Reviewed by: Hilton luau.
The show was good and the service was great. Loved the lei. I found out that I am not a fan of Hawaiian cuisine. That is just me.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Shsh
Kssjhbs bsuysgw Judy he Judy be iugebhaie smudge jsuuhe
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Mucho6
The price is a bit steep, but since I came all the way to Hawaii, I decided to participate without hesitation.
In the end, I think I spent my money wisely!
First of all, riding in a helicopter is something I rarely get to do, and the experience of the helicopter's sway was incredibly valuable.
I was able to fully enjoy views that I couldn't see from the ground, and I am very satisfied.
If I had one point to mention, it would be that if you're not good at English, it might be safer to request a Japanese-speaking driver, even if it incurs some additional fees.
We understood some of what was being said on the English tour, but the explanations about history and local information while actually seeing the sights made a big difference in how much we absorbed.
料金は少し値をはりますが、ハワイまできたのでそこは思い切って参加してみました。
結果いいお金の使い方をしたと思っています!
まずヘリに乗ることなんてなかなかない中でヘリの揺れなんかも大変貴重な体験でした。
景色も地上からは見れない景色を存分に楽しめることが出来て満足しています。
一点だけあるとすると、やはり英語が苦手であれば多少追加料金はかかりますが、日本人の運転手にお願いしたほうが無難だと思います。
我々は英語のツアーで多少は言ってることがわかるものの、やはり歴史やその土地の情報なども実際に見ながら説明してくれるので吸収力が違うと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Anna
Looking for a tour for yourself? Your family? This event has something for everyone. Myself & partner enjoyed the outing. The crew was fantastic! This is a family owned business which is what we wanted. They are professional, friendly, engaging & interactive with all age groups. We had a blast….and so will you! Check out this tour and support family owned businesses!
FYI: bring cash to tip the crew….they deserve & will appreciate it. If not, please ask how to tip digitally.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Kara
what a great luau, especially when staying on resort nice and easy to wrap the night
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Breathtaking views, I wish I could sleep under this view nightly, great vent and wont forget!
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Stefan
We took the tour yesterday. It was a great experience which I can absolutely recommend. Worth mentioning is in particular the star gazing with the expert explanations of our guide.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Heather P.
If you're looking for an experience where you are cared for, entertained, and learn more about this island, look no further. It was a day full of sight-seeing, history, and stimulation. This company has put time into thinking of everything from bathroom breaks, food, and health/safety. As one of the oldest tour companies on the island, there's perks they get that others do not.
Completely worth every penny to make the memories of this day!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Angela E
We lucked out with dolphins, sea turtles and an amazing array of fish. The guides were great and answered all our questions while expertly navigating the reef to make sure we saw a ton of fish. I was skeptical initially, but sooooo worth it and a ball for all ages (1.5 -70+).
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise, your interactions with our crew, and most importantly, got to see so much marine life!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored you chose to join us for part of your day.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Pete and Tara Hudson
This is our second trip up the mountain with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Sunset Adventure. We were so awed in 2015, we wanted to take it all in again. Of course, we never expected it to be even better than our first experience. Our host/driver/guide, Kea, was excellent! His knowledge of the land, the people, and the culture was extensive and well-delivered. We wanted to listen to him for hours more! Kea's respect and request, in Hawaiian, to visit the mountain was moving. It reminded us we were guests, and to honor those before us and where we were. Stepping out of the van for stargazing took our breath away. The stars are so brilliant. Kea had so much information to share on each of the selections he chose to show us through the mighty telescope. We saw Polaris, the Southern Cross, and the Milky Way all in the same sky. Quit searching and choose Kea with Mauna Kea Stargazing! Best in Class!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Celeste Riley
Absolutely wonderful dinner and show. We were seated with enough time to get our food and appreciated that they served the children first while the adults were able to get their drinks from the open bar. Loved having the chance to try different types of drinks from the bar. I was concerned about the weather with it being out in the open since it was cloudy and had rained in the afternoon recently but it was perfect weather! Our kids and I really enjoyed the show and we had a lovely family next to us from Wisconsin that made the dinner even more enjoyable. Would have preferred the waiters/ess come more from the back as they helped their tables so that we could see and record the event a little better. Over wonderful family event that we highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
Reviewed by: ivan
OMG not even sure how to translate to words the experience on this tour
everything went smooth since the pick up, the tour guide assigned to us has so much knowledge about the culture, and the places.
you get a meal which is delicious to start the day, the the views from the sunset never in my life had experience something like that
then the cherry on top the stars, this was a life experience like never before you can see even the space station crusing the skies.
do not hesitate on talking this tour you wont regret it
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/05 |
Reviewed by: NVGirls
Great experience. Amazing stars and view of the sunset.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Phillips
Great evening entertainment, with crowd participation, sing along and laughs. MC ‘Sam’ kept us entertained with jokes, songs and some interesting facts of Hawaii.
The grace of the dances made for a nice calming evening while the fire dances were mesmerising and a must see.
Great food and the free flow of drinks are always a welcome!
A Must if in Kona!!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Anita
We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. We had a one year old and three year old with us, and the whole family had a great time. The crew was amazing, the boat was clean, and the drinks were strong. My husband usually gets sea sick, but this was the first time he was completely fine. The boat is big and stable. The crew had several drink choices, snacks, and even brought out teriyaki rice bowls for everyone. They let my three year drive the boat, which made his whole trip. We’re definitely going again on this next time we’re on the Big Island.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Ari
The Luau itself it’s in a nice place, check in was quick. We did have to stand around in the hot sun for a bit.
Seating was a nightmare because the sun is literally right in your face and there’s no shade.
The food was bleh. It was cold and not too flavorful.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/07 |
Reviewed by: みっち
It was an unforgettable and amazing experience to see the volcano's crater and valleys up close! The knowledgeable pilot (Kai) who spoke Japanese provided a very clear guide, which made it even more enjoyable. This is definitely a tour you should join!
火山の火口や谷の中を間近で見ることができて、忘れられない素晴らしい体験でした!
日本語の話せる知識豊富なパイロット(カイさん)のガイドも、とてもわかりやすく、より一層楽しめました。
絶対に参加した方がいいツアーです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
Reviewed by: LammyP
This was amazing! From our pick up point in Kona, our guide Kailikea (hope I spelled this right) was fantastic. He was so passionate about the trip and his home town it was so engaging. He's such a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable chap. I didn't expect to learn so much, but it was just the right level. 'Kea was clear about what to expect from the altitude and how to best manage it. We were lucky enough to see the Silversword plants by the visitor centre and then enjoyed our meal, included in the tour; veggie lasagne and chocolate brownie. It was a mixed journey up to the summit with some paved and some very bumpy roads but so worth the trip. We learned all about the different dishes and observatories and watched the beautiful sunset from the summit. We had to head lower for stargazing to avoid polluting the light by the observatories. We were awestruck by how many stars you could see, it was stunning. The powerful telescopes were set up and we were shown the visible planets and constellations/asterisms. Viewing the Edna carina nebula through the telescope was an incredible experience. I would 100% recommend this tour!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The food was of better quality than other luaus. Restaurant quality. Luau itself was a bit impersonal. Entertainment was okay but not as inspirational as other luaus in the area. Too staged. Enjoy performances with more personality.
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| Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Nobu
I joined the tour with my wife, and we were a bit nervous as we worried about altitude sickness before we joined. However, we did not need to worry too much. The guide was so professional, and he made us relax in the large van of Mercedes-Benz. In addition, the distributed dinner, hot lasagna and chocolate cake helped us get adjusted in the rest area before we were elevated to the summit. In astronomical observation, I was able to see two shooting stars. I strongly recommend this amazing tour if you come to the big island.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Joe
This tour was worth every penny. We loved the ride to the summit, the star gazing, and the wealth of knowledge provided by our tour guide, Maka.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
The tour guide was inviting and very knowledgeable. The food was actually quite decent. The views of the sunset from the top were sensational, and it was near seeing all the giant telescopes.
But the highlight for me by far was the stargazing after sunset. It was only 80% visibility and the moon was quite bright but I've never seen so many stars so clearly in my life. It was really a sight to behold. Maka (the tour guide) brought a telescope with him and we saw a number of cool things close up, such as a globular cluster, a star in portions
Orions belt, Venus, and the Moon.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Lil
Fernando was a great guide for our tour! We really enjoyed his commentaries and learned a lot from this trip. The sunset was amazing. The night sky was impressive, but cold. Bring winter clothes and layers if you can! They do provide a very warm parka. The dinner was yummy. Highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
I was moved to see whales up close! I was able to see whales not just once, but multiple times. I also encountered a pod of dolphins, which made me very satisfied. The cruising experience itself was pleasant, and it was truly a recommended tour.
クジラを近くで見ることができて感動しました!
一度だけではなく何度もクジラを見ることができました。
イルカの群れにも遭遇し、大満足です。
クルージング自体も気持ちよくて、本当におすすめのツアーでした。
どういたしまして!
Domo Arrigato!
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Carol Laib
Family trip to HI and topped it off with a great sunset cruise. Thank you to the staff for smooth sailing and a wonderful sunset. Definitely recommend this tour on every vacation to HI.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Hank Schwengel
The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless. We had breaching whales all evening. Fun was had by the whole family. We were surprised when they served a meal, but it was delicious.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/10 |
Reviewed by: cassandra15
Check in was pretty simple and easy. Trainers were super friendly. Great adventure for families.
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| Packages: | 30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay B
The crew was amazing and qued a mother and baby, possibly 2 to the surface for play time!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Lauren Ralph
Lovely crew, delicious Mai Tai, amazing wildlife viewing. I have never seen a humpback whale do a complete breach, and this was just supposed to be a sunset sight cruise! We laughed and truly enjoyed the time. Our plans changed from going to see the stars to this, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Wish I had understood I would be barefoot the whole time (I likely didn't read the memo). Would have changed which shoes I wore to board.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Max family
This 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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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to proide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your partner enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the island, and as a small locally owned and operated company, we're especially honored that you chose to join us aboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou