the Holo Holo Charters or any of Kauai’s amazing tour companies, this is the gateway to arguably Hawaii’s most humbling and stunning landscapes- the Na Pali Coast. Picture yourself aboard a Catamaran with a beverage of your choice as the vessel cruises North and West. Get the glimpse of green sea turtles and spinner dolphins as they put on a reality show. If you’re doing this between December and April, you’re sure to catch a peek of Humpback whales as well. There’s sure to be a look of awe in your eyes as you explore this unthinkable beauty on Kauai’s most sacred coastal area. There’s a stop for food as well.

• Lucky Lady- Na Pali Sunset Tour

This is another exciting tour through the Na Pali Coast. Offered by Kauai See Tours, sailing aboard a truly luxury Catamaran is what you need for a fulfilling afternoon. Catch whales, dolphins, and other marine creatures and simply take in the warm breeze of the evening. The spectacular sunset is one gaze you do not want to miss. You can be sure of getting all the photos you need for the gram with amazing views and backgrounds.

• Ni’ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour

This 60-mile adventure is strictly for big game players. Take charge of the Na Pali Coast and sail to the Lehua Crater and Ni’ihau’s Forbidden Island through the Kaulakahi Channel. This tour begins on Kauai’s sacred northwest coast through the deeper, more remote waters of Ni’ihau and Lehua for better wildlife viewing opportunities as well as incredible snorkeling conditions. If you go with the Holo Holo Charters, you’ll be given a complete snorkeling gear and experienced guide aboard the kauai-built 65-inch power Catamaran.

• Half Day Kayak and Waterfall Hike in Kauai

Rainbow Kayak Tours offers a unique experience of a lifetime, spanning up to 6 hours. The kayaking adventure begins at the Uluwehi Secret Falls. They offer tandem kayaks, paddles, back rests and dry bags, for the adventure. No flip flops or cros are allowed here, and this activity is not recommended for pregnant women, individuals with back problems, or bad knees or ankles.