Reviewed by: Stacey D
My husband and I took our 15yr old son. We enjoyed the food, good portions and several options were available. The show was fascinating, and the performers were enjoying themselves which made the show even better. Would highly recommend.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/25 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Spencer
The staff were super friendly and provided interesting information about Hawaiian culture. The first few lines warm you up to the last two, which are a 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile respectively. Both of the last two lines go over a gorge and the last one provides an incredible view to a waterfall. Overall, this was definitely worth it.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Overall, awesome experience! After reading reviews, I was super nervous about the validity of this site, especially considering that this site was able to get me tickets to a Luau that was sold out on all other sites. I called the venue to be reassured that this was a real site, and they confirmed it's validity! We showed up to the luau, had an amazing experience, and had 0 complications! Def. recommended!
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Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Sarah h
It was an amazing snorkeling adventure. My husband and I have never gone snorkeling the crew was amazing. They were helpful and very funny. I suggest doing this. You get to see many different types of animals and sights
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Denis
We left late and were, as far as I could tell, the last boat to arrive. The place was pretty packed with people from the other boats. The ocean is pretty big so I'm not sure if we were so clustered because there's one particular spot that is best or because of some other reason. For the safety of the manta rays and possibly for your own safety, you don't actually get to swim in the water but rather your entire group are always holding on to a shared flotation device. It's not a good thing or a bad thing but something you should be aware of before signing up.
We saw one manta ray, which was a nice experience. Right after we saw it, the crew packed us up and headed back to the harbor. These are wild creatures so it's not like you're guaranteed to see them but I was expecting the crew to keep us there a bit longer. Anyway, my kids liked it, but I still wouldn't recommend this experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Not quite what I expected as you don’t get to snorkel around but breathtaking and amazing to watch those beautiful creatures at night in the light, it’s like they are dancing for you!
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Kasandra
Toshi was PHENOMENAL! He was very engaging and made us feel so comfortable. You could tell he has such a warm spirit. The flight itself was nothing short of amazing, and I actually cried while flying through the valley because of how beautiful it is, later to find out Toshi made the playlist and it hit perfectly. There are no scenic roads to take you to where this helicopter goes, the helicopter ride is the only way to see these parts of Hawaii 1,000% worth it.
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Packages: | Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Angimono26
Super fun boat ride with great boat crew. Mata rays were fun adventure
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Shane Kennedy
The guides were nice and professional. The trail was not as challenging or scenic as what the site portrayed. However my teenage children did enjoy it. The short walk to the waterfall was a nice touch and made the experience better.
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Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Ang
Nice people running the boat, but there were SO many boats out there, and other boats had bigger/brighter lights - so they were all "oo-ing" over manta at their sites, and we were on the outskirts, only saw a handful flying by. No barrel rolls under us.
The worst part is you have to take such a long boatride to get out there, and we had to then get into the water and line up on a raft thing waiting at least 10 minutes in the cold water just waiting for sunset to get dark. We could've at least waited until closer to when out it was dark and the rays would come.
Plus my son and I also got seasick, since the waves were so bad - and it wasn't even the ocean that caused it, it was the motion of all the boats coming in. At least 10 other boats out there, figthing to see the manta.
Would definitely not do it again, for the torture in the process.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Staff was very helpful especially with one in our party who just rode along and needed assistance getting on and off boat. Boat was a little crowded but staff very efficient at getting everyone into water. Manta rays swam just beneath us and seemed close enough to touch!
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Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Beautiful setting facing ocean, Show was entertaining, staff was attentive, Food was plentiful and good but not outstanding. Mai tais were tasty but seemed watered down.
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Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Lovely evening and views with informative narration and entertainment and great food.
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Marv boyd
Very well organized and professionally done.The staff was very concerned and knowledgeable for safety. They were informative and let us know what was happening at all times
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/09 |
Reviewed by: V&M N.
My husband and I got to experience this activity five years ago for the first time and we knew we had to bring our kids this time. Our kids liked the food and the family enjoyed the entertainment. It was great seeing Derek again (the musician/singer). He sang pearly shell again per our request :)
Aloha V&M N, Thanks for joining us again! We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience and rated us five stars! We wish you all the best!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie Doty
This was an event booking for my family. My 4 year old and 14 year old both equally enjoyed it. My for year old loved learning the hula. Food was plentiful and the story told was wonderful. All of the staff were efficient and super sweet.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
Bryce was awesome, very knowledgable. We had a big scare about the fire on the way back to the hotel and he was super professional about letting us know what was going on and even offered to stop at a grocery store in case no food options were open in the evening. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Summerlover71
We loved all the cultural dances and the food was amazing! Great experience on our honeymoon.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Tp3
Staff was great, sunset was great and nice way to spend a birthday.
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Packages: | Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Ravenclaw
This experience is one of a kind - having manta rays come right up to you as they feed on plankton in the bay! We were provided with a wet suit (top only for adults, body suit for children), snorkel, and mask.
Once anchored, you will slip into the water at the back of the boat, swim over to the lighted surfboards with handles, grip the handles and let your body float flat on the surface. They will give you a pool noodle to help with this. The manta rays will come right up to the surfboard and gently roll over as they feed on plankton that the light illuminates. I will add that it may seem like a short amount of time (about 30 minutes), but by the time they brought us in, I had started to get cold and my arms started aching from holding the handles the whole time. It was worth it for the experience.
If you are not a strong swimmer, they will offer to help you.
All the members of the crew on my boat were great! Very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much!
My one concern is regarding the number of other boats and people also participating in the same activity. There were quite a few and my concern was for the safety and protection of the manta rays. However, it does seem that the manta rays are not in danger and gain something out of the experience themselves because it provides a better opportunity for feeding that they would not have otherwise. The crew also show a great respect and love for them as well.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Chris
The whole experience was well done. Captain Danielle and her crew mate were knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We saw tons of mantas doing endless barrel rolls inches from our masks!!! The boat ride is brief and we spent plenty of time in the water on the light-board. FYI- You need to be able to climb up a 3-rung boat ladder to get out of the water, it went fine with our tour but I could imagine that might be tough for some. Well worth the time and money!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/08/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Margaret and Gary
An awe inspiring experience, even for my amateur astrophotographer husband. Beautiful photos worthy of placing on our walls.
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Packages: | Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Kristy
First tour we had on our trip and it was awesome! The crew was very informative and friendly. Can’t wait to go again! The fresh pineapple they served us was a wonderful end to the trip. Scott definitely knew his stuff!
Aloha for joining us!
Dolphins always give us different pictures and great experiences.
Please come back, we are looking forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo
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Packages: | Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watch Experience |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Jesse
I so wanna go again. Very fun and entertaining.
Love the food and music and dancing.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Sluss Fam
The experience at the ATV on the Hamakua Coast was well worth it. The ATV’s were well taken care of, safe, and fun to ride in. The views around the ranch were a mix of everything from ponds, to cattle, to the beautiful Hamakua coast. The best part about the experience was the tour guides. They kept the experience fun, treated us like family, and shared a wealth of Hawaiian knowledge. We highly recommend this ATV tour for anyone looking for a low stress, fun, and knowledge-filled tour on the Big Island.
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Packages: | Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Sydnie
Brendan and Morgan were lovely, great story tellers and funny jokes. Overall 11/10 cannot recommend enough
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: C Wilson
The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and seeing the mantas up close was an amazing experience. We would so this again, no question!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Roxene Gascoigne
This was great! Gabby was our driver and she was absolutely amazing. She knew everything about Big Island and was so friendly. This is a nice tour to get it all in in one day.
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Paul Miller
First Ill start and say the Rays were awesome. So many showed up and the crew was teaching us facts while we were out there.
The beginning was a little different though. When we arrived at the shop it was very unorganized, the area to get a wet suite top was very dark and scattered, there was very little instruction getting on boat and captain didn't seem to really wanna be there.
I would pick a different company if we did it again.
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Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Cliff
Over all great experience. The boat and crew were great, we seen several mantas even though it was kinda rainy. Went with family and older children. 16 and 19 y/o daughters they loved it.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
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Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate the time you took to leave us a five star review! Mahalo! We hope to see you again some day!