Reviews for Makana Charters

The boat tour was wonderful! The staff helped make it such a good experience. We saw whales and dolphins, the cave, unbelievable scenery, and snorkeling for those who wanted to. A nice light lunch and as many cold soft drinks, water as you wanted.

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Captain Mike and his experienced crew took us for a once in a lifetime cruise with humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals, honu turtles and then to snorkle among numerous fish. 1000% recommend you book with Makana Charters!!

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The coastal sites were spectacular. We also saw whales and dolphins. The crew and the ride were a blast.

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Wonderful experience! We did an afternoon charter in Feb - which includes whale watching instead of snorkeling. It was an amazing tour, very well run, with a friendly captain and crew. We had great weather and saw many whales including a mama whale teaching her baby how to breach and tail slap. We also saw turtles, spinner dolphins, and a seal! The Na Pali coast is breathtaking and a must see in Kauai. Everyone has a place to sit down on padded seats in the boat and there is space for standing at the front if you want to walk around. It was well worth the money!

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Aloha It was the most beautidul day and the crew was amazing with their hospitality and knowlege of the Napali Coast Line We definetly would do this ride again Much Mahalos Norman Levi Francine "Pomai" Gohier 03-04-2026 A Birthday Gift From Above

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Great tour. Loved it.

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We had a great experience with Makana! The staff is super friendly and helpful and the boat captain was great. The ride back gets a little chilly (we visited in February), so if you get cold easily, bring layers.

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My husband and I enjoyed our boat tour. We came the first week of March saw whales, dolphins, and beautiful turquoise seas. The crew and captain made our trip very enjoyable. They had lots of knowledge and were very personable and fun to be around. I highly recommend Makana Charters!

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We had an amazing tour, we saw dolphins, whales and of course the amazing Na pali coast. The crew was friendly and fun to be on the boat with.

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My friends and I booked a guided boat tour of the Na Pali (Napali) coast through Makana Charters & Tours, and it was the highlight of our trip. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAKANA and would totally rebook the same tour next time. The captain was so skilled navigating the caves and waterfalls, and our guide was so respectful and knowledgeable of the area, Hawaiian culture, and the history of the land. He was so very friendly and even took song requests towards the end. We received a modest sandwich (that we preordered) and chips, which was perfect because the meal wasn't heavy or overwhelming for an afternoon on the boat (~5 hours). Na Pali is breathtaking, and the Makana boat charter is the absolute best way to see the beauty of the entire coastline because the boat can access a lot of portions that you can't hike to. We went in February, and we saw countless whales and dolphins, which was an extra bonus! Friendly reminder: The Makana team provides excellent tips and instructions ahead of time, and this information will only help and enhance your experience (hat, sunscreen, motion sickness, and more). Please review that information... Several folks aboard didn't, and one was miserably ill most of the time and three people lost their hats due to the wind. Lastly, we boarded our boat from the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor which has vehicle parking, covered seating, and bathrooms.

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It was so amazing from start to finish. The crew was great! We got to see dolphins, caves, waterfalls and bonus was the whales!

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Epic! This tour of the Napali Coast not only provided spectacular views of the cliffs and coastline, but multiple sightings of mother whales teaching their babies to breach, spinning dolphins following our boat, turtles, and even goats on the cliffs. Our crew was attentive and informative, and our captain went out of his way to ensure our experience was not only beautiful but educational.

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This was worth it all! We saw dolphins, whales, but the history was my favorite! So fun to swim in the middle of the ocean. 10 for 10 recommend!

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This was an excellent tour! We saw many whales along the way. We enjoyed the local guide’s stories and information. Highly recommend!

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Great crew and experience of snorkeling, whale watching, dolphins, and the beautiful Na Pali coast!

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One of the best tour I have ever been on my life. The staffs are so attentive. The view is majestic and so magical. Worth every penny! I highly recommend. We get to see a bunch of and dolphins. The best part is also jumping in the ocean with Napali coast in the background🩷

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