Morning Whale Watch & Snorkel BBQ Cruise (from Kailua-Kona Pier)
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4.62
super day!
Reviewed by: Kimbelry, 2016/04/20The naturalist Denver was a great person to visit with and very knowledgeable. Crew friendly and accommodating.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/21 |
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An absolutely grand time
Reviewed by: ScottJ, 2016/01/23This tour is outstanding. One disclaimer, it is 'whale watch lite' then let's go snorkel. We looked for whales on the way to the snorkel spot and again on the way back. And we did see a couple from a distance. I say this because if you want to really focus on the whales, get up really close, look for multiple sightings, etc., then you might want to choose another. But, if you want a great cruise with great snorkeling, and an opportunity to see a whale, then this is the one.
The boat is well equipped, comfortable, and the crew very attentive. Food is available most of the cruise, and it was very good. A cash bar was available. The captain was very knowledgable, giving interesting commentary on the whales, dolphins (we shall many Dolphins), and geology of the island.
The snorkel spot was outstanding, located just off the coast. The water was just right, and there were all kinds of colorful fish to see. The snorkel instruction was h best I have seen. They even taught me how to not drink half the ocean. There is a water slide on the boat, fun.
Overall a great day.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
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Amazing time with great people
Reviewed by: Kevin, 2016/01/07The party I was with and I, recently went on a tour and didn't see any whales and there was a miscommunication about there garantee on Dolphin/whale sighting. We wrote a negative review and their office called and apologized for the confusion and offered us all a free trip back on the boat. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip AND the fact that they called us back for another trip. Thank you very much!! This is a great trip you dont want to miss out on.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/10 |
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Exceptionally fun!
Reviewed by: dsltx, 2015/05/03This was such a fun expedition with some of the most professional folks ever! Great sense of humor and made us feel very comfortable. This was my first time snorkeling and they went over everything very well. And lucky us - we got to see two whales at the end of the season, no less! I would definitely do this again or one of the other Body Glove activities.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
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Snorkeling and Whale Watching
Reviewed by: Wisconsin Family, 2015/04/12We had the best time on the Body Blove Whale Watch and Snorkel Cruise. The staff was very enthusiastic and quick to point out and get us closer to the dolphins and whales that were spotted. It was a real surprise and treat to see a whale breach in early April. The snorkeling spot was beautiful, and my kids loved the high jump and water slide.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/04 |
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not a single attempt to see a whale was made
Reviewed by: DutchCleo, 2015/04/10I was sold this tour as a whale watch & snorkel event, but on the day it was not that (it was a boat ride, piss-up and snorkel). No attempt was ever made to see any whales and it was not billed as such to others on the boat. The barman was very good at selling us all sorts (GoPro hire, sell snorkels, drinks, underwater cameras etc), and lots of people were drinking copious amounts of cocktails and having a fab time. The atmosphere on the boat was great. The boat and equipment was very good (much better than on another snorkel excursion I did earlier that week), staff, facilities & food were good, and the weather was fabulous. I really wanted to see the whales as it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (I live in the UK), and other trips that week had been for whale watching through Body Glove cruises, but not this one. It must have been an unfortunate mix-up through this website
Activity date&time: 2015/04/01 (Wed) 08:00
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| Activity Date: | 2015/04/01 |
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Relaxing and Beautiful Tour!
Reviewed by: Tami, 2015/02/24-morning whale watching-
•Provided breakfast and Lunch
•Friendly and Helpful Crews
•Snokeling and optional lesson for scuba diving!
•Safe and Fun!!
Next time I wanna go with my friends! (But it's perfect for families as well^^)
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
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Excellent day!
Reviewed by: Natalie, 2015/02/12We did the snorkelling & whale watching trip in Jan w/my two teenagers, brothers & young nephew. The staff were very friendly & courteous, helping my young nephew who was scared to enjoy the day. The snorkelling was fantastic and as promised, saw several spectacular humpbacks and spinner dolphins. The people working the boat made it fun & safe and were sure to help with anything needed. Well worth it & will definitely do it again!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
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Excellent day full of wildlife and fun
Reviewed by: Jessica, 2014/03/28The excursion was great. The crew was knowledgeable and fun, and there was a naturalist on board who talked about the local wildlife, especially the whales and dolphins that we saw. We had tons of time to snorkel and explore the reef. Every excursion experience will be different, but I recommend this company to adventurers of all ages.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/24 |
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Super Fun Trip
Reviewed by: Lisa G, 2013/07/29Amazing trip! Super nice and helpful crew. Would definitely choose this trip again.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/19 |
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Good times!
Reviewed by: Nonna, 2012/08/14Very pleasant, relatively inexpensive trip. Kids really enjoyed the slide and jumping off the boat. The staff was groovy.
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Wonderful morning!
Reviewed by: tlsgriff, 2012/08/07We really had a great time! The crew was so friendly and helpful! Even though I was little sea sick it was a really neat experience!
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This was a great excursion.
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2012/07/01This was the first time for our family to go snorkeling and it was a great trip. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Also, there are things to do if you don't want to snorkel.
We loved this excursion.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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We Saw DoLpHins! >_<
Reviewed by: Mandee Cachola, 2012/01/28My kids wanted to see some dolphins, and I am so glad the wonderful staff at Hawaiiactivities.com helped me choose the best one for my family!
Breakfast and lunch was included! Plus, they had a waterslide which my kids LOVED! The staff was friendly and very helpful in adjusting my son's snorkel mask. We seen a lot of dolphins swimming around so we were not disappointed.
Views of the coastline was beautiful and the water was so crisp and refreshing. Next time we visit the Big Island, I am definitely doing this activity. Thank You Body Glove and Hawaiiactivities.com!!
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our day trip
Reviewed by: Herbert, 2011/10/07Dear all,
Thanks again for the efficient assistance in regards to the health problems of my wife Gertrud and thanks for bringing us back to the jetty that quickly. After all my wife is ok and has recovered. The doctors were not able to say clearly what happened, it could have been a minor stroke or a very short term amnesia (short term oxgene problem due to snoreklling). But we enjoyed the trip before and our holidays after very much!
thanks again and see you later / Herbert & Family
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Great Experience!
Reviewed by: AmandaT, 2009/01/06My husband and I went on the morning boat ride and snorkel - we saw both whales and dolphins! I never thought to see so many, there must have been 40 dolphins, and they were even jumping out of the water.
From the prairies I've never had much experience with the ocean and I was nervous how people would treat me given I was nervous. But the staff was excellent, they were helpful and informative, and you could tell they really love their job.
I had an excellent time snorkeling, and my husband did the SNUBA which he also enjoyed a lot. It was a beautiful location.
My only recommendation is to bring extra anti-nauseant medication if you know you get queasy! Mine ran out - but it only serves further to speak of the crew, they took care of me and even had ginger drinks to help calm my stomach.
I'd go on this cruise again in an instance, it was longer than I thought, and the food was good too. What an experience!
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Awesome experience
Reviewed by: evester, 2008/08/24Great views, lots of fun... we have no scuba diving experience but decided to do an upgrade to scuba dive, this was amazing such a different world under the sea. The instructors were very knowledgeable and we felt safe with their instruction. Not sure if this option is available on all tours.
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snorkel
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2008/04/23IT WAS A GREAT EXCURSION
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On Holidays!
Reviewed by: Lawrence Skoretz, 2007/12/01This was really an adventure for us...not to mention the great crew...great food...great drinks...great fruit...great music...and the fantastic under-water world for snorkling was awesome. Good job, guys!
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Body Glove Snorkel
Reviewed by: Don & Jude,Palm Desert,, 2007/08/06Great experience. Thoughtful, attentive crew. The staff really made certain that everyone was attended to. The continental breakfast and the deli lunch were even really good. We would do it again.
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Body Glove Dolphin/Snorkel Cruise
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/08/01Had fun, nice boat and crew. Snorkeling was great, food was great. Was disappointed that we didn't see any dolphins, but we did see a shark, on our way back to the pier. That was exciting.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
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Aloha ScottJ!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you again next time you visit our amazing island!
Kind regards,
Margie Park
Sales & Marketing Manager
Body Glove Cruises