Reviews for Makana Charters

Makana, Nikki, and Charlie were all fabulous, we had a wonderful time. It was my mom’s first time snorkeling and the crew made her feel really comfortable and confident! 5/5 stars :)

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Amazing trip with A’a amd Luca. They made the trip special. Dolphins, turtles, monk seal, flying fish and great stories. Mahalo for everything. Highly recommend!

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Everything was perfect! The staff was very knowledgeable and caring for all passengers! My only negative was easy to find street directions to the meeting area and poor signage! A larger group called Captain Andy’s was across the street with large signage and we went there first. Parking was also an issue. I repeat, the staff was excellent and I’m happy that we chose this group!

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Our captain, Makana (not the owner , he just happens to have the same name) was an excellent and fun driver. His assistants, Nikki and Charli, were great also. They were all so knowledgeable of the area and helpful. We had not snorkeled in over 15 years and we are in our 60s and they made it so easy. We recommend going on the early morning trip. The sea was perfect. I was thrilled to see the a pod of Spinner Dolphins, not once but twice, with their babies as well as a Monk Seal sleeping on the beach! We had a wonderful time. We highly recommend Makana Charters!!

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Amazing day with Capt Ah Ah and Luca. Only the best captain could navigate getting us in and out of those caves. Snorkeling was exceptional; sea turtles and soooomany species of fish. Great group, lots of laughs and stories. Really loved hearing history and life perspective from people born and raised on Kauai ! Thanks for an exceptional experience!

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We had a fabulous time. It was set up beautifully by Captain Rob being so passionate about what he does. Then Elijah and Liliana we so open and friendly sharing their stories from their lives making us feel like we really had a glimpse of this amazing land and sea. Kauai is welcoming and embracing. And the Makana Charters family are what made it so for us! We saw monk seals and a large group of small dolphins with babies flinging themselves out of the water! The whole trip felt leisurely with an hour for snorkeling and lunch. Everyone got to have their fill!

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Great boat tour! Makana, Nikki, and Charlie were excellent guides. The coast is gorgeous, so even if you don’t want to snorkel, views alone are worth it. We were fortunate enough to see many dolphins, some turtles, and a seal. Did the morning tour. Would highly recommend.

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Fantastic time on and on the water. Super friendly and knowledgeable crew, smooth motoring up and down the coast. Amazing views, caves waterfalls dolphins turtles!!! I’d do it again if I had more time on the island.

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Trip was phenomenal…crew was amazing! Unforgettable for sure….wish I could give them 10 stars

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Truly magical experience cruising the Na Pali Coast. We've been on 3 previous trips with other companies and this was the best. The smaller but faster boat allowed for getting into the caves to see and experience the beauty. The crew were outstanding, friendly, helpful and insightful and showed they cared about the passengers experience. Highly recommend!

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Definitely recommend!!

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We spent a fun, personal, and awe-inspiring afternoon with A'a and Jamie on the Seiko II, discovering the beauty of the Napali Coast. We were thrilled with our choice of both charter companies (experienced Native Hawaiian crew, family-run business, and perfect afternoon sailing time), as well as the Seiko II (smaller boat with amazing manuverability in which we felt like we made new friends aboard). Special kudos to A'a, Jamie, and the folks of Makana who trained them that they handled a special needs adult with care and respect. Captain A'a expertly guided us into a sea cave where I got to stand in the shower of a waterfall! Plus, we got to dangle our toes over the bow of the boat as we followed spinner dolphins! Once in a lifetime experience -- don't miss your chance!

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The most amazing experience. The crew was amazing and our local. The history you get behind the culture is incredible. This is our 6th time to the island and this is by far the best thing we've ever done. We've seen the Napali coast by helicopter but this was hands down soooooo much better and something I'll never forget and would do again. We saw sea caves, waterfalls and almost 350 dolphins at once. Snorkeling was amazing. If you're in Kauai, book the morning Snorkel tour with them. You will not regret it.

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So much fun! These guys really give you a great experience.

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We loved our trip with Makana Charters. Nikki and Hekili were very knowledgeable and had great attitudes. They made the trip really fun. I especially wanted to thank Captain Mike. He went above and beyond his duties as captain, he noticed that my wife was very hesitant to get in the water for the snorkeling portion of the trip. I finally got her to agree to go out into water but the Mike offered to help her get comfortable with the water. He got in with her and explained how to put on the mask and how to use the snorkel after she got comfortable with the gear he encouraged her to look into the water to see all the fish swimming around us he stayed with her to keep her calm until she felt comfortable to do it on her own. She was glad she overcame her fear and did it and I am grateful for Mike taking the time to personally make sure she comfortable and had a great experience. Thank you all.

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Great tour! Amazing tour guides! Very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!

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Terrific tour. Guides were knowledgeable about the area and great help with a first snorkeling experience. Boat ride was fun. Na Pali Coast lived up to its reputation. Absolutely recommend.

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What a wonderful time on the water. We went on the Amelia K, a larger vessel but very very smooth. We saw the coast, went on a Hawaiian Roller Coaster, and had the chance to swim and snorkel. Our hosts, Capt. Makana, Elijah, and Jasmine were knowledgeable and super friendly. We highly recommend!

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