Reviews for Makana Charters
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Nice boat the crew is very good and knowledgeable on the area enjoyed the day.
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Amazing tour. Highlight of my vacation. Elijah, Liliana, and the owner were some of the nicest people. We chose this tour to make sure we were supporting local and Hawaiian owned and I’m so happy we did. The owner’s great great grandpa grew up on the Napali Coast and listening to that story made this tour so much more special. You can tell they put so much care and love into this tour and I couldn’t have imagined touring with another company. Thank you all so much!
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Had a fantastic tour on Amelia K. Absolutely beautiful scenery along with plenty of up close Dolphins. Captain Mike, Elijah, and Lilly were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. This trip was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. I highly recommend.
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Couldn’t have had a better experience! The Nāpali Coast is absolutely stunning — from the dramatic cliffs and waterfalls to the dolphins, turtles, goats, and snorkeling above vibrant coral reefs. We sat near the back of the boat under the shade and had incredible views the entire time. It was much calmer back there, and we didn’t experience any seasickness. The crew truly made the trip — they were so friendly, helpful, and fun to talk with, which made the whole experience even better.
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This was an awesome experience and adventure with Makana Charters. The captain and crew were excellent and really took care of us like we were their ohana. Thanks for sharing your story captain and we will definitely recommend to family and friends! Mahalo!
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The overall experience was great, Captain Rob and crew were excellent and made everyone feel welcome.
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Our tour with Makana was one of the highlights of our trip. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable & shared the history of their island’s landmark with reverence & love—keeping everyone safe & happy.
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Enjoyed our Napali coast boat tour on 9-19 with Leroy, Lionel and Tim! They were educational and entertaining at the same time. The tour was fun, smooth, and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend!
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Greatly appreciated the friendliness of the staff! Very fun!
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My husband and I have been on several Na Pali Coast tours and the Makana Charters was by far the best of them. Makana and Elijah were great fun and personable. Makana was an excellent captain and we have no idea how he could maneuver the Seiko II boat into those sea caves. Both men presented the history of the Na Pali coast with interesting facts and personal experience. We specifically wanted to book with a Local Hawaiian owned company and we are very glad we did. Definitely worth considering when you are looking for a great Na Pali coast tour and snorkeling adventure.
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The best and safest tour Ive done so far! The captain was caring and responsible and the crew was diligent and respectful. And they made the trip so much fun!
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Awesome experience! The crew was amazing!
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What an amazing trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the exciting ride out with Captain "A" and Asian at the helm, a local who shared stories that enhanced the experience. At the end of the day, my husband and I, these 2 NH country bumpkins experienced true hospitality as we could not get a taxi to come get us at the dock. I wish I could remember captain "A"s full name, but he gave a friend a call, and we got a safe ride back to the ship...what good people. We pray for many blessings on this group and the boats they captain!!!
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Loved the crew! They had a lot of fascinating history to share about the coast. Breathtaking scenery. Highlight of our trip. Friends are coming next week and they booked it after we told them about our experience.
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We took a morning tour on the Na Pali Kai III on September 11, 2025, and I highly recommend Makana Charters! The weather was absolutely perfect! The crew was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and personable, and the Captain’s boating skills were outstanding! I am still in awe of how he was able to maneuver the boat into the caves. In addition to the incredible Na Pali Coastline, we saw pods of dolphins and Hawaiian monk seals sun bathing on the beach as well as swimming in the ocean. On our lunch break, the Captain anchored at a spot with crystal clear water for us to swim/snorkel. (Snorkeling gear as well as waist belt floaters were provided.) Don’t swim?? No worries…the view of the colorful fish and clear waters from the boat is amazing! The sandwiches provided for lunch were deli style and tasty, and the cooler was well stocked with water, juices, and sodas which we were allowed to help ourselves to during the entire tour. Makana Charters far exceeded my expectations and I was proud to be able to support a native Hawaiian family-owned business.
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Wonderful tour! Amazing crew which made our experience even better!
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What an awesome experience. So much more fun on a smaller boat Seiko II. The captain did an amazing job getting us into the caves. Snorkeling was calm, lots of fish and turtles and even a monk seal resting on shore. I would love to do this again.
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