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

Awesome time!

Reviewed by: Christine, 2022/07/27

My husband, kids (11 and 13) and I ended our time in Hawaii with the morning kayak/snorkel trip with Ocean Safari. It ended up being our favorite adventure of our time on the Big Island. The trip includes a kayaking on the ocean and in to caves (weather permitting), snorkeling and the option for cliff jumps if you're brave enough. No experience needed! The guides tell you all you need to know about kayaking. They supply the snorkeling equipment, life vest, water/snacks and share the tips you need to know (like your sunglasses do not float so leave your favorites behind). So bring yourself and slather on the sunscreen for a great time!

Shout out to Alex and Brent, our guides. They were fabulous!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/19
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Wonderful trip

Reviewed by: Maiya, 2022/07/26

We had a great time with the deluxe volcano tour. Gary was professional, knowledgeable, nice and took a very good care of us and everyone in the trip. We had a yummy lunchbox and tasty three courses dinner with the nice ambiance. Lava flow at night was amazing. Thank you so much. Recommended!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Maiye,

Thank you for recommending our Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, we really appreciate it. Your timing was impeccable to be able to see the eruption at Kilauea at night. It's a once in a lifetime experience for most folks and we're glad you experienced it! Gary is an awesome guide and thanks for giving him a shout out! We hope you enjoyed your stay on the Big Island.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/24
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Beautiful Scenery

Reviewed by: Clint W, 2022/07/23

Water was calm so kayaking was relatively easy. Water was beautiful alongside the black lava rock cliffs. We saw a large sea cave and those who were brave enough were able to jump off the top of it into the water. I’m guessing it was a 40ft jump. We also had a smaller cliff to jump from I’m guessing about 25ft tall. The snorkeling was good too again in calm waters. Very enjoyable and would do again. Wear plenty of sunscreen.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/21
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Excellent ATTV Tour

Reviewed by: Garrett, 2022/07/20

I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do a fun and exciting ATV tour of the Waipio Valley. The tour guides were excellent. They took all the time to explain everything about the 750 acre property, the Waipio Valley, the ocean, the animals, etc. The ATV's were in great working order. We had no issues at all with them. The guides kept us safe at all times but we had a lot of fun!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/18
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Epic night

Reviewed by: Ray, 2022/07/19

Great staff... friendly and kind... everything was perfect specially the mantas❤️

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our captain and crew, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself! 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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/17
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Abby, 2022/07/17

The Manta Ray snorkel experience was AMAZING! one of our favorite things we did on the Big Island. The crew was so fun and helpful. The hot chocolate after we got out of the water was the perfect touch. Definitely book this tour!!!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience from our guests'! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/25
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Great tour and awesome energy!

Reviewed by: Alyssa, 2022/07/14

If you are looking for a tour to give you a quick peak at some really fun spots with a ton of information this is the tour to take. Thia is phenomenal and gives you a ton of extra information like her favorite food spots, Beach spots, or any kind of recommendation you could be thinking of. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and took extremely great care of our group. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Alyssa,

Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it! We are proud of our tours and the guides who take care of our guests on tour. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/12
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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>

自由席は早めに行った方がよい食事・飲み物付きのポリネシアンダンスショー

Reviewed by: Old Ballonist, 2022/07/12

ショーの会場のロイヤルコナリゾートに宿泊して、たまたま会場を見下ろせる部屋でした。また、口コミ通り、プールサイドからも見えますが、1時間弱のショーを全部見るなら会場の席に座って観た方がよいと思います。席の位置やサービスを期待するなら上級席の方が良いでしょう。
事前に読んだ口コミ通り、良い席に座れるように受付開始15分前から並びました。入場時に飲み物カウンターで順番に飲み物を選んで手渡され、後は自分でカウンターへ取りに行きます。上級席では飲み物の注文を取りに来て、持ってきてくれます。
食事は準備ができるとテーブル毎に案内されます。もともと食事には期待していなかったので少なめに取ったのですが、残さずに食べられたのでそれほど悪くはなかったと思います。
ショーは思ったより早く、日が落ちる前に始まり、途中で沈みました。踊りはハワイ島というよりもファイアーダンスも含めたポリネシアンダンスで、会場から参加を募ったり盛り上がりました。最後には舞台上の出演者を背景にした記念写真が撮れます。また、入場時にグループ毎に撮影した写真を購入することもできます。

  • バイキングの夕食

  • 舞台の後ろに沈む夕日

  • オープニング前の会場

  • ショーの一部

  • ショー終了後の記念写真

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/06
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kelly, 2022/07/12

We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/07/10
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Great crew!

Reviewed by: Reif family, 2022/07/11

Friendly, attentive and courteous crew! Good selection of beverages and fresh fruits and snacks were good (kid friendly). I liked that I saw the crew wiping down all the rails and high touch surfaces after the last group/ before we boarded. Saw some dolphins and plenty of fish, and a couple of flying fish! The crew and captain were very informative about the reef and preserving the reef life. One member even informed a kayaker that he was too close to the reef and could damage it. Will book with them again our next round.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Reif family,

We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful day out on the water. We look forward to making more memories with your family in the near future!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/07/09
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King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Fun, adventurous, beautiful scenery

Reviewed by: Kelly b, 2022/07/08

We had a great time kayaking in the ocean. The scenery was absolutely beautiful along the coast. The weather was warm and the ocean water was refreshing. The kids enjoyed the cliff jumping. The sea cave was cool and the waves were moving us inside which was wild but fun. In all this was a great event. Our guide was friendly, informative and kept us safe.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/30
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Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jane, 2022/07/07

It was a beautiful day and the crew was friendly and funny. Gear was provided and they had snacks available before lunch. The guava juice was especially delicious.

The swim itself was fantastic. There were so many colorful fish and one of the crew showed us a starfish. We enjoyed the adventure so much that snorkeling is officially our new favorite hobby.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/30
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Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts!

Reviewed by: Ricky McKinney, 2022/07/05

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple. A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/07/01
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Fantastic Tour!!!

Reviewed by: Cortney, 2022/07/05

Overall this tour was the highlight of my trip to the big island (night swimming with mantas came in a close 2nd). It was super interesting and well paced. Our guide, Derek, really made the trip: he was informative, jovial, and generally lovely without being too jokey or overly pedantic, which really hit the tour guide sweet spot! I was solo, but this trip could work for anyone, families, couples, whomever. There is very little walking (a mile or 2), I might’ve actually preferred a bit more, but it made the trip very accessible to people of all ages and abilities

The sights:

Seeing a bubbling pool of lava was naturally the highlight. Most tours come in the day time, when we would’ve seen essentially nothing but steam. Our guide brought a telescope, so even though the activity in the volcano was pretty low key we could see spluttering and bubbling! The coffee plantation (orchard?) was a nice buzzy start to a long day. The black sand beach was ok

A well thought out experience:

The van was large and comfortable. Bathrooms were placed often enough that I didn’t have to avoid hydrating despite my tiny bladder. Enough food and snacks to keep everyone happy. Flashlights and jackets were provided, which was crucial!

Bring:
Long pants/sweatshirt - microclimates mean that it can be super hot in Kona and misty and cool at the park.
Binoculars - though the telescope was awesome, it would have been even better to have my own so I would t have to share.
A real camera - my iPhone 13pro was fine, but with such beauty, it’d be nice to have something with a little more control!

  • LAVA

  • Steam & Sulfur vents

  • Chameleon at the coffee farm

  • Black sand beach

  • GIANT fern!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Cortney,
Thank you so much for posting your review, we really appreciate it! Your timing was impeccable, being here when the volcano was erupting. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors, we are thrilled you were able to witness it! Derek is awesome too, you're right, he's such an amiable guide. Again, thank you!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/07/03
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Amy, 2022/07/04

The most amazing thing I have ever seen! Don’t miss this!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Amy!

Mahalo for your kind words, we're glad your group enjoyed the experience of a lifetime! Please keep us in mind for your future booking needs, and we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/02
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Night snorkel

Reviewed by: Kat , 2022/07/03

An amazing experience, once in a life time. A must!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Must do activity!

Reviewed by: Kendikane, 2022/07/02

This was a great experience! Highly recommend doing!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/09
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Big Island Kilauea Volcano Hiking Tour with Experienced Guides

What in informative, beautiful time!

Reviewed by: David & June S, 2022/07/01

We had a wonderful time hiking the Big Island's Kilauea Volcano! Our guide was very informative, patient, and willing to answer our many questions. Part way through our hike, we sat along the rim and ate a lovely lunch provided by our guide. We would recommend taking part of this hiking adventure to fully appreciate Kilauea!

  • Walking the crater of Kilauea.

  • Feeling the steam of Kilauea through an air vent.

  • Hiking along the rim of Kilauea.

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for the wonderful day David and June!
Jennifer

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/19
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Turtles and Dolphins!

Reviewed by: Ashton H, 2022/07/01

We got to see a turtle and a pod of like 15 dolphins we learned were currently in a half conscious state and they can basically auto-swim!
Boat was a little crowded with the kids on board. Would prefer an option with adults only as they were a little much for our honeymoon.
Overall great time! The cooled lava caves were very cool and go up all inside the big island!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/30
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Must do!!

Reviewed by: Joshua Baeza, 2022/07/01

The crew was great and the experience was a must do while on the big island!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/29
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Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

BEST Catamaran snorkeling sail!

Reviewed by: J Slayton, 2022/06/30

We did the No Wiki Kona LUXURY SAIL, dolphin watching, snorkeling. This was the best Catamaran snorkeling sail we've ever been on! (and we've done quite a few)
The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. They found us a fantastic snorkeling spot in a reef corner with LOTS of different fish and turtles and no other boats there at the same time. The breakfast and lunch was really great as well. I loved that they put cushioned chairs on the mesh canvas area up font so that you could sit so comfortably in the best spot on the boat! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/18
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

MUST do for Big Island Hawaii!

Reviewed by: J Slayton, 2022/06/29

This is a MUST do if you're going to the Big Island Hawaii. It was really a great way to see a lot of the islands best highlights. Even my husband loved it, who really doesn't like doing "tours" with groups / crowds and doing one ALL day long at that (likes his relaxation time on vacation). Our guide was fantastic, he gave us so much good information about the island, it's history, places, and everything in between. He was super attentive and made things fun as well. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically this company for a wonderful trip on the Big Island.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/20
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing Manta experience! Once in a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Pam UK, 2022/06/29

Hands down the most amazing experience ever! The guides were knowledgeable, supportive and made you feel safe. The whole experience was just magical! Thanks so much!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Michael, 2022/06/29

Marcus was a very knowledgeable astronomer and answered any question our group asked.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stellar times

Reviewed by: Lal, 2022/06/29

This trip was so much more than I expected! We started with a quick tour of rainbow falls and boiling pots. our guide Marcus was exceptionally knowledgeable about the plant life and history of both places. We then explored the lava caves, which was an unforgettable experience. Finally, we got to watch a beautiful sunset, followed by stargazing. I can’t believe how much astronomy I learned in one night. The skies were spectacular and once again Marcus seemed to have an endless fund of knowledge, answering all our questions in detail. The trip was unforgettable and Marcus is clearly a great asset to his company!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/27
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Best Ever!

Reviewed by: J. Hope, 2022/06/28

-The Staff was incredible
-I loved the the boat, it was well equipped and safe
-People should bring a warn sweatshirt for the ride back
-The manta's were plentiful and exciting
-Best Ever excursion!!
-WORTH IT and MUST try it

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our crew and staff, and are ecstatic that you enjoyed yourself out on the water with us! 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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/05/31
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

What a great experience!

Reviewed by: ominette@hotmail.com, 2022/06/27

Our guide Devin was very accommodating and knowledgeable! He was thorough when discussing safety in the reef and how best to use the equipment. He seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did even though we know he does this every day! We were thrilled to be able to commune with sea turtles as they relaxed in the sunshine. He then navigated us through the coral reef and pointed out a bunch of wildlife we might have never have seen on our own. The snacks and drinks at the end of the tour were exactly what we needed after swimming for an hour and a half. We appreciated the personalized experience and would absolutely do this again!

  • Absolutely heartwarming to see turtles relaxing in the sun!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed you experience with us and hope to see again on another of our tours.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/21
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Not What We Expected

Reviewed by: Travel Mama, 2022/06/27

Our tour guide Dreu started our 12 hours together by telling us to set our expectations low. It was scheduled to be a rainy day but this is not what anyone wants to hear at the start of a long day you’ve paid hundreds per person to enjoy. The tour made all the promised stops. The coffee farm was interesting and everyone in our group enjoyed the hot box lunch. The bakery stop was too short considering how busy it was but everyone did have time to purchase something. The time in Volcano National Park was mostly whiteout due to rain. You could not see much during the first 2 hours there but the lava tube was great. I would warn others it is a steep incline on slippery steps to view it. Dreu is full of information but he did not share in an organized way. Hid commentary was scattered and jumped around making it hard to follow. Dinner was at Lava Rock Cafe and was average. They seemed short staff so very slow to get served. Dreu did great job anticipating our needs for bathroom breaks and provided motion sickness chews, rain gear, snacks, and drinks. He was not mindful of those with back or neck problems when he drove fast over speed bumps on the park yelling “hold on in the back!” I feel bad for anyone in our group with these problems as the van bounced and jarred us around each time he did this. The best part of the trip was last hour in park when we were able to do the twilight volcano viewing to see the red lava glow. Due to clouds we did not get to do stargazing and tour ended an hour early. Overall everyone in group was disappointed with this tour because of how dependent it is on the weather. If you get a day with rain or clouds, you will feel cheated out of most of what you signed up to see.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/25
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Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Matthew Woods , 2022/06/24

Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/06/22
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Disappointed

Reviewed by: Sandles, 2022/06/23

While I understand there is no guarantee to see and experience manta rays feeding on plankton, I was extremely disappointed with this experience, the crew did not provide a good experience for all. There were a lot of people on this adventure (more than what I felt should be) and as result, the crew had to use three different boards to accommodate everyone. As a result the board with most of the lights, it attracted the manta rays, leaving the others without. The other two did not attract any. I feel the crew should have maneuvered the other two boards or people on those boards to the larger board area so that they could experience the Mantra Ray feeding. I was also very disappointed that there were no lights at the bottom pointing upward. On other manta ray snorkels I joined, when there are lights from the top and from the bottom many more manta rays appear and feed.
The crew also did not provide insights and interesting facts on the Mantra Rays, at least I didn’t hear anything.
The one nice thing I enjoyed about this trip was that the experience allowed me to enjoy nighttime boating.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Sandles,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.

Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/10
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