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Kauai Sea Tours

Kauai Sea Tours

The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West. These two adventure companies are the 2026 winners of the What to Do: On the Water category. Check out the complete list of winners here. For our definitive and searchable travel directory to help you plan your next trip in the West, click here.

Kauai Sea Tours

Kauai Sea Tours

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Na Pali coast on power rafts or luxury catamarans. There’s snorkeling and whale watching for when you’re feeling adventurous, and a catamaran with a cocktail bar for when you’re ready for a sundowner.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Known as the Galapagos of North America, the Channel Islands National Park should be on every eco adventurer’s list. Paddling through the sea caves of the islands offers an intimate encounter with one of America’s most pristine marine environments, complete with sea lions, harbor seals, and sea caves only accessible by water.