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All Reviews for Kona in Big Island
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Great tour
Reviewed by: Satisfied customer
A wonderful tour. Definitely worth while. Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable. Learned so many things. From the coffee making process to the history of King Kamehameha. The night tour of lava view was great. Although you don’t actually see the lava itself you do see the red glow. It was a long day of touring but Aaron made it very enjoyable. Don’t miss the lava tube walk.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Knowledgeable and exciting
Reviewed by: Teresa
We loved this tour - being on the summit was amazing. You can always tell when your guide is excellent and passionate about what they are speaking about. Maka was amazing and knowledgeable not only of Mauna Kea and the surrounding areas but you could tell he loved astronomy. Highly recommend this and I’d we come back again we will try to time it in the summer on a new moon to see even more.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/18 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great manta ray viewing with awesome crew!
Reviewed by: Matt D
Super competent captain and crew who were helpful with gear, getting on/off the boat, assisting those who were uncomfortable once in the water. The manta viewing was amazing, close up and continuous. Our guide provided background information on the mantas. Several other species of smaller fish were present also. Definitely recommend this activity!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/31 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Perfect birthday celebration
Reviewed by: Ms Jones
All of my expectations were delivered. Everything I imagined the Luau would be or could be was beyond my dreams. The staff was wonderful, the waiters were attentive and friendly. There will definitely be a next time to the island. The acknowledgment of birthdays, anniversaries and honeymooners was a joy to see. I met one of the birthday girls and a newly married couple it was a pleasure to celebrate with them all. ALOHA!!
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/18 |
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Gorgeous Sunset and Spinner Dolphins
Reviewed by: Ted
Our group had a phenomenal time for the sunset cruise in Kona. Captain Dave and Chelsea were fantastic. Great photographers and a wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed the total experience. It was very relaxing, the cool breezes and we saw schools of multiple spinner dolphins, which made it thoroughly fantastic! Thank you!!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Unforgettable Experience
Reviewed by: Alex
The manta rays were inches from us, and all four in our group had an exceptional time. The guides were knowledgeable and really added to the experience. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great day snorkeling in the sun!
Reviewed by: Jane
Such a welcoming crew and staff at Sea Quest. They worked through changes easily and made sure everyone was comfortable. Not only was the snorkeling great with tons of fish and coral but you also get several stops along the ride to look at lava tubes, caves, and larger wildlife. Very knowledgable crew and great spot to visit for both beginner and advanced swimmers/snorkelers.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/15 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Circle tour
Reviewed by: Christine
We really liked the tour, got to see the everything in whole Island that we wanted to see! Robert was our guide and gave us the history of the islands, so knowledgeable and mixed in fun stories! Don’t think we would of seen all of it on our own
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/14 |
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Such a fun experience! We saw spinner dolphins
Reviewed by: Dan
The sunset cruise was a lot of fun! The crew was super friendly and we had a great time! While on our cruise we got to see spinner dolphins up close which was really cool to see!
Definitely book this if you’re looking for a great sunset experience!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/26 |
4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Must Do in Kona!!
Reviewed by: SusanB
Wonderful, cheerful, professional staff. Lovely, clean NEW boat. This trip was a thumbs up. We were greeted by Joshua who was happy and briefed us well. On board were Asia, Jesse and Capt. Mike Morgan. This team worked well together to keep us entertained, fed, schooled on area history and safe. All of the gear was in good condition, the food was healthy and served efficiently using pandemic protocols. We were clearly informed of where to snorkel and attended by one or two employees while in the water. We were able to make part of the trip back under sail which was a silent treat. This is a top snorkel area on the island and the Sea Paradise trip is top notch! Top this off with seeing spinner dolphins and five different whales ….. a wonderful way to spend the morning.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/11 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
A perfect evening
Reviewed by: Flora
Our guide was warm, informative and great with the telescope. We experienced a magnificent sunset at 14000 feet. We saw the rings of Saturn and moons of Jupiter, several high points. It was a perfect evening.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/09 |
Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience
Reviewed by: Tanya L.
The captain and the assistant are very nice and knowledgeable. We saw a few amazing sea caves and lava tubes on the way to the snorkeling stops. Saw beautiful fishes at both stops and the 2nd stop (Captain Cook's Monument) is best and our GoPro caught awesome videos of those beautiful fishes.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/07 |
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Life Changing with The Best Crew Ever!
Reviewed by: Marlene209c
It's true, discovering the Manta's is a must do on Kona and the best place is Keauhou Bay with the "Dolphin Discovery" crew. I chose this company based on their reviews and it was the best decision I made! Our family numbered 6 among an intimate group of 12, plus the crew. Everyone of the crew from the "in-water" guides (Justin & Chaz) to the Capt. and shore staff were AMAZING. Super helpful, patient, approachable, knowledgeable and everything a group could ask for and more! Equipment is top notch and the hot, lavender/chamomile tea & cookies after the swim/snorkeling is the perfect touch!! Thank you very, very much for making this one of the most memorable experiences we had in Kona!!
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| Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/03 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate
Reviewed by: SarahB
Our guide was informative and personable, and made the best of a bad situation as we arrived to the visitor station to find the road closed due to bad weather, then had to wait for an accident to be cleared on our way back down.
We are being refunded, no complaints!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/01 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
We had a fabulous time!
Reviewed by: Linda Sioux
We loved this excursion. We came prepared and had plenty of clothes, hats and gloves. The dinner was yummy. The snow was hysterical- we live in CO and had to go to HI for snow- our guide was over the edge with enthusiasm and knowledge - loved our stargazing- don't delay-book today! This was not an easy one to book!!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/09 |
Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Manta rays
Reviewed by: Boele
Crew, equipment, boat, customers and experience were all AWESOME
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Good tour guide, but no stars :(
Reviewed by: Travis
The tour guide was excellent and had some great stories, but we were completed clouded out and didnt see any stars.
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| Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/30 |
Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour
The tour guide was very knowledgeable
Reviewed by: Zarin Daruwala
The tour was enjoyable due to the guide Adam’s knowledge of horticulture, Hawaii’s history and lots of folklore.
Thanks Adam for a wonderful day spent on the tour!
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| Packages: | Pick-up from Kona Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Great experience with awesome crew
Reviewed by: big island lover
We took the cruise last Thursday. The cruise time from the harbor to the site was a little long but worthful. The sunset view was beautiful. And we were so lucky to see a group of dolphins. The two girls were super nice and very helpful. Also, they offer a different price for people with ride-only. It was a great experience. I regret for not giving tips because my wallet was left in the car. I hope they could accept Zelle/Apple pay of tips later.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Phenomenal experience!
Reviewed by: Suzie
The manta ray night snorkel was AMAZING! Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to meet each one of us individually. Being in the dark ocean with these amazing creatures is a breathtaking experience that can’t be put into words or explained with videos. You just have to do it. We have 5-6 rays that barrel rolled under us continuously for about 20 minutes.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/27 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
One Word: Disappointed
Reviewed by: Chris
I paid for and experienced the sunset Manta Ray Night Time Snorkelling on Dec. 23, 2021. I completely understand that these are wild animals and that it's extremely unpredictable whether or not you'll get a good chance to see them up close and personal. That said, that is what this company is selling and what we are paying extremely good money for. if you are going to charge for it, then every effort should be made to deliver on that experience.
The crew overall did a decent job, but once we arrived at the area where the Manta Rays were supposed to be, I was surprised to see a huge number of boats of various sizes and setups. I then realized that perhaps our setup was not ideal. I noticed that some arrange the snorkelers in a circle or square formation, making it more likely for everyone to get a good view of the Manta Ray if it shows up. Our setup was just some floating paddle boards, and our particular location was not ideal. I would say all of us on our particular paddle board barely caught a glimpse of a Manta Ray, whereas others I believe based on what they said got a much better view. This was extremely disappointing. I'm sure those who did catch a good shot will talk about a different experience, but all of us who were on the boat paid good money, not just those who got a good view of the Manta Rays.
This makes it hard to recommend this particular outfit to others
Aloha Chris, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve our tours. We are deeply sorry that your encounter with the Manta Rays fell short of expectations on our tour. Our captain and crew went to great lengths to provide a memorable experience, but the unpredictability of wildlife and ocean conditions can sometimes pose challenges. We hope you can join us again in the future to restore your impression of our tour and see more Mantas up close. Mahalo
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Met Expectations and then some
Reviewed by: Greg
Was thrilling and informative. The crew were friendly and helpful and made every effort to make sure the experience was enjoyable. The mantas were so close and very impressive. Also saw dolphins as a bonus.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/23 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Great time
Reviewed by: Magda
Delicious buffet! Great MC and dancers! Loved the backdrop of the ocean.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/21 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Amazing experience!
Reviewed by: Sumi
We will give 5 *****, The tour was amazing. Derrick did an awesome job in keeping us all informed with many details and of course quizzed us as well. It was a fun trip. Thanks for taking care of the special request on our food as well. Food wise- it was very well organized and catered. Breakfast and coffee at the coffee plantation was very apt. Wine tasting and Lunch was very well paired. Snacks and soda at the waterfalls was cool! Raincoats and umbrella was very helpful when it started raining while heading to the volcano view point. Superbly planned and catered to everyone’s needs. We will definitely recommend our friends and family.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/20 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)
Reviewed by: Kevin S
Nicely done and very interesting. The scenery was fantastic. The guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. The veggie lasagna dinner was better than expected. It was a memorable lifetime experience. The snow that had fallen recently was an added bonus.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/11 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Terrible..
Reviewed by: Lola
The tour was not complete… the main atractive “volvcano park” was terrible… we was there less than 1:30… terrible !!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Great experience with Hawaii Nautical
Reviewed by: Irina
We saw two whales during our trip! We went on a tour in December, when the whale watching season just started, yet we were lucky to encounter two whales. The tour departed from Waikaloa, which was a bit of a drive from our place in Kona. However, it is supposed to be a better area for spotting whales. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience.
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/19 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Don’t miss this adventure
Reviewed by: Mark, Audrey & Jarod
Travis was fantastic during our trip up Mauna Kea. His knowledge and presentation made it interesting and insightful. He personally took the extra time to make sure the adventure was complete. We even had snow, something unexpected for travelers to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/16 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Majestic Oceanfront Celebration
Reviewed by: Vhurteau
Excellent pageantry and making educational entertainment fun for the whole family that includes history of the various South Pacific tribes together with an excellent orchestra, singing and an outstanding master of ceremonies. The buffet food was fine but you go here to enjoy a majestic recreation of Hawaiian tradition!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray night snorkeling
Reviewed by: Awale Farah
The experience was amazing. A big ray came so close touched my elbow.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/14 |
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