Reviews for Makana Charters
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Captain Mike and his crew were amazing. They were skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend taking the time to sail with them and experience the beauty and grandeur of the Kauai coast.
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I can’t say enough good! We had the best experience! The staff were friendly and personable. The sandwiches were wholesome and delicious! The Amelia K was incredible how it handled the rough waters. We had such a great time!
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Bucket list trip. Solid crew in constant attention to comfort. Views almost didn’t look real. Saw loads of dolphins, whales (flapping hello repeatedly). Trip back was quite tough on the back!
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This excursion was everything and more that I had hoped for. Beautiful scenery, thrilling adventure, Hawaiian history, fantastic crew, and Whales!!
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We had a good trip. Saw/joined a spinner dolphin stampede! Also had a "HEAT RUN" of humpback whales with 8 males chasing one female. Nāpali coast was beautiful. Only negative was that it was a "trade winds" day, so too murky for snorkeling and several of my family got seriously sea sick. Crew was great though.
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Stunning beauty, dolphins and whales, gracious hosts, great experience. Thanks!
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Great day on the water. The Napali Coast is a must see.
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We were very happy that we booked with a local family business. Captain Mike was awesome and a shout out to Ethan and Charlie. Ethan provided us with a lot of laughs. Amelia K was a great boat to be on and nobody was seasick with choppy conditions on the return. It was great to hear of the captain’s family history and his connection with the land. Highly recommend this tour.
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Best company, guides and Captain that I've been with.... These guys were so knowledgeable, so helpful and just awesome...I would definitely recommend them for your Napili coast experience...
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We enjoyed a wonderful morning touring up the Napoli coast. Friendly competant staff made us feel comfortable. We did see whales and dolphins, and got to swim and snorkel. A great day. The four of us would recommend Makana.
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The boat was perfect. The staff was perfect. The story was perfect. Excellent experience!
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We had our family of 12 and we sprung for a private charter on the Seiko. It was hands down the best trip ever! Ree and Tony were our crew, and they were amazing. We had 3 generations and everyone… including the teenagers said it was the coolest thing we have ever done.
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Unforgettable. Makana Charters was absolutely incredible. The only Native Hawaiian owned Nā Pali Coast boat tour, and you can truly feel the difference. Captain Mike and the crew didn’t just take us out on the water, they taught us the entire way. From the history of the coastline to the cultural significance of the valleys, marine life, and ancient Hawaiian traditions, every moment was filled with knowledge and respect for the land. It wasn’t just a tour, it was an education and an experience I’ll never forget. We also stopped to snorkel, saw dolphins, turtles, and whales. Lionel the crew member is incredible. He ensures an awesome experience. So grateful and highly recommend supporting them.
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An AWESOME EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND!!! The tour guides were so much fun, but also kind and thoughtful throughout the ride ❤️. They checked on all the passengers, helped everyone find a good spot for pictures, lended a hand as people moved around the boat, and just had very nice smiles to accommodate everyone. They were VERY knowledgeable of the history and Hawaiian culture of the sites we passed along the Na Pali coast. They could name ridge lines, points, valleys, beaches, and give you the history and cultural significance of each as native Hawaiians. They were respectful to both the guests and the ocean we rode on, teaching the unspoken rules of the waters. It was truly a lovely time. These guys were top notch watermen as they navigated and kept the boat cruising. They were able to spot and take us to see all sorts of sea creatures. The boat ride itself was very smooth and enjoyable, not jerky and no one on board got sick. Lunch was served, drinks were available to stay hydrated. The bathrooms on board the boat were also nice and clean. The boat itself was pristine— very clean! I can’t express enough how wonderful these guys were!! And the tour itself was beautiful. Things you couldn’t see on land. The entire coastline was simply magical. Mahalo nui loa e Makana Charters!!!
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They were great! Very knowledgeable about the NaPali coast and took good care of everyone on board making sure the whole trip was safe and enjoyable
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Fun day and great service/attention by the boat crew
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Incredible staff, super knowledgable and helpful. The amount of stuff we did was exceptional: dolphins, whales, turtles, coastline, birds, hearing whale sounds on a microphone. Wow! The captain slowed when a whale or dolphin was spotted and powered over gently to get closer. We had so many opportunities for pictures. One boat crew gal took our pictures with the lovely Napali Coast as a backdrop. Truly a tremendous experience! Thank you!
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A incredible experience! Awesome history, beautiful sunset, whales, dolphins , turtles, excellent crew highly recommended. Was pricey but so worth it.
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This sight seeing company gives a truly comprehensive experience! They are living proof of the Hawaiian culture.
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amazing day out!!
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