Reviews for Makana Charters

We had a great time! Crew was helpful and kind too!

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Great experience! Amazing views and crew

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We had a wonderful time! The crew was fun and informative! I highly recommend this tour, we really enjoyed it!

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Fantastic trip. Well organized, very competent, enthusiastic and helpful crew. Captain was friendly and helpful and expertly carried us along that a poly Coast that was superb. Highly recommend this trip for all. Locally operated and owned—which we love to support—but also super professional and attentive in every way.

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We went on the 2PM charter on April 21, 2026 and it was a great time to go on a great tour boat. If you are going to Kaui a boat tour on the Amelia K is the best thing you can do on the island. The boat is large enough to be very comfortable but the capin put it into unbelievable spots along the cliffs of Napali. I cannot say enough about how good the crew was by knowing how to treat everyone very special. If you do a tour with Makana Tours you will not be dissapointed.

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Great boat tour .. Makana and crew were friendly , informative and very helpful .. they talked about the areas we visited , history and provided interesting information about the north coast of Kauai; there were also very aware of ensuring the passengers were safe and assisted everyone as needed .. highly recommend this boat tour

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Amazing tour of the Na Pali coast on the Na Pali Kai III. In addition to a great rour of the coast and its features, we rode alongside pods of spinner and bottlenose dolphins.

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This is the second charter company we’ve used to tour the Na’pali coast. (The first time we used Holo.) It was beautiful as usual and fortunately, we went on a clear day. The weather was great, the water was a bit choppy which made for some mild roller coaster riding (think Splash Mountain at Disney). We wore long sleeves or a t-shirt because it was a little chilly when you go a little bit faster. We were sprayed with water a few times. The boat was very clean and comfortable. It was a catamaran, just under 50’ long. About 35 guests. My family of 6 sat in the front bench which was great. It was not shaded, but we had the front row seat which was great for photos. The guides were very kind, helpful and funny. They shared great info about history and really took the time to stop and look at the wildlife. There were a couple of times that we were surrounded by a large pod of dolphins. Sadly, I would give 4.5 stars because the lunch was lackluster (ran out of chips and no cookie or sweet). Plenty of drinks (water, Pepsi, aloha fruit drinks). And snorkeling was disappointing (we saw around a dozen little fish), BUT we saw a whale, 100s of dolphins (2 types), sea turtles, flying fish and lots of birds from the boat. we weren’t able to go into the caves the captain “stuck his nose in” (which is why I chose this boat tour because it’s a slightly smaller boat and has a good chance of going in depending on weather), we were able to see a bit of them and get really close to the coast. It was a beautiful trip and a great memory!

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One of the best tours we have ever taken. The crew was incredible and took the time to get to know everyone and make sure they had an unforgettable experience. There are plenty of tour options to choose from when visiting the Napali Coast but you won’t regret going with Makana Charters. They exceeded our expectations!

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We had a great trip with Makana, Elijah,and Lilly. They made the trip interesting and enjoyable. They are very knowledgeable about the island and full of suggestions.

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Amazing service super fun had an amazing time and experience on the boat

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What a wonderful afternoon with Cap'n Mike and his great crew. Really enjoyed everything about this trip boating along the coast - even got to swim and the water was perfect. Best money we've spent in Hawaii so far.

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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the NaPali Coast tour on the Amelia K this week. Mike is an incredible Skipper, a native of Kauai, very knowledgeable of the history and culture of the island. He was able to maneuver the catamaran into several caves, even under a waterfall. The NaPali cliffs are unreal, hard to describe. We saw humpback whales on the way to the cliffs and on the return trip and bottlenose dolphins. In addition to Mike, Jaz and Kana, the other Amelia K crew, were equally amazing, informative, and ensured everyone stayed safe. I highly recommend the Makana Amelia K tours. Dwayne & Debbie

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Just recently we went with Makana Charters Amelia boat tour which was 5 hours long. What a 5 hours! What a beautiful, wonderful, mysterious places we seen! One of the best days of our trip to Kauai! The Captain and the crew were the most precious, helpful hosts! They went over and beyond to accommodate us, and answered all of our questions! I recommend to everybody this tour, believe me you will be Not disappointed! Thank you very much for a wonderful afternoon!

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Hands down one of the best boat charter experiences I’ve been on. The team was engaging, interactive, and knowledgeable. They cared a lot about our safety but knew how to have fun! I would recommend this tour for any family visiting Kauai.

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This exceeded my already high expectations! Truly memorable and fantastic. It wasn’t only the sights, it was also the genuine friendliness of the crew (descended from people of the area) and the superb narration. They were flexible to take advantage of opportunities. For us it was a mother and child whale, dolphins, and a swimming sea turtle, all of which we were extremely close to the boat. Expert navigation of the boat, including into cave mouths. We were all refreshed by jumping into the water, and being blessed (soaked if we went up front) by a waterfall! The fluted cliffs are a must see. Learned of Kaua’i history and customs as they related to the cliffs and area. Highly recommend.

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We had a good time - lots of history was shared and the views were stunning

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We did an 8AM morning tour with Captain Mike, Elijah and Jazzy. They did an amazing job finding a clean spot to snorkel and see fish and sea turtles. There were also plenty of dolphin pods and humpback whales that were passing through the area. It was an awesome experience having them share their culture with us.

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The tour with Mikana Charters was well done. The only way to experience the beauty of the Na Pali Coast. The Captain is a superb pilot. He expertly traversed sea caves and tricky surf with ease while providing a wonderful and often humorous commentary. This is a not to miss experience.

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The tour was AMAZING! Better we could ever imagined! Mike, Jazzy & Elijah did an amazing job taking us to the beautiful Napali coast safe and sound. The boat was big, clean and comfortable. And everything we learned was priceless! Amazing job you guys! Definitely recommended!

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