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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

We saw a lots of Manta Ray!

Reviewed by: Chris Mak, 2023/06/04

People in bite me were very friendly and fun!
Highly recommend to join their tour!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/05/13
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

great evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/05/31

i really liked this luau! right near the water and very productive evening

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/01/12
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Incredible! Definitely recommended

Reviewed by: LammyP, 2023/05/21

This was amazing! From our pick up point in Kona, our guide Kailikea (hope I spelled this right) was fantastic. He was so passionate about the trip and his home town it was so engaging. He's such a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable chap. I didn't expect to learn so much, but it was just the right level. 'Kea was clear about what to expect from the altitude and how to best manage it. We were lucky enough to see the Silversword plants by the visitor centre and then enjoyed our meal, included in the tour; veggie lasagne and chocolate brownie. It was a mixed journey up to the summit with some paved and some very bumpy roads but so worth the trip. We learned all about the different dishes and observatories and watched the beautiful sunset from the summit. We had to head lower for stargazing to avoid polluting the light by the observatories. We were awestruck by how many stars you could see, it was stunning. The powerful telescopes were set up and we were shown the visible planets and constellations/asterisms. Viewing the Edna carina nebula through the telescope was an incredible experience. I would 100% recommend this tour!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/05/08
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Wonderful experiences with great hospitality

Reviewed by: Nobu, 2023/05/04

I joined the tour with my wife, and we were a bit nervous as we worried about altitude sickness before we joined. However, we did not need to worry too much. The guide was so professional, and he made us relax in the large van of Mercedes-Benz. In addition, the distributed dinner, hot lasagna and chocolate cake helped us get adjusted in the rest area before we were elevated to the summit. In astronomical observation, I was able to see two shooting stars. I strongly recommend this amazing tour if you come to the big island.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/05/02
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Truly fantastic tour!

Reviewed by: Joe, 2023/04/29

This tour was worth every penny. We loved the ride to the summit, the star gazing, and the wealth of knowledge provided by our tour guide, Maka.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/04/26
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Best thing we did in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Daniel, 2023/04/27

The tour guide was inviting and very knowledgeable. The food was actually quite decent. The views of the sunset from the top were sensational, and it was near seeing all the giant telescopes.

But the highlight for me by far was the stargazing after sunset. It was only 80% visibility and the moon was quite bright but I've never seen so many stars so clearly in my life. It was really a sight to behold. Maka (the tour guide) brought a telescope with him and we saw a number of cool things close up, such as a globular cluster, a star in portions
Orions belt, Venus, and the Moon.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/04/25
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Wonderful experience going to Manua Kea summit stargazing

Reviewed by: Lil, 2023/04/23

Fernando was a great guide for our tour! We really enjoyed his commentaries and learned a lot from this trip. The sunset was amazing. The night sky was impressive, but cold. Bring winter clothes and layers if you can! They do provide a very warm parka. The dinner was yummy. Highly recommended!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/04/21
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Great food & performance

Reviewed by: Deanna , 2023/04/20

Great food & performance. View of ocean nice. Validated parking. Food line went quick.

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/04/17
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Highly recommended!!

Reviewed by: Or Peretz, 2023/04/13

Great crew, beautiful bay. The cruise ship was super equipped with everything you need to have a great time. The food was delicious, the snorkeling gear was great and the restrooms were clean. We highly recommend this tour!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/04/08
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Lovely Evening

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/09

The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara!
We are thrilled to learn that you had lovely evening! Best to you and yours! We hope that you'll be able to join us again someday soon!

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/03/25
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Amazing

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/08

Delicious food paired with amazing local Hawaiian talent. This was one of our favorite luaus on Big Island after a few past years of trying around.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/03/23
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Absolutely amazing!!

Reviewed by: Todd, 2023/04/08

Fantastic crew, tasty food, comfortable cruise, playful dolphins, and a beautiful sunset!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/03/16
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Honokahau Harbor Private Sail Experience

Reviewed by: Deena H, 2023/04/05

Our experience could not have been any better! The water was calm, weather was perfect, even with the clouds, which made it more beautiful! The captain and crew, Jack, Ian, and Taiyo were so attentive, gracious, and kind towards us, as we scattered our mother's ashes. It was a day we will always treasure. We highly recommend it and look forward to another sail in the future (just for fun!). Mahalo and blessings from our Ohana to yours!

Sisters are forever.
Magnificent!
Captain and Crew
Spectacular sky, calm water.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/03/19
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki

Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Jack, 2023/04/05

Dolphins and whales plus a beautiful sunset with excellent service and guidance by crew.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/04/03
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Megan, 2023/03/31

We had the best experience with our two five-year olds! They were both got a little nervous about the snorkeling and the crew patiently offered different options until they agreed to the kick boards with lenses. A big hit!! We saw a variety of fish and enjoyed the beauty (and history) of Cooke Cove The slides were also entertaining as the kids watched different people (including mom and dad) zoom down!! If you are concerned about the all veg breakfast and lunch, don’t be. As meat eaters, we all agreed the food was outstanding. To top it off, the Captain’s historical knowledge and witty comments made the ride to and from the coral reefs a lot of fun. We highly recommend tour!

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/03/29
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

So so so worth it!

Reviewed by: Eric, 2023/03/30

I get anxious snorkeling and this was a fantastic alternative. The guide was super knowledgeable and funny. My 5 year old son loved it too and we could chat about what we were seeing in real time, which I loved.

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/03/17
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Amazing experience. Great crew!

Reviewed by: Steve712, 2023/03/25

If you do one thing on the west side of the big island this is it. Words and pictures don't do the experience justice. The crew of the boat was safety conscious and the captain ran a tight ship. As a passenger we felt in good hands. Do your homework about what this tour involves. If you cannot swim and/or are afraid of the water this is NOT FOR YOU!!!. This tour had 1/2 a dozen non-swimmers on the tour. They were miserable and the crew had to spend an inordinate time catering to them.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/03/22
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Big Island Waikoloa Whale watching

Reviewed by: Lindsay B, 2023/03/21

The crew was amazing and qued a mother and baby, possibly 2 to the surface for play time!

Play time!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/03/15
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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック（ロイヤルコナリゾート内）＜月・火・水・金催行／ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

楽しめました。

Reviewed by: HILO, 2023/03/18

海をバックに夕陽が落ちてのハワイアンショーは素敵でした。
屋外なので雨も心配しましたが大丈夫でした。

ハワイアンショー
空
夕陽

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/02/20
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Outstanding trip out, small group and great crew!

Reviewed by: Jenny, 2023/03/18

We arrived slightly late and the crew kindly waited a bit for us. There was only 4 of us which made the experience felt a lot more enjoyable - it was not crowded or noisy! No jostling of people.

Once out there, we got in the water smoothly and saw 2 rays, 3 times. Unfortunately, the ray sightings have reduced in recent years so we considered ourselves lucky! Highly recommend it all round!

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/02/24
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Gage/Gaige!? Who cares sir you are one AWESOME guide!

Reviewed by: Max family , 2023/03/13

This was one the best experiences ever! The guide was fantastic! (Gauge/Gage? My apologies if misspelling your name - he was super knowledgeable about the island and easy to talk to, he was also well organized and thought of everything. The entire journey was super easy to follow and we all got to see some amazing things. Hot chocolate and biscotti? Snow? Wild turkeys and sheep? Binary star system anyone? Gage will make it happen. We also had a great GREAT experience just chatting with you about the Big Island. Thank you Thank you!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/02/22
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Up and close!

Reviewed by: MM1, 2023/02/18

Great experience getting to see the whales up and close. The crew was outstanding and very informative. I highly recommend this excursion if you are ever in the area during the whale’s migratory season. The boat size was perfect. Not too big and crowded and not too small to avoid motion sickness.

Breach!

Rating:
Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/01/28
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Luau with family

Reviewed by: Nick, 2023/02/18

Kids loved it! Highly recommend. Can't wait to come back :)

Rating:
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/01/25
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely THE best land excursion!

Reviewed by: Analiese Kennedy , 2023/02/09

I know, I know, everyone likes to use the words “best” “amazing” “trip of a lifetime” THIS excursion IS absolutely THE best trip you will book! It may seem a little pricey, but the time, care, and knowledge that our tour guide Travis invested in our group was top of the line!

First of all, do not underestimate the “cold” warnings. It was frigid, cold to the bone so, dress appropriately! If you have a beanie, bring it for this trip.

Secondly, be prepared for the potential that the actual road up to the summit may be closed. Our group (along with 15 others) was told the road was closed and we would not be able to drive to the summit. Travis was able to talk with another tour operator (friends are good) and together they got the rangers to open the road for us last minute!! Yay!

Okay, so let’s talk dinner for a second. They served a vegetarian lasagna that was to die for most of my family are hard core meat eaters, so i was surprised at how quickly they snarfed it all down and EVERYONE commented on how “great” it was Make sure to bring your own water bottle (there is fresh water at the first stop) or whatever you want to drink.

Once we hit the road to climb the summit, the road was definitely an “off road” experience. Lots of major bumps but totally fun . The drive up was spectacular, so have your camera ready. The view from the top will blow your mind. Take a lot of pics and enjoy!

Then on to stargazing. Totally over the top and way exceeded my expectations! Travis had his own telescope that was a high end piece of equipment to say the least! He has so much knowledge that he was eager to share. We even got to see the once in a lifetime “green” comet he spent at least an extra hour with us up there when all the other tour operators were leaving. It was truly the most memorable experiences of my life! Mahalo to the entire team that i know has to work hard behind the scenes for this…my entire family is so grateful for the experience

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/02/07
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Miles & Jan, 2023/02/07

Magnificent performance from all involved dealing with the history of the hawaiin islands and the Polynesian empire. The buffet was way too much to take in!!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/05
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Susan, 2023/02/04

This was our first luau and it was exceptional! The staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and overall delightful! The food was very well prepared and there was a wide variety of selections. The show was both entertaining as well as informative and all of the performers ( host, dancers, and musicians) were great!!

I would love to do this again some time!

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/02
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Loved this Luau!!

Reviewed by: Grace, 2023/02/03

This was a very beautiful night! The luau experience was everything we were looking for. It felt like a true traditional experience

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/01/31
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Fun Day!

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

Saw lots of whales. We loved the combination of sailing on a catamaran and seeing whales breaching off in the distance. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii during whale season.

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/01
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great afternoon on the Catamaran whale watching. We saw several whales and I got smartphone video. The captain and crew were professional, pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed by: TJ Norum, 2023/01/31

This trip is great for families and couples alike. I really enjoyed the fact that the crew helped us locate the whales and went in search of the best viewing spots. Highly recommended for Waikaloa Bay Beach area.

One of my whale shots with my smartphone.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/01/29
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

So much fun. Great for families!

Reviewed by: Jen & Dion, 2022/12/25

My family loved this tour. Great for kids. We loved not having to get in the water to see coral and fish.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/12/23
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All Reviews for Kailua-Kona in Big Island

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We saw a lots of Manta Ray!

great evening

Incredible! Definitely recommended

Wonderful experiences with great hospitality

Truly fantastic tour!

Best thing we did in Hawaii!

Wonderful experience going to Manua Kea summit stargazing

Great food & performance

Highly recommended!!

Lovely Evening

Amazing

Absolutely amazing!!

Honokahau Harbor Private Sail Experience

Sunset Cruise

Great experience!

So so so worth it!

Amazing experience. Great crew!

Big Island Waikoloa Whale watching

楽しめました。 Translate

Outstanding trip out, small group and great crew!

Gage/Gaige!? Who cares sir you are one AWESOME guide!

Up and close!

Luau with family

Absolutely THE best land excursion!

Loved it!

Outstanding!

Loved this Luau!!

Fun Day!

Great afternoon on the Catamaran whale watching. We saw several whales and I got smartphone video. The captain and crew were professional, pleasant and helpful.

So much fun. Great for families!

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楽しめました。