Reviewed by: Danielle
Show itself was pretty good. Food was just ok. Happy there was a kids food table. Disappointed there was a small desert selection
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: MJUm
We stumbled upon Zodiac Rafting after getting declined at two other places but everyone in our group said they would have regretted going with anyone else!
First of all, they have all COVID safety measures in place. Temp check, all staff with masks, smaller groups so we felt comfortable and safe.
Second, the staff! Jennifer at reception was so sweet and accommodating. And Captain Collen, he’s the best! Knowledgeable and experienced without being overbearing or too chatty. Made sure we had the best ride, safe snorkeling trip, took us to special locations to see the Big Island in all it’s beauty and kept checking that we were having a good time and no one was uncomfortable. And they even provided reef safe sunscreen which we thought ours was but Captain explained it was not. They’re really passionate not only but people having a good time but that the natural life on the Big Island is protected and safe. We really appreciated that.
And let’s not forget, we had a private boat because it was just our family on the trip. So it was even extra special!
So don’t waste your time elsewhere. Just go straight to Zodiac people!
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Packages: | 4-Hour Deluxe Morning Tour (8:00 AM) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Shankar
Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!
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Packages: | Kona Submarine |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Xiomara
This was such a fun and relaxing experience. The bartender was absolutely the best. Besides the fact that it was an open bar - he granted every request with the biggest smile on his face. The whole crew was absolutely great. Me and my girlfriends really enjoyed our time out at sea. the sunset was STUNNING. Highly recommend.
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Packages: | Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Debbie M
We enjoyed the trip and thought we'd see at least one waterfall in addition to the volcanoes. After paying $670 for my husband and I, we were really put off by the "begging" for a tip for the pilot - the staff told us thee time about how to tip the pilot - felt it was really cheesy. We always tip and don't need to be told three times. Also, we asked about validating parking and were told absolutely not.
On the positive side, the pilot was very knowledgeable, took us over volcanoes and had was very skilled - we felt safe.
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Packages: | 60-min Flight |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jeffrey Frye
Our favorite activity on our trip! The guides were funny, patient, knowledgeable and personable!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: スミス
ツアー内容自体は良いものでしたが、シーカヤックで船酔いをしてしまい、洞窟まで我慢し到着したのは良かったのですが、気持ちが悪くて一足先に引き返すことになりました。8-10組ペアのシーカヤックが参加していますが、4組ほど早帰りとなりました。船酔いする方は、出発前に酔い止めの薬を飲むことをお勧めします。ツアーガイドの2人の方は、面白くてとても良い方でした。携帯で写真を撮りたい方は、ストラップ付の防水のパウチに携帯を入れて持参することをお勧めします。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Jayjay
I went solo. There were 2 tour guides. They were informative and funny. I threw up because of road sick and maybe too much caffeine and food coma in the morning (I assumed - I ate my bf&coffee b4 the tour started and ate their bf & tasted their coffee again). The lady guide took care of me well. Other people in the trip were nice too. Some lady gave me a motion sickness pill and some lady asked me how I was feeling. Thanks!
We went to 6-7 places. I like the black sand beach the most. Walking through the volcano tube was fun. But another volcano attraction was not I expected because we couldn’t get too close to the volcano. It was dangerous Lol. So I couldn’t get a clear pics of the crater.
Big island is a black island (in my opinion) because of dry black lava spreading all over the island.
They picked me up in the morning and dropped me off at the Kona airport in the evening. I flew for a day trip. Call them when you arrived at the airport. They need a reminder. I think my tour guides were Gary and Gabbie. I bought this trip to celebrate my bday. Great serviceThank you!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Dusty mosier
Me and my husband had a great time on the ziplines, the lead people were amazing and fun, the scenery was breathtaking as you got to speed over waterfalls and such. I would definitely do this again.
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Packages: | 9-Line Zipline Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/25 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Joe
Kevin was our guide for our two hour tour and he was great! He was very professional and made us feel at ease right away. We learned so much fun and had fun at the same time.
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Packages: | Afternoon Kayak & Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/18 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Angie
We enjoyed our time at the Hilton. We did two luaus while in Hawaii and enjoyed this one by far over the other. The open bar was a nice touch. Never had to wait long in line. I appreciated being served by staff rather than having to get up during the show
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Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/05/15 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Char
The luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village was outstanding! The food was delicious, well prepared and all Covid precautions taken. The show was awesome, many different takes on Hawaiian dancing and singing. Appropriate for adults and children. I highly recommend it!
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Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/05/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/09 |
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 |
Reviewed by: brightangel804
Had a great time learning about Hawaii History, enjoying the food and show.
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Fabulous snorkel trip and sailing. Fantastic staff made it really special.
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Packages: | Kohala Snorkel Adventure Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor [Apr 15 - Dec 14] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/04/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
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 |
Reviewed by: Jen Gigliotti
This was our first time riding ATVs and i literally thpught we would get stuck...but these things can go thru anything! My sister rode the single, my daughter and i rode a double. We couldnt help smiling the whole time! We got myddy, but we planned to. The scenery was breathtaking and the falls were muddy from the recent rain, but we didnt care. I would definitely suggest if you are on the fence, dont be! 100,% worth it!!
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Packages: | 2-Seater ATV (1 Driver & 1 Passenger) [Original Package] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/01 |
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Reviewed by: David Embrey
Awana was awesome. He did a great job from the start by getting out group of 20 together in one van. His knowledge of the island’s as well as the big island was extensive. Never a dull moment he kept us laughing and taught us a great deal. All stops were as promised. Would do the tour again
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Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/03/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Kim
We saw a variety of humpback groups, including a mother with a very curious calf. We even saw one breech a few times! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Took a lot of questions from the group. We also saw a group of manta rays on our way back to shore! My 4 year old had as equally good time as his grandparents. Would definitely recommend!
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Mickie
This is a wonderful whale watching tour. The crew is super knowledgeable and entertaining. We spotted a bunch of whales and had a great time. We would highly recommend this tour! Sam and Ryan are awesome!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got to see so many Humpbacks. We also appreciate your comments about our crew (we have to agree, Captains Sam and Ryan are both great guys, and we're honored they choose to work with us).
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo
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Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/01/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/13 |
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 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for such kind words. Our employees really do love the jobs they do. We are glad the private tour fit your families needs and made you feel comfortable as we come out of such a long pandemic period. I'm sure your captain and crew really enjoyed your family and sharing just how special our island is. Hope to have you all out again as there are more places on our island to see and snorkel.
Mahalo,
CZ Ohana