Reviews for Makana Charters

We took the Makana boat tour to Na pa li coast following a video tgat we saw in Youtube and, it was just like the girl describe it. We saw the dolphins went in to the cabes and also swam and snorkeled in the sea. The sandwiches, potato chips and drinks were delicious. Everyting was really good. The captain and hes crew when out of their way to make our day very special.

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(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience. The staff was great, overall highly recommended! (Original) Divno iskustvo. Osoblje je bilo super, generalno sve preporuke!

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This was an exceptional trip to Na Pali. The views were breathtaking and the knowledge the crew had only added to enjoyment. The boat ride was wonderful up until it was not. I was one of a few that became queasy. Full transparency-it was the first day of winter and we were warned it would be an adventure. That said , thanks so much to Lili and Elijah. They went out of their way to look out for us. Both made a special effort to make sure I was okay and gave me some tip on how to make a quick recovery. A big thanks also to the skip. He mage sure we were safe and got us to all the sites. I would certainly recommend the trip, it was definitely worth it.

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The day before tour (after having reservation for several months) I was contacted and informed boat was cancelled. They put us on Amelia K which we were fine with. We booked because it was a snorkeling tour. The morning of tour I received email with things included. It stated snorkeling gear was included. Upon arriving on boat the captain asked who knew it wasn’t snorkeling. Not one person knew. We were then after already on boat there would be no snorkeling. It was booked as a sunset cruise. The sun was out bright. They brought the boat back at 6:07 sunset was at 6:23. There was no sunset watching on boat. This was a huge disappointment. They were in quite a rush to get back. The lunch was passed out at 5 pm. We started cruise well after 2 and ended 6:07. This is not a 5 hour cruise. Overall disappointed. The views were beautiful but I felt we should have had the option to cancel with no snorkeling. I will go back to other cruise line the next time.

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Best if you dont expect too much, then you will be fine. I went in with too high of expectations, so I left a little disappointed. All in all, it was a good, average trip.

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We had a fabulous captain and assistant captain. Wonderful scenery and history. Funny and kind at the same time. Highly recommend.

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Fantastic experience. Highly recommend. Great crew that was fun and educational. If you are looking to see the Napali coast from the water, these guys will deliver 🤙

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Amazing experience and knowledgeable guides. Mahalo!

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Pictures can’t describe this incredible experience! Our guides Elijah and Lily knew so much and even helped with seasickness. Captain Rob got us up close to tons of dolphins and gave us the history of the villages that used to exist on the coastline. Truly an unforgettable experience that we’ll be remembering for years to come!

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Tim and Tony took us out on the Seiko 1. We had a lovely time, seeing dolphins, seals, caves and flying fish, not to mention the beautiful coast. They were warm, thoughtful and informative. Would definitely go again! The Seiko is a medium size boat, good for getting close to and into caves, and likely more comfortable than a zodiac.

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It was a cool experience but the only reason we booked the tour was to snorkel. When we got there they told us they only snorkel in the mornings- which if we had known that we wouldn’t have paid $230 and drove an hour and a half to just sit in a boat. I did get seasick and they were very kind and helpful the whole time. I just wish I got the chance to snorkel.

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Amazing! Knowledgeable and fun loving crew! They were really excited to share their heritage!

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We liked the fact that this was a local company boat tour. We went on the morning tour and the weather was beautiful. Wonderful day, extraordinary sights—the cliffs, the caves, the monk seal on the beach, the 100 or so spinner dolphins all around us at one point! After we jumped off the boat (we are 77 years young!) and swam around in the ocean we had a tasty lunch of roast beef sandwiches. Our captain speared a fish for his dinner while we swam—no kidding! We all loved Ethan as he sang every song on the playlist. A great day!

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This tour was amazing, the Na Pali Coast is absolutely beautiful. The crew were wonderful, taking care of us the whole way, making sure we had lots to drink and providing us with a great lunch. The vibe on the boat was fun, and the music had us singing the whole way. I recommend this tour with this company.

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Had a fantastic experience on the NaPali boat tour. The crew was very nice, informative and made the tour fun, including music and singing. The snorkeling was great, saw baby dolphins, and the NaPali coast was amazing. We got up close to the coastline, went into sea caves and under waterfalls. Highly recommend this tour.

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Very fun and great crew for the tour! Helps you see the island of Kauai from a unique perspective. I would recommend Makana Charters to anyone looking to see the Na Pali coast!

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The best way to see the NaPali coast! Fast comfortable boat, fun crew, great time.

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We loved that the tour was run by locals, telling local stories. They took us all along the the beautiful coast, in caves, through waterfalls, saw dolphins, swam from boat for a bit and saw the sunset. The crew was very polite and experienced. Mahalo!!,

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Amazing experience- a must do! We took the afternoon tour- and got to take a dip in the ocean on our way back… and ended with a breathtaking sunset. Captain and crew were kind, friendly, fun and informative. Loved that it’s a locally owned and operated business. Clean boat, good sandwich and plenty of water and other drinks available. The whole experience was seamless- from registration to instructions and reminder texts- they set us up for a successful day on the water with scenic views and memories we will cherish forever. I’d highly recommend them!

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We had the best time on the boat with Makana, Elijah, and Ethan. They went over all of the safety procedures clearly and kept the vibe of the tour light and fun, playing music along the way and chatting with everyone on board. The boat was super clean, which I appreciated since we were barefoot. Plenty of drinks and snacks for everyone to enjoy. My family had a memorable time and I would recommend this tour to everyone, including those with young kids.

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