Reviews for Makana Charters

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Great adventure to The Nā Pali Coast-highlight of our trip to Kaua’i! Mike, our captain, and his crew are excellent. We felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed our time aboard.

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Fantastic experience and company! Would definitely book with them again. We have been to Kauai a few times but have never done a boat trip to Na Pali Coast- wow we were really missing out! This is a must do experience! We saw over 200 spinner dolphins, 2 monk seals, a number of sea turtles, water falls, multiple sea caves! It was incredible!

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Captain Mike is a great skilled captain!! We went as family of 4 saw some awesome sea caves, waterfalls, turtles, monk seals and dolphins. The Napali coastline is breath taking and a must see if visiting the beautiful island of Kuai. Highly recommend Makana Charters!

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Such a fun experience!! Would definitely do it again!

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Awesome crew, comfortable boat, incredible views

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We did the Makana Charters tour to the Nā Pali Coast and sea caves, and overall it was a really memorable experience. They offer free parking, and there’s a restroom near the warehouse before boarding, which was convenient. They also provide a shuttle to the harbor, making the whole check-in process smooth and easy. The tour itself started off great. The water was calm and not too choppy, and within about 30 minutes we saw a huge pod of dolphins swimming literally underneath the boat, which was incredible. As we continued along the Nā Pali Coast, the views became absolutely breathtaking. The coastline is stunning in person and definitely lived up to the hype. We went all the way to the Kalalau area, which was especially cool knowing that very few people actually get permits to hike the Kalalau Trail. Seeing that part of Kauai from the water was unforgettable. The only disappointing part was the snorkeling situation. We had expected to snorkel based on the tour description, but they waited until the return trip, when the water had become very muddy and visibility was poor. Earlier in the tour, conditions seemed much better, so I wish they had stopped then instead. They did allow an open swim, but as a non-swimmer I didn’t enjoy that as much. I would have preferred snorkeling with a life jacket rather than just jumping in for an open swim. Food-wise, the sandwiches were decent — nothing amazing, but perfectly fine for a boat tour — and I appreciated that they accommodated gluten-free options as well. Overall, despite the snorkeling disappointment, it was still a beautiful and worthwhile experience. The dolphin sightings and the Nā Pali Coast views alone made the tour worth it.

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I have traveled to multiple countries and have taken numerous tours, this is and it is not even close the most professional and skilled team I have ever experienced. In my opinion this crew on the boat cruise was so helpful and caring. You could tell they love what the do and at every moment of our boat ride it showed. If you want an average tour this is not for you, I would give 10 stars if I could. If you want top notch sign up, relax and enjoy. Beautiful sights, great information about the area and just an excellent family time. Edd and Diane

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May 21st, we were a group of eight and had a fabulous tour with Captain Ah ah and Luka. Capt's navigation skills were amazing! His knowledge of the islands was incredible. The tour was SO much fun! We were able to go into the sea caves and a pod of dolphins on our way back. Thank you for the spectacular day! Your Utah passengers!

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Absolutely would recommend! Breath-takingly beautiful views and incredible Hawaiin staff that are connected to the land in which we are admiring. Do yourself a favour, go!

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Captin Makana and his crew did an amazing job! We had a wonderful time. We saw dolpins, monk seals, and amazing views.

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Great guides, great boat, great adventure!

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We had an excellent morning with Lionel, Elijah, and Capt. Makana!! The boat (Amelia K) was spacious, clean and easy to navigate around. Lionel and Elijah were very attentive and Capt. Makana safety drove the boat around the island. The coast is gorgeous. Unreal beauty. We had the best time!! HIGHLY Recommend. A must do while you’re on Kauai!!

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excellent experience with very personal touch and care

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Shawn and Kana made an awesome tandem of leading our group. Napali Coast is breathtaking! We had so much fun! Rich in history, sightseeing and pure fun. Shawn made sure he spoke with every one of us and knew each of our names. Music selection was also top notch 😁 Saw a family of dolphins and turtle. We were also able to squeeze in snorkeling and jumps off the boat. The cost is worth the trip. Thank you Makana Charters!

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