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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Highly Recommend
Reviewed by: Vera, 2021/06/09Trevor, Kaimani, Alex, and Captain Wayne were amazing. Our five year old was a little scared, and Trevor took such good care of him. The manta rays are incredible and the crew made it that much better.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/07 |
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Kids Loved It and Adults Too!
Reviewed by: Tom P., 2021/06/09This was such an awe-inspiring tour! My kids ages 10,12, 15, and 17 were super excited after seeing this and after our entire Hawaii trip thought this was the best event we did. The guide, James, was so knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for astronomy and photography that makes this very enjoyable. Great photos and great experience. It was also the 2nd star gazing tour we booked when the first tour told us our younger kids could not go to the top of Mauna Kea summit because of altitude sickness. But this tour was very accommodating and it takes place at a lower altitude (more kid friendly) but don't worry the star gazing from this location is top notch! I didn't feel like anything was missing. We had so much fun!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/04 |
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Outstanding!!!
Reviewed by: Kristen Dressel, 2021/06/04The best sunset cruise I’ve been on!
Great food and drinks! The staff was amazing! Sunset was awesome! We saw dolphins! I would totally recommend that cruise!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/02 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Ok he beat excursion ever!
Reviewed by: Dee, 2021/06/03This is once in a life time experience, nobody should miss it!!! Swimming inches away from Manta Rays was unbelievable!
Mahalo for the 5 star recommendation! Our manta rays are so impressive and we love what we get to do every night! Mahalo for choosing us! We do hope we can see you next time!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner
Awesome Guide! Company not very accommodating
Reviewed by: Julia W, 2021/06/01The good- our guide Garry was incredibly knowledgeable about the rocks, plants, birds, very accommodating regarding bathroom breaks and stops along the way, and incredibly kind and thoughtful. We have nothing but raves for him. The company on the other hand was a bit of a pain in the butt. We first booked this tour as a party of 6, and we were told that these tours booked in groups of 9, so they would be adding in 3 additional fares to the tour group. Later they informed me that my son was too young for the group tour, but the private tour had no age restrictions. For an extra ~$400-500 we booked the private tour, since we wanted a tour that would let us see the lava glow at night, and this was literally the only tour that did that. However, even though we were paying so much extra for a private tour, they said that they couldn't accommodate us by going to any stops different from the usual tour, they couldn't start/end earlier, and they were unable to provide pick up/drop off from our hotel 15min away. Then, a few days before the tour, they called to tell us that because the lava flows stopped, they were changing the tour from 10a-10p, to 7a-7p, and adding a stop at Rainbow falls to make up for the loss of the lava flow at night. No dinner meal. Still unable to pick up/drop off from the hotel. And unwilling to make any time changes. I would have appreciated some compromise for our requests considering the extra costs of the private tour or some discount since they were both unable to accommodate our requests and had changed the original nature of the tour significantly.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great views
Reviewed by: Brian , 2021/05/31Really cool to see the island this way! The staff was informative and friendly. The views are absolutely amazing!
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| Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Great tour
Reviewed by: Jayjay , 2021/05/29I went solo. There were 2 tour guides. They were informative and funny. I threw up because of road sick and maybe too much caffeine and food coma in the morning (I assumed - I ate my bf&coffee b4 the tour started and ate their bf & tasted their coffee again). The lady guide took care of me well. Other people in the trip were nice too. Some lady gave me a motion sickness pill and some lady asked me how I was feeling. Thanks!
We went to 6-7 places. I like the black sand beach the most. Walking through the volcano tube was fun. But another volcano attraction was not I expected because we couldn’t get too close to the volcano. It was dangerous Lol. So I couldn’t get a clear pics of the crater.
Big island is a black island (in my opinion) because of dry black lava spreading all over the island.
They picked me up in the morning and dropped me off at the Kona airport in the evening. I flew for a day trip. Call them when you arrived at the airport. They need a reminder. I think my tour guides were Gary and Gabbie. I bought this trip to celebrate my bday. Great serviceThank you!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Amazing!!! Best Hawaii experience yet!
Reviewed by: Bill, 2021/05/29Best dinner cruise ever. It was magical! More than 5 stars!
Highly recommend. Capitan and crew were amazing!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/27 |
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Amazing and Fun
Reviewed by: Dusty mosier, 2021/05/28Me and my husband had a great time on the ziplines, the lead people were amazing and fun, the scenery was breathtaking as you got to speed over waterfalls and such. I would definitely do this again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/25 |
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Waipio Valley
Reviewed by: Laura , 2021/05/28Our trip was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/26 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Good luau show!
Reviewed by: Marlin, 2021/05/26The luau was good, we enjoyed the show. Food was okay, could have been better. Limited vegetarian options, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Unforgettable memories
Reviewed by: MaiD, 2021/05/25I love the crew and the service. My friends and I had a very wonderful time enjoying the sunset as well as seeing many manta rays yesterday. We would love to come back for a dolphin/whale trip in the future with you guys! Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/23 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Unique and wonderful experience!!
Reviewed by: Debbie, 2021/05/24The Mauna Kea summit tour was a definite highlight of our trip to Hawaii. The ride up the mountain in the van was beautiful and rugged. Our guide was very thorough and attentive to the needs of the group. He was exceptionally knowledgeable of the history and cultural significance of this mountain. The view from the summit was amazing. The telescopes look like something out of Star wars. It is a most unique and unusual place. The star gazing was just phenomenal. We had a beautiful clear night with an awesome view of the moon from the telescope, as well as many other unique stars and constellations and night sky features. We were able to see the Southern Cross which I am told is very rare. On a negative note I was very unimpressed with the lasagna meal. Mine was not very hot, and the noodles were slightly dry and crusty on the bottom. However the hot chocolate and snack during the stargazing was a very nice touch. All in all the entire experience will stay with us forever. It is one of those things you will talk about for years to come.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/17 |
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Beautiful - Location on Website is Wrong.
Reviewed by: CEC, 2021/05/24Beautiful catamaran run by a family. We saw some dolphins while on the sunset cruise. They offered canned beers and hard seltzers, and and a boxed teriyaki meal with salad. The meeting location was difficult to find; they said one of the booking sites (HawaiiActivities.com) has the location listed incorrectly. It is NOT next to the Harbor House restaurant on the north side of the harbor. Instead , once you get to Honokohau Harbor, you follow the road on the south side of the harbor all the way to the yellow gates. The parking lot is no longer paved. Then walk through the gates all the way to the end of the pier.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/01 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Awesome sauce!
Reviewed by: KLH, 2021/05/23Kellie and Shelly were incredible hosts!!! Extremely knowledgeable. We were the only ones they had five manta Reis under our board because of their expertise!! Their fun attitude was contagious!
Mahalo for the 5 star recommendation! We also appreciate your shout out to your captain and crew. We are so happy to hear that you had a fun time out with us! Please come and see us again soon!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/21 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Well done show, good food
Reviewed by: jpimsler, 2021/05/22On the specific date we went it rained, so that's a lost star that's in no way their fault! If we had wanted to leave and not stay in the rain they would have given us a refund or moved the tickets to a different date.
The show as very educational and the dancing was great! Our one year old was in a trance! Such awesome culture across the Pacific islands. The food was really good and big portions/as much as you want since it's a buffet. Before you leave check out the Hawaiian/Polynesian exhibit inside the hotel.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
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King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour
Kayaking delight
Reviewed by: Joe , 2021/05/20Kevin was our guide for our two hour tour and he was great! He was very professional and made us feel at ease right away. We learned so much fun and had fun at the same time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/18 |
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Sunset cruise
Reviewed by: Cody, 2021/05/19I cannot recommend this sunset cruise enough. The crew of Captain Kirk and staff were exceptional. During this cruise the vessel encored some mechanical issues, which promoted a slightly longer cruise. The crew were nothing short of professional and comforting in managing this issue, as well as utilizing exceptional skills in retuning the vessel to port. My only regret in not asking to crew what music we were listing to.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/13 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Loved it!
Reviewed by: JulieG, 2021/05/18It was a grand finale to our trip. Really enjoyed the dancers.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/16 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Island Breeze Luau
Reviewed by: Dawn, 2021/05/18Fantastic show!!! Excellent food!! Would go again!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/16 |
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Exceeded expectations
Reviewed by: Dave, 2021/05/17Outstanding in every regard. Our guides were professional but warm and engaging. Teegan and Haley were knowledgeable and very personable. The equipment was well maintained. The ride was just the right length. The view was as incredible as advertised. The tandem ATV’s were easy to handle and a lot of fun, but never felt overwhelming. Would highly recommend!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/15 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Great Experience!
Reviewed by: Tori, 2021/05/17We had so much fun! I believe we saw 4 or 5 Manta Rays. One kept doing flips and brushing against us. It was a great experience, and the crew was extremely nice and fun.
Aloha Tori,
Thanks for joining us and taking the time to review us. They are truly magical marine species. We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to see you soon!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/15 |
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise
Sea Paradise Sunset Sail-NO Sailing!
Reviewed by: Mae, 2021/05/15There was no sailing on this trip.The Manta rays are close to where the boat goes in the water. I thought we would have a nice sail while the sun was setting and then get in the water but that was not the case. This experience was both boring and exciting. You are in the water for 45 minutes lying flat with arms outstretched holding onto the handle on one of several connected "light boards"while you have your snorkeled face in the water, and are balancing a noodle under your ankles. You brush up against the people on either side of you.The motion of the ocean gets to be a bit much for many people. I heard a crew member say to another "at least no one puked this trip". I have never been sea sick but started feeling queasy and did get out with about 10 minutes to go. You can raise your arm and be escorted back to the boat at any time.You are provided with a half wet suit but still you get chilled. If you have any shoulder problems I would think twice about doing this trip. All that being said it was so cool when the Mantas did show up and swim right past you! There weren't many but I got some good video and stills with a camera that I borrowed from a friend. Maybe there is a better time of day or year to see more mantas? If you're positioned on a middle light board you have time to get the camera set because you will hear the people at the ends of the the light boards ooh and aah and cheer! I probably would not do this trip again but notice I didn't say never! The boat was nice , the crew was fine.
Aloha Mae,
We are so sorry to hear you found your experience less than stellar. We appreciate your feedback. We often do try to do some sailing prior to heading to the Manta Ray Village, however factors of getting the best viewing spot for our guests may have disrupted the sailing part as many times through out the year we'll have northern boats come down to view the manta's if they haven't been seeing any at their usual location. Our best recommendation for hanging on to the light rafts would be to not be tense, this can make for an unpleasant experience for anyone, including people with shoulder problems. It's best to relax and go with the flow of the ocean rather than against it. Although we are sad to hear you didn't enjoy your whole time with us, we are happy to hear you enjoyed the stars of the show. They are truly magical. We hope you'll give us another try on a return visit to the islands. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Luau
Reviewed by: Angie, 2021/05/15We 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/25 |
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Beautiful experience
Reviewed by: Supria, 2021/05/11Kaleo 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/08 |
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Excellent!
Reviewed by: Char, 2021/05/10The 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/09 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
A Magical Night!
Reviewed by: John, 2021/05/07We 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.
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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| Activity Date: | 2021/05/05 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Great fun for the family!
Reviewed by: Carli M. , 2021/04/29We 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/27 |
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Fun family adventure
Reviewed by: Beth K, 2021/04/24We 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/30 |
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Love Waipio Valley
Reviewed by: M. and C. Lee, 2021/04/24My 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/22 |
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