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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.
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| 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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Speedi Shuttle Kona Airport Transportation Service
Great transport from airport to hotel
Reviewed by: Traveling Mom, 2021/05/12Great value. My driver was right on time, super nice, excellent driving , and got me to the airport with time to spare! Would definitely use this company again. Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/10 |
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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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| 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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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace
Everything as promised!
Reviewed by: RRS, 2021/04/22Beautiful leis and a very kind lady who presented the leis and gave us guidance on where we'd find our luggage and car rental.
Mahalo
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/20 |
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Easiest snorkeling we've ever done
Reviewed by: Dave W, 2021/04/22This 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/19 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Amazing Luau Experience!
Reviewed by: Anais , 2021/04/15Our 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/13 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Experience of a lifetime!
Reviewed by: Nature lover, 2021/04/09The 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.
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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
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Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour
Great way to see the Big Island in a day!
Reviewed by: Sandy and Phil, 2021/04/07We 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
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Speedi Shuttle Kona Airport Transportation Service
Speedi Shuttle Did The Job
Reviewed by: Island Hopper, 2021/04/05Used Speedi Shuttle for 4 total transfers during my multi island trip. They were always on time, very responsive and communicative regarding my trips. Though I booked for the 'shared' option, 3 out of the 4 transfers I was the only rider, so it was a great value. Would definitely use again when I'm not renting a car in HI.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/21 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Manta Ray night snorkeling
Reviewed by: Heather , 2021/03/29An 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!
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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/26 |
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Amazing experience and knowledgable guide
Reviewed by: Wade, 2021/03/27Our 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.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/25 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Fun luau!
Reviewed by: Hannah, 2021/03/17The 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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
My kids LOVED this show!
Reviewed by: Lval , 2021/03/16As 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/14 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Totally worth it!
Reviewed by: JC1, 2021/03/13Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/19 |
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Volcano circle tour
Reviewed by: David Embrey , 2021/03/12Awana 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/10 |
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Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]
Great Experience!
Reviewed by: Kim, 2021/02/25We 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/22 |
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Kona Whale Watch Tour & Rafting Adventure - Captain Zodiac [Dec-Mar]
Amazing experience
Reviewed by: Tessa , 2021/02/23We got to see lots of whales. We saw whales breach & fin slap. We saw a baby calf very closely & she looked right at us. Then, the calf swam under our boat as the mom followed & then the huge escort male whale followed. Definitely was a trip to remember! Both the captain Chuck & lifeguard aboard were excited to see the whales & were very excited to share their knowledge! Our captain took us north away from all of the other boats. Which made us feel very connected to the whales & not like tourists.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/02/20 |
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Amazing day trip
Reviewed by: mormr, 2021/01/24Another wonderful snorkel trip with these folks. Great attention to detail, safety & passenger enjoyment.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us and taking the time to review us. We are thrilled you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you soon!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/22 |
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Mauna kea star gazing
Reviewed by: Carol, 2021/01/15It 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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/12 |
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Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]
GREAT trip!
Reviewed by: Mickie, 2021/01/15This 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!
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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/13 |
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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace
Lei Experience
Reviewed by: Mark Dyre, 2021/01/07The representative was waiting for us and called to confirm we were there. Everything went according to expectations.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/23 |
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
What an amazing tour. We saw so many dolphins
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones, 2021/01/06Our 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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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
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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, 2021/01/06Nick, 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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞
体験談
Reviewed by: あああ, 2020/04/04普通に親切でいいスタッフでしたが、ツアー自体ネイティブ並みの英語力じゃないときついと思います。普通に、飲み物はアルコール以外は飲み放題でチップスが出ました。30人くらいいて日本人は一切いませんでした。
Aloha,
Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to review us. We hope you'll give us another try on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Joyb
Reviewed by: Joyb, 2020/03/30Awesome awesome awesome. We had a volcano tour on 3/8/20 with Mike. He was the best. He was especially good with our very inquisitive grandson. He was knowledgeable also!!!! He was great great great!!!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/08 |
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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く！＜午前・午後／英語ガイド／食事付＞by フェアウィンド号
5歳の子どもと参加しました。
Reviewed by: Lee, 2020/03/29夫、5歳の子どもと参加しました。
30〜40分かけてシュノーケリングスポットに行きますが、波がかなり高く乗り物酔いしやすい方は酔い止め薬必須だと思います。
目的地まで行く間も鯨が見えたりと子ども大興奮でした。
シュノーケリングは5歳の子どもは最初は怖がっていましたが、ボディーボードのようなものに乗って一部が透明になっているのでそこを覗きながら楽しんでいました。海もとても綺麗で家族で大変満足しています。
是非また参加したいツアーでした。
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Island tour
Reviewed by: Steve and Michelle, 2020/03/17We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/14 |
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Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]
Great whale watching cruise
Reviewed by: Kevin N, 2020/03/17Had a great time going out on the whale watching catamaran. Free drinks was a delight as well. Getting to see and hear the Mama and her calf was just wonderful!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/15 |
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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!