(All Reviews) Page 19) Kona, Hawaii tours & activities, fun things to do in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A perfect evening

Reviewed by: Flora, 2022/01/11

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/01/09
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience

Reviewed by: Tanya L., 2022/01/10

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/01/07
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Life Changing with The Best Crew Ever!

Reviewed by: Marlene209c, 2022/01/06

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!!

We LOVE Dolphin Discoveries 'Manta Adventure"!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/01/03
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate

Reviewed by: SarahB, 2022/01/03

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/01/01
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

We had a fabulous time!

Reviewed by: Linda Sioux, 2022/01/01

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!!!

The Shadow!
The snow!
The Sky!
The moon!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/09
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Manta rays

Reviewed by: Boele, 2022/01/01

Crew, equipment, boat, customers and experience were all AWESOME

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2021/12/30
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Reviewed by: Travis, 2022/01/01

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/30
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Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour

The tour guide was very knowledgeable

Reviewed by: Zarin Daruwala, 2021/12/30

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/28
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Great experience with awesome crew

Reviewed by: big island lover, 2021/12/29

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/23
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Phenomenal experience!

Reviewed by: Suzie, 2021/12/29

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/27
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

One Word: Disappointed

Reviewed by: Chris, 2021/12/28

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

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/23
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Met Expectations and then some

Reviewed by: Greg, 2021/12/25

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/23
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Great time

Reviewed by: Magda, 2021/12/23

Delicious buffet! Great MC and dancers! Loved the backdrop of the ocean.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/21
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Sumi, 2021/12/22

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.

Amazing tour!!!

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2021/12/20
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)

Reviewed by: Kevin S, 2021/12/21

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.

Mauna Kea at Sunset

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/11
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Terrible..

Reviewed by: Lola, 2021/12/21

The tour was not complete… the main atractive “volvcano park” was terrible… we was there less than 1:30… terrible !!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/19
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great experience with Hawaii Nautical

Reviewed by: Irina, 2021/12/20

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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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/19
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Don’t miss this adventure

Reviewed by: Mark, Audrey & Jarod, 2021/12/18

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/12/16
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Majestic Oceanfront Celebration

Reviewed by: Vhurteau, 2021/12/18

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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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2021/11/28
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray night snorkeling

Reviewed by: Awale Farah, 2021/12/16

The experience was amazing. A big ray came so close touched my elbow.

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2021/12/14
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great Host and Fabulous Guide and a Good Samaritan.

Reviewed by: IanM, 2021/12/15

Hawaiian Eyes and our guide, Stefan were awesome to the nth degree. Funny, friendly, helpful, prepared, photographic prowess, and he even stopped to help an elderly woman, not attached to any tour, after she collapsed at the side of the road in a snow bank, due to altitude sickness. First aid training, oxygen tanks, blankets, and past experience likely saved her life.

"Sylissa in the Sky with Telescopes."

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/13
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing

Reviewed by: Saro, 2021/12/13

It’s funny to say, but a tour to the summit of a snowy mountain was the highlight of our Hawaii trip! Hiro was the best guide anyone can ask for. He also does the Lava walk tour which I’ll be sure to book with him next time we’re back to the islands.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/11
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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Living your best life

Reviewed by: Randi , 2021/12/12

We had an amaZing time! We saw whales. The crew was incredible. No dolphins tho which was a bummer but that’s ok!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/10
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

“STAR”gazing!

Reviewed by: Adventure Grandma, 2021/12/11

This tour was Amazing! We have traveled to many fabulous places around the globe with lots of adventure & this tour was right up there with the best! Our guide, Gage, was fun, informative, patient, and an all-round delightful young man! Having to reschedule due to the Kona Low & Mauna Kea blizzard was easy & ultimately a better tour due to lots of beautiful snow at the summit! Our guide prepared us well for the seriously high altitude and checked on everyone frequently! Be sure to pack hats & gloves and the tour provided parkas were plenty warm. A couple e of things to keep in mind before going: bring a refillable water bottle, remember to nose in & slow pursed lip breathing out, bring your camera or cell phone for pictures, visit the restroom at the visitor center so you won’t have to go at very high elevation, and eat before the tour begins (the provided dinner is pretty simple). Just pack a smile and enjoy the “high”! The stargazing with the telescope was extra special! Who knows, we saw a Jedi, a snowman, & a crazy snowboarder so maybe you will too! Thanks for a great memory!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/12/09
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing Manta Ray Excursion

Reviewed by: Susie, 2021/12/03

Our entire family had an amazing evening swimming with the Manta Rays, it was magical. The crew, with Captain Bryce were fantastic, knowledgeable, and fun. Highly recommend this trip!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha!
Thank you for sharing your great experience!
We are very happy to hear that.
Yes!! Guests will experience a magical night with Manta Ray and our crews;)

Rating:
Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/11/30
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Amanda , 2021/12/02

Derek had so much knowledge and an amazing personality! He made the tour personal and fun! This tour really takes you through some of the coolest parts of this island. Coffee farms, bakeries, black sand beaches with sea turtles, volcano glow, lava tubes, the most spectacular view of the stars, and so much more. It’s well worth the experience. The food was not so great, but everything else was beyond amazing so it made up for it. 10/10 would recommend this tour!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/11/30
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing

Reviewed by: Christina E., 2021/11/29

Shoyi and Hiro were wonderful! Very knowledgable and patient with many questions that were asked. We learned so much! Shoyi's photography was a bonus! This was a fantastic tour and an experience we will never forget. Thank you!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/11/21
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

The crew really went out of the way to make it a great experience

Reviewed by: JCarter, 2021/11/26

Pirate Wednesdays - Would highly recommend. You get a comedy show as well as the manta rays

Comments from activity operators

Aloha! Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!

A Hui Hou:)

Rating:
Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2021/11/24
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Manta Adventures

Reviewed by: Kevin&Lorrie, 2021/11/23

Tour was professionally done, we saw to many Mantas to count...was such a beautiful experience:). Hot tea and good discussion afterwards was great! Thank you so much!!

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2021/11/20
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Awesome

Reviewed by: fyr, 2021/11/22

We saw so many mantas!!!! It was amazing and awesome!!!! The hot tea was nice as well. Thank you!

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2021/11/20
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A perfect evening

Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience

Life Changing with The Best Crew Ever!

Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate

We had a fabulous time!

Manta rays

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

The tour guide was very knowledgeable

Great experience with awesome crew

Phenomenal experience!

One Word: Disappointed

Met Expectations and then some

Great time

Amazing experience!

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)

Terrible..

Great experience with Hawaii Nautical

Don’t miss this adventure

Majestic Oceanfront Celebration

Manta Ray night snorkeling

Great Host and Fabulous Guide and a Good Samaritan.

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing

Living your best life

“STAR”gazing!

Amazing Manta Ray Excursion

Amazing experience!

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing

The crew really went out of the way to make it a great experience

Manta Adventures

Awesome

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