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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Safe and reasonable

Reviewed by: Devin

The crew met us on time and were reasonably friendly, the boat looked well kept, and the wetsuits were clean. Everything felt safe and there were free sodas and snacks on the way back to the harbor. It's about 30 minutes from the harbor to the site where the mantas feed, and we got there pretty early so the crew was able to secure a good anchor spot amongst the dozens of other boats. Once it was dark enough we jumped in the water and held on to the raft attached to the boat. A light was shone and a few mantas swam up to feed on plankton near the light. We felt lucky to have them come to our boat because I'm sure with so many boats, other tourists may have struck out. After 30 minutes the captain told us we were leaving which was disappointing because we were still enjoying the show, and our boat was the first to leave. It felt like the crew was tired from a long day and wanted to get home, so our tour was shortened for their convenience. Overall I'm glad we did it but it could have been better.

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Packages:	Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/19
Activity Date:	2021/05/28

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

The best tour!

Reviewed by: Alyssahsieh

Our family of 4, with twin 11 yos thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Trevor and Tamae went above and beyond making sure everyone was taken care of. We saw Manta Rays galore!! It was the most unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Alyssahsieh,

Thank you for joining our Manta Ray sunset Tour!
Yes, it is very exciting that Manta Ray flies so close!!
Please come again with your friends and families.
Mahalo

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/15
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Reviewed by: Nicole W

Gabe, our tour guide, was funny, patient and very knowledgeable! It’s a long drive there picking up all attendees and up the mountain. He did a great job sharing interesting facts and keeping us engaged throughout the tour! Plus he was a very safe driver given the rough terrain (4-wheel drive required to get to the top). At the very top Mauna Kea looks like Mars since no life can survive and was a surreal experience for this reason. Plus viewing the sunset over the clouds at the very top was breathtaking! Note we did not stargaze at the very top, since the altitude is too high and actually prohibits ideal stargazing because of prolonged altitude sickness and the fact it’s insanely cold after sundown (FYI it’s windy and cold up there, so wear layers - you’ll thank me!!). Instead we stargazed near the welcome center enjoying hot coco or hot coffee! We learned about the different constellations, etc. Overall it was a great tour and we’re glad to we did it!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/13
Activity Date:	2021/05/19

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

Excellent Experience

Reviewed by: April from Dallas Tx

I really enjoyed my experience. It’s not just snorkeling but they had paddle boats, water tube, a mat that allowed you to lay out in the ocean. The lunch cruise had grilled hornet burgers with soft buns. The drinks were tasty! Crew was friendly but very strict when it came to the rules, however, everyone made it back home safely. Great experience with my family!

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Packages:	Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/12
Activity Date:	2021/06/10

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

Fantastic time seeing the Mantas!

Reviewed by: Ray

I really loved the snorkel session and so did my mom. At first he was a little nervous about getting in at night but the staff were very nice and accommodating to help her in.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/12
Activity Date:	2021/06/09

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Mnm

One of the best experiences that my wife and i have had!!!

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Packages:	4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/10
Activity Date:	2021/06/04

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

Outstanding!!!

Reviewed by: Kristen Dressel

The best sunset cruise I’ve been on!
Great food and drinks! The staff was amazing! Sunset was awesome! We saw dolphins! I would totally recommend that cruise!!

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/04
Activity Date:	2021/06/02

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

Amazing!!! Best Hawaii experience yet!

Reviewed by: Bill

Best dinner cruise ever. It was magical! More than 5 stars!

Highly recommend. Capitan and crew were amazing!

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Packages:	Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/29
Activity Date:	2021/05/27

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

Good luau show!

Reviewed by: Marlin

The luau was good, we enjoyed the show. Food was okay, could have been better. Limited vegetarian options, desserts and alcoholic beverages.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/26
Activity Date:	2021/05/20

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Unforgettable memories

Reviewed by: MaiD

I love the crew and the service. My friends and I had a very wonderful time enjoying the sunset as well as seeing many manta rays yesterday. We would love to come back for a dolphin/whale trip in the future with you guys! Thank you!

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Packages:	Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/05/25
Activity Date:	2021/05/23

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unique and wonderful experience!!

Reviewed by: Debbie

The Mauna Kea summit tour was a definite highlight of our trip to Hawaii. The ride up the mountain in the van was beautiful and rugged. Our guide was very thorough and attentive to the needs of the group. He was exceptionally knowledgeable of the history and cultural significance of this mountain. The view from the summit was amazing. The telescopes look like something out of Star wars. It is a most unique and unusual place. The star gazing was just phenomenal. We had a beautiful clear night with an awesome view of the moon from the telescope, as well as many other unique stars and constellations and night sky features. We were able to see the Southern Cross which I am told is very rare. On a negative note I was very unimpressed with the lasagna meal. Mine was not very hot, and the noodles were slightly dry and crusty on the bottom. However the hot chocolate and snack during the stargazing was a very nice touch. All in all the entire experience will stay with us forever. It is one of those things you will talk about for years to come.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/05/17

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

Beautiful - Location on Website is Wrong.

Reviewed by: CEC

Beautiful catamaran run by a family. We saw some dolphins while on the sunset cruise. They offered canned beers and hard seltzers, and and a boxed teriyaki meal with salad. The meeting location was difficult to find; they said one of the booking sites (HawaiiActivities.com) has the location listed incorrectly. It is NOT next to the Harbor House restaurant on the north side of the harbor. Instead , once you get to Honokohau Harbor, you follow the road on the south side of the harbor all the way to the yellow gates. The parking lot is no longer paved. Then walk through the gates all the way to the end of the pier.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/05/01

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

Well done show, good food

Reviewed by: jpimsler

On the specific date we went it rained, so that's a lost star that's in no way their fault! If we had wanted to leave and not stay in the rain they would have given us a refund or moved the tickets to a different date.

The show as very educational and the dancing was great! Our one year old was in a trance! Such awesome culture across the Pacific islands. The food was really good and big portions/as much as you want since it's a buffet. Before you leave check out the Hawaiian/Polynesian exhibit inside the hotel.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/05/22
Activity Date:	2021/05/20

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

Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Cody

I cannot recommend this sunset cruise enough. The crew of Captain Kirk and staff were exceptional. During this cruise the vessel encored some mechanical issues, which promoted a slightly longer cruise. The crew were nothing short of professional and comforting in managing this issue, as well as utilizing exceptional skills in retuning the vessel to port. My only regret in not asking to crew what music we were listing to.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/19
Activity Date:	2021/05/13

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

Loved it!

Reviewed by: JulieG

It was a grand finale to our trip. Really enjoyed the dancers.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/18
Activity Date:	2021/05/16

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

Island Breeze Luau

Reviewed by: Dawn

Fantastic show!!! Excellent food!! Would go again!!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/18
Activity Date:	2021/05/16

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

Great fun for the family!

Reviewed by: Carli M.

We had a wonderful time at this luau. Our 4 year old enjoyed it and we all loved the food and drinks. Would recommend this luau to anyone searching for a family friendly luau!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/04/29
Activity Date:	2021/04/27

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

Easiest snorkeling we've ever done

Reviewed by: Dave W

This is an amazing experience and it's so easy, you barely need to know how to swim. You just lay w/ your face in the water and the mantas come to you. Actually they come to feed on plankton which are attracted by the lights that the crew shine in the water. It's a super-cool experience and the crew on our boat were awesome. Highly recommended.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/22
Activity Date:	2021/03/19

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

Amazing Luau Experience!

Reviewed by: Anais

Our party of 4 had a fantastic Luau experience as 1st timers. Even with the COVID restrictions in place, they did an excellent job. Amazing food, amazing story telling and even more fantastic dances. Get your tickets before they sell out!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/04/15
Activity Date:	2021/04/13

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Experience of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Nature lover

The captain and crew were very welcoming and calm. They were big on everyone having a fun & safe time. The manarays were AMAZING. There were at least 5 that continued to do somersaults within inches of my face.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for joining our tour!
We are thrilled to know you enjoy it! The night was amazing and we were happy to host you guys.
Please come back in the future.
Mahalo!"

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/15
Activity Date:	2021/04/05

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing experience and knowledgable guide

Reviewed by: Wade

Our family had a ton of fun gazing at the stars. Our guide Krystal was amazing. Her background in astronomy provided a unique experience. She provided so much information about Hawaii, the importance of the stars for Hawaiian navagation, and any other science questions our family had.

Moon shot

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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/03/27
Activity Date:	2021/03/25

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

Fun luau!

Reviewed by: Hannah

The Island Breeze luau was in a beautiful location next to the ocean and the dancers and musicians were excellent. The food was good and it was a fun atmosphere. They did a good job with everything with the COVID restrictions they had to follow.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/03/17
Activity Date:	2021/03/14

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

My kids LOVED this show!

Reviewed by: Lval

As a parent of 7 year old twins, who seeks out kid friendly activities, I’m so grateful I chose this show. This was their first show since COVID. They offered a selection of kid friendly food which I appreciated. The rest of the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious! Now to the entertainment. This group of performers were so enthusiastic that the captured my kids attention the whole time. The story they told was beautiful. My kids were doing their best to follow the dancers moves and the waitstaff were so kind to compliment them. The fire dancer at the end got a standing ovation! From the music and performers to the food and staff, they all exceeded any expectations! Well done!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/03/16
Activity Date:	2021/03/14

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Totally worth it!

Reviewed by: JC1

Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/03/13
Activity Date:	2021/02/19

Big Island Afternoon Whale Watch Tour from Kona - Body Glove Cruises [Dec - Mar]

Where are the whales?

Reviewed by: Disappointed

I have been on a whale watching tour in the past and the captain took us directly to where the whales were and we were so close and able to get great pictures for the entire tour. That was not the case here; we were constantly looking for whales and all we ever saw was the “blow” and some splashing from quite a distance. It was very disappointing. I would think these guys would know where to go since they do this everyday. We were in the boat for several hours and never saw anything to identify this as a good trip! I would have expected them to take us somewhere to see the whales, we seemed to hang out in the same area just hoping a whale would show up!
The boat was very nice and the people were nice too but the whales were missing!! This was the beginning of February, isn’t that the best time?

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and thank you for joining us on our tour.

Unfortunately whales are not stationary animals and try as we might, we have not gotten them to agree to be on payroll.
As whale watching is a gamble by nature, we offer a guarantee of whale sightings or come again free. We wish you would have taken us up on it so you could have come out on another day. We hope the rest of your vacation on the big island was great!

Mahalo

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Packages:	Whale Watch Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/03/04
Activity Date:	2021/02/04

Kona Whale Watch Tour & Rafting Adventure - Captain Zodiac [Dec-Mar]

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Tessa

We got to see lots of whales. We saw whales breach & fin slap. We saw a baby calf very closely & she looked right at us. Then, the calf swam under our boat as the mom followed & then the huge escort male whale followed. Definitely was a trip to remember! Both the captain Chuck & lifeguard aboard were excited to see the whales & were very excited to share their knowledge! Our captain took us north away from all of the other boats. Which made us feel very connected to the whales & not like tourists.

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Packages:	8:00 AM Whale Watching Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/02/23
Activity Date:	2021/02/20

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Mauna kea star gazing

Reviewed by: Carol

It was a unique experience. Rich, our tour guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the history of the island of Hawaii as he drove us to different must see locations like the cave, water falls, historic sites. We also learned about plants, volcanoes, fissures, and stars in a day! We saw nebula, galaxies, a couple of satellites, shooting stars and learned about so many other stars in our constellation! It was very educational! Really appreciated it a lot!

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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/01/15
Activity Date:	2021/01/12

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

What an amazing tour. We saw so many dolphins

Reviewed by: Mrs Jones

Our captain and Amy were Amazing! We saw so many schools of spinner dolphins. Amy told us when to look and where to see some amazing things. They let us enjoy our ride and even almost got to see a whale, it got away. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (up to 24 passengers)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/01/06
Activity Date:	2021/01/04

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Highy recommend this trip to anyone thinking to do it. Its AMAZING!

Reviewed by: Mrs Jones

Nick, Liz and the other girl whos name I can't remember were amazing! They accommodated all our needs and beyond. Sea Quest is awesome. They charged my phone for me while we went out, because my battery was almost dead. Came back and had 74%. Thanks so much to our Captain, our mermaids lol and the rest of the amazing team, for an amazing time and for an unforgettable memory

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Packages:	Swim with Mantas
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/01/06
Activity Date:	2021/01/04

ハワイ島ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー　滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く！＜午前・午後／英語ガイド／食事付＞by フェアウィンド号

5歳の子どもと参加しました。

Reviewed by: Lee

夫、5歳の子どもと参加しました。
30〜40分かけてシュノーケリングスポットに行きますが、波がかなり高く乗り物酔いしやすい方は酔い止め薬必須だと思います。
目的地まで行く間も鯨が見えたりと子ども大興奮でした。
シュノーケリングは5歳の子どもは最初は怖がっていましたが、ボディーボードのようなものに乗って一部が透明になっているのでそこを覗きながら楽しんでいました。海もとても綺麗で家族で大変満足しています。
是非また参加したいツアーでした。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2020/03/29

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Safe and reasonable

The best tour!

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Excellent Experience

Fantastic time seeing the Mantas!

Great Experience

Outstanding!!!

Amazing!!! Best Hawaii experience yet!

Good luau show!

Unforgettable memories

Unique and wonderful experience!!

Beautiful - Location on Website is Wrong.

Well done show, good food

Sunset cruise

Loved it!

Island Breeze Luau

Great fun for the family!

Easiest snorkeling we've ever done

Amazing Luau Experience!

Experience of a lifetime!

Amazing experience and knowledgable guide

Fun luau!

My kids LOVED this show!

Totally worth it!

Where are the whales?

Amazing experience

Mauna kea star gazing

What an amazing tour. We saw so many dolphins

Highy recommend this trip to anyone thinking to do it. Its AMAZING!

5歳の子どもと参加しました。

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