Reviews for Makana Charters

Great day on the water! Captain Mike and crew were so informative and knowledgeable about every single cove and mountain. It was a really fun experience.

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Captain Rob, Leroy and Ethan were the best. They were a lot of fun and knowledgeable. Unique and wonderful experience.

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We took the Nepali Coast tour on the Amelia K. It was a fantastic experience. Shawn and his crew were amazing!!

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Fantastic boat tour of Napoli coast and the whale siting a wreck the bomb! The captain and his team were awesome

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This company has demonstrated a concerning pattern of repeatedly canceling scheduled trips. These cancellations have occurred with a distinct lack of advance notification, leaving customers unprepared. Furthermore, no viable options for rebooking have been provided, compounding the inconvenience. This unreliability significantly impacts customer trust and planning. Such repeated disruptions warrant serious consideration from potential clients.

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Highlight of my trip. We saw dolphin and whales like I have never experienced before. The staff was very friendly and informative. The captain of the ship maneuvered that ship with surgical precision.

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Makana earns their incredible rating on Google. We took the boat tour yesterday and it was so much fun! From the reservation, to parking, check-in, boarding, food, absolutely everything is carefully orchestrated. Our captain had to battle winter waves of 4-6 feet and he did it with a lot of care for the passengers, often crab-walking the boat to avoid big bow crashes. He took us into a cave entrance with crazy rolling waves so close that we were looking up at the mountain. On the return he spotted some whales and so he turned the boat around several times to get close enough so everyone could see them. I used to have a small craft and know how hard it is to do many of the things he did to make the trip fun and memorable. We returned right at sunset, topping the entire experience with a flourish. 5 stars, definitely recommend.

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Captain Rob and his crew were amazing. This was hands down the best experience of our 10 day vacation. Our boat ride was postponed a day due to water conditions but we are so grateful. We took the 2-7pm tour and the skies were clear, water was good, and we caught the first sunset of the trip on the way back to dock. If you want to see waterfalls, caves, whales, sea turtles, have a fun boat ride, beautiful ocean view this tourist for you! Beware- you will get wet. And it is a ride. Like a carnival ride. But if you are adventurous like we are, you will love it! We were laughing and smiling the entire time. Even while getting wet! If you want a real thrill ride- sit in the front- best seats in the boat!

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Great excursion seeing the Nepali Coast! The crew staff knew a lot of the history since the main staff guy is Hawaiian and knows Hawaiian words. Quite a bumpy ride since the trade winds are here in February; we were okay but a number of other travelers were sick. The lessen—. Make sure to take antiemetics! Dramamine for those who don’t know what to take! We saw spinner dolphins and whales! You’ll get wet for sure!

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Makana charters is THE way to see the Na Pali coast of Kauai. The crew made everyone feel like a guest in their home, and you are, because it is the only native Hawaiian owned tour on the island. The boat was extremely comfortable and Captain Mike kept the trip smooth. The sites are incredible. Snorkeling is included with first rate gear included...If you are here in the winter months say hi to the dolphins and humpbacks.

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Outstanding! The captain and crew were knowledgeable and made sure we had a top notch experience regardless of the conditions!

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We had a wonderful morning NaPali coast tour. Saw dolphins & whales, and got in a quick snorkel as well. Very professional & friendly crew. Would 100% book with again.

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Great staff. Took the Napali Boat tour at 8am. Staff is very friendly. Checkin process was very easy. We saw easily 20-30 dolphins, and 10 whales. What a beauty!! Unfortunately, after a point i developed extreme sea sickness due to very high rough tides. The staff was very kind and helped us beat the sea sickness as much as possible. However, i felt 5 hours was way too long. Lunch was served and boat had unlimited drinks available. Great experience overall.

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We had an awesome time on this boat trip. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to go on this trip. Michael was our captain with help from Jasmine, and Lionel. They were very helpful and assisted whenever needed. I would take this tour with them again.

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Excellent tour of Napali Coast!

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Wonderful crew, captain Leroy was fantastic. So was mate Ethan. Nice boat given the rough water, breathtaking scenery...

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Sean and Kai were outstanding! We had the best time. They were patient and allowed us to see things as they unfolded as every charter is different in some way. They were safe, skillful and knowledgeable but above all, extremely funny - great guys to be around for 5 hours. This charter was one of our very favorites. Makana Charters was highly recommended by a family friend and though there are many, we are so thankful that we chose them. A fantastic time was had by everyone on the boat. Online scheduling is a breeze and communication throughout the entire process was flawless.

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Got married on Kalalau, so over 40 years I have gone back many times to see the beautiful Na Pali by tour boat, Mike and his crew absolutely outdo the other cruises for comfort, safety, experiences , knowledge, and a welcoming spirit. I watched him go in the water and help a first time swimmer relax and enjoy. He did the same with folks who had never snorkeled. He told factual stories of the sights, the bottlenose and spinner dolphins with whom we enjoyed just feet off the boat. We saw more whales than on any whale tour I ever did - 4-5 on the way and a pod on the way back close enough for amazing pics. Organized , clean, great crew, and humorous, a trip you cannot miss, must DO!

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