Reviews for Makana Charters

Exceeded our expectations! Trip highlight. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Captain Mike kept us safe cruising , yet up close to cliffs and caves. Excellent communications throughout the whole booking and arrival process. We’re so glad we booked with them! Family owned and operated business and it shows through their attention to detail.

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(Translated by Google) A wonderful excursion with AA as our captain. We were blown away. A magical experience. (Original) Excursion merveilleuse avec comme capitaine AA. On en a pris plein les yeux. Une expérience magique.

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The crew was great. Capt Mike, Lionel and Taina were really great. Lionel very knowledgeable with great assistance from Taina. One of our party was ill and the crew was so helpful.

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Tour and staff were amazing. Great view, good vibes will be coming back and recommending to all!

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Highly recommend. Just wish they would have let me lay down on the front deck hehe

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Amazing experience for the family. The crew has great local and historical knowledge. We saw dolphins including babies along with turtles. That was even before getting to the great snorkeling area against the cliffs.

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Had such an amazing time with Captain Dave and Nikki exploring the Nā Pali Coast!! Highly recommend Makana Charters. Can’t wait to come back and do it again.

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The crew was awesome! Very knowledgeable, fun, and very caring for those whose love isn’t the water. I definitely would go again, and recommend.

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This is an amazing experience you’ll never forget! Amazing tour guides and beautiful scenery!! Highlight of our trip!

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Captain Rob, Kaiao and Nikki were so knowledgeable, kind and very very helpful. We loved every second of the charter. One of the best experiences we’ve had on any island of Hawaii. Mahalo!!!

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Great experience with Captain Dave and Charlie

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Captain Dave and his first mate Charlie rocked this tour! A great spirit from both and loads of knowledge made this a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend a tour with these two. Cheers to all!!!

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Great trip, Very cool caves, beaches, mountains/Pali cliffs, snorkeling and of course the Spinner Dolphins. The crew was Great & Very helpful! We recommend this tour Highly!!

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We had such an amazing day with Na Pali Coast Makana Charters! Honestly, this ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Kauai. Dave and Charlie were absolutely awesome — genuinely kind, helpful, funny, and really knowledgeable about the coast and the area. They shared interesting information throughout the trip and they were always checking on everyone and making sure we were comfortable. We had somewhat “difficult” weather and ocean conditions (and rain) at times, but they handled everything so well and professionally that we always felt 100% safe. The Na Pali Coast itself is just unreal from the water. We got surprisingly close to the cliffs, which was SO cool and gives you a completely different perspective than seeing them from land. The scale of the cliffs, the valleys, waterfalls, caves and all the different colors are something pictures really don’t capture properly. And we saw SO MANY dolphins!! Not just one or two in the distance — there were dolphins all around us, which made an already incredible day even better. Definitely one of those moments you remember after the trip is over. I did get a little seasick, so one piece of advice: if you’re even slightly prone to motion sickness, take seasickness pills or something similar beforehand. I’m still really glad I went and wouldn’t have wanted to miss this experience because of it. Overall, such a fun and memorable day and easily one of my favorite things we did in Kauai. I would absolutely recommend Makana Charters to anyone wanting to experience the Na Pali Coast from the water. And a BIG thank you again to Dave and Charlie — you guys really made the experience! Highly recommend!!

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Our crew of Nikki, Charlie, and Makana were excellent. They always took the time to talk, share insights and everything went really well. Could not recommend a better crew and experience. My wife and I loved it!

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The tour with Captains Dave and Eli was spectacular! They were great at providing the safety and site information and at the same time very laid back and allowed everyone on the boat to enjoy everything at their own pace. The snorkel spot was truly great! The waterfalls and beauty of the Napali Coast was spectacular! The dolphins was an added bonus to a great trip. I would highly recommend this tour!

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Felt personal and professional. Great crew with Captain Mike, Charlie and Ethan.

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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. We had an awesome crew who all went above and beyond!!! Highly recommend!

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Wonderful professionals, unbelievable nature, great times. Best experience in Kauai, especially considering the total value! This is the biggest bang for your buck

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We had such an amazing experience with Captain Dave and Elijah on our Nā Pali Coast tour! They were both incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout the entire trip. They made us feel comfortable and taken care of from start to finish. Captain Dave and Elijah were also great storytellers they shared so many interesting stories and information about the coast, the island, and its history, which made the experience even more memorable. Their personalities and positive energy really made the tour special! I highly recommend Makana Charter to anyone looking for an unforgettable Nā Pali Coast experience. Captain Dave and Elijah truly made our day amazing! 🌺🌊🤙

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