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

Luau

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful experience

Reviewed by: Supria

Kaleo our guide was wonderful. He was very informative and being a resident of the valley, getting a tour from him was excellent.
He was very kind to take pictures for us.
The valley is breathtakingly beautiful. The trip down and up the valley was full of facts.
I highly recommend it.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/11
Activity Date:	2021/05/08

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

Excellent!

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

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

A Magical Night!

Reviewed by: John

We loved the experience! Saw 6 to 8 mantas swimming near our little surfboard. They made multiple backflips just inches from us. Nice captain and guide.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo John for the 5 star review! WOW that is a lot of mantas. We are so happy that you had a great night. Mahalo for the shout out to your captain and crew too! We hope that we can see you again on your next visit!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/08
Activity Date:	2021/05/05

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

Great fun for the family!

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fun family adventure

Reviewed by: Beth K

We had a great time with the family on this trip. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The kids really enjoyed seeing the wild horses.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/04/24
Activity Date:	2021/03/30

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Love Waipio Valley

Reviewed by: M. and C. Lee

My niece came to visit from Pennsylvania and loved Waipio Valley.
Douglas was a great tour guide and told wonderful stories. We learned about Waipio vegetation, including the beautiful Gardenia he picked for us. Douglas shared a story about how his grandparents ate Nonni, smelly fruit but healthy for you. Loved hearing about the people of the valley who do not have electricity but are hard working taro farmers. Mahalo Nui Loa Douglas.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/04/24
Activity Date:	2021/04/22

Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

Educational and fun!

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

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Easiest snorkeling we've ever done

Reviewed by: Dave W

This is an amazing experience and it's so easy, you barely need to know how to swim. You just lay w/ your face in the water and the mantas come to you. Actually they come to feed on plankton which are attracted by the lights that the crew shine in the water. It's a super-cool experience and the crew on our boat were awesome. Highly recommended.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/22
Activity Date:	2021/03/19

Ocean Sports Kohala Coast Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

Outstanding tour!

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

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

Amazing Luau Experience!

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

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

Experience of a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Nature lover

The captain and crew were very welcoming and calm. They were big on everyone having a fun & safe time. The manarays were AMAZING. There were at least 5 that continued to do somersaults within inches of my face.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for joining our tour!
We are thrilled to know you enjoy it! The night was amazing and we were happy to host you guys.
Please come back in the future.
Mahalo!"

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/15
Activity Date:	2021/04/05

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Magnificent views of the valley

Reviewed by: Jen P

My family really enjoyed this excursion and it was one of the highlights of our trip! We learned about this sacred ground and were able to capture amazing photos along the way! Hawaii’s largest waterfall, wild horses coming up to our van, and great family pictures were taken. Our driver, Daniel, was focused on our safety including following Covid safety protocols. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/04/10
Activity Date:	2021/03/16

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Great way to see the Big Island in a day!

Reviewed by: Sandy and Phil

We were only on island for two days, so we had to make the most of it. Rich picked us up promptly and we set out with a total of nine passengers. The van was comfortable, and Rich had water and lunch ready for us, along with clean jackets and umbrellas for the chilly rainy segments of the trip. The drive was safe and pleasant, and Rich regaled us with information and stories. At each stop, he allowed us ample time and shared interesting information.

This was a wonderful day, and we not only saw the island but also learned a lot. Highly recommended, especially if you can get Rich as your driver/tour guide!

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Packages:	Pick-up from Waikoloa Hotels
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/07
Activity Date:	2021/04/05

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Manta Ray night snorkeling

Reviewed by: Heather

An incredible experience, had no idea they were that big and they’d get as close as they did. We took all four of our kids ages from 11 to 20 and they all loved it!

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo Heather for the 5 star review! We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are so happy that you all had a fantastic time on our manta ray night snorkel. Please come see us again on your next visit!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/03/30
Activity Date:	2021/03/26

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing experience and knowledgable guide

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.

Moon shot

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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

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

Fun luau!

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

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

My kids LOVED this show!

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

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

Volcano circle tour

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

Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]

Great Experience!

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

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

Unforgettable!

Reviewed by: Kaiya Cruz

This was one of the highlights when mt boyfriend and I visited Hawaii. The crew staff was amazing and very friendly. We ended up being the only two people on the sail boat so it was nice to have it all to ourselves. Would totally do it again!

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/02/13
Activity Date:	2021/01/20

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

Beautiful and Educational

Reviewed by: Happy Customer

We had a great time, our guide was super-nice, and we learned a lot about the flora and fauna of the island, as well as farming in different micro-climates.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/01/30
Activity Date:	2021/01/08

Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]

GREAT trip!

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!

Reply from activity provider

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

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Mauna kea star gazing

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

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Tremendous experience and a lot of fun to boot.

Reviewed by: Mark Dyre

The guide was very informative and showed us all of the unique characteristics of the valley. Would take the tour again and it was a lot of fun for all eight of us.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/01/07
Activity Date:	2020/12/24

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

What an amazing tour. We saw so many dolphins

Reviewed by: Mrs Jones

Our captain and Amy were Amazing! We saw so many schools of spinner dolphins. Amy told us when to look and where to see some amazing things. They let us enjoy our ride and even almost got to see a whale, it got away. I would definitely recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (up to 24 passengers)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/01/06
Activity Date:	2021/01/04

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Highy recommend this trip to anyone thinking to do it. Its AMAZING!

Reviewed by: Mrs Jones

Nick, Liz and the other girl whos name I can't remember were amazing! They accommodated all our needs and beyond. Sea Quest is awesome. They charged my phone for me while we went out, because my battery was almost dead. Came back and had 74%. Thanks so much to our Captain, our mermaids lol and the rest of the amazing team, for an amazing time and for an unforgettable memory

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Packages:	Swim with Mantas
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/01/06
Activity Date:	2021/01/04

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

Throughly enjoyed the sunset.

Reviewed by: Mohana

Enjoyed this last minute booking that we did for the sunset watch extremely friendly staff and good service. A must do things for families visiting Hawaii for the first time. Great information was provided during this trip. All women's team did a wonderful job.

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/01/01
Activity Date:	2020/12/30

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing experience - highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Mel Lee

What an awesome experience that was well worth every penny. Kaleo was a authentic, personable, and knowledgeable tour guide, who was born and raised in the valley. He shared not only the history of the sacred valley, but also stories of his childhood and information on the local wildlife. The tour met at the art gallery, where there are restrooms and parking (and yummy ice cream). From there everyone gets in a van as Kaleo drives the group down to the back of the valley, an area off limits to the general public. The views are incredible from the top to the bottom and back.

Reply from activity provider

Thank for your 5 star review. The windows on the van have been removed for a richer experience. Mahalo Gary