Reviews for Makana Charters

I've got to say I was very impressed, it's an hour boat ride to start the real sight seeing, then an hour back, so know that going in, but I never got sea sick, was worried I would and you stay right next to the land/coast the entire time, they feed you a lunch with chips and soda pop on the trip too, you also stop to snorkel if you want, or jump off the top of the boat into the water if you want to, my kids favorite part was standing up front in the boat the entire time we were under way, definitely the highlight of our Kauai trip. If you are hungry afterwards there are some great little restaurants to eat at within 100 yards of where you park your car for the tour. Two thumbs up, highly recommend!

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Amazing! Our 2nd time with Makana and they are the best.

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The captain and crew took us on an exceptional tour with snorkeling, hundreds of dolphins, immense caves and beautiful views of the coastline. Would highly recommend!

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Fantastic day spent with Captain Makana and crew! The ride was like a roller coaster on water (in a good way), the views were divine, the history shared was compelling, we got to snorkel of course, and we had time to stop and watch dolphins play. Our tour left from Port Allen, which also allowed us to spend time in Hanapepe and take in the Kauai Coffee tour the same day. Good location! P.S. The team even helped a young man plan a surprise proposal to his partner with a gorgeous backdrop for photos. Congrats to the happy couple!

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It was wonderful Staff we're helpful and entertaining. They stopped and pointed out spots of interest.

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Easily one of the most memorable experiences we had on the island. We opted for Makana because it has the perfect balance of adventure and comfort. We were able to stay up close to the coast for our entire trip. We got so close at one point I stuck my hand out and got water dripped on me from a waterfall before heading inside of a sea cave . It was truly magical :) Staff were all extremely friendly and personable! They took the time to get to know us on our 5 hour tour and were more than happy to answer any questions we had. My fiancé ended up getting seasick and they all did their best in helping him feel better and making him comfortable!! If you are debating on which charter to book, Makana is the best!!

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Well organized and 5 star tour

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Great trip. Friendly staff. Beautiful scenery. Larger boat gives smoother ride.

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Super nice guys and a great tour! Loved all the insights, watching the dolphins and seeing the marvelous coastline Pity that we couldn't snorkel around the Napali coast, but Mother Nature has the last word and safety comes first

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The Captain was fantastic, that man knows how to maneuver a vessel and he shares quite a bit of history with a side of jokes... I'll leave it to you too decide which is which!! The crew were equally helpful and entertaining... I didn't say much about the views as they will easily speak for themselves. Definitely a MUST DO tour if you're planning to visit Kauai!

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This crew and experience is hands down the trip you have to experience while in Kauai

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I’m born and raised In Hawaii so I’ve done and seen it all, and let me tell you this is one of the best activities I have ever done in my life. The captain was amazing, the crew was very caring and funny, and everything in general was an overall 10/10. Next time I’m in Kauai I’m definitely gonna do this again and bring more family and friends. If you had the choice to only do one activity during your trip, this would be it !

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The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly. I am not really sea worthy but I did fine on the trip. The scenery was beautiful. Snorkeling was minimal. If you expect the bright colors that are seen in the Caribbean then you will be disappointed. We saw seal dolphins and sea turtles on our trip. I would recommend while visiting Kauai!

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Really really rough sea experience. Even if you are not prone to sea sickness, you need to take something and bring ginger chews to help. The first two hours were constant rough water. We were able to go into any caves and no snorkeling either. Not the experience I was expecting and took 3 days to actually recover from the ride. Just a heads up that they did not give any heads up on the change of plans until we were just boarding the boat. Also you have to go to a harbor parking lot where you have to pay $20 to park which is absolutely ridiculous. I would not do this experience again and do not think it is worth doing.

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A great experience with fabulous sights and everybody who works on the boat is super friendly! We saw a lot of dolphins just next to the boat, they jumped all around us, wow! A to do activity, do not miss it!

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Makana Charters was an amazing experience! The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and very experienced. They knew what was safe out on the water, and weren’t willing to make any risks that would put us at harm. They assured us if it wasn’t safe to snorkel they’d make it up to us by taking us further down the coast. Communication beforehand was great. 10/10 experience!

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The crew and captain are fantastic! Captain knew what he was doing. We had some swells out there but the captain made everyone feel safe and as comfortable as possible. The crew was very knowledgeable and very helpful. They can tell you anything you’d want to know about Kauai. We had 3 small kids and they were very attentive to all of them. My oldest wasn’t afraid to try anything. My middle one was nervous about everything and my youngest was slightly sea sick and they were. Awesome with all of them. Lastly the VIEWS are amazing. You definitely need to see the island from the boat tour.

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Such a nice group of guys! Answered all our questions, taught us a lot about the area, and always made sure everyone was safe and feeling okay. I’ve been on multiple boat/charters and this team is top notch!!

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Dolphins, sunshine, anuenue🌈 and the historical, majestic NaPali coastline!! Amazing views!! The boat driver was expert-level in the huge swells and waves (so fun), the guides kept everyone safe and secure, always assisting people when standing around; steering to safe areas, away from any sign of jellies for snorkeling and diving. This experience had a beautiful authentic Hawaiian ohana vibe!

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