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Directions to Our Location

Kaulana Pali Kai Tours

Driving directions: West on Hwy. 50 to Waimea. Continue west on Hwy. 50 approximately 1 mile past Waimea, turn left into Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor (blue and white sign). Parking lot on right.

How long does it take to get to the Harbor?

  • There are no freeways! Yay! so 30 minutes is…30 minutes.
  • We estimated your lifestyles and world clock, and chosen reasonable check-in hours.
  • We are 3-6 hours behind your Western USA time, and for East Asia and Europe we are 3-12 hours ahead.
  • Check-in is 6-6:15am for mornings.
  • The captain leaves 15 minutes after check-in.
  • Please prepare for travel time from your hotel to the harbor.
  • Winter and Whale Season Check-in is at 7am.
  • Please call if you are running late so we can accommodate everyone accordingly.
  • Depart from Northshores-Hanalei, Moloaa, Makana (Princeville): 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Depart from Eastshores-Kapaa, Waipouli, Wailua, Lihue, Kalapaki, Nawiliwili: 45 min-1 hour.
  • Depart from Southshores-Koloa, Poipu, Kalaheo: 30-45 minutes.
  • Depart from Westshores-Kalaheo, Eleele (Port Allen), Waimea: 2-15 minutes.
  • Directions will be provided with the Reservation Hold Confirmation Email.
  • Please call us 72 hours ahead to reschedule at 808-639-9557

Your captain will give you a briefing before the tour departs.