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All Reviews for Kona in Big Island

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3042 reviews

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/10/12

Jumped over to Bg Island for the day and this tour hit it all! Great experience

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/23
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Not great!

Reviewed by: Unknown, 2022/10/11

It was OK. Nothing was explained well. Water was cold and did not expect to be hanging by the side of board for half hour to watch them coming at you! Very inconvenient, cold and ill-explained activity. Although staff was helpful. Wished they listened to the individual difficulties to understand. Could have enjoyed better with help.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2022/09/15
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

All day volcano.

Reviewed by: David/Ofelia , 2022/10/09

I have to say, the the experience from the beginning was very impressive. Bruce, the tour guide reached out to everyone, he was very intelligent and very knowledgeable of all things we were doing. Bruce made sure everyone in the tour was taken care of, feed, and having a great time. At the volcano Brice made sure everyone in the group was safe and having a good time . We have been on many tours in the past and this by far was the most enjoyable tour we have ever taken. Thank you Brice for all you did.

David and Ofelia
Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Comments from activity operators

Aloha David and Ofelia,

Thank you for posting your review! We appreciate you taking the time to do so. Bryce is a special guide and we're lucky to have him on Team Kailani! We hope you enjoyed your time on the island!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/10/02
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray Snorkel!

Reviewed by: Rob, 2022/10/09

The crew was fun, safe and respectful as well as extremely fun! We saw a minimum of 3 and a max of well… it was 7 or 8 at once. We were all so pleased with this even and I highly recommend going at sunset.
The rays were magnificent and gentle for such large creatures. They truly are a sight to see.
Will do this again on our next visit.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/10/05
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Such a cool experience!

Reviewed by: Stephanie , 2022/10/07

The canoe was a very cool option and keeps the number of people in the group low. The boat sailed a very short distance to the manta viewing area- great for me as I tend to get motion sick. The water was warmer than I thought- again great for me bc I think I’m allergic to cold water. I wore my own wetsuit but they provided everyone with a proper wetsuit top. I wore both and was fine. Our 12yo said he was cold but didn’t complain.
We were all provided snorkels and masks. We all got into the water and held onto a floating device equipped with an underwater light. There we’re several mantas in the area and a few of them swam within inches of us! One touched my arm with its belly. We were in the water about 30 minutes at best guess which was plenty of time in my opinion. I specifically booked a shorter tour for fear of getting sick or freezing but none occurred.
Overall it was a very cool experience and our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Definitely recommend this adventure!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/10/05
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

A day in paradise

Reviewed by: Heather, 2022/10/07

Jasmine was our guide. She’s so fun and kind and the boats were great. We had plenty of time to snorkel, the coast was lovely, and it was all we could have wanted. We skipped the Cliff diving because the surf was rough. But the sunshine and company, fish and laughter made it all worthwhile.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/10/05
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Magic night

Reviewed by: Marie D, 2022/10/07

The journey was well organised and on time. The team was really cheerful and fun.
We could see Manta Rays swimming below us all along our time in the water. I liked to learn about Manta Rays while seeing them. It was one of the best moment on the island, Magic!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Marie D,

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/10/05
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Great way to see the sunset

Reviewed by: Lisa S, 2022/10/06

From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.

  • Cheers

  • Captain Cindy and Joseph

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/10/04
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

A stunning moment - a must have lifetime experience

Reviewed by: Faye, 2022/10/01

The guide is friendly and informative. He can speak fluent English and Japanese. He provided the needed equipment for the trip and took nice photos for us. We’ve had unique and amazing lifetime experience by standing on the top of the world (count elevation from the seabed) and watching the stunning sunset and moonrise. Unfortunately, the full moon was so bright and we couldn’t clearly see the Milky Way. Overall a must have one and I will recommend do it with a guide as first time as some unexpected situations could happen if you are not fully prepared.

Warning: some people might feel faint and uncomfortable or fall asleep due to elevation

  • Sunset

  • The shadow of the earth

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/09
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Best excursion ever!

Reviewed by: Connie C, 2022/09/30

We had a great time. The Manta Rays gave us a great show! I was a little worried about getting in and out of the water but that was no problem with a little help from our guide. I highly recommend this tour.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/19
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Jammed Packed with Goodness

Reviewed by: Saunders 2022, 2022/09/30

This tour was jammed packed with fantastic activities and good information. Todd was our guide, and he was filled with lots of good information on the area and language. He is definitely the one you want around for star gazing as he has a formal education in astronomy. One word of caution--bring warm clothes and jacket! You are going to a higher elevation with trade winds, and it gets cold!! (even on the van)

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/28
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Big Island Volcano Express Sightseeing Tour & Rainbow Falls from Waikoloa

Would love to do it again. Great experience

Reviewed by: Lucy, 2022/09/27

The whole experience was amazing . Would love to do it again . Highly recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Lucy,

So glad you had a good experience on the Volcano Express tour. We hope the experience lived up to your expectations, and that you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/24
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Expert guide and attention to detail

Reviewed by: Bruce, 2022/09/27

We were going to see a volcano, and our guide went to the University of Hawaii with a degree in geology and volcanology. I didn't even know the latter existed!

Grant's knowledge was only exceeded by his enthusiasm. The tour provides everything you could think of - two types of jackets if you come unprepared, flashlights to make the short hike (really a walk) safe at night, glow lights to wear so we don't lose each other.

The meals were well prepared at our two stops for them. The van we rode in was luxurious.

Thanks to the sighting scope Grant set up, we had close-up views of the labs lake and spewing lava

A great tour, not to be missed!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you for your review, Bruce. Grant is a wealth of information for sure! We're so happy you enjoyed your time on the Deluxe Volcano Experience. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/25
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Would recommend this tour!

Reviewed by: Dan Ohio, 2022/09/22

Awesome tour! Stephan was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the island, Mauna Kea and the stars. We would definitely recommend. Everything was as advertised and even more!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/20
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Best tour ever!

Reviewed by: KellyB, 2022/09/19

Our driver was mike and he was awesome! The bus was a luxury bus with limited passengers. Mike was funny and personable and treated us like royalty. Set us up for breakfast and lunch, provided snacks and drinks, cold cloths and hot cloths when needed. Made sure we all got our Portuguese donuts without having to wait in line. Just all around awesome! The back sand beach and the crater on the volcanoes were amazing as well as walking through the lava tube. I 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kelly,
Thanks for posting a review, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Big Island Circle Tour experience! Mike's awesome, so happy you thought so too. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/16
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Family Fun!

Reviewed by: Robyn Molina , 2022/09/18

I chose this boat because my group had 2 little ones, 3yrs and almost 1yr old. This was perfect for them. We all enjoyed the lessons and the guide who was very attentive to everyone! I highly recommend this tour

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for the wonderful review, and for recommending us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again soon.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/09/16
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Exclusive Mauna Loa Volcano & Off-Road Adventure Private Guided Tour with Lunch

One Incredible Night!

Reviewed by: Cindy W, 2022/09/18

One of the most fun nights! Shawn was an awesome host. We laughed, hung out in lava tubes and enjoyed the stars! So fun that it was just us... not a big group. We created a memory that we will have for a life time!

  • Lava Tubes

  • Family

  • Sunset

  • The Milky Way

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Cindy and Family, mahalo for the review and the kind words! I am very glad that you all had such a great time! I too enjoyed taking you all on our adventure and still get a big smile thinking about the laughs we had. Thanks again and looking forward to our next adventure together! A hui hou, Shawn

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/08/23
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Great experience!!

Reviewed by: Nin, 2022/09/17

Amazing experience for the four of us (mum, dad & two teenage boys!). The crew has the right balance of humour, sensitivity & business like manner! The snorkelling experience was just phenomenal, one of the best experiences of our lives! Captured on go-pro, so a memory we can re-live time & time again!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/08/26
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Awesome Day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/09/15

Filled with amazing views and places along the way. It really hits so many must dos on Big Island- worth every penny!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful time on the island!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/09/08
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Fun Day

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/09/15

I liked this tour, but I would say its a one and done!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/09/13
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Awesome

Reviewed by: Chelsea, 2022/09/13

This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend going on this tour. The moonlight tour would be my recommendation because there are less boats in the cove. The crew on this trip were great and very helpful the entire trip. They had drinks and snacks available when on the boat. The mantas were constant the entire time we were in the water and I was able to get great footage on my GoPro!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/09/03
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Really great trip

Reviewed by: Andy, 2022/09/13

Everything is as promised. Great and professional crew. Catamaran was very clean and safe. Beverages always available at no additional cost (except alcoholic). Good continental breakfast and lunch with extra snacks available. We always felt safe and secure both onboard and while snorkeling. Crew added historical info throughout the trip. I highly recommend this trip.

  • Snorkeling area near monument

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Andy,

Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your snorkeling adventures! We are happy to hear of your feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us in the near future!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/11
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Aloha Kona Tours Private Boat Charter - Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

Two fantastic private cruises! Thank you Aloha Kona Tours!

Reviewed by: Jim Nicholl, 2022/09/12

We prefer private charters and snorkeling trips and Aloha Kona Tours did not disappoint. We had such a good time on our Sept 9th cruise we booked a night time Manta Ray cruise the very next day!

On our first cruise we got to see turtles and dolphins and actually got to snorkel with a 25 foot whale shark. It was outstanding! The Captain is excellent and the Crew is very friendly and knowledgeable! The Captain was accommodating to our request for our outing to make the trip very personalized.

On our second night Manta Ray cruise we enjoyed a stunning sunset cruise and tour of the city from the water. Then we snorkeled with the Manta Rays for about 30 minutes. They have all the gear and the Crew was so accommodating. Three of us got in the water and swam with the Rays and our fourth person was a little shy but the Crew made sure she got to see the Rays up close without leaving the boat.

Both trips were truly unforgettable and amazing! The boat is beautiful and comfortable.

Thanks Aloha Kona Tours,

Jim, Jodi, Debye and Larry

  • Here is the Whale Shark!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/09/09
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing experience for young and old

Reviewed by: familytour2022, 2022/09/12

We had an amazing time on this tour, the guides were knowledgeable, funny and accommodating. My 3 year old got to ride on the party pit and loved seeing the mantas up close. Really appreciated all the extra care the staff took to make sure everyone was supported and felt comfortable. We saw at least half a dozen different rays and our biggest challenge was not touching them when they swam right up to us! Can not recommend this tour enough

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!

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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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/09/06
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Well Worth Experience

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/09/05

Really gives you the full island experience you would wish for while on Big Island!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for your review Kara! The aim is to show guests a bit of each district, since it's so diverse from region to region.We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/30
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

One of the Best Experiences on Big Island

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/09/05

These ginaromous creaters are as sweet as puppies! So fun

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/31
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Such a cool experience!

Reviewed by: Abe, 2022/09/01

Amazing views, good food, and lots of history to learn about hawaii

Comments from activity operators

We are thrilled to have had you as our guest! Thank you for sharing! We hope you're able to join us again someday soon!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/15
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Beautiful show and atmosphere

Reviewed by: Traveler21, 2022/09/01

The Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau was so beautiful. I would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to see a beautiful sunset and a great performance. I absolutely loved the ambiance and the show. The food and food service was just ok and the event felt very touristy, so many people.

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/07/20
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing

Reviewed by: Ashley, 2022/08/31

Absolutely amazing, a once in a lifetime experience made easy through this tour group. Easy to accommodate our special pickup needs, kind and knowledgeable guide. It was a guided tour, but plenty of time to wander and explore on our own. The stars and cocoa were amazing and the photos were first class that we received!! Highly recommend!!!! This was my sister's favorite activity during our week long Hawaii stay!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/08/26
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Great trip!

Reviewed by: TRK, 2022/08/28

A smooth sail and comfortable ride. The crew was very professional and knowledgeable. I didn't think I'd want a pool noodle...but get the pool noodle. It helps alot unless you plan to free dive. The food and drinks were good and sandwiches are fine for a boat trip. Don't expect fine dining. Plenty of room on board, even if you feel it might fill up with guests. The crew was there to keep the boat clean as well. I'd recommend getting there early for parking, as there's only street parking and you might have to walk to get to the launch. Beautiful boat. Enjoyed the trip! Thanks!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,

Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing your experience with us! We do also agree with taking as many pool noodles as you would like. It's called a "vacation" for a reason. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island! Until then, A Hui Hou and safe travels!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/02
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