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All Reviews for Kailua-Kona in Big Island
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Not great!
Reviewed by: Unknown
It was OK. Nothing was explained well. Water was cold and did not expect to be hanging by the side of board for half hour to watch them coming at you! Very inconvenient, cold and ill-explained activity. Although staff was helpful. Wished they listened to the individual difficulties to understand. Could have enjoyed better with help.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/15 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray Snorkel!
Reviewed by: Rob
The crew was fun, safe and respectful as well as extremely fun! We saw a minimum of 3 and a max of well… it was 7 or 8 at once. We were all so pleased with this even and I highly recommend going at sunset.
The rays were magnificent and gentle for such large creatures. They truly are a sight to see.
Will do this again on our next visit.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Magic night
Reviewed by: Marie D
The journey was well organised and on time. The team was really cheerful and fun.
We could see Manta Rays swimming below us all along our time in the water. I liked to learn about Manta Rays while seeing them. It was one of the best moment on the island, Magic!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great way to see the sunset
Reviewed by: Lisa S
From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/04 |
Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Family Fun!
Reviewed by: Robyn Molina
I chose this boat because my group had 2 little ones, 3yrs and almost 1yr old. This was perfect for them. We all enjoyed the lessons and the guide who was very attentive to everyone! I highly recommend this tour
Mahalo for the wonderful review, and for recommending us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again soon.
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/16 |
Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Fun Day
Reviewed by: Kara
I liked this tour, but I would say its a one and done!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/13 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome
Reviewed by: Chelsea
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend going on this tour. The moonlight tour would be my recommendation because there are less boats in the cove. The crew on this trip were great and very helpful the entire trip. They had drinks and snacks available when on the boat. The mantas were constant the entire time we were in the water and I was able to get great footage on my GoPro!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/03 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Really great trip
Reviewed by: Andy
Everything is as promised. Great and professional crew. Catamaran was very clean and safe. Beverages always available at no additional cost (except alcoholic). Good continental breakfast and lunch with extra snacks available. We always felt safe and secure both onboard and while snorkeling. Crew added historical info throughout the trip. I highly recommend this trip.
Aloha Andy,
Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your snorkeling adventures! We are happy to hear of your feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us in the near future!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/11 |
Aloha Kona Tours Private Boat Charter - Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Two fantastic private cruises! Thank you Aloha Kona Tours!
Reviewed by: Jim Nicholl
We prefer private charters and snorkeling trips and Aloha Kona Tours did not disappoint. We had such a good time on our Sept 9th cruise we booked a night time Manta Ray cruise the very next day!
On our first cruise we got to see turtles and dolphins and actually got to snorkel with a 25 foot whale shark. It was outstanding! The Captain is excellent and the Crew is very friendly and knowledgeable! The Captain was accommodating to our request for our outing to make the trip very personalized.
On our second night Manta Ray cruise we enjoyed a stunning sunset cruise and tour of the city from the water. Then we snorkeled with the Manta Rays for about 30 minutes. They have all the gear and the Crew was so accommodating. Three of us got in the water and swam with the Rays and our fourth person was a little shy but the Crew made sure she got to see the Rays up close without leaving the boat.
Both trips were truly unforgettable and amazing! The boat is beautiful and comfortable.
Thanks Aloha Kona Tours,
Jim, Jodi, Debye and Larry
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| Packages: | 4-Hour Private Morning Snorkel Charter (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amazing experience for young and old
Reviewed by: familytour2022
We had an amazing time on this tour, the guides were knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. My 3 year old got to ride on the party pit and loved seeing the mantas up close. Really appreciated all the extra care the staff took to make sure everyone was supported and felt comfortable. We saw at least half a dozen different rays and our biggest challenge was not touching them when they swam right up to us! Can not recommend this tour enough
Aloha!
Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
One of the Best Experiences on Big Island
Reviewed by: Kara
These ginaromous creaters are as sweet as puppies! So fun
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/31 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Such a cool experience!
Reviewed by: Abe
Amazing views, good food, and lots of history to learn about hawaii
We are thrilled to have had you as our guest! Thank you for sharing! We hope you're able to join us again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/15 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Beautiful show and atmosphere
Reviewed by: Traveler21
The Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau was so beautiful. I would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to see a beautiful sunset and a great performance. I absolutely loved the ambiance and the show. The food and food service was just ok and the event felt very touristy, so many people.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/20 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Great trip!
Reviewed by: TRK
A smooth sail and comfortable ride. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. I didn't think I'd want a pool noodle...but get the pool noodle. It helps alot unless you plan to free dive. The food and drinks were good and sandwiches are fine for a boat trip. Don't expect fine dining. Plenty of room on board, even if you feel it might fill up with guests. The crew was there to keep the boat clean as well. I'd recommend getting there early for parking, as there's only street parking and you might have to walk to get to the launch. Beautiful boat. Enjoyed the trip! Thanks!
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing your experience with us! We do also agree with taking as many pool noodles as you would like. It's called a "vacation" for a reason. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island! Until then, A Hui Hou and safe travels!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Something to scratch off your tourist list
Reviewed by: HawaiianEnvy
This was a nice event to scratch off a tourist’s list. Great performances tied to Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. Food was good. Had options for kiddos.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing Experience
Reviewed by: Merritt Hillman
My wife and I did this tour on our honeymoon. We come from the Midwest US and have not ever really been able to see many stars hence our booking this trip. The pickup location was convenient, the tour guide friendly and informative, and the experience overall was enjoyable. Would recommend to anyone going to try and book this tour as it was fun and definitely worth it.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
10/10 Amazing Experience
Reviewed by: Mayra Mateo
The crew was awesome! They made sure everyone was safe and made accommodations for those that needed it. I hope those that needed a little extra help also appreciate them because they did an amazing job! We saw at least 7 mantas that night. It’s one thing seeing them at the zoo and another snorkeling with them. Towards the last 10 minutes of the session, we had 4 mantas doing flips under our floating matt. It was so mesmerizing! Such beautiful creatures! Would definitely do it again in the future! 10/10
Aloha!
We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.
Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/25 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Wonderful Experience!
Reviewed by: Lily S
The Luau is great! Many food options and authentic Hawaiian food too!! The show was very informative and exciting to watch during the Luau. We enjoyed it very much!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Perfect ocean day!
Reviewed by: Jess
Our guides were wonderful! They were knowledgeable and very friendly which made our experience that much better. The snorkeling spots were on point, and they give clear and concise directions on how to proceed at each location. Our group was small and intimate which I found ideal.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Awesome experience, must do.
Reviewed by: Kecia
Overall i would say it's a must-do on the big island.
The crew was fun and helpful.
That particular night was somewhat cold and light on mantas but you get what you get. Crew doesn't control the animals.
Aloha! Thank you for joining our manta ray snorkel and for leaving such a positive review. We hope to welcome you back onboard in the future! Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/15 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Laurie H
I went on the deluxe snorkeling trip with my husband and five of my young adult children. We all loved it! Captain Steve did a fantastic job showing us sea caves and other interesting sites. We ended up in the midst of a pod of dolphins and saw some pilot whales. For all of us it was our first time snorkeling and Captain Steve and his crew made our first experience incredible. They even helped my son who can’t swim get comfortable with snorkeling using a life vest and noodle so by the second snorkeling stop he was a pro. We saw so many fish, eels, and a few sea turtles. I truly can’t say enough good things about the crew and the whole experience. One of the best of my life! I will definitely return!
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Outstanding experience
Reviewed by: Natalie
A fantastic experience - would do it again in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/30 |
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Sunset sail
Reviewed by: Lanikuh
We had a great time on the sunset sail! The captain and staff were patient and so friendly. The boat was clean. Snacks and beverages/cocktails were provided. The ride was smooth and the sunset was beautiful. Our previous sail was cancelled and we were rebooked for this cruise and so pleased with the outcome. We would do this again and highly recommend it to visitors the area.
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/06 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Memorable and breathtaking!
Reviewed by: A.Packard
My husband and I absolutely LOVED this excursion. Our tour guide was so incredibly kind and knowledgable. We loved learning about the history and culture surrounding the mountain during our ascent. The dinner provided was delicious. The sunset on the summit and the stargazing was other worldly. We will never forget it!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Sunset dinner cruise
Reviewed by: Pete
The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Great trip, thank you.
Reviewed by: Sandi
Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.
Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Excellent experience!!! Once in a lifetime
Reviewed by: Joe
Wonderful experience. It is family friendly. Very entertaining
Aloha Joe,
We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, all returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii 'Ohana
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/31 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Fun Manta Ray Tour
Reviewed by: Yvonne
The guides and the captain were all very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, which made the tour extra enjoyable and fun! We saw schools of little fish and minnows right in front of our eyes (they also occasionally ran into our hands and faces) and definitely saw a couple huge manta rays! Overall a fun tour.
Quick tip: wearing the wetsuit helped a lot, as the water got really cold when it got dark, and longer you stay in the water, the colder it gets. Also, would not recommend going the day you get off the plane, as my boyfriend and I got extremely seasick towards the end of the manta ray viewing. However, our guides and the captain gave us many tips on how to feel better and fed us with snacks and drinks.
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜朝食・昼食付き＞
初めてのビッグアイランド
Reviewed by: toru
シュノーケリングで魚等が見ることができなかった。以前オアフ島で体験した時は沢山見ることが出来ました。
Thank you for joining us!
We moor in about 25-30 feet of water in order to protect the fragile coral reef. When guests stay near the boat unfortunately the fish are less plentiful in the open water.
During our safety briefing our crew instructs guests to swim closer to shore in about 10-15 feet of water where the coral and fish are plentiful.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/09 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amaze balls
Reviewed by: Matt
Excellent crew and amazing experience swimming with the fishes. Highly recommended.
Aloha!
We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.
Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/07 |
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Aloha Marie D,
Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!
Mahalo,
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