Reviews for Makana Charters
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This experience was amazing! The staff made their guests feel so welcome and comfortable with being on the boat. They made sure we had what we needed and gave us an incredible tour of the Napali Coast. I highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants an exciting adventurous and memorable trip! Don’t hesitate to choose this company, you are guaranteed an incredible boat tour!
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Great ride out, very smooth. Bumpy but fun on the way back. You will get what especially in the front. Saw some great stuff snorkeling too. Guide had jokes and made the trip enjoyable.
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Highly recommend as it was fantastic to see the west coast of Kauai. It was nice to relax and get to see the sights. I loved that all three of the crew members told us about the traditions and meanings of each place. The captain did a fantastic job of driving and making sure all of us were safe. The service on the boat was nice as well.
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We had an amazing morning with the awesome crew of the Amelia as we toured up the Na Pali coast. We started early in the morning and motored up the coast in the calm water. En route, we learned about the history of the island through personal stories from the captain. When the spinner dolphins started jumping, we were in awe. Our son (15) was able to jump up onto the front of the boat with his camera and took amazing pictures and videos (shared on the IG accounts). After, we continued up the coast and saw monk seals, waterfalls, colossal caves, jaw-dropping cliffs, before returning to snorkel and swim. The ride back was excitingly bumpy as we blasted some music and enjoyed the thrills of the waves. Would recommend 100%.
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Amazing experience! The crew were so friendly and knowledgeable! I was apprehensive before booking and so glad I did. My wife and 3 kids were in agreement one of the best most breathtaking experiences.
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Had an awesome experience with Makana Charters. Captain Rhi and Tony were great; loved their energy We would definitely book another tour with Makana!
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Great tour with absolutely stunning views! The crew were friendly and very knowledgeable. We were given all the info we needed ahead of time to plan accordingly, as well. We are not swimmers, so we didn’t snorkel, but that was totally fine. During that time, we were able to hang out on the boat and eat lunch so it worked out well. The crew also made sure we were all able to grab all of the photo ops and that everyone was able to see the dolphins! Highly recommend Makana Charters and this trip for all visiting Kauai!
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We had such a wonderful time! It was even better than I thought it would be. All the crew had such great personalities for this line of work. They all made the experience more fun. The captain and his navigation skills were incredible!!! He blew me away with how he could turn the boat around in a cave! The snorkeling was wonderful! Such colorful fish! I would highly recommend!!
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great day beautiful scenery, stories and the dolphins amazing
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10/10 highly recommended anyone doing the napali coast. We saw dolphins, sea turtles beautiful reef fish etc. plenty of time to snorkel and they even let those wanting to dive off the top!!
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Loved the coast tour!! Learned a lot about the Hawaiian culture and their ancestry. Would recommend for anybody coming to Kuaui.
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A'a and Jamie were amazing. My first time for the Napali Coast tour and it was incredible. They were professional, personable, knowledgeable and fun to be with.
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Our trip was marvelous! We had a great time. Captain Rhia and Tony were excellent hosts. Thanks very much. I highly recommend this tour and this team.
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It was a beautiful day. We saw a pod of dolphins, had fun snorkeling and enjoyed listening to the history from our captain.
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Had an Amazing time at our honeymoon here on the boat ride and snorkeling! Lost track of time but we stopped at many great sites with fun history along to coast to Napali our captain was great and knowledgeable about it all ! Definitely would recommend to all! Especially going into a couple of caves !
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My family had a fantastic voyage aboard the Amelia K. The Napali Coast Tour was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. Our guides are locals and made us feel comfortable and safe. Captain Makana and the crew were awesome, I highly recommend this outfit, they are local owned and operated. You will not get a more local experience than Makana Charters and Tours. If you're nervous about sea sickness take your Dramamine the night before and again at least an hour before departure.
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Highly recommend for two reasons. The crew was knowledgeable and fun and I felt safe the entire time. And the Amelia K was able to get closer in than other vessels, offering the best experience overall. 10/10
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There are so many companies to choose from and had a hard time deciding. So glad we went with Makana’s Amelia Kay. It was the perfect length of time; anything longer would have felt too long. Crew was excellent, safety is a priority, plenty of shade, clean restrooms on board. We got to cruise along a pod of dolphins and made it into the spectacular caves. Morning waters were calm and no one on our boat was sick. The Napali Coast is truly breathtaking. Highly recommend as a must do in Kauai!
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