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All Reviews for For 12 Year Olds in Big Island

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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

Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Great areal tour

Reviewed by: Mumtaaz Mohammed

The pilot was very experienced and informational.
The view are amazing. Will do it again too!!

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Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/16
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

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

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Na'alapa Stables Review

Reviewed by: Anonymous

The tour guides were wonderful and knowledgeable. They made sure of everone's comfort levels and helped those who were inexperienced. The area is beautiful and the horses were gentle.

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Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/06
Activity Date: 2022/02/07

Waipio Valley Wagon Tour & Big Island Tropical Waterfalls Adventure [Closed]

Waipio Valley Experience

Reviewed by: Thuvan

Waipio Valley Wagon Tour is a great way to see and experience the valley. Although the van drive down and up the valley was bumpy, we were glad it wasn't the wagon or hiking on foot because of the long, windy steep hill. We saw the waterfalls from afar (not up close), wild horses, taro fields, streams and river. We were a little disappointed that the tour did not go the black sand beach. Overall the wagon tour is a good way to see the valley below, especially for those who are not experienced in hiking uphill.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/05
Activity Date: 2022/02/09

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

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

Family fun

Reviewed by: Karen

Overall, this was a good experience for my family. We went with 3 kids and 6 adults including grandparents. The food was tasty, but not a lot of choices for picky eaters. The show was fun and the kids were thrilled by the fire dancer! Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, they did not have any pre-event activities to keep the kids engaged. My daughter really wanted to learn to hula dance as advertised, but they did not have it the night we went. I cannot fault them for taking Covid precautions. Again, overall, the whole family walked away from this happy and with good memories.

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/23

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

Fun show - great for family!

Reviewed by: ike1225

This was a fun experience for all! The food was good and the show was engaging and fun for the whole family. Great views of the ocean and the sunset as the evening went on. Would definitely recommend for others in the future!

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/01

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Perfect tour of the island!

Reviewed by: Kerry

This tour was perfectly laid out. We covered a lot of territory, but it all went smoothly. The tour included breakfast and lunch, which were both excellent. Loved seeing a coffee plantation, winery, Black San Beach with turtles, the volcano crater, and waterfalls. Our guide, Derek, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. I was traveling with a child, and she also enjoyed all our stops.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/02
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

excellent experience for those with disabilities.

Reviewed by: Joline

Incredible experience. Was concerned about the cost but definitely well worth it. They went above and beyond to make the to her accessible for my daughter who has cerebral palsy and challenges walking. The pilot was phenomenal with his knowledge base and engaging us in answering questions. Doing the early morning tour was also great as we did not have a whole lot of clouds and the weather was great.

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Packages: Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/28
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Awesome time

Reviewed by: Junya

Came from Oahu for work. Had some extra time. We had fun. The staff was friendly and funny. Thanks to my local Braddas for showing us a good time. We’ll be back on the next trip to the big island

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Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/27
Activity Date: 2022/02/25

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

Great informational tour

Reviewed by: Courtney H

Great informational tour. Loved gazing at the stars and having James describe all the constellations. Best photo too! The jackets he provided were a life saver.

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Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/23
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

ワイピオ渓谷 ワゴンツアー 小さなお子様から年配の方もゆったり楽しめる <午前・午後/英語ガイド/貸切あり>

渓谷の自然観光と馬車移動が楽しい~

Reviewed by: Sachi

2020年3月12日 コロナがはやり始めた頃。マスク着用して参加。
集合場所までレンタカーで行き、3組ほどがワゴンに乗り込み渓谷へ。ワゴン車内は冷房ガンガン。外は日差しが強くて暑い。途中下車して雄大な景色を楽しみ、トイレ休憩もあり。ワゴンを降りて、オープンスタイルの馬車で移動。ガタガタ揺れますがのんびりと景色を楽しむにはとても良いです。帰りのワゴンからも雄大な景色を観ながら戻ります。半日かけてトレッキングして滝の近くまで行く方々に出会いました。ツアーは、滝の近くには行かれませんが、歩かず、乗り物で観光できるのは便利です。

  • 帰りのワゴン

  • 馬車は、3組乗車してゆっくり1周。

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Packages: 混載ツアー
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/22
Activity Date: 2020/03/12

Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Whale watching near hilton for the masses

Reviewed by: Aki

Overall it's an must do cruise to go out on the ocean on a Catamaran near the Waikoloa area.

We saw whales from far off as it was afternoon and the bigger ship is not attractive to the whales.

We would do the morning trip on the powerboat with fewer people or go for the sunset cruise.There is not much info provided during the cruise so it's lacking the fun in whale watching as it can be boring if nothing happens.

It would also be better if there was a spotter pointing to the breaches as it happens very quickly and multiple people spotting can be confusing.

After you get on board you are mostly left on your own and the boat only goes less than half a mile out.

We saw more whales from the shore than on the boat but it was good to get out on the ocean with this cruise.

  • View from catamaran cruise

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/21
Activity Date: 2022/02/19

Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

This was an experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed by: Mike Miller

Our family’s first experience whale watching was truly impressive. The crew was professional with information and safety. They did not leave out the fun and had a nice variety of refreshments. We did take the 1:30 pm tour and saw many whales.
The confirmation email as to directions to find them was not so great. They are not in front of the Lava Lava restaurant ( which kept us circling for 10 mins) they are to the right of iLava Lava down along the beach 100 yards aprox, is 2 palm trees on the beach w/ small orange sign to check in. You should notice the platoon boat and catamaran out in the water awaiting for you.
Have extra cash available for tip they are worth it.

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Packages: Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/18
Activity Date: 2022/02/14

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Spectacular experience

Reviewed by: Mary

It was an awesome experience & beautiful views of natures.Hoping to flight again with our kids to enjoy the beauty of Big Island Hawaii.Thanks to our pilot Shane for the smooth & excellent flight.

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Packages: Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/12
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Nice ride but watch the front seat upgrade.

Reviewed by: Mike

No doubt the ride itself was amazing! We were able to see a ton of the Big Island and our pilot was great.

However, the interaction at the desk was a little shady. When we arrived we had four in our party plus another passenger who was also assigned to our group. As we checked in the receptionist asked if we wanted to upgrade as the two front seats were still available. First off, that seems strange since there are only four seats across the back - obviously someone in a group of five would need a front seat. The problem came when one in my group wanted to upgrade to the front. They charged the full amount for both front seats. Then the receptionist pulled the single passenger to the side, giving her a "free" upgrade to the other front seat... great for her! If it would have been explained that the full price for both seats would be charged then another from my group would have taken the other front rather than give it away. I understand they have to distribute weight, etc. but the way it was handled was less than desirable. It's unfortunate that a shady sales experience soured an otherwise great day.

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Packages: Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/12
Activity Date: 2022/01/21

Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Unique experience in Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: Emily

We did this tour after our sunrise wedding. It was a nice escape! It was romantic and fun, not to mention beautiful! It felt like a respectful way to tour the area where some of the locals live. The guides do a fantastic job keeping everyone comfortable and co rodent on their bourses. Do this tour!

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Packages: Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/11
Activity Date: 2022/02/09

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Best thing ever !!! Worth every penny!!!! Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Barbara florey

I would highly recommend this experience for everyone ! I learned so much about Hawaii and got to see the volcano with the red lava down in it . The amazing north coast , waterfalls watching whales from up there. Best thing ever . Very good pilot and guide! Friendly helpful !! Beautiful views you can only get from a helicopter

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Packages: Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/11
Activity Date: 2022/02/08

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Excellent service

Reviewed by: Teresa

The tour was excellent even if the surf had made the water a little cloudy. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the surf conditions, you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew (and got to see that honu feeding).
We know there are a lot of activities on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/26
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Amazing 1st-time ATV-ride

Reviewed by: mgcannella

Our guide, John, was very patient with me. I've had zero experience riding an ATV but he took the time to make sure I was comfortable while encouraging me to do the solo ride (I was also given the option to switch to a two-seater). I'm so grateful because I had the best time and wish it could go on longer. We drove through the beautiful Umauma property -- rolling green gentle slope with a gorgeous view of the ocean and a sea of cows (yes, cows, that John had to persuade to move to give the riders more room to drive thru). We took a break at the watering hole where my son and husband enjoyed a cool dip near a low waterfall and enjoyed a quick snack. Thank you, John, for making it fun, adventurous and exciting!

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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/24
Activity Date: 2022/01/01

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

Perfect birthday celebration

Reviewed by: Ms Jones

All of my expectations were delivered. Everything I imagined the Luau would be or could be was beyond my dreams. The staff was wonderful, the waiters were attentive and friendly. There will definitely be a next time to the island. The acknowledgment of birthdays, anniversaries and honeymooners was a joy to see. I met one of the birthday girls and a newly married couple it was a pleasure to celebrate with them all. ALOHA!!

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/20
Activity Date: 2022/01/18

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: Alex

The manta rays were inches from us, and all four in our group had an exceptional time. The guides were knowledgeable and really added to the experience. Highly recommend.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great day snorkeling in the sun!

Reviewed by: Jane

Such a welcoming crew and staff at Sea Quest. They worked through changes easily and made sure everyone was comfortable. Not only was the snorkeling great with tons of fish and coral but you also get several stops along the ride to look at lava tubes, caves, and larger wildlife. Very knowledgable crew and great spot to visit for both beginner and advanced swimmers/snorkelers.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/18
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Circle tour

Reviewed by: Christine

We really liked the tour, got to see the everything in whole Island that we wanted to see! Robert was our guide and gave us the history of the islands, so knowledgeable and mixed in fun stories! Don’t think we would of seen all of it on our own

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/16
Activity Date: 2022/01/14
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