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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great excursion fun staff

Skylar and Aerial were awesome. The trip was perfect. We were even fortunate enough to see a hammer head shark on our way back. These guys do it right!!!! Highly recommend booking with them as me and my family will remember this for a lifetime.

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Packages:	5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/16
Activity Date:	2022/04/14

Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Great first luau experience

Reviewed by: Heather B

We had a great time at the Royal Kona Voyagers of the Pacific luau. The dancers and musicians were wonderful, the setting was stunning and the food was very filling. I would recommend planning on getting there a bit early as parking does get crowded and you do have to wait in line to check in, but the process was quick and very smooth.

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/13
Activity Date:	2022/04/11

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Pricey But Enjoyable Cruise

Reviewed by: Sniblette

For what it is, the cruise seemed pricey to us. You board the boat and then sail along the coast for about 45 minutes before heading back in. We were relieved to find that though our cruise was scheduled to end at 6:30, we stayed out on the water long enough to watch the actual sunset—the whole point of the cruise for us!

The crew is small but nice. We were a bit dismayed to arrive and see a large number of young children booked on the same cruise. Maybe it's just us, but who drags infants and toddlers onto a sunset cocktail cruise?!? Predictably, a number of the children wound up getting sick (gee, who didn't see that coming?), and many puke buckets were passed out. While I can't fault the company for that, I wish they would limit the sunset cocktail cruises to adults only (or at least offer it on a number of nights). There are plenty of other boats that parents can drag their children onto in Hawaii. And if you can afford to bring your kids to Hawaii on vacation, you can afford a sitter for a few hours while the adults go have fun. (Note to the crew: Unless every passenger on the boat is puking their guts out, don't suggest heading back early just because some parent decided to introduce their 2 year old to sailing on the open ocean and the kid got sick. I'm sorry the kid is sick, but I paid for a 1.5 hour cruise and I expect to get what I paid for.)

The snack offering was decent; cocktail options were more limited and (of course) watered down, but I think that's expected on something like this.

All in all, we enjoyed ourselves but overall felt it was overpriced and saw many areas for improvement.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/12
Activity Date:	2022/03/27

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Fun Time in a Historic Setting

Reviewed by: Okiman60

The Fairwind crew is very professional, for they stress safety and they are helpful. In addition, the captain highlighted dolphin sightings and the historical information regarding ancient Hawaiian culture. He also gave facts about the Captain Cook Memorial.

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Packages:	Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/09
Activity Date:	2022/04/07

Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Fantastic Experience

Reviewed by: Selina

Had a fabulous experience at the Luau with my family. It was the first luau experience for my daughter and she enjoyed it. Thank you.

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/03/29

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

So many beautiful creatures

Reviewed by: Robin

This was a great snorkel adventure. We made 3 stops and saw tons of beautiful coral and underwater creatures. It was a long half-day, but it went by so quickly. Would definitely do this again.

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Packages:	5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/06
Activity Date:	2022/04/02

Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Great Crew

Reviewed by: Robin

We had so much fun hanging out on board with the captain and his first mate. Interesting people with interesting stories. Great service and a beautiful boat!

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Packages:	Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/06
Activity Date:	2022/04/04

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Beautiful cruise

Reviewed by: rvaldovinos

The staff is wonderful and provide top notch service. Unfortunately, the day we went out we saw no dolphins.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,

Mahalo for taking the time to leave such a kind review.
We agree that it's unfortunate that you did not see dolphins; we sure wish you did!
Thank you for joining us! We hope you can join us again in the future.

Best wishes,

Margie Park
Sales & Marketing Manager
Body Glove Cruises

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Packages:	Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/04/04
Activity Date:	2021/06/08

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

This is the best excursion

Reviewed by: Kathy

We travel to Kona every other year. We discovered the dinner cruise the last time we went and loved it so we definitely booked it again last week. This year was even better. The crew were ready to help anyone needing help. We were waited on and spoiled. The food was tasty. The historian did a great job as did the music entertainment. We took the cruise at the end of March which should have been too late to view a whale. One popped up right beside the boat. The captain steered the boat to try to follow the whale so we could get another view. It started raining later and once again the captain did what he could to take us out away from the rain. We will definitely do this the next time we return to Hawaii.

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Packages:	Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/31

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

One of the coolest things we have ever done!

Reviewed by: Michele

Such an awesome experience! We were surrounded by Manta Rays! So very cool, and the crew were helpful, very good at their jobs! Would love to do it again if we are ever back in Kona.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/09

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Amazing cruise!

Reviewed by: Winnie

We had such a good time on this dinner cruise. The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent. We ate, danced and enjoying the beautiful views from the ocean of the Big Island. The sunset view is a most see!!

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Packages:	Dinner Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/17

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

A 3 hour tour.

Reviewed by: Shelly

The crew was great, helpful and fun. The little bit of history was enjoyable. We loved seeing the different marine life. The water wasn't too cold either. Our ride back was fantastic, Thanks Loren 1, 2 and Alex.

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Packages:	3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/30
Activity Date:	2022/03/28

Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Best yacht experience ever!

Reviewed by: Deja

Captain Cindy and Chelsea were so nice. It was my birthday and they made me feel so special. The drinks were flowing and they even provided a speaker for all of my friends and I to use. We had forgotten to get food and they had provided us an assortment of finger sandwiches to snack on. We watched the sunset and jumped off the boat. Honestly that experience was the highlight of my entire birthday trip in Hawaii. I will not hesitate to come back to them next time I am in Hawaii on the Big Island !

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Packages:	Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/27
Activity Date:	2022/03/16

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: The Desmond’s

Captain Cindy and Crew John were awesome! They made this the trip of a lifetime! They were informative, so very helpful, personable, and professional. We had a great time from the beginning to the end!

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Packages:	Private Charter: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (5 to 8 hours)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

It was a great sail, no issues. We saw dolphins and one whale.

Reviewed by: Valerie

It was a great evening for sailing. The Captain and crew were very nice and got along well with everyone. We saw dolphins and one . The food was catered and was pretty good. Salad, grilled chicken and white rice.

We had to wait for a few couples before we could leave but we stayed out a little longer.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Excellent night. Excellent view.

Reviewed by: Sarah

This activity is a must do!
The day seemed like it might not be good. Rainy and windy. But once we were i. The tour bus, our guide Gauge, was informative about the island and the areas we were driving through. He assured us it would be a great night for a sunset and stargazing. Like the mountain heard him, she did not disappoint! The sunset was spectacular, with every picture trumped by the next. Is 40 pictures of a sunset too many? Haha.
And when we got to our stargazing spot, the diamonds in the sky sparkled and gave us a show.
Dress warmly so you can enjoy. They provide gloves, but maybe invest a little bit in some good ones.
A++

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/21

Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Royal Kona Luau

Reviewed by: RAJ

Fabulous ocean backdrop. Very colourful performance and the fire show was awesome. Food was very good and catered for vegetarians as well. strongly recommended

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/11

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unreal

Reviewed by: Kara

The guides have so much knowledge! I recommend this.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/21

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

First Timers vs. Veteran Luau

Reviewed by: Cynthia Haynes

For those of us who had been to previous luaus this experience was amazing. The attention to history and story telling was very interesting. The costumes, dances and national history was educational as well as entertaining. (Especially the fire dancer!) Some of our friends had never been to a luau before and also thought it was wonderful. The food was presented beautifully and delicious. (The drinks were excellent too!) We even tried the poi because this was the first time it had ever been explained to us how to eat it and with what food combination. The location was easy to find and parking was ample. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great experience for our group of six and would highly recommend this event.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/20
Activity Date:	2022/02/20

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

The perfect adventure

Reviewed by: Ren

For a family coming from the snow, we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t even know if we could snorkel! The crew was super helpful and fun. All of our fears were for not. We had the time of our lives! We were treated to historic stories to go along with our boat ride, the snorkel equipment was clean and high quality, the sights were incredible! The perfect adventure for beginners! Highly recommended!

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Packages:	3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/20
Activity Date:	2022/02/22

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Kona Atlantis Submarine

Reviewed by: RAJ

Very professional. Informative commentary and a great underwater experience.

Amazing fish school
The submarine

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Packages:	Kona Submarine
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/17
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

A beautiful and relaxing cruise

Reviewed by: Debbie

Captain Kurt and Dave gave us a beautiful and relaxing cruise. This was something the whole family can do. We were hoping to see some whales but they were a little too shy this trip. We did have a great snorkel spot. Dave showed the best spots to see sea life. My 2 year old grandson got into the ocean for the first time. Captain Kurt was able to assist some of our family into and out of the ocean safely. Dave brought up a starfish and a sea anemone so my grandson could see and touch them before releasing them back into the ocean.

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Packages:	Daytime Private Hourly Charter - Customize Your Itinerary
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/17
Activity Date:	2022/03/10

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Alberto

Everything was on point. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The day was gorgeous and the sunset was incredible too. Manta-rays we’re a real show!!! They looked so beautiful and out of this word, like dancing in the water and playing with us. Definitely a must at the Big Island.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/12
Activity Date:	2022/02/19

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.

Reviewed by: Jarrod Blaker

Our Tour guide Travis was extremely knowledgeable on all things Hawaii (also quite humorous). He was super informative on the history, culture, geology and botany, and that was just on the ride to the summit. It is cold at the top, minus 2 deg Celsius when we were there. However warm jackets and gloves are provided. We took a beanie too which was a good idea.
The sunset is amazing on top of the clouds. We then drove down to 12,000 ft for the stargazing, which was incredible. Travis explained everything very well, and never rushed you. It was probably the best 8 hrs we have spent in Hawaii. Can’t recommend this tour any more highly. Thank you.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/12
Activity Date:	2022/03/10

Big Island Private Whale Watching Cruise - Aloha Kona Tours [Jan-Mar]

Wonderful late season private whale watch

Reviewed by: B from Alabama

Private whale watch was well worth the trip premium. Professional team met our needs and delivered on multiple whale sightings even though it is late in the season. Saw wonderful beaches and learned so much about the Kona coast from knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend.

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Packages:	Private Whale Watching Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/11
Activity Date:	2022/03/09

Kona Whale Watching Cruise from Honokohau Harbor - Ocean Encounters [Dec - Mar]

Experience of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Kara

Me and my husband are on our honeymoon and only wanted to make sure we got to see whales!!

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Packages:	Afternoon Winter Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/10
Activity Date:	2022/03/09

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Fantastic day of snorkel and lava cave exploring

Reviewed by: Wendy

Bethany could not have been more accommodating and welcoming when we first arrived followed by a tremendous day at sea with Jill ! She gave an amazing tour of the coastline sharing history, " fun facts" and plentiful opportunity to see lava caves , blowholes, and awesome snorkeling! We saw a baby whale with her mama thanks to Jill's sharp eye followed by a diving turtle and then some dolphin at our final stop. Couldn't have asked for a better day that Jill and Sea Quest gave!

Rooster Crown

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Packages:	5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/08
Activity Date:	2022/03/07

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Fun First Night on the Island

Reviewed by: Wendy

Going to the luau was a great way to kick off our trip to Hawaii learning about the history and culture, traditions and customs. Staff were attentive, meal was varied to allow for local cuisine and picky eaters in the group ( who knew Chick nuggets and Mac was customary but a fan fav for the kids!). Banana bread delicious. The show entertaining and ambiance pretty overlooking the water.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/08
Activity Date:	2022/03/06

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Great family fun!!

Reviewed by: Big Island trip 2022

This was a fantastic Luau! Not my first one, I enjoyed the everything about it. The live musicians, singers, actors/dancers were all top notch. Very informative and exciting. The food was decent too, lots of choices.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/02/10

Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Outstanding

Reviewed by: Barbara florey

I would say best entertainment, very good dancers and the fire stick twirler was fantastic! It was long enough and not too long . It was perfect: the food was fine , not Grand but I just am a picky eater so I think it was fine. The show was awesome !!! Well done! The host of the show did a good job also : getting old so his voice wasn’t fantastic but who cares .

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/05
Activity Date:	2022/02/09

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Great excursion fun staff

Great first luau experience

Pricey But Enjoyable Cruise

Fun Time in a Historic Setting

Fantastic Experience

So many beautiful creatures

Great Crew

Beautiful cruise

This is the best excursion

One of the coolest things we have ever done!

Amazing cruise!

A 3 hour tour.

Best yacht experience ever!

Amazing experience!

It was a great sail, no issues. We saw dolphins and one whale.

Excellent night. Excellent view.

Royal Kona Luau

Unreal

First Timers vs. Veteran Luau

The perfect adventure

Kona Atlantis Submarine

A beautiful and relaxing cruise

Awesome!

Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.

Wonderful late season private whale watch

Experience of a lifetime!

Fantastic day of snorkel and lava cave exploring

Fun First Night on the Island

Great family fun!!

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