Reviewed by: Onnalee M
Capt Steve and crew member Morgan were absolutely Wonderful! Made us feel at ease. I would recommend the wet suits to get the full exploration time in case the westher is a bit chilly. Just getting out of the Bay was a Pod of Dolphins 8 or more right at the beginning of the Snorkeling tour!! On our way to 2nd Bay, Capt Steve notcied a whale that was a bit out of the way but still took us there and ended up being a Mama Whale with her baby practicing breaching the water! How amazing!! The Snorkeling was filled with Gorgeously Brillant colors of multitudes of fish especially at Capt Cook’s Momument! We explored magnificant caves while Capt Steve explained the History of the Island and topped off with delicious healthy assortment of fruit at first Bay and much needed sandwiches at the completion of the 2nd Bay stop!! We even lucked out and caught a glimpse of s huge Manta Ray coming back into port. Absolutely Perfect Snorkeling Tour and very personalized with a small group of interesting people!! Thank you Seaquest!!! I will remember this for the rest of my lfe!! That’s what life is all about!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Crystal clear waters, fun to go through sea caves, thrilling
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Anna
First timers snorkeling, we have so much fun and our guides very friendly and helpful
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Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Gila
It was such a great experience! Our tour guide was AMAZING! So personable and knowledgeable. He knew sooo much history. I don’t think there was a question asked he couldn’t answer at all. My favorite stops were the lava tube and volcano summit visits. Incredible views. My wife and I were saying we should’ve done this when we first arrived instead of at the end of our trip. Sooo much great information. Learning about how coffee was made was also great! Keep it up!
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Packages: | Pick-up from Kona Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Jim Nicholl
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
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Packages: | 4-Hour Private Morning Snorkel Charter (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Abe
Amazing views, good food, and lots of history to learn about hawaii
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
Activity Date: | 2021/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Our guides were wonderful! They were knowledgeable and very friendly which made our experience that much better. The snorkeling spots were on point, and they give clear and concise directions on how to proceed at each location. Our group was small and intimate which I found ideal.
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Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/08/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Laurie H
I went on the deluxe snorkeling trip with my husband and five of my young adult children. We all loved it! Captain Steve did a fantastic job showing us sea caves and other interesting sites. We ended up in the midst of a pod of dolphins and saw some pilot whales. For all of us it was our first time snorkeling and Captain Steve and his crew made our first experience incredible. They even helped my son who can’t swim get comfortable with snorkeling using a life vest and noodle so by the second snorkeling stop he was a pro. We saw so many fish, eels, and a few sea turtles. I truly can’t say enough good things about the crew and the whole experience. One of the best of my life! I will definitely return!
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Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Sandi
Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.
Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Pete
The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Steve
The whole crew was outstanding. So helpful, knowledgeable, courteous, personable. We had a great time. Thanks so much to Seaquest!!! Highly recommend.
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Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Ricky McKinney
A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple. A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple.
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Packages: | Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Ashton H
We got to see a turtle and a pod of like 15 dolphins we learned were currently in a half conscious state and they can basically auto-swim!
Boat was a little crowded with the kids on board. Would prefer an option with adults only as they were a little much for our honeymoon.
Overall great time! The cooled lava caves were very cool and go up all inside the big island!
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Reviewed by: J Slayton
We did the No Wiki Kona LUXURY SAIL, dolphin watching, snorkeling. This was the best Catamaran snorkeling sail we've ever been on! (and we've done quite a few)
The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. They found us a fantastic snorkeling spot in a reef corner with LOTS of different fish and turtles and no other boats there at the same time. The breakfast and lunch was really great as well. I loved that they put cushioned chairs on the mesh canvas area up font so that you could sit so comfortably in the best spot on the boat! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it
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Packages: | Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Grace
An incredible adventure for the family and I! I knew I wanted to see the Captain Cook memorial but I never anticipated such an immersive aquatic experience.
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Mike
What a fun, informative, and relaxing 3 hours. Great history guide and fantastic music! Helen the bartender was great as well. We are a group of six with two elderly parents who were comfortable the whole time and loved it. We will do this again!
Thanks a million for joining us! We are so happy to read that you had a great time!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Length of trip perfect for first time snorkelers (12 yr old children). Crew knowledgeable, attentive and fun.
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Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiian fun girl
The views are amazing. The entertainment was great, the food and service were garbage. The food was ice cold and tasted terrible. My meat was all fat and sauce. The tiny package of Mac nuts and salad were the only thing edible. Getting a staff member to do anything but dance and have fun was difficult.the views and dolphins are worth the money but eat before you go and bring your own drink or you’ll be parched.
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Bruce L
Our family did the Captain Cook snorkel trip in early April. The boat takes less than 15 people (11 on our trip), it is a small but stable inflatable type. The water was a little choppy for our trip, but not enough to prevent the go-ahead. We had to hang on as the boat jumped and rolled its way through the waves making hte journey unexpectedly exciting. We had a relaxed, informative and personable captain and one other crew member. The boat zipped out towards the Captain Cook monument area which has excellent snorkeling. Pretty much everyone on the boat was snorkeling for the first time. Sea Quest supplied full snorkel gear including prescription masks for one of our party. Inflatable Snorkel vests and pool noodles were also made available for those who prefer a little extra buoyancy. We stopped a couple of times on the way to check out a large pod of spinners dolphin and for an overview of the Big Island as viewed from out at sea. Once we got to Capt. Cook, we had about 1.5 hours to snorkel. The snorkeling was outstanding - clear calm water, tons of fish & coral. Sea Quest supplied snacks and drinks. Everyone had a great time and a lasting fun family memory was made. Great work Sea Quest!
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Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Michael T.
Skylar and Aerial were awesome. The trip was perfect. We were even fortunate enough to see a hammer head shark on our way back. These guys do it right!!!! Highly recommend booking with them as me and my family will remember this for a lifetime.
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/04/16 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Okiman60
The Fairwind crew is very professional, for they stress safety and they are helpful. In addition, the captain highlighted dolphin sightings and the historical information regarding ancient Hawaiian culture. He also gave facts about the Captain Cook Memorial.
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Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a great snorkel adventure. We made 3 stops and saw tons of beautiful coral and underwater creatures. It was a long half-day, but it went by so quickly. Would definitely do this again.
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2022/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
We travel to Kona every other year. We discovered the dinner cruise the last time we went and loved it so we definitely booked it again last week. This year was even better. The crew were ready to help anyone needing help. We were waited on and spoiled. The food was tasty. The historian did a great job as did the music entertainment. We took the cruise at the end of March which should have been too late to view a whale. One popped up right beside the boat. The captain steered the boat to try to follow the whale so we could get another view. It started raining later and once again the captain did what he could to take us out away from the rain. We will definitely do this the next time we return to Hawaii.
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Winnie
We had such a good time on this dinner cruise. The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent. We ate, danced and enjoying the beautiful views from the ocean of the Big Island. The sunset view is a most see!!
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Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Shelly
The crew was great, helpful and fun. The little bit of history was enjoyable. We loved seeing the different marine life. The water wasn't too cold either. Our ride back was fantastic, Thanks Loren 1, 2 and Alex.
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Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/28 |
Reviewed by: The Desmond’s
Captain Cindy and Crew John were awesome! They made this the trip of a lifetime! They were informative, so very helpful, personable, and professional. We had a great time from the beginning to the end!
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Packages: | Private Charter: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel (5 to 8 hours) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Ren
For a family coming from the snow, we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t even know if we could snorkel! The crew was super helpful and fun. All of our fears were for not. We had the time of our lives! We were treated to historic stories to go along with our boat ride, the snorkel equipment was clean and high quality, the sights were incredible! The perfect adventure for beginners! Highly recommended!
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Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/20 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
Bethany could not have been more accommodating and welcoming when we first arrived followed by a tremendous day at sea with Jill ! She gave an amazing tour of the coastline sharing history, " fun facts" and plentiful opportunity to see lava caves , blowholes, and awesome snorkeling! We saw a baby whale with her mama thanks to Jill's sharp eye followed by a diving turtle and then some dolphin at our final stop. Couldn't have asked for a better day that Jill and Sea Quest gave!
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Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2022/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Robert
Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.
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Packages: | Pick-up from Kona Hotels |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/02/07 |
Activity Date: | 2022/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Colleen
Captain Steve made our experience very special. We stopped in two snorkel spots, saw some caves close up, had a nice snack and lunch. Were told neat things about the island and the locations we snorkeled at.
The waters were a little choppy. We felt very safe with Steves driving. The tour states it is not good for someone with any physical issues. There was some bouncing around on the boat, so we would agree with that.
Professional Company. They offered a few different types of snorkeling tours. Pick one-- you won't be disappointed.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/01/25 |
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