Reviews for Makana Charters
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We were a party of three on a girl's trip. This was my third time touring with Makana. They've all been great, but this was the best! We were in the Seiko 2 with Shawn and Charlie as our crew. From the playlist, history, sea caves, care, and laughter .... everything was spot on and we couldn't have asked for a better day! We are still taking about how much fun we had! Mahalo
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This authentic Hawaiian tour was truly unforgettable because of the incredible local guides and Captain. Their genuine aloha spirit and the stories they shared about Hawaiian history created a connection to the island of Kauai that we’ve never experienced on any other tour. Learning about the culture, traditions, and history from those who call Hawaiʻi home made this experience exceptional. Mahalo nui loa to Captain, Jasmine, and Tony for making this a highlight of our trip. We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic Hawaiian experience.
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Captain A’alona and his son on the Seiko 1 were great. They were fun and informative of the history of the Na Pali Coast. They took us to all the must see sights on the coast and even went into an incredible sea cave. We saw dolphins and went snorkeling. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Kauai.
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What an experience!! Everyone was very professional and friendly at the same time. Napali coast is definitely a must see in Kauai. We also saw turtles swimming and lots of dolphins!
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Absolute best experience! My husband and I went for our honeymoon and we got to see all the Nepali coastlines and views then finished with snorkeling. We will definitely be returning for our anniversary.
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Had a great day on the water with Sean and Kaiau. Sean expertly navigated the choppy waters on the Na Pali coast and both provided excellent information about Hawiian culture and life on Kauai throughout the experience.
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As visitors, I think it’s important to support Native Hawaiian owned and operated businesses whenever possible. I chose Makana Charters for this reason, and the tour was fantastic. Hearing from Nā Pali Coast locals about the history of the region made the experience very special. The boat was incredibly comfortable, with lots of room to sit and move around. We saw bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, sea turtles, and more. Mahalo!
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What an amazing experience! An expert job by Captain Mike and crew (Eli and Charlie) provided our family with an unforgettable lifetime memory! The navigation into the caves is such a unique experience we will never forget! An absolute must do when visiting Kauai. We will do it again. The Amelia K. Is a great vessel too.
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This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Spectacular sites, great snorkeling, and the crew (Jasmine, Macana, and Uncle L) made the trip all the more special in sharing local Hawaiian history throughout the tour. The captain even expertly navigated the boat to a nearby pod of dolphins which got close enough to touch the boat. A once in a lifetime experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting the island.
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Beautiful and adventure, some boat ride. Got very close to the clips and caves, but always felt safe. The water is very choppy there, but miraculously I never felt seasick. Snorkeling was lovely. Lunch was an afterthought.
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Absolutely fantastic tour, captain, and crew. They had an appropriate focus on safety which is key when traversing the Pacific Ocean. The views were stunning, snorkeling super clear water and saw plenty of fish, a wonderful day.
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The boat was amazing! The captain and crew were great and very helpful. I would definitely recommend. I normally get sea sick but didn’t not get sea sick at all on this boat.
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(Translated by Google) A super comprehensive tour; the coast is spectacular. They explain everything at the different stops, you go into small caves, and you stop to snorkel. 100% recommended. (Original) Un tour súper complete la costa es espectacular te van explicando en las diferentes paradas cada cosa entras un poco en pequeñas cuevas y paras a hacer snorkel. Recomendado 100x100
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My daughter and I experienced a truly unique, unforgettable, and incredibly beautiful Napali Coast tour. It wasn‘t just the Napali Coast with its magnificent, stunning natural beauty that was wonderful the crew was, too! Everyone, including the captain, was incredibly friendly, warm, and attentive. They looked after each of us as if we were their own Ohana! Furthermore, they shared stories about their history and culture a truly lovely touch that made us feel even more connected to them and the beautiful island of Kauai. Everything was simply wonderful! We would definitely choose Makana Charters again if we were to take such an incredible tour in the Future. A huge thank you! And also Mahalo for the beautiful Shells!!! Mina & Rona :)
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The captain and crew were very informative. They made the entire experience amazing!
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Not sure if this tour is worth it. When we went for our afternoon sail, the ocean was choppy with 5-6 ft waves. So the ride was not comfortable like a roller coaster for four hours. Consequently there was no place to snorkel. We couldn’t even see Napa li coast peacefully. We did go in a large open top cave and in the opening of another cave with waterfall at the entrance. The crew was cordial and comforted those who were throwing up. Saw more fish at PoiPu at the shore. No big fish either. We should have skipped this one.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our Napali coastline trip with Captain Rob, Adam & Neah! The views were amazing. Because of the wind & choppy water our granddaughter said it was like a roller coaster at Disney World! Ha. We wished we could have had calmer waters to snorkel but enjoyed the deep water swimming. Thank you for your service!
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