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Kauai Wildlife

Whether they’re floating through the breeze or riding a wave, the wildlife on Kaua’i is a sight to behold. Check out the vast range of birds, turtles, dolphins, and whales that call the Nā Pali Coast home.

Explore the Unique Marine Life of the Na Pali Coast

The Na Pali Coast is home to a rich variety of marine life, from the playful dolphins that frequently swim alongside boats to the majestic humpback whales that pass through in the winter months. The Na Pali Coast is also home to a wide variety of unique sea birds. 

A Na Pali Coast boat tour offers a unique opportunity to see these creatures up close in their natural environment, making every trip a thrilling adventure for wildlife enthusiasts. 

Best Times to Spot Kauai’s Wildlife

Wildlife sightings vary depending on the time of year. For those interested in whale watching, the peak season is from December to April. However, the waters around Kauai are alive with wildlife year-round, including Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles, offering an exciting experience no matter when you visit. If you’re interested in seeing some of Kauai’s unique wildlife, check out our Na Pali Coast Boat Tours! 

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles On Kauai

a turtle swimming under water
underwater view of the earth from space
a close up of a rock
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a bear swimming in a body of water
a bear swimming in a body of water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a bird swimming in water
a close up of a rock next to a body of water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a bird swimming in water
a bird swimming in water
a bird swimming in water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a bird swimming in water
a bird flying over a body of water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a green underwater
underwater view of a large rock
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water
a turtle swimming under water

Hawaiian Monk Seals

a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
an animal swimming in the water
a close up of a rock near the ocean
a sunset over a body of water
a seal lying in the sand on a beach
a person riding a wave on top of a body of water
a dog swimming in a body of water
a man riding a wave on top of a body of water
a man riding a wave on top of a body of water
a person riding a wave on top of a body of water
a person riding a wave on top of a body of water
a dog swimming in a body of water
a dog swimming in a body of water
a tree next to a body of water
a man riding a wave on top of a body of water
water next to the rock
water next to the rock
a seal on a rock near the ocean
a seal on a rocky beach
a seal on a rocky beach
a seal on a rocky beach
a seal on a rocky beach
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal located in a body of water
a seal swimming in a body of water
a seal located in a body of water
a seal on a rock near the ocean
a seal on a rock near the ocean
a seal on a rock near the ocean
a seal on a rock
a seal on a rock next to a body of water
a seal lying down on a rock next to a body of water

Bottlenose Dolphins of Kauai

a turtle swimming under water
a dolphin swimming in a body of water
a bird flying over a body of water
a fish swimming under water
a fish swimming under water
a man riding a wave on a surfboard in the water
a fish swimming under water
a dolphin jumping out of the water
a dolphin jumping out of the water
a dolphin jumping out of the water
an animal swimming in the water
a dolphin swimming in a body of water
a flock of seagulls flying in a clear blue sky
a flock of seagulls in a pool of water
a large body of water with a mountain in the background
a large body of water with a mountain in the background
a bird flying over a body of water with a mountain in the background
a group of people swimming in a body of water
a group of people swimming in a body of water
a fish swimming under water
a man riding a wave on top of a body of water
a dolphin swimming in a body of water
a group of people swimming in a body of water
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a group of fish in the water
a dolphin jumping out of the water
a dolphin jumping out of the water
a fish swimming under water
a large body of water with a mountain in the background
a man with a mountain in the background
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a close up of a fish
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a dolphin swimming in a body of water
a large body of water with a mountain in the background
a large body of water with a mountain in the background
a flock of seagulls in a pool of water
an animal swimming in the water
an island in the middle of a body of water
an animal swimming in the water
a small boat in a body of water
a dog swimming in a body of water
a large body of water with a mountain in the ocean

Watching Whales In Hawaii

a man flying through the air while riding a wave in the ocean
a whale swimming in a body of water with a mountain in the background
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a whale jumping out of the water
a large body of water
a whale jumping out of the water
a whale jumping out of a body of water
a whale jumping out of the water
a whale jumping out of the water
an animal swimming in the water
A Whale breaching out of the water viewed from a Zodiac Raft Boat tour of the Na Pali Coast of Kauai.
a whale jumping out of a body of water
an animal swimming in the water
a whale jumping out of the water
a whale jumping out of the water
a man flying through the air while riding a wave in the ocean
a man flying through the air while riding a wave in the ocean
a man riding a wave on top of a body of water
a man flying through the air while riding a wave in the ocean
a large body of water
a whale swimming in a body of water
a large body of water
a bird flying over a body of water
a fish swimming under water
a whale jumping out of the water
a whale jumping out of a body of water
a bird flying over a body of water
a whale jumping out of the water
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a whale swimming in a body of water with a mountain in the background
a whale swimming in a body of water
a whale jumping out of the water