Reviewed by: Bri
This was an amazing way to experience the island of Kauai! Everyone we dealt with was friendly and helpful. Our pilot was fantastic--besides being a great pilot, he was full of information, kind to the children of the family that was also on board with us, and gave us many suggestions of possibilities of where to go or what activities to do. I would definitely suggest going on this experience to those who visit the island.
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Laura J
Miss K knows a lot about Kaua'i and the Hawaiian culture and history, she was a fantastic guide during the whole tour.
This tour was great, all the spots we visited are fantastic.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/09/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Mom of 3 Happy Kids
My 10 yo and I tend to get motion sickness so we followed their advice and took our meds (Bonnie/dramamine) the night before and the morning of. We had no issues! I think it helped that we were (randomly selected) for the largest of the 3 boats. It was a loooong boat ride. We went about 2.5 hours before we stopped to snorkel and have lunch. There isn't a lot of room but you can bring a beach bag with essentials (I wish I would've brought snacks). The ride was long but also GORGEOUS and fun for kids to look at. We saw a school (?) Of dolphins swimming along with us, monk seals on the beach, and of course the Na Pali coast. Snorkeling was fun and laid back. My 6 yo was able to just use her own goggles (regular pool goggle) and their floaty (similar to a pool noodle). She had a BLAST. My 12 yo and I even jumped off the front of the boat several times. We saw lots of fish and 2 sea turtles. I definitely recommend this tour! If you book - choose the morning ride!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Cece
Captain Kam and Asia were wonderful to our small group. We loved being in the smaller 12 person boat. Kam is a very skilled captain and they both always kept our safety a priority. It was fun, incredibly gorgeous view of the Napali coast. We saw dolphins, turtles, went under a waterfall. The best part was we got lucky with the weather and got to experience a unique cave tour as well.
Food was great too, everything was perfect!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Mplayer
Great TripCaptain Cam and Asia. What a great duo!
Fun yet safe. No Bananas EVER on da boat
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
The Waipoo Falls Hiking tour was outstanding.. great communication from start to finish. Our guide, Garrick, was outstanding and provided us with great information and a fantastic experience.
Jeff, Outstanding....is good enough for us!! Thanks for confirming that Garrick continues to shine. He is great in the field and a pleasure to work with. Glad you were
able to experience his "outdoor show". I have to visit him one day when he goes home to Alaska for a spell. Thanks for sharing. Micco
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Packages: | Koke‘e State Park - Waipo‘o Falls Hiking Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Debi
Captain Rob and his crew led a wonderful tour. The views were outstanding, his boat maneuvering skills were very impressive and we all just LOVED everything about this experience! Would highly recommend!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Jasmin Quidato
One of the best things to do here in Kauai. It was awesome. We would do it again. We saw turtles, dolphins, caves, waterfalls and lotsa fishes!!!
Crew was the best and very friendly and knowledgeable.
I recommend this to everyone that goes in Kauai❤️❤️❤️
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/31 |
Reviewed by: SamDP
We had a great time on this tour. Going into the caves was an amazing experience! The snorkeling was great too! We saw dolphins (briefly), turtles, and tons of fish and coral.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Diane G
We had a blast snorkeling with the fish and going into the beautiful caves!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/23 |
Reviewed by: John
This tour was amazing especially if you have young kids. The captain was amazing and we got to see a ton of amazing things. Dolphins, monk seals, sea caves, na Pali coast, mermaids...ok maybe not the last one. The crew was great and had a ton of great knowledge along with tips on great places to check out on island. Overall I would absolutely tour with them if we come back to the island.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Brandon
We loved this trip. The crew was great, and the whole experience was incredible. We learned so much about Hawaii, and got to see a side of the island few get to experience. We will recommend it to anyone going to Kuai in the future!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The sea caves are quite frightening but adrenaline rush!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/19 |
Reviewed by: MJL
The tour was good. The tour guide was excellent! Less time shopping and more time at the sites to hike would make this an excellent tour. We did enjoy it and would recommend it, especially if you don't have transportation.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Donovan Clan
This trip was amazing. The sites are unreal and the snorkeling is great. The crew are professional, courteous, informative (with interesting insights about the geography and Hawaiian culture as you proceed up the coast), and best of all, a bunch of fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to spend some time out on the water. Thank you to Captain Mike, Elijah, and Leroy for an excellent adventure!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Boucher fam
The staff was amazing, the trip was memorable for sure! Would def book with this charter co again!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Megan
Our family had the best time on this trip. The captain and crew were helpful, informative and very friendly. We saw turtles, dolphins and the snorkeling was great. The sea caves were very memorable We would recommend this tour to our friends and family.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Saundra S.
This tour surpassed all my expectations. We went out with Captain Sean and Jamie. They were fun and kept the energy and excitement levels high while making sure everyone on our boat's needs was met. This tour is not for the faint of heart! The wave swells can be huge! There's a lot of up and down but when the boat stops for pictures that are when you may get seasick. If that's a problem for you take something or wear acupuncture wrist bands. Our family of 4 wore the wrist bands and 3 of us had no problems. My teen son however ended up vomiting over the side of the boat during the last 1.5 hours of our tour right after the lunch stop. The staff were super helpful, washed off the boat, and gave him ginger chews and sprite. Within a few minutes, he was able to continue on and enjoy the end of the tour. The snorkeling was not off the beach as described on the website due to high winds and waves but they were able to find an area near the coral where our group could get in the sea to snorkel. You had to climb down the ladder in the back of the boat and the water was about 20 feet deep. Again, this is not for weak swimmers. They did provide fins, floats, and anything else you needed to feel safe but made it clear that if you were not a good swimmer, you should stay in the boat. I stayed in the boat while the other 3 strong swimmers got in the water. The staff made a point of throwing out food into the water to bring the fish to the boat so even I got to see some of the most colorful fish I've ever seen in real life up close due to the water being crystal clear and saw a sea turtle. The best part of it all was going into the sea caves! I can't even describe how awesome it was and the staff took the time to take pictures of all the parties in the cave. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Luna
It was an amazing experience. We enjoyed every second of it. From seeing dolphins, sea turtles, the breath taking views and snorkeling. Also, the ride back was a lot if fun!!!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer
Marcus our pilot was awesome, great views! Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This boat ride was fun but long, beware if you get sea sick as it is choppy!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/05/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Jessica Johnson
Stunning views up close of sea caves, waterfalls, and the incredible Na Pali coastline. Great for families. The crew is very patient and helpful. We had a great time and so glad we went!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/05/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
Marcus was out pilot- he was excellent. We had our toddlers with us and they didn't flinch on getting them and us comfortable with the little airvan (our first time). Great experience for all!!
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Packages: | Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/23 |
Reviewed by: D Rowley
The weather, cloudy and quite windy, made this cruise less than hoped for.
It cause it to be shorter (didn't go all the way to end of Na Pali Coast), not able to enter the cave, not able to stay in regular snorkel location, and overall duration was 1 hour shorter than scheduled.
I realize this is beyond the control of the crew, but was disappointing.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Michael Emerson
If you visit Kauai in April and want to see the Na Pali Coast then make sure you book with Makana. To navigate the choppy waters you will want a good Captain.
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Connie
Our trip with Makana Charters was a great time - our guides Cam and Asia were very helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip fun, as well as showing us amazing sights along the Na Pali Coastline. We entered a couple of awesome sea caves, saw turtles and hundreds of fish and sea life snorkeling, learned about the culture and history of the native Kauaian people, and enjoyed great views of the beautiful mountains, waterfalls and beaches all along the coastline. Safety was always front and foremost - we never felt at risk in any way. Would highly recommend Makana Charters - you can't go wrong!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Billy
My 9 year old daughter and I had a wonderful afternoon with Captain Cam and his partner Tony. They conveyed wonderful information about the areas we were seeing, made sure everyone was well taken care of, and kept the afternoon moving along such that there never seemed to be a dull moment. Highlights were snorkling, humpback whales, getting into some of the beautiful caves and just generally becoming familiar with a uniquely beautiful area of the world. Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Morning Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Rosanna
This was a fun day. We saw a lot of nice sights. I wish we could have had more time at each location, though. We ended up going back to a couple sights on our own the next day. Jonna was friendly and answered our questions. The lunch wasn't very good by the time we got to eat it. (We picked it up to eat later) Maybe it depended on what you ordered. All in all a nice day and some fun sights.
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Waimea Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful. You will not want to miss it while visiting Kauai and this tour was a great guide through the canyon!
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Packages: | Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/03/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Rick L.
Great experience from checking in to touchdown landing. Pilot was friendly and informative. He made sure passengers on both sides of plane received good views. And they were spectacular views! Flight lasted about 75 minutes. Well worth the price. This tour surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend Air Venture Tours.
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Packages: | The Big Kahuna Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
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