Lady Kailani, a new 20-metre (65 foot) luxury catamaran designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther for Kauai Sea Tours in Hawaii, is now in service offering tours along Kauai’s iconic Nā Pali Coast. The successful delivery of Lady Kailani by south Louisiana shipyard Breaux Brothers Enterprises has allowed the award-winning tourism operator to expand to year-round tourism experiences in Kauai, Hawaii.
The multifunctional and highly capable vessel has been designed to provide a luxurious and immersive tourism experience. Lady Kailani boasts a custom hydraulic swim platform providing effortless snorkelling and ocean access. Two water slides and two freshwater showers are also located on either side of the vessel’s swim platform.
Combining cutting edge design with guest-focused amenities, the vessel is designed to carry a maximum of 149 guests across three spacious decks, each offering 360° ocean views. Seating options include protected outdoor seating areas on the vessel’s main and upper decks, an upper deck VIP dining area, and a shaded helm lounge allowing guests to ride alongside Lady Kailani's captain. The vessel’s expansive bow also offers a safe, open-air viewing area for guests.
The customer experience is enhanced further via the inclusion of a large interior galley providing an elevated on-board dining experience. The vessel also features a walk-up bar and two accessible bathrooms on the vessel’s main deck, as well as a state-of-the-art sound system for narration and music.
Darren Paskal, Co-Owner of Kauai Sea Tours recently said: “Lady Kailani is the first luxury catamaran of its kind on Kauai. Our tours are often described as 'lifechanging.' The Nā Pali Coast is truly magical to behold, with towering sea cliffs, waterfalls, hidden valleys, and abundant wildlife – all made even more special by the deep local knowledge and fun personalities of our captains and crew. Lady Kailani gives us an incredible new way to help our guests create treasured memories, whether it's a romantic escape, a family adventure or milestone celebration.”
Grant Pecoraro, Incat Crowther’s Managing Director for North America said: “Lady Kailani has been designed to not only provide a world-class tourism experience, but to be a robust, safe and operationally capable vessel. Our US-based team of naval architects worked closely with Breaux Brothers and Kauai Sea Tours throughout the design process to turn the operator’s vision into a reality. The result is a truly
unique vessel that is tailored specifically to Kauai Sea Tours’ operations and enables them to expand their
award-winning services further.”
Powered by dual X15 Cummins engines, Lady Kailani has the ability to reach speeds of up to 24 knots.
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