This cave is actually a hollowed-out lava tube, and may have served as a place where ancient Hawaiians could rest in their canoes when traveling along the coast. To this day, we do not know what the Hawaiians called this cave, hence the “Open Ceiling Cave” best describes it. This natural cathedral boasts turquoise blue water, massive walls, and a bright sunlit interior.
On calm days, Na Pali Riders can safely enter the Open Ceiling Cave with the Zodiac® raft. The interior is large enough to circle around and treat passengers to a view of the sky above through the enormous open ceiling.