Reviewed by: Parrot Fish poop
Not only could we ask her about anything going on 'under the sea', she could tell us in English OR Hawaiian. Wish I could retain a smidge of all that excellent info!
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Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Vera
Trevor, Kaimani, Alex, and Captain Wayne were amazing. Our five year old was a little scared, and Trevor took such good care of him. The manta rays are incredible and the crew made it that much better.
Thank you for your review.
We are happy that we could help you and your family fun snorkel with Manta Ray!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2021/06/07 |
Reviewed by: JCarter
Pirate Wednesdays - Would highly recommend. You get a comedy show as well as the manta rays
Aloha! Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!
A Hui Hou:)
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Kevin&Lorrie
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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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/11/23 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: fyr
We saw so many mantas!!!! It was amazing and awesome!!!! The hot tea was nice as well. Thank you!
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Kevin L.
We had an amazing time on this tour. PJ, our guide, could not have been better. He was so entertaining and informative, and made the whole day fun & interesting. The highlight was getting to see the lava at night - truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Highly recommend!
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Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Dastan was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Had some much knowledge of everything Hawaiian. Enjoyed all parts of the tour, was a long day and glad we were the first stop on returning!!!!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/19 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/17 |
Reviewed by: K Fox
This Manta Ray Night Snorkel was near the top of my husbands life list! It was very well organized and the guides were very informative. We saw at least 5-7 Rays. Many came up quite close to check us out. We would definitely do this again, but next time we will bring the camera! I felt very safe the whole time and for me, 45 minutes was just the right amount of time.
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Packages: | Night Manta Discovery Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
This was our very first time in Hawaii, and of course our first luau. The show was great, the food was good, and so were the drinks! It was a beautiful evening and very well done, and completely safe! I highly recommend this luau whether it’s your first or you are a seasoned professional!
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
It was a smaller boat, so I felt a little bit squished, but I guess that is how submarines must feel!
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Packages: | Kona Submarine |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lunch was delicious and the boat is amazing! The size is awesome and it is super clean! We loved the snorkel and the crew was extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful assisting me in the water!
Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in the near future!
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Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Learning about the manta ray and watching them feed was amazing! The crew is hawaii is always so helpful assisting me and caring for us! I would recommend this to anyone and love all my excursions here- MAHALO!!
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Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/09 |
Reviewed by: Sanidhya
Very unique. Views of a lifetime!
The host was amazing. Very informative and helpful. Really enjoyed my time on this tour. Will definitely recommend!
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Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/11/09 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Polly
Shawn was an excellent tour guide. He answered all of our questions, and was very knowledgeable about a range of subjects. We were confident in his driving ability, especially in the dark downhill with the goats :-)
Overall, best part of our trip so far!
Thank you for participating in the tour.
Shawn is good guide. He can do everything.
Please join us for other tours the next time you visit the Big Island of Hawaii.
Mahalo !
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour will have you learning so many great things about Big Island. They pushed our tour back a tad but they did this to let us see more of the night lava flow!
There are simply too many good things about this tour - from the stop at Black Sands (breathtaking) to the 3 course dinner that was TO DIE FOR and all local!
I would recommend this to anyone!!
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Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/08 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Jim
The boat and crew were great! The snorkeling equipment was first class. We didn't see that much wildlife at the two stops. A lot of small fish. The second stop was better. Didn't notice in the sign-up that the BBQ was vegan. That is nice for folks who like it but it would have been good to offer non-vegan food as well. We paid extra for the food on the cruise and I would have liked some regular food. Overall, the bar and drinks offered were very good and served with a smile. My wife thought the boat and seating were the best. The crew were very informative and happy to share their knowledge and culture with the guests. Would do it again!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/11/07 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Sing
The guide was very knowledgeable of the fauna and history of the island. He pointed out things that would have otherwise been overlooked. At the volcano he even setup a telescope for the group to get a closer look. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour.
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Packages: | Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/11/06 |
Activity Date: | 2021/11/04 |
Reviewed by: The Sullivan Family
The crew were fabulous! We all would do it again!
Yes, please come back to see Manta Rays and us!!
A hui hou
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/27 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
Our tour leader Stephan was exceptional in that he does great photography and is an excellent tour guide and leader. He shared interesting info about the area as we traveled and then took great sunset photos our our group of 3 and airdropped them to us. The parkas provided were an essential and welcome addition since it was quite cold at the mountain top. Wonderful trip!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Katy C
The entire experience from start to finish was amazing! The sunset cruise was a fun addition to swimming with the Mantas. The staff is super fun, helpful and knowledgeable. The Mantas are breathtaking- we were in awe of them! I’m so glad we did this tour, definitely a major highlight of our week in Kona!
Aloha,
We are grad you had a great time with Manta Rays,
They come so close and flip flip flips..it's really amazing!
Thank you very much for your nice pic ;)
Mahalo
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/21 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/11 |
Reviewed by: eburatto
This was our first luau experience and it did not disappoint! We were all very pleased with the friendliness of the staff, the beautiful location, the delicious food, and the spectacular show. It was really entertaining!
Just one thing I found odd was that the Mai Tais felt "virgin". I am a very light drinker, and I get tipsy with 2 glasses of wine, but I had 5 Mai Tais and I was completely sober... weird. They were delicious though! That's why I had 5 :)
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/20 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
This was such an amazing experience and our favorite activity that we did on the Big Island! Hiro was a wonderful tour guide, shared lots of great information and was super funny and personable. They have everything covered from making sure you're acclimated to the altitude, stopping for spectacular views, warm winter gear, food, water/hot chocolate/tea, the most amazing star-gazing I've ever seen, etc. Dress warm and don't forget your cash tip money because they will go above and beyond and you'll want to show your gratitude for the incredible experience. Do not miss this activity!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/17 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Terri Zimmerman
Good venue and parking was easy to find. Plentiful food with a lot of variety and a beautiful view with the water. I especially liked the production showcasing the different island cultures.we brought family with us that had never exp Hawaii or a luau so was especially nice to share that experience in a positgive light.
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Packages: | Ohana Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/16 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Jessi
This activity was great. Our tour guide gave us informative details on our stops we visited. Getting to view the stars, the moon and the planets were stellar! My 7 year old had a blast. We would do it again. The area we stopped at had a restrooms and nice little playground. The sandwiches were good and the hot coco was yum!
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Packages: | From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2021/10/13 |
Activity Date: | 2021/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Mae
There 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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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Tori
We 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.
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!
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Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Tour [Late Evening Cruise] |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Melissa Wheelock
This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Captain Morgan and his crew were awesome. They made sure we had the best experience; anchoring the boat away from the larger boats packed with fellow snorkelers whenever possible. They were knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend.
Aloha Melissa,
Mahalo for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are ecstatic to hear you had a great experience with us and we hope to see you on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
My husband and I had a great time. He was 12 weeks out from recovering from a pelvic reconstruction surgery and the staff were so accommodating! He enjoyed the boat ride and made it into the water for one snorkel spot! I even got inked on by an octopus! Great day on the water with attentive staff!
Aloha Amanda,
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. It sounds like an amazing day, it's not too often we get to spot an octopus! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit!
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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: mormr
Another 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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Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2021/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Lover of Hawaii
The Catamaran ride was very smooth and comfortable. The crew was wonderful and very informative. Once in the water we had seen a large variety of fish and rays. I would highly recommend this adventure.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to review us. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time with our crew and out on the water. We hope to see you on your next visit :)
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Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2021/10/12 |
Activity Date: | 2018/10/09 |
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