Reviewed by: Laura
Absolutely gorgeous morning...our guides Ben and Happy were amazing....they were really great....very helpful and very knowledgeable....it was the advertising of this event that I'm pissed about....me and my kids wanted to travel into sea caves....well....there was no sea cave...it was literally a hole in the mountain.....you don't go into a "cave" and explore and see amazing things....you literally go up to a wall and thats it. Had I known that....I wouldn't have dropped $85.00 bucks each to paddle out in a kayak to see a hole in a mountain!!! It's very misleading and I wouldn't waste the money on this.....we did see dolphins run by us in the kayaks, we did see some fish while snorkeling..even though my mask they provided kept fogging up...I eventually just gave up on the snorkeling and sat on a rock until it was time to go. No pictures to provide bc go pro didn't work.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/08/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Linh
My husband and two kids (12 and 9 y.o.) went on this kayaking tour. At first, I was nervous that 4 hours would be too long and my kids would not last. It turned out that my kids and husband loved it and could have gone longer. It was easy paddling. The day was perfect for kayaking - very relaxing and beautiful scenic route. Best part was snorkeling at Keauhou Bay. Our guide, Kevin, at King Kayak was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a good history overview. Would definitely do this again and want to go longer next time.
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Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
Reviewed by: 小林ひろみ
洞窟探検に行きたくて申し込んだのに、洞窟行かない。行かない説明申し込んだのにない(あったかもしれしれないけど、海の上では、全員には、聞こえない)。予定より早く終わった。シュノーケリングは、楽しかったけど、なんか損した気分
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Nat
We liked that our guide taught us how to "encourage" the mantas by singing to them. We had a blast :)
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/30 |
Reviewed by: mizzlemcshizzle
We had a great time kayaking the beautiful clear blue water with our guides Ben and Devin. Was a lot of fun getting to snorkel and cliff jump and the guides provided us with snacks and drinks on the cliffs. The highlight for sure, however, was having a pod of dolphins swim by/amongst us on both our way there and our way back. Awesome time. Thanks Ben and Devin!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/09 |
Reviewed by: S.S.
This is definitely a must-have experience and believe me, you won't regret. You don't have to know how to swim, by the way.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Lisa krajick
We had a great time! It was a small group, intimate, Kevin and noni were great! We had the best time and would definitely do this adventure again
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Packages: | Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
The people at sea paradise were truly outstanding. They were professional, fun, and extremely accommodating. Let me preface this review by saying that I suffer from extreme motion sickness and had I not been heavily medicated then this would've been a truly awful experience, of course this was no fault of the crew, the waters are just that rough. The crew Heather and Troy and the captain did their absolute best to make me feel better, while entertaining my six year old daughter. We saw tons of mantas and they barrel roll right under you almost touching you. Truly a remarkable experience. Once we decided we had enough the crew got us back to the shore as quickly as possible as they could tell I was in distress. I highly recommend this experience, just be aware that you will need every form of motion sickness prevention if that's a concern. I couldn't be more pleased with the crew of sea paradise.
Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to review your experience. We are happy you had a great time and you took the precautions you needed for your motion sickness. The waters in Kona are generally flat and the calmest of the islands, however once in awhile we do get a swell. Happy the mantas put on their beautiful performance to keep you at ease. A Hoi Hou and Aloha!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Misty
We had a great time . It was a wonderful way to experience beautiful Hawaii. Our guides : Devin and Special K were so helpful, educational and supportive ! We would definitely do this again !
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/26 |
Reviewed by: ペダル
午前中のツアーに参加しました。大きめの船でシュノーケルポイントまで1時間弱。
1階の船室で椅子・テーブルがあり朝、昼飯が食べれ、ポイントも一か所なのてゆっくり出来て良かったです。
ポイントも水が澄んでいて魚もいっぱいです。
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Packages: | 9:00出港(シュノーケル2.5時間) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Vparikh
Our teenage children went on this excursion. They had the best time. The captain and the crew member were very helpful and made them feel very comfortable.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Tony
I would recommend this for all ages that are good swimmers all the boat crew were qualified life guards and very helpful. I even seen some babies is tubes with their parents pushing them in the water. I had a great time
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Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Tony
I had a great time the guides very very knowledgeable and helpful. It was amazing how close the Manta Ray came to use as we were on the surface hanging to a raft. If I go back this is one thing I will differently do again.
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour with us. Happy to know you enjoyed it.
A Hui Hou!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/29 |
Reviewed by: TAKAKO
高所恐怖症の私でしたが、命綱とスタッフを信じることで、恐怖心もなくなり、ジャングルの中を次々に移動し、とても楽しい経験になりました。絶対オススメです。
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Packages: | ジップラインコースのみ(送迎付き) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Tony
As an adult amatuer snorkeler, I felt so safe with these guys. Great trip, fun in the waters, great, amenities, and I'd be back for more.
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Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Dorotka
It was an amazing experience ! Like an underwater ballet with a bit of adrenaline because even you know that rays are completely harmless and gentle you are still swimming in the middle of the ocean at night .There were at least 25 of them that night passing sometimes within an inch of our biddies, it felt like gentle caressing. I think it was my favorite activity and we did practically everything there is to be done on the Island (from extreme to leisure ) Definitely recomend it
Aloha- We love to hear about our guests fantastic experiences! Glad you had a wonderful time and were able to see and enjoy the Mantas on our tour!! Maholo!!
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Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Big Rob
Great guide
Best snorkelling
Best time
Loved and recommend to all
From Sydney ❤️Big island
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/14 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch
This vacation we did both the stand up paddle board as well as the kayak adventures. We had a wonderful time and will definitely use this outfitter again.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
We did the moonlight swim. The biggest manta ray was actually bumping some of the people in the water when she came up to eat the plankton that the lights attracted. We also saw so many fish. It was great. I would do this excursion again.
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Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Koch
This was an amazing adventure. We were very taken very good care of. Will definitely do it again.
Aloha Kelly! We're pleae to hear that you had an amazing adventure on your Sunset/Manta tour, and that you felt well taken care of. We look forward to having you join us again for another real Kona Ocean Experience. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review for us!
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Troutman
This was the most amazing trip ever! The canoe was perfect for my family as we all get motion sickness and everyone was fine but mom. It was a quick trip out and you are in the water immediately snorkeling with the manta rays. We had two that just kept coming straight towards our faces (one even brushed dad). It was the most amazing experience and our guides, Kat and Rob made the whole experience so pleasant. We highly recommend this trip!!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/05 |
Reviewed by: NNN
当日は曇っていた為、海がそこまできれいではなかったのが残念でしたが、のんびりクルージングとシュノーケルが楽しめました。
集合場所までは自力で行く必要があります(往復バスで行きました。帰りのバス乗り場を間違えてちょっと焦りました)。スタッフは基本英語ですが、事前に予約内容を印刷していきカウンターで見せれば英語が話せなくても問題ありません(自分は全く話せません)。また、前日までの事前電話を忘れてしまっていたのですが、当日1時間早く集合場所へ行ったら問題ありませんでした。ツアーは50人以上いたようで、日本人は自分たちだけでしたが、現地スタッフは非常に対応が良く、日本人にも慣れているようで問題ありませんでした。
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Packages: | アフタヌーンクルーズ<軽食>(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Tom & Faith
My wife was hesitant to attend but did so as it was something I wanted to do. Afterwards she stated how much fun she had. The food was great and she loved the show.
Great job.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Breanne
We went on the kayak tour to a sea cave on June 27th. There were two adult's and 2 kids in our group. Overall they took out 20 people, so 10 double boats, with 2 guides. Happy & Ben were our tour guides and each took turns along the route to tell us interesting facts about the area. We had drinks and snacks at the area for cliff jumping. My only let down was there was no mention of sea caves nor did we go in one which I was really looking forward to since it was on the description and why I chose this one. However overall it was a great experience and the guides were very friendly and fun! The kids really enjoyed it and the snorkel time,
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Arlene
Our guides were very nice, funny and competent but we had no idea we were kayaking 3 miles total, which took up about 45 minutes each way. The area at which we snorkeled was "OK" - no brilliantly colored coral and saw only a few fish. We did some cliff jumping which was nice. We did not see any caves and nobody explained why. The kayak trip back was slightly difficult and very choppy due to all the boaters. Be aware that you spend much more time kayaking than you do snorkeling and it is physically demanding - one mother-daughter (adult daughter) couple had to be towed back. It was a good experience but wouldn't do it again.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Sucheta
The main focus of this tour was on the water slide and jumps on the boat. A good activity for families with young children. The snorkelling was average, as was the snorkelling gear provided. Most people snorkelled only for about 20 minutes before getting back to the boat. We saw a lot of dolphins on the way back though, which was excellent. Overall, a good activity got families. As a young couple, we felt it was a bit too noisy for us.
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Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/21 |
Reviewed by: 伊右衛門
9時からの回で予約して8:30に受付へ
事前に免責同意書を書いて行ったので受付横の体重計で体重を測って1分で受付は完了です。
日本人率は低いと思うし日本語は全く通じませんので
Eバウチャーから免責同意書がダウンロード出来るので書いて行った方がオススメです。
現地で翻訳してると時間かかるしね。
開始時間の10分前ぐらいに受付奥の部屋で安全帯の装着やヘルメットや手袋を貸してもらったら、軍が使う様な6輪車の車でジップラインの場所まで移動します。
ジップラインは木の高台に作った台の上から下ります。
距離的にはまあまあかな
木の台の間を吊り橋を渡りますがそっちの方が怖いかもしれません
スタッフも優しく良いツアーですよ
ジップラインだけを考えるとアカカだけの方が長いです。
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Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Elise Wilson
This was a really unique way to see the island, and my family and I had a blast! The snorkeling quality and difficulty of kayaking obviously vary with weather, but the beautiful views are amazing no matter what! The seas were pretty rough the day we went out, so we couldn't spend as much time in the cave, but the guides were really helpful, and we were still able to see plenty of fish, eels, and urchins despite the weather. The guides also pointed out some historical sites and things we never would have noticed alone. Excellent day trip!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Miller family
One of the highlights of our trip, so fun! Peena, Tim & crew were awesome. They moved things along nicely and were fun to be with. We saw some amazing Mantas, it was an experience we'll be talking about for a long time!
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Packages: | Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/06/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/16 |
Reviewed by: だまさ
豊富なビュッフェに飲み放題、特に肉類は美味しかったです(味付け濃いめでしたが)。
サンセットを見ながら、ゆっくり過ごし、日本人はほとんどいませんでしたが、どなたかの体験談にもあったように周りの席とは家族のような感じでした。
周りの夫妻や家族と少し会話しましたが、自分に英語力があればもっといいディナーになっていたとおもいます!
ただ時間が長いので後半は睡魔との戦いでした...
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/04 |
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We're so pleased that you had a "blast" while on your manta tour, and that our KOEX dive guide, Steven, was able to show you how to enhance your experience with these amazing sea creatures. Hope you will have a chance to come join us again for another adventure aboard in the future. Aloha!