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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Shalini Banerjee, 2021/07/08

This was the perfect ending to our Hawaii trip. It was awesome and the trip exceeded all our expectations. New even got to see Saturn and the entire thing was on time and perfect.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/07/04
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Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Wonderful tour and guide!

Reviewed by: Mary A. , 2021/07/07

Hank was a wonderful guide and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an introduction to the island!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/05
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great value!

Reviewed by: Abby, 2021/07/06

This is a fantastic zipline tour that is very well priced (with all the research I did on other tours, this offered the most zip lining for a better price!). The experience itself is so fun and the guides teach you about local plants and culture along the way, also with a sense of humor! Very fun trip and so cool to zipline over a waterfall.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/07/01
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Fun and Friendly

Reviewed by: MSAL, 2021/07/06

We had a blast with the sightseeing tour. The driver was very friendly and took us all around the beautiful valley. Comfortable ride.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/11
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Such a fun day!

Reviewed by: Kelly B. , 2021/07/05

We had a blast on the ATV tour! The tour started at the Waipi'o on Horseback farm. We started off going uphill, past a fish pond and up to a beautiful spot overlooking the water. My son loved passing all of the horses and cows on the property. Then we headed down to the cliffs by the water which was beautiful! The guides were so nice and told us some interesting things about life on Hawaii. I highly recommend this tour! Quick tip- You will get quite dirty by the end, so bring some extra clothes if you have other plans after.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/07/02
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Wendy, 2021/07/03

We went on the sunset cruise and had a great experience. The crew/guides were knowledgeable, fun and helpful. When we got in the water, they knew where to take us for the best viewing.
The Manta Ray's were so cool to see. This should be on your must do activity list. I would recommend it over a regular day time snorkel trip. However, next time I would do the later night time trip. The Manta Rays seem to be more active the later it gets.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/07/01
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Great time

Reviewed by: Amalia, 2021/07/02

My family had a great outing to the manta rays. The crew made us feel safe and made sure we had a great time. My 12 and 8 year old loved the experience as well. Would definitely recommend this crew.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for the shout out to your crew and the 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing night. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again next time!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/30
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Best crew on the Pacific

Reviewed by: Adam H , 2021/07/01

Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Capt Mike, Faith, Brandon and Rob were the height of professionalism yet still made it fun. They were knowledgeable of the area, sailing and were very personable. They made it their mission to make sure we were happy, comfortable and filled with liquid refreshment. Sunset was out of this world and different experience then watching it from land. You won’t regret a single minute on this boat!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/28
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Best way to enjoy sunset in big island !!!

Reviewed by: Shankar, 2021/06/30

Great friendly staff. They took customer satisfaction to heart and made sure everyone had a great time. Loved it!!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/27
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Great family activity!!!

Reviewed by: Shankar, 2021/06/30

Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/28
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Alex U., 2021/06/30

If you are ever on Big Island and looking for unforgettable experience, you have to snorkel with manta rays. They are massive, but completely harmless, and will swim up to and under you. Just have your camera ready and enjoy the show. Dolphin Discoveries took care of all the details and made everyone feel comfortable in the water. I will definitely consider them for other tours!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo Alex for your awesome review! We are so happy that you had a great time out on our manta ray snorkel! We do hope that we can see you again soon!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/28
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Daniel, 2021/06/29

Awesome crew, it's actually an advantage to go on a smaller boat with fewer people, highly recommended.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/27
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

What a great experience!!!

Reviewed by: Brian My, 2021/06/29

Our crew was awesome and made the experience just totally rad.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/27
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta dive

Reviewed by: Dude, 2021/06/28

Was lots of fun! Saw manta rays and enjoyed the sunset!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/25
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Great review

Reviewed by: S. Ely, 2021/06/26

Wonderful experience! The captain and crew was amazing!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Haven , 2021/06/26

I would totally do this again! Such beautiful creatures!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great tour!

Reviewed by: jrd, 2021/06/26

We booked this sort of last minute and were so pleased with the tour! The crew was great and had some very funny and entertaining jokes/stories. The manta rays were indescribable and it was such a unique experience. One major thing to note - we went in the middle of June and it was still very cold in the water, wetsuits are a must in my opinion!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha, Thank you for joining our Manta Ray snorkeling tour! We are grad that you had a great time with Mantas. Yes, since Manta Ray tour stars after Sunset, we highly recommend to wear wet suits during snorkeling. Thank you for your advice!
A Hui Hou.

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/06/24
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Incredible

Reviewed by: Mel, 2021/06/25

Never done anything like this. Is like a must do in Kona.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/20
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Awesome experience and wonderful guides

Reviewed by: Heidi, 2021/06/24

A must do when visiting Hawaii! Good for all ages?

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/22
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Memories for lifetime

Reviewed by: Phani V, 2021/06/24

We traveled with our 7 and 10 year old boys. The 7 year old snorkeled for the first time that morning and didn't really like it. The staff on this tour were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us get the way suits and pick snorkeling gear. By the end of the day, our kids were raving about the trip and wanted to go back and spend more time. Keep in mind, this adventure happens after sundown! You don't actually snorkel freely in the dark. You are holding on to a floating structure alongside other passengers while the crew circle around checking on everyone and helping them float. Watching the manta rays was very very cool... More cool than my words can describe. The waters were choppier than I thought they would be.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/22
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Snorkeling of my dreams

Reviewed by: Erika , 2021/06/23

Awesome and respectful Hawaiian crew members did chants, offerings and storytelling as we entered and left the bay. The sail was wonderful, and the crew was super helpful, watching my young son who decided last minute not to go into the water, so I had a chance to enjoy the activity.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for the wonderful review! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us again on your next visit!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/11
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Awesome company and great experience!

Reviewed by: Quinn, 2021/06/23

Very pleased with our mantra dive experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and took charge to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. At one point a few children refused to stop kicking their legs in the water after being asked numerous times to keep still (or else they scare the plankton away and therefore mantas don’t come), after the children repeatedly showed they could not follow directions they were asked to leave the water, as to ensure a good experience for the other people on the excursion. Very much appreciated that. Also great snacks, and fun music!

Seemed to be a very special experience and we were surprised it is marketed as family friendly. In our opinion, only well-behaved kids over ~9 should come on this... otherwise there runs a risk of ruining it for everyone, or even hurting the mantas.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/21
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Safe and reasonable

Reviewed by: Devin, 2021/06/19

The crew met us on time and were reasonably friendly, the boat looked well kept, and the wetsuits were clean. Everything felt safe and there were free sodas and snacks on the way back to the harbor. It's about 30 minutes from the harbor to the site where the mantas feed, and we got there pretty early so the crew was able to secure a good anchor spot amongst the dozens of other boats. Once it was dark enough we jumped in the water and held on to the raft attached to the boat. A light was shone and a few mantas swam up to feed on plankton near the light. We felt lucky to have them come to our boat because I'm sure with so many boats, other tourists may have struck out. After 30 minutes the captain told us we were leaving which was disappointing because we were still enjoying the show, and our boat was the first to leave. It felt like the crew was tired from a long day and wanted to get home, so our tour was shortened for their convenience. Overall I'm glad we did it but it could have been better.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/05/28
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

The manta ray snorkel was AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Jaxsmom, 2021/06/18

The guys at Dolphin Discoveries made it so much fun. Simply float and enjoy the mantas swimming super close to you. This should be on everyone's bucket list.

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo nui for the 5 star recommendation! We are stoked to hear that you had a great time with our crew and the mantas ;) We do hope that we can see you again next time!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/16
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Reviewed by: Nicole W, 2021/06/13

Gabe, our tour guide, was funny, patient and very knowledgeable! It’s a long drive there picking up all attendees and up the mountain. He did a great job sharing interesting facts and keeping us engaged throughout the tour! Plus he was a very safe driver given the rough terrain (4-wheel drive required to get to the top). At the very top Mauna Kea looks like Mars since no life can survive and was a surreal experience for this reason. Plus viewing the sunset over the clouds at the very top was breathtaking! Note we did not stargaze at the very top, since the altitude is too high and actually prohibits ideal stargazing because of prolonged altitude sickness and the fact it’s insanely cold after sundown (FYI it’s windy and cold up there, so wear layers - you’ll thank me!!). Instead we stargazed near the welcome center enjoying hot coco or hot coffee! We learned about the different constellations, etc. Overall it was a great tour and we’re glad to we did it!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/05/19
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Frye, 2021/06/12

Our favorite activity on our trip! The guides were funny, patient, knowledgeable and personable!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/05/21
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

The best tour!

Reviewed by: Alyssahsieh, 2021/06/12

Our family of 4, with twin 11 yos thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Trevor and Tamae went above and beyond making sure everyone was taken care of. We saw Manta Rays galore!! It was the most unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Alyssahsieh,

Thank you for joining our Manta Ray sunset Tour!
Yes, it is very exciting that Manta Ray flies so close!!
Please come again with your friends and families.
Mahalo

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/11
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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Excellent Experience

Reviewed by: April from Dallas Tx, 2021/06/12

I really enjoyed my experience. It’s not just snorkeling but they had paddle boats, water tube, a mat that allowed you to lay out in the ocean. The lunch cruise had grilled hornet burgers with soft buns. The drinks were tasty! Crew was friendly but very strict when it came to the rules, however, everyone made it back home safely. Great experience with my family!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/06/10
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Fantastic time seeing the Mantas!

Reviewed by: Ray, 2021/06/12

I really loved the snorkel session and so did my mom. At first he was a little nervous about getting in at night but the staff were very nice and accommodating to help her in.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/06/09
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Mnm, 2021/06/10

One of the best experiences that my wife and i have had!!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/06/04
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