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All Reviews for Kona in Big Island
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Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Definitely do this!
Reviewed by: Susan & Dave, 2023/04/16This was a great way to see a lot in one day. The ride was very comfortable, our driver was extremely knowledgeable and engaging and we saw and learned so much!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/04/13 |
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Deluxe Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Hula Kai
Excellent adventure
Reviewed by: Johanne, 2023/04/15Excellent adventure, was very well organized. We enjoyed it alot and definitely recommend this excursion. The excursion was on time the staff was super friendly and informative.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Worth every penny!
Reviewed by: Michelle , 2023/04/14We are typically do-it-yourselfers and were initially skeptical about going on a guided tour. This tour turned out to be so worth it! Captain Brendan and crewmember Tuliz were very knowledgeable, competent, and friendly. We happened to see whales at close range along the way, and our guides made the most of it. The snorkeling at Captain Cook is magnificent. A fantastic experience all around!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/12 |
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Highly recommended!!
Reviewed by: Or Peretz, 2023/04/13Great crew, beautiful bay. The cruise ship was super equipped with everything you need to have a great time. The food was delicious, the snorkeling gear was great and the restrooms were clean. We highly recommend this tour!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/08 |
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Great morning snorkeling tour on a catamaran
Reviewed by: CGB, 2023/04/12Delightful crew. Simple food always available. very well organized. Had reef-safe sunscreen available. Even had prescription goggles for me. Captain told great stories. A great morning's adventure.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/09 |
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Lovely Evening
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/09The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent.
Aloha Kara!
We are thrilled to learn that you had lovely evening! Best to you and yours! We hope that you'll be able to join us again someday soon!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/25 |
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Amazing
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/08Delicious food paired with amazing local Hawaiian talent. This was one of our favorite luaus on Big Island after a few past years of trying around.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/23 |
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
All the Best Parts of BI
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/04/08From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset, this tour is a entire day filled with memories. The guides were knowledgeable and so kind and accommodating, which we appreciate :)
Aloha Kara,
Thank you so much for the kind review! Thanks for acknowledging the guide, they are your captain for the day and we are so proud of the ones we have. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/13 |
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Absolutely amazing!!
Reviewed by: Todd, 2023/04/08Fantastic crew, tasty food, comfortable cruise, playful dolphins, and a beautiful sunset!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Honokahau Harbor Private Sail Experience
Reviewed by: Deena H, 2023/04/05Our experience could not have been any better! The water was calm, weather was perfect, even with the clouds, which made it more beautiful! The captain and crew, Jack, Ian, and Taiyo were so attentive, gracious, and kind towards us, as we scattered our mother's ashes. It was a day we will always treasure. We highly recommend it and look forward to another sail in the future (just for fun!). Mahalo and blessings from our Ohana to yours!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/19 |
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Sunset Cruise
Reviewed by: Jack, 2023/04/05Dolphins and whales plus a beautiful sunset with excellent service and guidance by crew.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/03 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience..I'd enjoy again and again!
Reviewed by: reneec, 2023/04/01The crew made the cruise fun and enjoyable for people of all ages.
Snacks were included, but you may not want to est if you get seasick easily.
As part of the experience, they even took some pictures during so we could just enjoy the experience ourselves.
Note: If it's the right season, you may even be able to see other wildlife on the Sunset cruise like we did!
Aloha! Thank you for joining our manta ray tour. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a great time. Come back soon, Mahalo
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/09 |
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Great experience!
Reviewed by: Megan, 2023/03/31We had the best experience with our two five-year olds! They were both got a little nervous about the snorkeling and the crew patiently offered different options until they agreed to the kick boards with lenses. A big hit!! We saw a variety of fish and enjoyed the beauty (and history) of Cooke Cove The slides were also entertaining as the kids watched different people (including mom and dad) zoom down!! If you are concerned about the all veg breakfast and lunch, don’t be. As meat eaters, we all agreed the food was outstanding. To top it off, the Captain’s historical knowledge and witty comments made the ride to and from the coral reefs a lot of fun. We highly recommend tour!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/29 |
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
So so so worth it!
Reviewed by: Eric, 2023/03/30I get anxious snorkeling and this was a fantastic alternative. The guide was super knowledgeable and funny. My 5 year old son loved it too and we could chat about what we were seeing in real time, which I loved.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/17 |
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Amazing experience. Great crew!
Reviewed by: Steve712, 2023/03/25If you do one thing on the west side of the big island this is it. Words and pictures don't do the experience justice. The crew of the boat was safety conscious and the captain ran a tight ship. As a passenger we felt in good hands. Do your homework about what this tour involves. If you cannot swim and/or are afraid of the water this is NOT FOR YOU!!!. This tour had 1/2 a dozen non-swimmers on the tour. They were miserable and the crew had to spend an inordinate time catering to them.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
This tour was the highlight of our week on the Big Island.
Reviewed by: Frances Morgan , 2023/03/25Awesome day on the Big Island. A full day with a coffee farm, tour of the Volcanoes National Park, then stargazing on a clear night. Our Tour guide Aaron was the best. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture, the volcano, and then the night sky was awesome. He was so helpful and kind. This was a once in a lifetime experience. The volcano stopped erupting a few days after our tour. So, we felt so lucky to get to see an active volcano. Be sure to take a sweatshirt or jacket. It got cold in the evening. It is a full day, but so worth it.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/28 |
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Wasabi Volcano Tour
Reviewed by: Julie, 2023/03/23We really enjoyed our experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Aaron was very informative! I mean who better to have for a tour guide than a history teacher!! The only part that could use some improvement are the meals. We expected a meal with more substance.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/14 |
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Worth Every Penny
Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/03/22Not only does it cover so many aspects of the island, you have an excellent guide the full time that makes you understand each area you are stopping at and the history!!
Aloha Kara, and thanks for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we thank you for choosing Kailani Tours!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Amazing
Reviewed by: Coartney, 2023/03/21Great Capitan + crew! Beautiful views! Very clean and organized! Loved the history given by crew members! Would definitely recommend!!
Aloha Courtney,
Mahalo for sharing your beautiful pictures and for your wonderful recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in the near future!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/16 |
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Big Island Waikoloa Whale watching
Reviewed by: Lindsay B, 2023/03/21The crew was amazing and qued a mother and baby, possibly 2 to the surface for play time!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/03/15 |
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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック（ロイヤルコナリゾート内）＜月・火・水・金催行／ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞
楽しめました。
Reviewed by: HILO, 2023/03/18海をバックに夕陽が落ちてのハワイアンショーは素敵でした。
屋外なので雨も心配しましたが大丈夫でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/20 |
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Outstanding trip out, small group and great crew!
Reviewed by: Jenny, 2023/03/18We arrived slightly late and the crew kindly waited a bit for us. There was only 4 of us which made the experience felt a lot more enjoyable - it was not crowded or noisy! No jostling of people.
Once out there, we got in the water smoothly and saw 2 rays, 3 times. Unfortunately, the ray sightings have reduced in recent years so we considered ourselves lucky! Highly recommend it all round!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/24 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Gage/Gaige!? Who cares sir you are one AWESOME guide!
Reviewed by: Max family , 2023/03/13This was one the best experiences ever! The guide was fantastic! (Gauge/Gage? My apologies if misspelling your name - he was super knowledgeable about the island and easy to talk to, he was also well organized and thought of everything. The entire journey was super easy to follow and we all got to see some amazing things. Hot chocolate and biscotti? Snow? Wild turkeys and sheep? Binary star system anyone? Gage will make it happen. We also had a great GREAT experience just chatting with you about the Big Island. Thank you Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Zachary
Reviewed by: Flora, 2023/03/09Just want to say that my husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Zachary he was very knowledgeable and attentive with everyone in our group! Thank you!
Aloha Flora,
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you picked Kailani to tour you around the island. Zachary is amazing, a very humble and knowledgable guide. Thanks again for posting, and we hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/07 |
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Book Eka Tour - You won’t regret it!!!
Reviewed by: L Family , 2023/03/07Eka snorkeling with manta rays was amazing. The small, personalized tour is a great way to see the rays. Loved the classic canoe. This was perfect for ray family and I can recommend this tour group highly enough. Kai was great - he is so knowledgeable about the rays and he calmed my 9 y.o.’s fears -he on spectrum and they were very flexible in how we got him into the water and to the board. My son can’t stop talking about how great this experience was-he can’t wait to go again. Book this tour - you won’t regret it. The entire group was accommodating and friendly and made this the best adventure of our Hawaiian trip. Thank you Eka.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/05 |
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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace
Surprise lei greeting
Reviewed by: Judy, 2023/03/04We surprised our friends with a lei greeting at the Kona airport. And surprised they were! We were looking for someone in a special shirt (as per the email) but he was in a plain colored shirt. However, he did have a sign with their names and he did call out their names as people approached the baggage claim. The leis were GORGEOUS! Over the following days, our friends received many compliments about how pretty the flowers were. And they smelled GREAT!
HIGHLY recommend this experience. This is not the first time we've used Veltra for surprise lei greetings and each time the experience is the same....GREAT!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/06 |
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
A wonderful way to see the rays!
Reviewed by: Phil, 2023/02/28We had an amazing time as the crew was incredibly prepared and accommodating. They were able to fit all of us on board and bring us out without a problem. The guides were very knowledgeable and were helpful in getting in and out of the water. They work together with the other tours in the same space to attract as many rays as possible. We ended up seeing 10 or more rays with a near constant show. We had my 65-year-old mom and dad, my 40-year old self and wife, and our eight and 10-year-old with us, and it was never a problem. A great activity if your kids can stay up a little later and recover the next day.
It's a short boat ride out, but the darkness set off a little of my motion sickness, So if you're prone to that be sure to take some medication ahead of time. I also had a little issue being in the waves and going up and down in the darkness. One of the other participants got fully sick away from the boat but the crew handled it very professionally.
I would absolutely recommend them!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/30 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Not good
Reviewed by: Shawn, 2023/02/26We could not see any and also the ride was so bumpy
Aloha Shawn,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.
Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/24 |
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Lifelong memories made
Reviewed by: Spittstop, 2023/02/25My 10 yo daughter and I did this excursion during a recent trip to the Big Island. It was an incredible and highly memorable evening and I feel privileged to have been able to do this.
We saw humpback whales and dolphins en route to the Manta Ray swim spot, and that made the excursion worthwhile, even before we'd seen the rays.
The crew were knowledgeable and fun and although the activity requires you to jump into the ocean at night without any light, I always felt safe and confident that the crew was looking after us. Having my daughter with me made that essential.
We floated for about 15 mins before we saw the rays, but when we did it was really breathtaking. We had around 30 mins or so floating before we got back on the boat for the ride back to port.
The crew took videos and photos and shared them with us which was a really lovely touch.
Wetsuits were a must as it does get cold. For those with younger children, there was a larger float that they could sit on safely, but older children were able to float in the water alongside adults.
I really couldn't recommend this highly enough. Maybe leave an extra 15 mins to find the dock as we struggled a little as there are quite a few trips leaving from the same marina at similar times.
Aloha! Thank you so much for choosing Iruka Hawaii Dolphin for your Manta Ray snorkel adventure. We are so happy that you and your daughter had such a great experience with us. We hope to see you soon, mahalo
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/19 |
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
The best tour you will ever take on the Big Island
Reviewed by: Dan&Renee, 2023/02/24This tour was worth every penny. The sites and culture we experienced were beyond our expectations. The tour guide was so friendly and her knowledge of each and every site visited and of the Hawaiian culture and history was beyond outstanding. This tour has to be the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. If you want an exciting, exhilarating, beautiful, and culturally immersive experience this tour will meet your every expectation.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Aloha Susan and Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It is a lot to see in one day for sure. We pride ourselves on having engaging guides with knowledge of all things Big Island. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope your time on the Big Island was enjoyable!