Reviews for Makana Charters

We had an awesome day out exploring the Napali Coast with Sean, Ethan and Kyle as our guides. We saw dolphins, whales, the Napali Coast, checked out some caves, and snorkeled. They ran an awesome, personal operation and we highly recommend it!

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We had a wonderful time despite the rain. The crew was great and we saw lots of dolphins and Sind whales in addition to many waterfalls and caves. Would highly recommend.

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Our family had an incredible Nā Pali Coast tour with Makana Charters. The Nā Pali Coast is absolutely breathtaking—towering cliffs, vibrant colors, and views that don’t even look real. We saw whales, bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, and even sea turtles up close, which made the experience even more unforgettable. The crew was fun, knowledgeable, and kept the whole trip engaging from start to finish. Captain Sean was outstanding—skilled, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. Highly recommend—this was a highlight of our time in Kauai.

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Exceptional tour and experience! Captain Shawn, Kyle and Ethan were fun and empathetic. We had a mix of kids and many sea sick adults. ‘Uncle’ Ethan entertained an inquisitive 5 year old girl with confidence and charm. We were shocked to hear he was so young yet so competent and adept at working with others.

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Fantastic experience! We got great views of the Napali Coast (both up close and from a distance), saw a bunch of whales, and felt totally safe the entire time. The crew was informative and entertaining as well.

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The Na Pali Kai 3 boat ride was an absolute blast! The crew was fantastic, the host was knowledgeable, and the experience was both fun and thrilling. It was a great company to use to explore the Napali Coast at a reasonable price.

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We did not go snorkeling, I understand the weather conditions didn't allow, but we received no discount even though they went further up the coast and tried to give us whale watching but didn't see a lot. The crew was good and the lunch was fair.

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Awesome tour!

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Terrific crew!

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Great tour, great crew!!

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Thank you to Ethan and Makana made the experience that much better

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The crew was as amazing as the adventure! The Nepali Coast boat tour is a must see!!

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The trip on the Amelia K was one of the highlights of our trip. The captain and crew pointed out and explained along the way. Lots of opportunities to see wildlife and incredible coastline!

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My friend and I had a great time on the Seiko tour. Saw dolphins close up, and beautiful views of Na Pali. The crew was a lot of fun, and were very kind to passengers who got sea sick. I really appreciate that they told us about the Hawaiian history of the area, unlike other tour groups. Just one of the reasons you should support native owned businesses like this one when you visit Hawaii!

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Perfect trip. Their boat is ideal. We were able to go inside the sea caves. We had some protection from the rain, other boats had none. Our boat was large enough to handle the waves. Other boats had big drawbacks. The zodiaks bounced in the waves and no protection from the wind. The sailing catamarans could not get inside the sea caves. Our crew was attentive, informative, and upbeat. Weather conditions were miserable but the trip was without equal.

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Captain Shaun was great, the boat ride was so much fun! Went on one of the smaller vessels that seats 16. Much more intimate experience. The Swells were big and the ride was bumpy and lots of folks on the cruise got seasick, and were taken care of very well. We saw some amazing sights, caves, Na Pali Coast, dolphins, and Whales!!! One even jumped out when the captain put on Van Halen. Shaun and Kai'ol (sp?) shared a lot of history and culture with us which was also really amazing. I can't imagine a better experience on the ocean!!!

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We had an amazing crew and trip this week. The three guys went above and beyond to accomodate us, show and explain so many different spots along the Napali cost!!!

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