Reviews for Makana Charters

Great adventure. The captain is very knowledgeable of the area and skilled in his craft. We saw a few whales and some beautiful coastline. The crew was super helpful and friendly as well. I highly recommend this group.

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We had an amazing experience touring the Napali Coast with Makana Charters. The coastline was absolutely stunning, and our crew members were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great information about local history, beaches, hikes, and tons of fun facts. We also got to see dolphins and whales. A few of us felt a little seasick during the trip, and I was so impressed with how attentive and caring the crew was. They immediately checked on us and found a calm, beautiful spot for us to stop and swim, which helped so much. I’ve been on several boat tours before and have never experienced a crew as thoughtful and proactive as this one. Makana Charters truly made the day unforgettable. I would absolutely book with them again. Highly recommend!

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We booked a boat tour with Makana charters boat tour company to visit the Napali coast. The tour was a 5 hour long boat ride along the coast. The Napali coast is the second longest cliff beach in the world. You can only access this stunning landscape by boat or helicopter tours. We spotted whales and several hundred dolphins in the morning tour not too far from the coastline. This is a must-do in Kauai. Absolutely breathtaking views, like no other! A sandwich, chips and beverages were provided on the tour. We got lucky with the weather and were able to do some snorkelling on our way back to the shore. The crew on the boat were super friendly and took pictures and helped a few folks get over their sea sickness. We had an absolutely amazing time and they helped make it memorable! Highly recommend this business!

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I loved the tour, but with the bad weather, I don't know why they didn't cancel it. It rained for over an hour, and we were soaked and wet. It was very hard to enjoy the tour. We couldn't take pictures together because our clothes were soaked, and my hair got all wet. Not a curl in sight! You guys know the weather in advance, and when it's raining like that, think about the customers and just cancel the trip. The crew and the captain were amazing, though. I really feel and requesting a partial refund.

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Excellent staff , we enjoyed every minute spent on that boat.

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Excellent experience, beautiful views, and wonderful staff!

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Super friendly and kind tour guides, would definitely recommend them!

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Fantastic experience! We loved our boat trip to the Na Pali coast so much! Loved our captain and crew, they were so helpful and knowledgeable of the land- as they are locals. Highly recommend 🙌🏼

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Great experience with Mākaha Charters and the crew. He really knows how to drive the boat in an impressive way, navigating the waves to keep the boat steady, and getting us close up to the caves on the coast. The rest of the crew was so friendly and helpful and it was a wonderful trip. Worth every penny for the views and local history.

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Our Makana Charters trip along the Nā Pali Coast was absolutely unforgettable. The scenery itself was stunning, and what really made the experience special was Mike, who taught us about the island’s history and culture in a way that felt genuine and heartfelt. Partway through the tour we came across a huge pod of spinner dolphins, easily around a hundred of them, and it was one of those moments you never forget. Lunch was simple but really fresh, with good sandwiches that hit the spot after being out on the water. Overall, we had an amazing day and would definitely recommend Makana Charters to anyone considering it.

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My family had a wonderful time on the Amelia K touring the Nepali coast. Gorgeous vistas, charming crew, and a very capable captain. They even hunted down some whales for us to see on the trip home. The boat was very comfortable and the Captain’s knowledge and sharing of the local history was intriguing. We would highly recommend Makana charters.

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AVOID THIS TOUR. As other reviews have mentioned - Makana Charters cancelled on us the day right before our tour with no apology, and we had booked with them weeks in advance. They claimed the cancellation was due to the weather, but I called two other Na Pali cruise companies that same day, and they both said that there were no weather concerns and that their cruises were on schedule. Luckily, we were able to book with another tour instead for that same date. The weather was perfect so I don't know what Makana was referring to (although the ride was choppy as already expected). Perhaps Makana didn't fill their booking capacity and opted to cancel, but I might be wrong. The other tour company we went with wasn't fully booked, but they still set sail, and the experience ended up being the highlight of our trip (this other tour included snorkeling which was an unexpected blast!). There are several other locally owned Na Pali cruises available. Save yourself the hassle of being cancelled on by this company and book with another instead. Chances are, you'll be able to find a "Plan B" on short notice if you get cancelled on, but nip this potential inconvenience in the bud and focus on enjoying your vacation instead.

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sooo worth it! had the best time with my friends on Makana Charters. From the views of the coast and dolphins we got to see, to the friendly and funny staff on board, everything made the overall experience perfect.

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Amazing tour with such a friendly crew! They provided some great history of different areas of the island which we loved learning about. Would absolutely go again for another visit.

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Had a great time! Captain and crew were amazing! Thank you!

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We have a lot of fun. Every one is very nice and helpful.

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