15 RIB and Zodiac Boat Tours in the USA Worth Booking

1.Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237Our pick

Review of Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast Zodiac raft tour, with snorkeling, sea caves, wildlife, pricing, safety tips, and advice on who should book.

“Really great trip, Kassie and Captain Brenden were great, we got to see so many sea caves, swimming in the gorgeous blue water, great stories and history of the island! Phenomenal whales and spinner dolphins, local snacks and so much more”

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2.Maui Ma’alaea Sunset Prime Rib or Fresh Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Maui’s Calypso sunset dinner cruise, with prime rib, fish, open bar, Hawaiian music, whale watching, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We had a blast! It was an experience you will remember for a lifetime! It was my husbands birthday and they sang happy birthday to him! The photographer took amazing photos! Everything was truly amazing!”

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3.Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour – 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of Captain Zodiac’s 4-hour Kona raft and snorkeling tour to Kealakekua Bay, with Captain Cook, sea caves, marine life, and practical tips.

“Excellent snorkeling trip. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and helped us not only see dolphins but also humpback whales too. The fish and reefs were amazing.”

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4.Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Review the Captain Zodiac whale watching adventure on Hawaii’s Kona Coast, including the Zodiac ride, wildlife, price, safety, and booking tips.

“Super fun to zoom over the waves with a naturalist on board. We spotted multiple whales that gave us a wonderful show. Absolutely my favorite way to go whale watching!”

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5.Kauai’s Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Review Kauai’s 3-hour south shore Zodiac snorkel tour, with turtles, tropical fish, island history, safety tips, price, and booking advice.

“The Zodiac boat was a blast. If you have any type of lower back issues, definitely sit towards the back of the boat. The snorkeling locations were great. Saw some turtles at the first location as well as some spinner dolphins. The second location we saw a larger variety of fish including a barracuda. The crew was great and very accommodating.”

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6.Up-Close Dolphin & Whale Watching Zodiac Adventure in Dana Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Review of Dana Point’s 2-hour zodiac whale and dolphin safari, with wildlife seasons, boat details, price value, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“First time on one of the speed All Swell boats. So much fun and our Captain was great. Could handle the boat well. We didn’t see any whales but we saw a nice sized pod of dolphins, a Mola mola and a pod of bottle nosed dolphins that were quite large. A lot of fun, very enjoyable.”

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7.Wilderness Zodiac Quest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $255

Pilot a Zodiac through Ketchikan’s George Inlet, spot wildlife, visit a historic cannery, and enjoy local drinks for $255.

“We loved being out on the water. Morgan was a great guide. We got to see seals and eagles. We enjoyed the refreshments from Forty Ninth State Brewing too!”

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8.South Maui: Sunset Prime Rib or Island Fish Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 2 hours · from $149

Review of Maui’s two-hour sunset dinner cruise with prime rib, island fish, live music, whale watching, and views of Lanai and Molokini.

“Great food and breathtaking scenery! Staff was top shelf! Loved that you could go up top outside and the sunset was amazing!”

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9.Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves + Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 166 reviews · 4 hours · from $237

Ride Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast by Zodiac raft, enter sea caves, snorkel, spot dolphins, and enjoy a thrilling four-hour ocean adventure.

“My family and I had an incredible experience on this excursion! Do not book if you are looking for a relaxing ocean cruise because it is quite the opposite of that. It was an exhilarating boat ride bouncing through the ocean waves! We saw sooo many dolphins and the views of the cliffs and sea caves were unreal. Definitely a bucket list experience. The guides were PHENOMENAL!”

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10.Kauai’s South Side Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $158

Ride a fast Zodiac from Poipu to spot humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds on a lively small-group Kauai adventure.

“Awesome Captain and Awesome Guide!! We saw turtles, dolphins, whales. Captain and guide extremely knowledgeable about sea life and island!! Very safe and wanted to everyone to get the best experience possible!!”

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11.Anacortes Whale Watching Adventure Tour – Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Review of Anacortes Zodiac whale watching, with orcas, humpbacks, warm gear, small groups, pricing, safety, and practical booking tips.

“We were between this option and a bigger boat out of the islands, but were SO glad we decided on this one. Incredibly convenient for a quick day trip. Crew was awesome and knowledgeable and had all the gear we could ever need.”

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12.Ultimate Na Pali Coast Zodiac Boat Snorkeling and Sea Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $257

Ride a fast Zodiac along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast, enter sea caves, snorkel, spot wildlife, and enjoy a small-group ocean adventure.

“We had an amazing day with Captain CJ and deck hand Oni. Going inside the caves was the most memorable part of our day.”

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13.Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225

Ride a Zodiac along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast, enter sea caves, see waterfalls, and enjoy a thrilling three-hour ocean adventure.

“This experience exceeded our expectations! The caves were magical and the cliffs majestic. Captain Brandon was not only personable, his years of experience was evident and put us all at ease. Definitely recommend. Our family of four all agreed we would happily do this again!”

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14.Ketchikan Zodiac Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $219

Drive your own Zodiac through Ketchikan’s Inside Passage, spot wildlife, and explore Alaska with warm gear and a small group.

“What a fun experience! The boat was easy to maneuver. The sites were amazing, although whales were not observed. Danielle did such an excellent job as the guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great snacks at the end at the lodge and Teddy did a great job getting us there and back from the ship.”

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15.Small-Group Zodiac Wilderness Adventure from Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Drive your own Zodiac through Ketchikan’s wild bays, spot whales and eagles, and enjoy warm treats on a small-group Alaska adventure.

“Sarah was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable. We got to see Orca whales and eagles. We had a blast.”

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