Reviews for Makana Charters
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The tour was a blast be prepared for a wild ride and stunning views of the coastline. Absolutely fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful birthday adventure.
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The charter is very professional in their operation. Precruise communication is good and ensures you are prepared on departure day including directions with pictures to the meeting point. The staff are polite and helpful and also emphasize safety which is good out on the water. We didn't just rush through sites but spent time slowing down to talk about the history of locations and have time to appreciate the scenery and take pictures if desired. We were the beneficiaries of perfect weather but it was explained before starting that if any activity might present an unacceptable hazard we would skip those activities. The description in my mind was a good balance of safety and the desire to maximize activities. I highly recommend the group for anyone wanting to see the Napali Coast by boat.
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This was easily the favorite thing our family did! Meaning it topped private surf lessons, snorkeling at Ke'e, Tunnels and Anini beaches, hiking to view above Hanalei, Queens Bath. The customer service from Captain Tim, Haikili and Lionel was perfect. We felt safe even though the boat ride was more like a roller coaster. Snorkeling at the base of a 1000 foot cliff with many fish and turtles. Seeing dolphins and blue footed boobies and flying fish. The history as well from Lionel. All fantastic!
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Amazing crew and trip. Learned a lot of history. Most beautiful place. Saw dolphins and a sea turtle and beautiful fish. Very comfortable boat with rows of seats , some covered.
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The most amazing experience ever! Superb Captain and Crew! Can't wait to come back!
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WOW! My husband and I booked Makana Charter initially because they are a local family business. We met Kana (our captain) and Tony (as crew) and immediately we knew this would be an excellent trip. They are professional and so knowledgeable of the land and sights we saw. They were very intentional in getting to know each passenger on the trip (I’d highly recommend them). The trip was incredible and we can’t wait to book with Makana Charter again. Thank you so much for an incredible experience!
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Magical Day, thank you Captain Rob, Leroy and Jasmine. Amazing service, beautiful views, and loved the dolphins, snorkeling and sea caves.
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Definetly worth the money and the time. Had a blast, with great scenery and stories.
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We had our best Experience with Makhana tours team. So much fun, made it very entertaining and enjoyable. I will definitely recommend them to all my friends and family.
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The crew and captain of the Sako2 made me feel right at home! Lionel and Shawn shared their knowledge on the history and culture of Kauai with us throughout the trip. They made the trip a great experience with their warm and caring spirit! Their hospitality and humor kept everyone laughing and feeling comfortable! They went the extra mile to ensure a good time was had by each of us! Thank you so much to Lionel and Shawn for creating such a memorable time! Sincerely, Brendan Hinkle
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An absolutely incredible experience! Highly recommended!!
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We had a great day on the water with Captain Mike and his crew on the Amelia K. They were awesome. Would book again.
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The crew, organization and boat were amazing! There was 4 if us in our party including my 86 year old grandma! Im a begineer snorkler but they made it comfortable and helpfull. We saw dolphins and breathtaking views. Definititely the trip of a lifetime. Dont forget your reef friendly sunscreen and tip money!
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Our family of 4 went on the Amelia K tour of the Na Pali Coast during the week of July 19th, 2026. The captain and the crew were fantastic! The crew made a point to get around and talk with every family and person on the boat. They seemed genuinely interested in conversing with us. The captain did a phenomenal job of navigating the waters, making a comfortable ride, and even moving in and out of caves with expertise and ease. He was thoughtful about the waters, the views, and the overall climate in order to get us the best experience. Our daughter (11yo) and son (8yo) did get nauseous for a bit, but the crew was quick to provide ice cubes, ginger chews, and anything else we needed. If you're worried about seasickness, I might suggest a larger boat (we all got a little queasy at some point). But there were also long stretches of faster, smooth riding and getting out to snorkel/swim helped. Would highly recommend!
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We had an unforgettable time touring the Na' Pali Coast Captain Rob, Ethan, and Nikki. The view was amazing, the weather corporated, Ethan and Nikki played the best songs, told us the most amazing story and Captain Rob impeccable skill navigated the whole boat thru ocean water into sea caves. We would definitely do it again with Makana Charters.
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We had the best time with Captain A’a and Liliana! They were the best. They made sure we were all having a good time and A’a was an excellent captain and shared a lot about the islands with us. I thought it was especially awesome when a girl on our boat wanted to snorkel, but was a bit scared and A’a went in with her and helped her every step of the way to make sure she had a good time too. We saw the beauty of Kauai!!!!
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The best experience ever\! If you’re thinking about booking with Makana Charters, do it—you won’t regret it\. Kana and Uncle Tony were absolutely incredible\. They were so welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do\. From the moment we stepped on the boat, they made everyone feel like family and made sure we had an unforgettable time\. The entire trip was relaxed, fun, and perfectly organized\. You can tell they truly care about giving their guests the best possible experience while respecting and sharing the beauty of Hawaii\. It was one of the most memorable parts of our trip, and I can’t recommend Makana Charters enough\. Mahalo, Kana and Uncle Tony, for such an amazing day\. I’ll definitely be back\!
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This Leialoha charter was unreal. Captain Kana and Lionel were great guides and not only showed us some of the most beautiful parts of the Na’Pali coast but shared history with us along the way. They were also great about finding wildlife like dolphins and turtles and bringing a us very close. I would not leave Kauai without doing this tour!
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Excellent tour! Captain Mike, Liliana and Jasmine were an amazing crew. Very personable, with so much information and history about Kauai. This was our second time on the boat! Highly recommend this boat tour!
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