About

Josh paddled into Anahola, Kauai, 25 years ago. An experienced leader, Josh has been on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast for over 20 years. He worked his way up the not-so-corporate ladder from kayak washer to adventure company owner. The crew at Napali Kayak appreciate Josh’s light-hearted banter and skilled approach to leadership. Josh has an abundance of energy that is generally endearing, if only occasionally too much.

Josh and his amazing partner, Jenn, have a lovely little family with their eight year old daughter, Tula. During the off season, Josh can be found spending time with his family, traveling to far off places, surfing the north shore of Kauai, or cruising Hanalei. His other job is on the family Neem farm. Neem? Whats Neem? What do you mean? …google it.

Contact Josh via email: jnapali@yahoo.com

Ivan permanently anchored on the North Shore of Kauai in 1993. He spent years paddling and exploring the coast independently and then became a kayak guide. In 2004, after eight years of leading sea kayak tours on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast together, Ivan and Josh opened Napali Kayak and became business partners. Together, they make the most experienced team on the coast. Ivan shares his humor and enthusiasm with customers daily. When not managing Na Pali Kayak, Ivan enjoys exploring the island by motorcycle, boating, camping, and hiking. No one on our staff knows the trails and valleys of the Na Pali Coast better.

Contact Ivan via email: kauaiadventures@yahoo.com

Hannah Joined Nā Pali Kayak Tours in 2024. Hannah Loves being out on the ocean and sharing the unique adventure of paddling the coast with our guests. Before Kayak Guiding, Hannah worked for the U.S. Forest service as a Wildland Fire fighter. Hannah would split her time between Kauai and Utah, but got tired of being away from the water in the driest of dry deserts, so you can mostly find her on Kauai. Unless she’s meandering on some adventure elsewhere, which is likely. During the Off season Hannah is digging holes and revving her chainsaw, but is mostly surfing and cruisin’ the North Shore.

I spent most of my life working and recreating outside. passionate about conserving the environment that sustains us, inspires us, and nurtures us.

I spent 11 years with the US Forest Service, based out of Oregon and Idaho. My career culminated with 5 years working as a Smokejumper, parachuting into remote areas to battle blazes all over the western US.

I took the plunge and moved to Hawaii in 2016 to work in the scuba industry. I soon realized that If you want to see the wild side of kauai, there is no more rewarding way to do it then by kayak.

When I'm not working I can be found at surf breaks or hiking trails, or training with the Kauai Search and Rescue ropes team where I volunteer.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

Mitch Craig. Aka, Mitchin.
Our in house marine Biologist researching Hawaiian Monk seals ('iilo holo i ka uaua), Hawaii's native Hoary bat ('Ōpe'ape'a), various local endemic and endangered sea birds in addition to our local Nene geese.

Over the past 33 years a hawaii resident Mitch has been downloading information to share with our guests. In addition to Mitch's awesomeness.
He is a proud father of Captin Naia. Who drives tour boats along Na Pali coast and an avid golfer.

Ignacio

Born in Ecuador, Ignacio grew up amongst the wild landscape of the Amazon and The Galápagos Islands. When he moved to Maui at the age of 16, Ignacio became an avid surfer, fisherman, and waterman.

His passion for the ocean lead him to fall in love with Kauai and the Napali Coast.

Ignacio will confidently guide you standing by his 3 pillars of a perfect day on the coast: safety, education, and fun!