Reviewed by: Colorado
Crew was wonderful! Trip was amazing! Would love to come back and do it again
Need to know…wearing a spf shirt would have been a good idea! Having salty crackers for upset stomach would have helped.
The captain surprised us by taking the boat into a small area so that we could see the entirety of amazing cave. Very cool!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Jason Delight
The perfect activity to do on one of your getaway days, was so great to learn the history, and the challenges of the locals with survival on just daily living, on Kauai.
Was so good to be out on a very nice boat, but even better to be out with a captain and crew with great positive energy!! Took my 16 yo,14yo,7yo with and we all had a great time with great memories!, even had dolphins ride the wake of the boat for a bit!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/09/09 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: TWT
Our guide was a pro through and through! Excellent adventure for our family of five!
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/09/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Leona
The Napali Coast Tour was amazing. Our Captain was very professional. Treated everyone with the utmost respect. The Crew did an amazing job to be sure everyone on the Catamaran had everything they needed.
I highly recommend this tour. The Napali Coast is beautiful.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/08/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Sharon Blackwood
This was a perfect tour ever. The crew was so knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful. Would recommend this tour for everyone. Amazing scenery, great island history, interesting island stories and a fun boat ride. If I ever get the chance to visit again I will absolutely take this tour again.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/24 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Daryl
This was an amazing tour that was the highlight of our week in Kauai. It was well worth the cost for our group of six for an amazing afternoon cruising the Na Pali Coast for for over four hours. Included a great lunch, sights and snorkeling for those that wanted to.The crew was absolutely amazing and made the experience. Thank you
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Nicole T.
I highly recommend Makana Charters for your tour of the Na Pali coast! Capt. Rob, Leroy, and Bobby were the best crew! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! We enjoyed the stories and Hawaiian tradition around the various stops along the way. I was impressed that Bobby remembered every person's name on the boat and showed a genuine interest in each and every one. Leroy even took song requests! The water was a bit choppy the day we went, but that made it all the more fun! We enjoyed the amazing sights of the Na Pali coast, the cave and waterfall, the dolphins swimming right under the kids' feet off of the bow, the sea turtle waving hello, and the snorkeling. The sandwiches were delicious, too! I would definitely book with Makana Charters again! We had a blast!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Our tour got cancelled, and this was a fun replacement!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish
Aloha Kara,
So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?
Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.
We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.
Thanks for sharing.
The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.
Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Tina
This was an amazing experience in every way!
The boat ride felt like a roller coaster ride, the sightseeing was breathtaking, the crew was so friendly and kept us entertained with all the knowledge and stories about the island and lastly the snorkeling experience was so refreshing!! I am a non swimmer and so a big paranoid in very deep water, even with my floaties!! But leeroy took such good care of me when I was snorkeling, he even took me for a ride in the water with a tube, so that I could see more fishes and get a complete experience, it was amazing!!!
The whole crew is amazing, captain Rob, Kana with the storytelling skills and Ofcourse Leroy, they all make such a a amazing team. Will be back soon!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/31 |
Reviewed by: LarryJ
Great crew. They did underestimate the difficulty of the kayaking in the ocean to the snorkeling beach. Very tough for some in my group. Otherwise great day. Food OK.
Aloha Larry,
We try to be candid in all our tours about the intrinsic effort and matching folks to the right tour.
Yesterday, clients on the same tour, felt while they did not need a guide to get to the snorkeling beach off Hideaways, that having the guide(s) made for a richer experience.
That said your review helps others choose the correct tour.
In spite the toughness…thanks for giving us 4 stars.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
The Napali coast boat tour was definitely worth our time and money. The 5-hour or so tour was filled with constant activities, with experienced captain and the crew. The 20-or-so person boat was comfortable with the front-facing seats and a clean bathroom. It was also newly cleaned and painted. The captain also maneuvered through the caves and shore with experience, providing good opportunities for the pictures. The tour also provided an ample time for a snorkeling towards the end. It was definitely something we would recommend.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
very friendly crew- gets to know you as you make your way out to the coast line. Then they provide you with a spectacular tour of the coast while sharing knowledge about the history of the coast line, Hawaiian culture and general ocean sea life.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Great boat day and it gives you spectacular Na Pali views!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Shay Grogan
My family had the most amazing time on this cruise!! Everything was perfect from the moment we took our shoes off to get on the beautiful boat until we were putting our shoes back on upon returning. Thank you crew!!
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Packages: | Standard Package [Jun - Aug] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Laurel
If you are choosing one pricey tour while in Kauai, this one is it! Professional company, skilled crew, nice boat. Breathtaking scenery.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Ros
Very nice and comfortable boat. Knowledgeable and friendly crew. Highly recommend this tour! My family thought this is better than a helicopter tour of Napali. It was cool going into the caves… didn’t our big boat would fit but the crew was highly skilled!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The cataramaran was large, but we still go into the caves which is what I feared we would miss, overall awesome day on the Na pali!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Noemi e Daniele
Fantastico giro in barca, lo consigliamo senza alcun dubbio! Lo staff gentilissimo e informato, anche con noi che, parlando poco l’inglese, avevamo meno mezzi per socializzare con gli altri partecipanti
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Izabella
The boat ride was an amazing experience:) I didn’t know the only way to experience the Napali coast was by boat or helicopter. The views were magical and we got to take a lot of pictures of the sea cliffs up close. The whole experience had a magical few to it. We were able to snorkel and see turtles and many different types of fish. I was nervous about snorkeling but it turned out fine as long as you wear a yellow belt and don’t get caught in the current. I was able to take a bunch of pictures of the coastline, I also felt a spiritual energy. The guides were very informative about the Hawaiian spiritual practices and the different types of burials that were preformed in that region. I think you define get your money’s worth by going on this cruise. Each view is spectacular and picturesque. Also the lunch provided was flavorful and the chips were the best.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Wnrico
Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Wir haben Delfine gesehen, durften die Kulisse der Napali Coast geniessen, waren Schnorcheln, sind in eine Höhle und unter einem Wasserfall durchgefahren. Die Gegend ist einfach traumhaft, der Ausblick auf die grünen Klippen, die Farben vom Wasser, die Abgeschiedenheit. Da könnte man locker den ganzen Tag verbringen.
Danke an die Crew von Kapitän Rob, das wir so etwas erleben nri
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/25 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Jayme
Amazing tour with lava caves, hundreds of dolphins, sea turtles, a whale shark and gorgeous scenery! Best thing we did in Hawaii!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2023/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
Absolutely amazing tour, loved our crew. Absolutely amazing views and saw so many dolphins.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/05/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
My family enjoyed a wonderful day touring the Na Pali coast line. Captain Mike and his crew made their guests feel welcome, safe and part of the family. The bonus for me was the historic and cultural connection of the Mike and his crew to the land. We saw a mama whale and her calf up close. This excursion was the highlight of our vacation.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Flora T.
From beginning to end this was a wonderful experience! All the staff were amazing! We got to see incredible sites, snorkel, see dolphins and whales all in one day! Highly recommend this adventure!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/09 |
Reviewed by: KNRGirl
We had Captain Mike, Leroy and Tony on our adventure. They were nice, professional and very informative. Will do again for sure!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2023/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Cardona
Absolutely loved this experience and the helpers on board made it even better! I really enjoyed how we would go along and the captain would talk about a certain place or landmark. It was so fun stopping and relaxing for lunch and going for a swim. I do recommend to bring something if you get cold easily during the cruise. The captains on board were very friendly and constantly checking up on people!They were also very open to answer any questions people had.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Taylor
Our guides Hatu and Justice were wonderful. They made us feel welcome, safe, and gave us a great experience all around. We loved hearing about Hawaiian culture and experienced from Hatu. A great day overall!
Aloha Taylor,
Glad you enjoyed the paddling duo of Pohaku and Justice.
They do a great job of coupling the beauty of Hanalei with cultural and natural history.
Hope you saw some turtles snorkeling.
Thanks for sharing and will share with Pohaku and Justice.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
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Packages: | North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Sherri
My family had our first try with snuba and loved it !! Our guides showed us turtles and even a small octopus!! We would do this again.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Luciano
My group and I enjoyed exploring the NaPali Coast with the captain and crew. Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leeroy were fantastic!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/03/03 |
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Aloha TNT,
Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly gaining popularity.
Thanks for sharing.
We do pride ourselves for having a cast of pro-guides, who know how to have fun, keep you safe and informed.
Thanks for sharing and will share your kind words with staff.
Stay active and well.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide.