Reviews for Makana Charters
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A Great Trip happens when its planned,managed and executed by great team.That is exactly what we experienced. Dont remember the names,but captain and his staff on our boat made our trip super memorable. Captain gave all necessary instructions and then shared all Na Pali history,places of interest and Hawaiian culture. His staff was super cool,always engaging everyone with their conversations and kept the boat alive. For sure,I recommend this trip to everyone that want to experience a great scenic boat ride on rough seas. Yes,its ocean and its rough,so be prepared and have necessary sea sick medicines handy if needed.
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Made our entire trip!! Captain Rob, kaiao, and nikki were seriously the best. They were so funny, kind, and made the whole experience so much fun. We had an amazing time, If you’re doing a Nā Pali Coast tour, 100% recommend going with the Nā Pali Kai III!
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The COOLEST experience I’ve ever done. Ethan , Nikki and captain rob all made is so worth it and so much fun. We learned so many things as well about the island itself , surround islands and even amazing recommendations. Everyone needs to experience this!! Ethan and Nikki you guys are AMAZING!!!
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Felt the aloha spirit from our captain Unko A’a even before boarding the vessel. His insights into all of the landmarks along the Napali coast and their importance to the Hawaiian people past and present made the tour that much more memorable. Mahalo Unko A’a! 🤙🏽
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Excellent trip aboard the Amelia K boat with Makana Charters. I did research on diff boats, rafts, cruises and choose the boat ride/snorkel trip. It was the highlight of our trip. I did not want to sit sideways on a raft for 4-5 hours and choose the boat based on reviews and style of boat. It has covered seating facing forward, 2 bathrooms and they provided lunch. Tour guides were awesome and knowledgable. Snorkeling was great and they also let you jump off the top of the boat. They hit high speed at time and the boat goes airborne. Kids loved it. Pricing was reasonable compared to others. We saw Dolphins, birds, schools of fish and turtles when snorkeling. Great family trip.
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It was excellent.. The captain and crew were simply amazing.. Great details to cleanliness and safety..Love the snorkeling.. Highly recommend this tour with Capt Mike and his crew..
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Best experience!!!! My whole family enjoyed it. My son was seasick half the trip but he still wanted it to last longer! The guides were great-Shawn and Kaiao-they were funny and knowledgeable (and great music on the boat). They made sure everyone was comfortable. My kids snorkeled for the first time and they were very supportive and helpful! 10/10!! I would highly recommend!
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Captain A’alona and Kaimalie from Makana Charters were fantastic! They made the entire experience so much fun while also making everyone feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip. The crew was incredible—friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer questions or point out wildlife and landmarks along the way. The Nā Pali Coast is absolutely breathtaking and an absolute must-see if you’re visiting Kauaʻi. The views are unlike anything else, and seeing the coastline from the water is unforgettable. Just be prepared for a bumpy ride, especially if the ocean is choppy, but it’s 100% worth it. I couldn’t recommend Makana Charters enough!
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My wife and I booked a trip out to the Napali coast on the Napali Kai III. As former longtime boat owners, we had some reservations about booking a tourist boat trip, but the crew were on point, awesome with everyone and the boat was thankfully not too crowded. Genuinely, the coastline is as impressive as everyone says it is, and the experience was only made better by the friendliness and hospitality of the crew of the boat. Solid boat handling skills as well, that helps in ocean swells. Even more so in taking the boat through the caves, that was impressive. Would recommend 100%, and this is from a tourist boat cynic :-)
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To Captain A'alona and Kaimalie from Makana Charters Mahalo for the amazing time with you on the Seiko 1! We Loved our time on the water with you! Loved the informative talks- the snorkeling and the views of the cliffs were amazing plus going in a sea cave was my son’s highlight 🌴🐚
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Had the best time! Best captain we had, Captain A-a and his co Captain Kaia. Had a magical time. Would recommend for anyone.
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We had an amazing time! The crew and captain were helpful, fun and knowledgeable. It was rough seas the day we went so some motion sickness was happening but the staff was so kind and accommodating. Definitely beautiful and remarkable scenery only accessible by boat. Thank you!
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My husband and I celebrated our 48th anniversary aboard the Amelia K to the breathtaking Napi Coast. It was an amazing experience and even more of an extra plus because of the team on board who obviously love their jobs singing and doing a little dancing on board. (You know who you are) Our captain was super cool stopping everytime there were dolphins or sea turtles near the boat. He shared lots of history and navigated cliff side for great up close pics!! Trip of a life time! Thank you, thank you!
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Wow, this is a must do when you are in Kauai. Our boat ride was a bit bumpy, but worth every bump. The scenery is spectacular!
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Great ride to the Na Pali coast. Adventurous boat ride and loved getting out in the water with the kids. Very attentive and personable crew!
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We had the best time! Felt very comfortable and welcomed. Tim and Lionel took great care of us and helped us to learn so much about the island. The coast, water, and sea life were beautiful. Would do it again tomorrow!
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This was such a fun trip! The captain, Makana, was incredible! He got us into caves and close to the coast with ease! The staff was super friendly and helpful and made the trip really fun! The history of the Island and seeing the Nepali coast was incredible. I will say the snorkeling spot wasn't the best I've been to in Hawaii but the trip is definitely worth it!
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Great tour. Mike was our captain and was excellent. He did a great job explaining what we were seeing and put us in the best place to see everything. The boat is very comfortable. Easy to take a bag with you. Snorkeling was fun, too.
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