Reviews for Makana Charters

Born and raised in ‘Oahu, never thought I would “play tourist” and venture out to check out Nā Pali coastline. But sooo glad we did. And more happy that we went with Makana Charters and scored with Captain A’a and Jamie! True stewards of the ‘aina. Would 100% recommend this experience and local company!!!

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Amazing tour! The crew was so helpful with the kiddos! I would recommend this tour to anyone!

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Such a great experience. The boat ride was wonderful and the crew were amazing! Would absolutely recomend doing this!

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Our NaPali coast tour with Makana Charters was the highlight of our trip and would strongly recommend booking your tour through them! Absolutely incredible and a MUST DO. The crew, Mike, Jazzy, and Elijah were attentive, funny, educational, and really made us feel like part of the family. Every single detail of the tour was well thought out for our comfort and experience, even down to the small detail of spraying down the deck with water so our feet didn’t get burned when we were getting off the boat. The coastline was absolutely beautiful, we saw hundreds of dolphins just swimming right besides us, and got to snorkel amongst tropical fish and sea turtles using the gear they provided. We loved getting to learn more about the culture and history of Kauai and the beautiful NaPali coast.

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Excellent service from captain Tim and Lionel. Best experience ever for our family of 4. Saw the Na Pali coastal views, amazing snorkeling experience, saw bunch of dolphins, went in all the caves and so much more. Definitely recommend Makana charters if you are visiting Kauai.

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Amazing tour! The staff was so knowledgeable and laid back. They took great care of us! Boat was comfortable and had everything we needed. We ended up in the middle of a pod of dolphins- about 300 of them! Was just perfect!!

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Our experience on the Amelia K for the Na Pali coast boat tour was unforgettable. Loved to see dolphins cruising and a sweet Hawaiian monk seal. The caves and waterfalls were magical. The cherry on top was the crew- Captain Makana, Jasmine, and Nikki. They were warm, knowledgeable & took great care of all of us on board, making us all feel like ohana. Would recommend Makana charters again and again. Thank you so much!

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We loved our tour with Makana Charters on the Amelia K. The boat was very comfortable and offered a smooth ride for the hours. We loved learning about some of the history of the island from the captain and crew. The subtle music was also a plus! We got to see so many beautiful views of the Nāpali coast, sea caves, waterfalls, dolphins, and more! You get to swim/snorkel for about an hour if you’d like and enjoy lunch/beverages. Would definitely recommend booking a morning tour with this family owned company.

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I highly recommend this tour. The boat was comfortable and the staff were so great. They definitely went out of their way to make sure I had a great experience.

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We had an awesome experience on our boat tour, Ethan and Sean were a great duo they made everything fun and educational. Would definitely recommend, the most beautiful experience of my life!

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Fun and chill captain. Amazing crew. We journeyed with Captain Dave and Liliana and we could not feel more taken care; nor could we have had a better time. We got into sea caves, the trip was kept right on time, and the Hawaiian history and legends shared with us brought the land to life. If you get seasick, you might think the site suggests you’re not too likely to do that. We went on a day that everyone from Makana described as “perfect” and “mild” and there was someone who was feeling quite sick. Captain and crew took great care of them; I’m just saying don’t think you won’t get sick and make sure you plan accordingly to take care of yourself.

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Jazzy, Lionel, and Captain Mike were amazing from start to finish. The best hospitality combined with a knowledge and love for their amazing island and culture!

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Absolutely one for the books. 🌊🐬 We booked this charter for our last day in Kauai and genuinely could not have dreamed up a better way to end the trip. Shawn and Ethan went above and beyond from start to finish. The entire day felt like an adventure with friends exploring sea caves, snorkeling, cruising the coastline, spotting dolphins, cracking jokes, blasting great tunes, and just soaking up the absolute MAGIC of Kauai from the water. Seeing the whole coast from the ocean was unreal, but what made the experience so special was the energy these guys brought to the day. They were knowledgeable, hilarious, relaxed, attentive, and clearly so genuinely stoked to be out there sharing this incredible place with us. You can’t manufacture that kind of enthusiasm and it made every second even better. I loved every single minute of it. The dolphins, the caves, the snorkeling, the music, the laughs, that coastline… PURE MAGIC. Shawn + Ethan, thank you for going above and beyond and for sharing your stoke with us. You gave us the perfect final day in Kauai and a memory we’ll be talking about for a very long time. Couldn’t recommend this experience more. One for the books. 🤙🏼🌺🌊

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We loved our experience with Makana Charters - the crew (the captain, Niki, and Jasmine) were so knowledgeable and experienced. They took great care of us and super kind. We chose this company because it is family owned by Native Hawaiians. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai!!!

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The day was absolutely awesome! Everyone was very very knowledgeable about everything and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the history. Good job by everyone!

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