Reviewed by: mommyHI
Great trip. We saw manta rays - just a few - but we saw them! Which was awesome since the kids got a tad seasick. Didn't think it would be a factor but maybe since it was dark that contributed. The crew was great.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mike
After reading so many excellent reviews, I was preped for an unmatched underwater adventure. However, instead of going out in a boat to an area where we could see lots of different fish and possibly some sea turtles, we waded out into the bay by the hotel and swam out about 100 yards. The only aquatic life viewed were some very small tropical fishes very much like the ones I see in salt water home aquariums, small star fish and small sea urchins. Again very disappointing as I can see the same thing snorkeling in the bay! I ba not in good faith reccomennd this Hawaiian activiiy. My guess id that you will not print or use my review.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Sunshine
This was such a great time! So peaceful and beautiful up there in the sky! Could have rode for an hour! The staff was super nice and welcoming. Very safe and fun!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: non-swimmer
My husband and I tried snorkeling first time and we are not even good swimmer. I know only basics of swimming and I can not even survive in a 6 ft swimming pool and still I had fun snorkeling with Fair wind. Crew helped us a lot and snorkeling area was also good. They have different kind of accessories like view box and board for childrens. we would defenately go for second time.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a beautiful lei. And the person delivering it was very nice. I would do again.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I thoughly enjoyed the cruise although my wife became ill
prior to the journey and wasn't able to attend. She would
have also enjoyed! The highlite was a Black Manta that
swam directly under the boat.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa and Josh Alvarez
This was a great purchase! It was a great experience, the guide was awesome, and it was definitely something that cannot be done back home! My husband and I went on our honeymoon and book this activity for our first day in Hawaii. The description stated, Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure, but we got so much more! We kayaked, went to the sea cave, swam with dolphins, snorkeled, got to jump off a cliff, fed the mongoose, had a nice lunch, and learned a lot about sea life, not to mention the hundreds of different fish and sea life we got to encounter. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and always kept safety a priority! No question about it we would return time and time again!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a wonderful time. Boat was exceptional and specifically built for tour. Staff was extremely knowledgeable really great with the children as she used to be a school teacher. You couldn't have asked for a better guide for families with children!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mark Mazzuca
We enjoyed the Keauhou Kayaking Adventure very much. The Staff was outstanding! They were patient and very capable kayakers. One led while the other stayed in the back for those that were a bit slower. We didn't feel rushed or exhausted, as Walter kept the pace based on the group's abilities. We had some pretty decent swells and were not able to get close to the Sea Cave, but the scenery was still incredible. The snorkeling stop was fun, and the Staff had enough masks/snorkels for everyone. There were some first-timers with our group and there were times when they struggled a bit, but in the parking lot afterwards said they had a great time. The Staff, again, was very patient with them and never made them feel like beginners. We own a kayak, so it was easy for us. . .but you may want to rent once on the mainland (or hotel) before you embark on this one, just to make the whole experience a little easier. We were late to the event (got lost), but the Staff waited for us to get
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great!
Worth every penny. Great food
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had Nate as our tour guide, he did a wonderful job. We learned
about about the Hawaii, Observatories, and stars. He enjoys his job and it shows. Would recommend this tour to those in good health with no lung issues. It was amazing to be at 13,700+ feet.
Star gazing was fun with all the information presented.
Dinner was good. Would recommend this tour.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a wonderful guide/driver. She really gave us a lot of information on the way up and at the site. It was nice to not drive or worry about packing warm weather gear. Well worth the money. And the meal was very good and filling.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: KayDee
Was Awesome!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wouldn't recommend for kids. Long day, attractions for adults. The time at Waikiki was great. Michael the driver was great.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: S Chase
Wonderful staff...very polite and friendly. Great with our kids ages 16, 13 and 6!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: tlsgriff
We really had a great time! The crew was so friendly and helpful! Even though I was little sea sick it was a really neat experience!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
I really enjoyed our evening at the Island Breeze Luau. I learned a lot about the culture and the food was good.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
My husband and I had so much fun parasailing. It was so great to be so high up. The people were great and put my nervous husband at ease. We will definitely go again next time we're in Kona.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Taunya
A lovely evening cruise enjoying the lights on shore and an amazing look at some fasinating sea creatures. Staff was knowledgable and friendly.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Christine Noriga
We were on our honeymoon and decided that we wanted to go snorkeling for our 1st time so I did research and this just sounded amazing to have a 2 in 1, snorkel & kayak! Kayaking is something that neither of us had done before either. We got there nice & early and all of the staff were very friendly. The adventure on the ocean was real cool too, the view from the ocean was beautiful along the coast. When we parked our kayaks, we snorkeled and the coral reefs were so pretty and the fish were bright colors like you see in magazines, it was awesome! We got out of the water and climbed the lava rocks and explored the tide pools in the immediate area while other people on our tour were still in the water watching sea turtles. We were asked if we wanted to climb some rocks & jump off the cliffs and I did it in a heart beat cause it looked like fun and it was. Fresh fruit, snacks & juices were provided to us by our guide Samantha I think was her name(if not something with an S). She was absol
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Nonna
Very pleasant, relatively inexpensive trip. Kids really enjoyed the slide and jumping off the boat. The staff was groovy.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Missing Hawai'i All Ready
My family of 6 really enjoyed the kayak and snorkeling trip on the Big Island. The guides were extremely friendly, informative, and supportive. We had a couple of stops on the trip out, where we learned more about the island and its history. The snorkeling was great. It also provided a sense of how deep the water was, which made jumping off the cliff much easier. The guides provided plenty of refreshments, which made the trip back a little easier. Kayaking does require physical activity, so be prepared and drink water (which they will provide).
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
My husband and I enjoyed our afternoon/evening learning all about Mauna Kea and the journey up the mountain. Our tour guide was wonderful and knowledgeable.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had an excellent time. My husband got sea sick but the staff took good care of him. It was a great experience and worth the money.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Larry
The food was not very good this time. I didn't get the choice I requested on their website (beef) and instead got cold/dry chicken. I went with Forest and Trails since I used them for this tour the last time I was on the Big Island. The last time we stopped near the Ranger station and were allowed to go in and look at the exhibits, this time we parked in a remote corner and were too far away. The views were amazing and well worth the little issues that came up.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Liz G.
My granddaughter (14 yrs old) and I did this kayak snorkeling trip last month (July 27, 2012) and thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We had never kayaked before but had snorkled quite a few times over on Oahu. Our group of 11 included both experienced and novice kayakers. The guides (especially Brent) were helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and especially patient with us newbies. Water visibility was fantastic. We saw an abundance of different fish when we stopped to snorkel and were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins come within 15 feet of us. That alone made the experience memorable. Water bottles were provided on the kayaks and when we stopped we snacked on drinks, chips and fresh delicious pineapple. I would strongly recommend wearing water shoes/sandals in order to be able to easily climb up to the lava cliff to make the jump. Would I do this snorkeling trip again? In a heartbeat!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ken
We had a great time on the waterfall tour!! Chris G. was an amazing guide. The waterfalls were not as impressive as I imagined, just OK. The wealth of information that was shared by Chris was great! He knew about the culture and plants like he was born there! We had also learned that he was a guide on the Zipline we were going to do in a couple of days. We didn't have him as a guide on the zipline but we did get to see him again. We want to come back soon and go on the kyak ditch tour! Thanks Chris for a wonderfull day!!!
Ken and Terry
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Erin
I very much enjoyed the unique oppurunity to be greeted in Hawaii by a Hawaiian native. The lei greeting was fantastic, albeit, I was not expecting to have to walk through the whole terminal to find the greeter. I still highly recommend this for any first timer, honeymooners and if you're in a group. This is an excellent way to start a vacation and you can create memories right off the start. The lei was very beautiful and the scent was heavenly, my only wish was that I had received instruction on how to maintain the lei so that it would not fall apart and then wither.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: MEFDenver
My husband and I have driven in the mountains for 40 plus years but booked this because we were led to believe it was difficult to get a permit to go up to Mauna Kea Summit in a private vehicle. If you are used to altitude and drive in the mountains, don't pay for this. The meal was only so-so though I realize if you are not used to living at altitude you don't want a heavy meal when you do the ascent as you do not have the extra red blood cells most of us who live at 6,000+ feet carry. The guide was okay but on the highway he drove way too slow. It really was not worth the price to us. It would be great if it was the only way you would be at the summit as seeing the sunset there was awesome. Our driver led us to believe that rental car companies would not allow you to drive a rental car up it. But, when we returned our car to the airport to leave we found out that was not the case (at least with our company). There is part of the road that is unpaved but it was graded and r
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: MIKE
This was a great experiance for our whole family. This was Mine and my wife's second Laua but the first for my two kids who are 7 and 12. I was a little worried about the kids experiance. They both had a wonderful time and cant wait to go back. The service was great and very entertaining. The food was excellant. As far as the entertainment, it was top notch. We learned alot about the differant cultures and were amazed by the talent of the dancers, who also added some good humor to the show. This is definitly a Laua we will be back to.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
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