Capt. Andy's

What Capt. Andy's does

Capt. Andy's is a privately held, locally owned (Kamaʻāina) marine adventure tour operator founded in 1983 by Captain Andrew Evans, headquartered in Eleele, Kauai, Hawaii. The company runs boat tours along the 17-mile Na Pali Coast on Kauai's northwest shore, accessible only by boat or strenuous hiking. Its core product portfolio comprises nine distinct tour experiences across two vessel classes: five catamaran-based tours (Star Dinner Sunset Sail, Star Snorkel BBQ Sail, Star Scenic Sail, Star Whale Watch, and Private Yacht Charters) using three custom-built 65-foot Star Class sailing yachts (Northern Star, Southern Star, NaPali Star) accommodating up to 49 guests each; and four raft-based tours (Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure, Na Pali Raft Day Expedition, Na Pali Raft Cave Patrol, Raft Whale Watch) using 24-foot rigid-hull inflatable rafts accommodating up to 14 guests each.

Catamarans feature onboard galleys, air-conditioned lounges, freshwater showers, restrooms, teak decks, and shaded aft deck seating; rafts are engineered for speed, agility, and access to sea caves and remote beaches (including exclusive Nu'alolo Kai beach landing). Tours depart from two ports — Port Allen Marina Center (catamarans) and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor (rafts) — with weather-flexible routing and south shore alternates when Na Pali conditions are unsafe. The company holds exclusive permits for Nu'alolo Kai, an ancient Hawaiian fishing village accessible only by permitted boats, providing a regulatory differentiation that competitors in the Na Pali market cannot easily replicate.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer tour ticket sales (per-person pricing from $90 whale watches to $295 beach expeditions) plus private charters ($3,629 for zodiac, $12,250 for full yacht), gift certificates, and branded merchandise (shop.napali.com). The company serves tourists visiting Kauai (families, couples, adventure seekers, luxury travelers) and private charter groups (weddings, corporate events, family reunions), with no third-party resellers or distribution partners — all sales are direct via website, phone, or at physical check-in. Capt. Andy's operates year-round with 51-100 employees, is certified by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (Qurator), is a 1% for the Planet member, and earned the 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award and 2025 Hawaii Magazine Readers Choice Award (First Place).

Name

Capt. Andy's

Legal name

Capt. Andy's

Website

https://napali.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Capt. Andy's operates Na Pali Coast boat tours on Kauai, Hawaii, offering catamaran sailing and zodiac raft expeditions to individual tourists, private charter groups, and cruise ship passengers across nine distinct tour products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eleele

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from selling tickets to various boat tours along Na Pali Coast. Tours range from 2-hour whale watches ($90-140) to 6-hour beach expeditions ($245-295). Pricing varies by vessel type (catamaran vs raft), duration, and included amenities.
2. Private Charters: Exclusive charter of entire vessels for private groups. 24-foot Zodiac charters start from $3,629; 65-foot Star Yacht charters start from $12,250. Customizable itineraries, menus, and experiences.
3. Gift Certificates: Sale of gift certificates for tours in various denominations. Provides pre-revenue and customer acquisition tool.
4. Merchandise: Online merchandise store at shop.napali.com selling branded apparel and items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capt. Andy's operates Na Pali Coast boat tours in Kauai, Hawaii, using a custom-built fleet of 65-foot Star Class sailing catamarans and 24-foot rigid-hull inflatable rafts. The company sells ticketed tour experiences including luxury sunset dinner sails, snorkeling adventures, seasonal whale watching, and high-adrenaline raft expeditions, along with private vessel charters and gift certificates for individual travelers and groups visiting Kauai.

Product overview

Capt. Andy's operates a fleet of Na Pali Coast boat tours in Kauai, Hawaii, consisting of two vessel types: 65-foot Star Class luxury sailing catamarans (Star Yachts) offering comfort, stability, onboard chefs, and restrooms; and 24-foot rigid-hull zodiac rafts providing speed, agility, and access to sea caves and remote beaches. The product portfolio includes five catamaran tour variations (Star Dinner Sunset Sail, Star Snorkel BBQ Sail, Star Scenic Sail, Star Whale Watch, and Private Yacht Charters) and four raft tour variations (Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure, Na Pali Raft Day Expedition with beach landing, Na Pali Raft Cave Patrol seasonal tour, and Raft Whale Watch). Tours depart from Port Allen (catamarans) and Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor (rafts), with destinations along Na Pali Coast offering wildlife encounters, snorkeling, sea cave exploration, and sunset experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Star Dinner Sunset Sail A 4-hour luxury catamaran sunset dinner cruise departing from Port Allen at 2:15 PM, featuring onboard chef-prepared gourmet dinner, premium bar, lounge seating, and panoramic Na Pali Coast sunset views for adult and child guests.
• Star Snorkel BBQ Sail A 5.5-hour luxury catamaran snorkeling tour departing at 7:15 AM with chef-prepared BBQ lunch, open bar after snorkeling, premium snorkel gear, and wildlife encounters with dolphins, sea turtles, and whales along Na Pali Coast.
• Star Scenic Sail A 4.5-hour relaxed morning catamaran cruise without snorkeling, featuring freshly grilled BBQ lunch, curated open bar, and wide-open decks for coastal sightseeing along Na Pali Coast.
• Star Whale Watch A 2-hour luxury catamaran whale watching tour (December through April) departing at 7:45 AM or 10:45 AM with expert guided narration, light refreshments, and humpback whale encounters.
• Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure A 4-hour year-round zodiac raft snorkel tour departing from Kikiaola Harbor aboard 24-foot rigid-hull rafts, exploring Na Pali sea caves and waterfalls with snacks and beverages included.
• Na Pali Raft Day Expedition A 6-hour zodiac raft expedition featuring a Nu'alolo Kai beach landing, sea cave exploration, snorkeling, visits to ancient Hawaiian ruins, and gourmet picnic lunch aboard 24-foot rigid-hull rafts.
• Na Pali Raft Cave Patrol A 3-hour seasonal zodiac raft adventure (mid-May through August) exploring Na Pali sea caves and waterfalls on fast-moving 24-foot rigid-hull rafts with no snorkeling included.
• Raft Whale Watch A 2-hour seasonal zodiac raft whale watching tour (January through March) offering up-close humpback whale encounters aboard 24-foot rigid-hull rafts, with beverages included and no snorkeling.
• Private Charters (65' Star Yacht) Exclusive private charter of a 65-foot Star Class catamaran for up to 49 guests, featuring custom menu, onboard chef and kitchen, full bar service, and customizable itinerary including Na Pali Coast exploration, snorkeling, and sunset options; pricing from $12,250.
• Private Charters (24' Zodiac) Exclusive private charter of a 24-foot rigid-hull zodiac raft for up to 14 guests (age 6+), featuring agile military-grade rafts, picnic lunch with beverages, and access to Na Pali Coast sea caves, snorkeling, and Nu'alolo Kai beach; pricing from $3,629.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for Na Pali Coast sailing or rafting adventures, allowing selection of specific tours or dollar amounts and valid for five years from purchase.
• Branded Merchandise Online merchandise store at shop.napali.com selling Capt. Andy's branded apparel and items.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/captandys
• Instagraminstagram.com/capt.andys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/captandys

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Capt. Andy's