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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Great Crew, But Cloudy Day

The crew was friendly, funny and attentive. Thought we were just getting snacks with our drinks, but also got a teriyaki chicken bowl, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a cloudy day, so no sunset. As such, it would have been nice if they had tried to get us closer to the whales we saw in the distance, to make up for the impending lack of a sunset.

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/21
Activity Date:	2023/02/03

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

Up and close!

Reviewed by: MM1

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!

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Packages:	Morning Whale Watch Cruise [Holona Speed Powerboat]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2023/02/18
Activity Date:	2023/01/28

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

Luau with family

Reviewed by: Nick

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

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/02/18
Activity Date:	2023/01/25

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Loved it

Reviewed by: Maja

This was an amazing experience—the dolphins were incredible. We got to hug them, touch them all over, and swim next to them with our hand on their back but not holding on to them. Maddie, our guide, was so warm and informative. I would recommend bringing goggles (swimming or snorkeling) so that you can put your head underwater with your eyes open to see the dolphins swimming under you. I’m surprised that isn’t recommended. Digital photos are VERY expensive ($170 for all of the photos they took, or $55 for one digital photo). That said, it’s a once in a life time experience, so you’ll probably want some photos.

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Packages:	30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 10 & Over)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/16
Activity Date:	2023/02/14

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

A fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Daniel

What a great experience! Kayaking on the ocean, whale watching, entering a cave and wrapping it up with a bit of snorkeling! Jasmine was a great guide and her confidence on the open waters really enhanced our adventure. It’s definitely a morning well spent!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/12
Activity Date:	2023/02/09

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Miles & Jan

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!!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/07
Activity Date:	2023/02/05

Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner

We saw lava!

Reviewed by: Kate

It's not every day you can say you saw new earth being formed in front of your eyes. We loved seeing the glow of lava at night. Not many places you can do this in the world.

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Mahalo, Kate!

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Packages:	Private Tour (up to 12 passengers)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/22

Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner

Twilight Volcano Unveiled with Night Lava Viewing

Reviewed by: Anita & Wilf

Madi is the perfect tour guide! She has great knowledge of the volcanos, loves answering everyone’s questions, and has a bubbly personality that makes it impossible to not have fun!! It was a long day, but everything is worth seeing. Walking through a lava tube is an amazing experience and my personal favourite. My hubby enjoyed the whole volcano park experience. To top it off they feed you all day, so it’s impossible to go hungry. Thank you so much and we’ll recommend this tour to everyone we know! Well worth the money!

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Mahalo for the kind words about Madi and your experience! We strive for all of our guests to have this enjoyment with us!

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Packages:	Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/04
Activity Date:	2023/01/10

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

A great evening

Reviewed by: Billb

The entertainment was first rate and the food was surprisingly good. You don’t expect food served to hundreds of people at once to be hot and tasty but they have the logistics well organized and the buffet line moves fast.
The fire stick dancers were excellent, and the whole evening had a very authentic feel.

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Packages:	Standard Package - General Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/02/04
Activity Date:	2023/01/15

Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Susan

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!

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/04
Activity Date:	2023/02/02

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Spectacular

Reviewed by: Anne

We had driven around the island before taking our helicopter fight. What an amazing perspective to see it from above. This should be on everyone's list.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/23

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

Loved this Luau!!

Reviewed by: Grace

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

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/03
Activity Date:	2023/01/31

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

So cool

Reviewed by: Jim

We weren't sure what to expect with this dolphin interaction but it was amazing. You can tell the care the trainers have for the dolphins and it was a very well run operation helping to build awareness about the local conservation efforts to protect Hawaii's marine life.

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Packages:	30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/02/03
Activity Date:	2022/07/21

Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Loved being on the water

Reviewed by: Jim

We had a great time on this cruise. Sipping cocktails, watching the sun slip beneath the ocean, looking for the legendary green flash. A perfect evening.

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/03
Activity Date:	2022/11/01

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Stunning scenery

Reviewed by: Jim

Wow, wow, wow. There is no better way to see the Big Island than from a helicopter. We felt like we were floating in the air and taking in unbelievable sights. The waterfall landing was the perfect ending to an amazing day.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/03
Activity Date:	2022/11/04

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

Fun Day!

Reviewed by: Jim

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.

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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/03
Activity Date:	2023/02/01

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

LIFE CHANGING

Reviewed by: Nikki Clark

First of all, WOW. From beginning to end, this experience was one for the record books.
For $10 this crew sets you up with a wet suit (recommended), and then a snorkel set at no additional charge. Once we boarded, we were met with a warm welcome, and a good belly laugh. Excellent staff! They were informative, safe, and most importantly, knew how to have fun!
During the boat ride we were met with bottle nose dolphins and a humpback whale sighting! The dolphins were curious and playful, and swam all around our boat! I may or may not have shed a tear of joy. It was seriously rad.
Once we got to our destination they gave us a noodle for floating, and set up a large, square floatation device for everyone to hold onto while we watched the mana rays. They are huge! They’re giant, friendly, and bring their appetite for plankton. You’ll also see tons of fish while you snorkel.
After our time was up, and we boarded, they passed out cups of hot chocolate.
The entire experience as a whole was one we will never forget. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS while you’re here!
Thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime! Keep up the good work, guys! Mahalo

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Aloha Nikki,

Thank you for the amazing comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/02/02
Activity Date:	2023/01/29

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

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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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/31
Activity Date:	2023/01/29

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

Great family fun!

Reviewed by: Brett

Perfect family friendly glass bottom boat tour. At ~35 min, perfect length for our four-year old.

Staff very friendly, marine expert was great at pointing out the different species and interesting traits.

Tour also launches from a very nice, calm protected beach which would be worth visiting again, as the calm waters would allow even the youngest children the chance to walk and splash in the water with maybe a few small fish swimming by.

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2023/01/30
Activity Date:	2023/01/28

4.5-Hour Sea Quest Premium Rafting Snorkel Tour at Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay

Seaquest Kealakekua/ Honaunau Bay Premium Snorkel Tour

Reviewed by: Onnalee M

Capt Steve and crew member Morgan were absolutely Wonderful! Made us feel at ease. I would recommend the wet suits to get the full exploration time in case the westher is a bit chilly. Just getting out of the Bay was a Pod of Dolphins 8 or more right at the beginning of the Snorkeling tour!! On our way to 2nd Bay, Capt Steve notcied a whale that was a bit out of the way but still took us there and ended up being a Mama Whale with her baby practicing breaching the water! How amazing!! The Snorkeling was filled with Gorgeously Brillant colors of multitudes of fish especially at Capt Cook’s Momument! We explored magnificant caves while Capt Steve explained the History of the Island and topped off with delicious healthy assortment of fruit at first Bay and much needed sandwiches at the completion of the 2nd Bay stop!! We even lucked out and caught a glimpse of s huge Manta Ray coming back into port. Absolutely Perfect Snorkeling Tour and very personalized with a small group of interesting people!! Thank you Seaquest!!! I will remember this for the rest of my lfe!! That’s what life is all about!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/29
Activity Date:	2023/01/27

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Once in a lifetime experience

Reviewed by: David Letendre

We went out to sea under the setting sun.
Everything was perfect.
Lots of huge manta rays came close. Sometimes up to few feet away!!
The crew; Diego and Ryan were pampering us and taking care of our every needs.
Would recommend them anytime without a doubt.

-David L

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Aloha David,

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/01/26
Activity Date:	2023/01/18

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

Starstruck!!

Reviewed by: Jason

My family included two children and two seniors; thus reserved this trip as it was less strenuous (lower altitude, shorter time). Thought we'd see some stars and hear some stories, and was worried whether my family members would find it interesting.
Actual experience threw my expectations out the window. We usually see stars in pictures, in a way that makes them feel abstract and unreal. The way James showed us the stars made them feel so real and close. And it was totally awesome not just for me, but for everyone! We did quite a few activities on the island, and this was easily the most memorable.
One piece of advice; it is very very cold up there. I wore my pajamas under my pants and the thick down jacket James gave me, but was still shivering after about an hour. Dress very warmly, cuz this is worth it!

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Packages:	Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/25
Activity Date:	2023/01/15

伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ（ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ）＜日・火・金催行／ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題＞

伝統を楽しめます

Reviewed by: まっきー

素敵な雰囲気の会場で伝統的なルアウやミュージックショーを楽しめました。ファイヤーダンス含め素晴らしかったです。
席は相席のようになっており、混んでいると少し落ち着かないです。
またビュッフェも味はまぁまぁでした。

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Packages:	一般席
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/01/21
Activity Date:	2022/12/30

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Fun and Convenient Volcano Tour

Reviewed by: Katherine Y.

This trip was such a convenient way to see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I think it can be a bit daunting when planning trips to the different islands for the first time especially considering location of places, terrain, the type of vehicle you may need, parking, and the length of the trip. So I would say this is a great way to get a taste for a bunch of different activities to do on the big island.

It will take about 13 hours to complete the whole trip and the temp will be warm during the day and cold at night so be prepared. Luckily the company does provide windbreakers and fleece jackets for the cooler temperatures. Our tour guide Aaron was great! He was very friendly and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the history, environment, landscape, and so much more! Thanks so much for touring us around, Aaron. We appreciate it so much.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/12
Activity Date:	2023/01/10

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Amazingly jaw dropping views of the volcanic eruption with a very knowledgeable and patient guide

Reviewed by: Gitika

Todd was great, he went out of his way to make it a great experience for us. He set up his own telescope for the group to get a good look at the stars and moon. He was very knowledgeable and extremely patient. We were also lucky enough to catch the eruption making the trip really great

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2023/01/07
Activity Date:	2023/01/06

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great night excurssion

Reviewed by: jhutch1368

Night snorkel with manta rays was recommended to me by a coworker who lived on Kona. We booked this for our vacation based on her recommendation. We brought our ‘kids’ ages 30, 16, 13. I think it would be hard for younger kids. In fact, one child I’d say about 6 sat on a float the entire time. Swimming in ocean at night even with a wetsuit (a MUST), a noodle, and holding on to a raft is trying even for an adult. That being said, it was so cool! We were fortunate to see many manta rays! I wish I could’ve taken pictures. It was plenty long enough time. Any longer would’ve been too much. We had perfect weather and the light of the full moon. The crew was awesome and fun. You could tell they loved their job and were friends. Shout out to the girl on our crew named Ryan, who took extra care and patience helping my 30 year old daughter swim back to boat.

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Aloha,

We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your family members, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/06
Activity Date:	2023/01/04

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Captain Trevor and his crew were outstanding!!

Reviewed by: S. White

Captain Trevor and his crew were outstanding!! The manta rays were incredible and while we were watching them the crew gave us facts about these amazing creatures.

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Aloha,

We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your group, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2023/01/06
Activity Date:	2022/12/29

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

Kids loved it!

Reviewed by: Gina

We had a great experience on board! The guides were educational and friendly! Our children (3y & 14m) had a lot of fun and enjoyed being able to see all the creatures! We saw turtles, an eel, and so many fish!

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/12/30
Activity Date:	2022/12/28

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

So much fun. Great for families!

Reviewed by: Jen & Dion

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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Packages:	Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/12/25
Activity Date:	2022/12/23

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Nikhil

It was perfect! The crew was really kind and helpful. The captain was really funny and entertaining. And the star of the show - the Manta Rays - we're absolutely breathtaking. We were lucky to find a group of Manta Rays en route and decided to drop anchor and just spent all the time there. That gave us more time with the Manta Rays. We weren't the best swimmers so the crew helped us with life jackets and they helped to and fro the float. We had a great time and I would absolutely recommend them.

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Aloha Nikhil,

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/12/23
Activity Date:	2022/11/27

Recommended for kids 8-12 (Kids Friendly: Browse by Age), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island | HawaiiActivities.com

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Great Crew, But Cloudy Day

Up and close!

Luau with family

Loved it

A fantastic experience

Loved it!

We saw lava!

Twilight Volcano Unveiled with Night Lava Viewing

A great evening

Outstanding!

Spectacular

Loved this Luau!!

So cool

Loved being on the water

Stunning scenery

Fun Day!

LIFE CHANGING

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.

Great family fun!

Seaquest Kealakekua/ Honaunau Bay Premium Snorkel Tour

Once in a lifetime experience

Starstruck!!

伝統を楽しめます

Fun and Convenient Volcano Tour

Amazingly jaw dropping views of the volcanic eruption with a very knowledgeable and patient guide

Great night excurssion

Captain Trevor and his crew were outstanding!!

Kids loved it!

So much fun. Great for families!

Amazing!

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