Reviews for Makana Charters

The Amelia K experience was fantastic. The ride was smooth, the views were incredible. Captain Mike, Leroy, and Kana were all so great at making the experience. They have so much collective experience and stories and made it such a fun time. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone in the area.

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Incredible!! We had the best time and saw so much of the Na Pali coast. Had the best Captain and First Mate. Don’t hesitate on booking this one, it was awesome! Family of 6, mom, dad, kids ages 13, 10, 10 and grandma. I recommend this for all ages!

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This was our third Napali Coast tour and it was by far the best! The staff were great! They were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. I felt very safe at all times. The boat was comfortable and it was great to have a bathroom. The lunch provided was thoughtfully put together and was perfect for the occasion. It was great that we had plenty of time for our snorkeling session in a good location. The attention to detail was fabulous on our whole beautiful trip!

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We had best time with Captain Mike. Recommend this charter to anyone that wants to see the Napali Coast and learn the true history.

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Shawn and Kai were PHENOMENAL!!! Greatest excursion we have ever been on. Breathtaking views, exceptional knowledge, funny, entertaining…do I need to say more?!?! Memory maker for life. Our youngest son is autistic and you both treated him so well and kindly. Can’t thank you both enough. I think a raise is in order…😎

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Tour on the Amelia K was PERFECT! Smaller vessel but moves faster than some of the other options. Goes places manes can't like the sea caves. Captain Mike and crew were amazing with local lore and history. Felt personalized and fun. Thank you!!!!

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Great friendly crew. I was satisfied with my care. Would use this company again. A great value for the experience.

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Greatest tour ever! Kana and Lili were the best!

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Awesome tour and staff. Highly recommended!

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This is a MUST when visiting the island. Capt AA was what made it so great. Will recommend to all!

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Excellent customer service. When I had to reschedule our trip due to a medical issue, Makana Charters honored the price I'd booked under and made the reschedule effortless. The crew was fantastic. You learn a lot, you see unrealistically beautiful scenery, more dolphins than you've ever seen in your life, and great snorkeling, even for younger or weaker swimmers. Highly recommend!

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Makana Charters is my family’s new favorite charter company! We have gone on charter boats in Kauai for 20+ years with a different company but decided to branch out for this trip. Now we’ll never go back! Makana, Kana and Lilly were INCREDIBLE. If you want to hear about the history of this land from people who were born and raised here, support a small business, and have the time of your life, you should work with this Makana Charters! To Makana, Kana, and Lilly, thank you, from our whole family, for being so kind, helpful, and for making every moment of our day enjoyable. We’ll see yall again soon!

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Makana Charters and our amazing captain A’a and his son Kai’au were THE BOMB! Seeing such unimaginable sites along the Nepali coast were breathtaking and the stories and history that they both shared unparalleled! If you have a chance to be on their Seiko, we highly recommend these two peas in a pod. Thank You from the bottom of our heart, Amy, Jeff and Lilli ❤️

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Crazy Day! Yes we survived the tsunami, but first the check in and safety briefing. Directions to the warehouse were crystal clear, and a crew member welcomed and checked us in as we arrived. There is only one restroom, which was actually cleaner than expected. The problem in the waiting area was the fuel truck spewing fumes in the air as we waited. Glad no one lit a match! Not surprisingly the safety briefing Was well, brief. Quickly spoken, hard to follow, peppered with “jokes.” I would prefer clear instructions when my life may be involved. After a short shuttle ride from the warehouse to the marina we boarded boat and chose our seats. No information was given to help in choosing seats such as better view, more stable for sea sickness, or shaded during the ride up the coast. We started getting tsunami warnings as we headed out of the harbor. The captain was dismissive so we trekked on. Crew was very kind and affable, taking a personal interest in each group on board, and telling their own stories as well. Warnings continued and captain continued dismissing them - you can see where this is going. The crew offered drinks including juice, water, and sodas. The captain spotted spinning dolphins so we approached them cautiously and observed them swimming, jumping, and yes spinning! Tsunami warnings continued coming in on our cell phones even as we paused at majestic caves and enchanting waterfalls. Finally the captain reported that the US COAST GUARD ordered all boats to return to the harbor and we sped back at full throttle for an hour. Remarkable trip - yes. Beautiful sights - yes. Safety top concern of captain - no. He should have cancelled the tour and refunded our money. As it is, no offer of full or partial refund for our half tour. The captain and crew are young which may explain their cavalier attitude but does not excuse it. The delay in returning to port put us behind the traffic, delaying our evacuation. In the end it happened to work out, but there was no shortage of concern by the passengers on the boat. I hope the captain learns a valuable lesson from that day. A final note for the crew, the music on board only served to add to the noise of the engines and the boat hitting the waves making it more difficult to communicate on board. I suggest playing the music once the boat anchors or docks. Mahalo.

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We have been on several Napili coast snorkeling tours, and both my wife and I would put this on the top of our list. Small group. Very good friendly local guides always asking if everything is ok and we can get you anything. Saw spinner dolphins, turtles, monk seals, and lots fish. They took up the entire length of the Nepali coast on our five-hour tour. Out of this world beauty for sure. Water conditions were essentially flat seas. Great made-to-order lunch with drinks. Spent an hour snorkeling in usual spot. Local family operation. Would recommend them. Harbor charges $20 for day of parking. Seems a tourist trap high but there is no other place to park.

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Sean and Kai Al (sp.?) did an amazing job! This was definitely an unforgettable experience and the very best excursion in which I have ever participated. Dolphin watching, snorkeling, caves - all so fantastic! The views were breathtaking and the history and facts about the island provided by the crew was awesome. Highly, highly recommend!

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Absolutely breathtaking! Our first boat tour of the Napali Coast was beyond anything we could have imagined. The views were stunning, and the crew made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to come back again! Our captain and crew were awesome the best vibes!

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