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Victor PatalonGoogle
5.0
Oct 25, 2025

All the guys were incredible. They were friendly, personable, helpful, professional, polite, daring, and respectful. They kept us all safe and explained many more things than they had to do. They earned their pay and their tip. Thank you.

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Mathew ChristensenGoogle
4.0
Oct 25, 2025

Great tour, the staff on the boat was amazing and the weather was great. Had a few issues with trying to register and fill out the online stuff otherwise would have been a 5/5. Bring sunblock or wear longer clothing if you don’t want to cook out there!

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Suresh KrishnanGoogle
5.0
Oct 25, 2025

Great tour, memorable! Friendly crew

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kimberly cummingsGoogle
5.0
Oct 25, 2025

The boat trip was absolutely beautiful and the crew were great,I highly recommend this experience.

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Bill DaveyGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

A very nice trip to the Napali Coast on Kauai. A friendly crew in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Glad to support a native Hawaiian company.

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Craig CulmbackGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Great experience! Dolphins, turtles, amazing scenery, history and culture. The crew was awesome and so was lunch. Highly recommend!

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Steve BeaupreGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Captain and crew were amazing! I would compare this experience as1st Class flying vs economy. The Nepali Coast was stunning! The ocean life was amazing! Lunch sandwiches were delicious and well prepared! Worth every dollar! Highly recommended!

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Lexie EstesGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

We had a fabulous time on this tour! The captain and crew did such a great job of taking care of all of the passengers and provided a wealth of information about the Napoli Coast. I would definitely recommend to family & friends!

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Robbie ArceneauxGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Was a windy rough morning, but the crew did a great job of taking care of us. We saw some great views. Really enjoyed the day. Crew was the best!

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Gary HubbardGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Captain Makana and crew were absolutely fantastic. My wife and I have been on boat excursions in every island vacation we've taken 10+ and the care and interest by the three crew exceeded many of the past excerisons.

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Lydia GladfelterGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Amazing tour! The staff was energetic and made the day so fun! The views are unbeatable and breathtaking. If you’re on vacation this is definitely something you need to make sure you do!

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John DeCosta JrGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

From the very beginning this was a smooth and enjoyable experience. The staff was incredibly accommodating and with every interaction they had a smile on their faces! The boat ride was beyond our expectations and we re definitely going to recommend this locally owned company to everyone!!

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Kayla ZobelGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Absolutely stellar experience. Great crew (Asia, Elijah, and the captain) on the Amelia K! Full of knowledge about the coastline, Hawaiian history, and recommendations for other plans on the island. We were able to see several pods of dolphins, swim/snorkel a couple of times, and even had a chance to see a humpback whale. Highly recommend booking with these folks whenever possible.

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Margaretha BindschedlerGoogle
5.0
Oct 24, 2025

Was a great boat trip to the Napali Coast, well adapted to the weather conditions and wildlife we could see. Very knowledgeable and competent crew. I can recommend this tour

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TJ PRATTGoogle
5.0
Oct 23, 2025

Love the stories and facts related to native Hawaiians. Crew made everyone feel like family. Views were amazing.

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D KGoogle
2.0
Oct 23, 2025

Boat too small for ocean conditions on October morning (afternoon cruise supposedly worse), >10% passengers had severe sea sickness. Crew great, but would charter bigger boat, catamaran or do helicopter tour to see Nepoli Coast to avoid swell and wave conditions

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L. M. HutchGoogle
5.0
Oct 23, 2025

The captain & crew were the best and you add in humor it makes you want to do the tour again & again. I have never seen such beauty & I will always remember my 25th wedding anniversary! Thank you!

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Rachel ParentGoogle
5.0
Oct 23, 2025

A friend highly recommended Makana - and we cannot imagine anything better! Spinner dolphins greeted us shortly after we departed. Our captain, Shawn (Shaun?) and team member Kyle (probably not his name but what my ears kept hearing) shared history and personal knowledge of the island geography, animals, agriculture, and fascinating cultural history. Captain S ensured any passenger hoping for a refreshing shower was duly accommodated - from a waterfall over the opening to a cave. Our snorkel stop did not disappoint - and our sandwiches were good! We were in a group of 14 - easy to move about the boat as desired - and always felt that our safety was of great importance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Steve MillsGoogle
5.0
Oct 23, 2025

The captain and first mate was fabulous and funny. They made the already beautiful trip a lot more enjoyable. I thought we were just going for the scenery, but we got several history lessons about that part of the island too, and we love history.

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Lennie RodriguezGoogle
5.0
Oct 23, 2025

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