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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Sunset Cruise

Reviewed by: Lana

We had an awesome time on the Spirit of Aloha sunset cruise with Hawaii Naurical. Our crew was fantastic: knowledgeable, helpful and very funny! We enjoyed everything from food and drinks to the amazing views on the coast. Would absolutely do this again and highly recommend to others. Mahalo for the memories 😊

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/05
Activity Date: 2025/08/03

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Night manta ray

Reviewed by: In your face manta experience

Really cool experience for the family. Adult kids of 23,21,18 really enjoyed it as well. Very friendly staff, manta rays got within inches of your face and even brushed up against you on occasion. Definitely an excursion that doesn’t take up a whole day or afternoon and you can squeeze in if your looking for something to do after dark

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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No need to bring a lot. Your not on the boat long so towels and such can stay at the car even

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/08/05
Activity Date: 2025/08/03

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

The view of Hawaii Island from the sky is breathtaking! 上空からのハワイ島は感動!

Reviewed by: ポコポコ

My wife was initially scared to board, but it wasn't too bumpy, and while receiving explanations in Japanese, we were able to see various mountains, volcanic craters, and waterfalls from the helicopter, which was moving. The price was a bit high, but we created wonderful memories that were worth it.

家内は最初乗車するのが怖がっていましたが、
たいして揺れることもなく、日本語での説明をしてもらいながら
色々な山や火口付近・滝などをヘリコプターから見られて
感動しました。
お値段はちょっと高額ですが、それ以上に良い思い出が出来ました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

Be careful of battery drain when filming videos on your smartphone! (I ran out of battery.) I was surprised that there was no turbulence at all during takeoff and landing. I find jet planes scarier.

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スマートフォンで動画を撮影するときは電池切れに注意!(私は切れてしまいました)
離陸&着陸時全然揺れずビックリしました。ジェット機の方が怖いです。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/03
Activity Date: 2025/08/02

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

It was excellent. 最高でした

Reviewed by: Ryu

I was able to see a lot of fish, and it was a wonderful experience. My son really remembers how delicious the chips we had on the boat were, to the point that he wanted seconds.

Just as we were returning to the port, there was a tsunami due to an earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsula, which made us a bit anxious, but they safely returned us without any issues. I feel like I want to participate again.

魚もたくさん見られて、とても良い体験をせて頂きました。
息子は、船上で頂いたチップスが美味しくてお代わりしてしまうほどだったことがすごく記憶に残っているようです。

丁度港に帰る頃にカムチャッカ半島の地震の影響で津波が来たタイミングで、多少慌てましたが、問題なく送り返して頂きました。
また参加したいと感じています。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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The ship was larger than I expected, and there were many people participating. Since there was no Japanese support, there were fewer Japanese people, but it was great for us to experience the overseas

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思っていたより船が大きくて、たくさんの人が参加されていました。日本語対応ではないので、日本人は少なめでしたが、私たちにとっては海外の感覚を味わえて良かったです。

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Packages: 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/29

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I chose this place for two consecutive years. 2年連続連続でこちらにしました

Reviewed by: ラブレ

The horses were beautiful and cute, and the female guide was very friendly, speaking slowly and kindly, which made it a lot of fun. I participated again this year, just like last year. It was truly enjoyable, just like before. There were also flush toilets, and they had a good selection of rental items like windbreakers, which was helpful. Additionally, the pet dogs and cats were unbelievably friendly, and they brought me a lot of comfort.

馬も綺麗で可愛くガイドの女性も非常にフレンドリーでゆっくり丁寧に話してくれて、とても楽しかったので、昨年に続き参加しました。前回同様本当に楽しかったです。水洗トイレもあり、ウインドブレーカーなど貸し出し用グッツもそろっていて助かりました。またペットの犬猫達も信じられない位人懐っこい性格で、彼らにも癒されました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/28

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good guide but fell slightly short of expectations

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 2

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 3

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All of the above. Confirm, confirm, confirm!

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/08/01
Activity Date: 2025/07/31

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

We loved it!

Reviewed by: Shelli

Great experience! Like snorkeling without getting wet. They took us over beautiful reefs with lots of fish. It was fun! The guides were great!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Great for all ages!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Shelli,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew -- and we appreciate getting to see those photos you took too!
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us onboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

  • Yellow Tang one of many we saw

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Packages: 30-Minute Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/28
Activity Date: 2025/07/26

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

This is a tour you should experience at least once on the Big Island of Hawaii. ハワイ島で一度は体験すべきツアーです

Reviewed by: Yuki

Participating as a family of four was truly a courageous choice, especially considering the impact of the exchange rate, but I'm so glad we decided to go for it! It was my first time on a helicopter, and thanks to the thoughtful care of the staff and pilot, I was able to enjoy it without any worries. I wanted to see the Kilauea volcano erupting magma, and I was able to capture that on video to show my elderly mother who was waiting back in Japan. Additionally, we chose a tour that included a stop at a waterfall, and that turned out to be a fantastic decision! It allowed us to truly experience the lush nature of the Big Island. The view of the mountains and valleys from the sea, the green landscape, the blue coral reef waters, and the brown-black of the volcano and lava were all so vibrant and unforgettable. Plus, we were greeted by a cute dog! I wholeheartedly recommend this tour.

為替レートの影響もあり、家族4人で参加するのは本当に勇気がいる選択でしたが、思い切って参加してよかったです!人生初のヘリコプターも、スタッフとパイロットの細やかな心遣いで心配せず、心から楽しむことができました。キラウェア火山がマグマを噴き上げている様子を見たくて参加したのですが、その動画も撮って、日本で待っていた年老いた母にも見せることができました。また、せっかくならば・・・と滝に寄るツアーにしたのですが、これが大正解!自然豊かなハワイ島を感じる内容となりました。海から見る山や谷の緑とサンゴ礁の海の青、火山や溶岩の茶黒。カラフルで自然の姿をしっかりと目に焼き付けることができました。そして、アイドル犬が出迎えてくれます。とってもキュートですよ。心からお薦めのツアーです。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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The UV rays are strong. My eyes are sensitive to UV light, so I wore sunglasses. You can only bring sunglasses and one bottle of water (which is provided for free), so it's best to prepare sunblock an

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紫外線が強いです。私は目が紫外線に弱いので、サングラスをしていきました。サングラス、水1本(無料配布)以外は持ち込みできないので、日焼け止めクリームなどの日焼け対策は事前にしっかりとした方がよいです。

  • 滝の谷から見える海

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/28
Activity Date: 2025/07/09

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー  レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ(ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ)<日・火・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題>

It was a very enjoyable experience. とても楽しい経験でした

Reviewed by: Yuki

Some comments mentioned that the food was not great, but all four of us were very satisfied. It's a buffet style where you can pick what you like, and since we had premium seats, we were able to get our food early while it was still available. The staff at our table frequently came to take drink orders. The show was enjoyable from start to finish. There were luaus, hula performances, and Hawaiian songs, allowing us to fully experience Hawaii. Although the exchange rate is poor right now, making it feel expensive, it was still a great way to create family memories.

食事が今一つというコメントもありましたが、我々4人は全員大満足してました。ブッフェスタイルで好きなものを取りにいきますが、プレミアムシートだったので、早めに空いている中で取りにいけました。飲み物はテーブル担当スタッフがこまめにオーダーを取りにきてくれます。ショーは、初めから最後まで楽しむことができます。ルアウもあればフラやハワイアンソングもあり、ハワイをたっぷり感じることができます。今は為替レートが悪いので高額に思いましたが、それでも、家族旅行の思い出作りにはよかったです。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Packages: プレミアムシート
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/27
Activity Date: 2025/07/04

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

a must do in hawaii!

Reviewed by: jeri

30 years ago i swam with the dolphins and remember it well. our morning at dolphin quest was just as delightful! the staff was amazing and our three girl dolphins were an absolute delight. learning about these magnificent creatures and then actually interacting with them made this a five star experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha- Thank you for coming back to visit us and for your feedback. We love to hear that you have had delightful experiences with us. We also find these creatures magnificent and are glad that you were amazed by our team as well. I was also here 30 years ago and am happy that we are still able to touch so many hearts and minds sharing about these beautiful dolphins. Mahalo- a hui hou no (until we meet again)

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/26
Activity Date: 2025/07/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Marvelous tour!

Reviewed by: John

Forest was a superb guide to this stunningly beautiful and magical valley -he was fun and so knowledgeable. The whole family loved the experience, with our girls wanting to return again the next day. We highly recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/25
Activity Date: 2025/07/22

3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Great staff, not a lot to see

Reviewed by: Shana and Steve

The staff were welcoming, informative and helpful. The boat ride was enjoyable. The location where we snorkeled was underwhelming. We did see tiny, colorful fish, and some corals, but nothing else of note.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/24
Activity Date: 2025/07/22

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Great tour of a unique area

Reviewed by: Shana and Steve

Forrest was an excellent guide, full of personal insight into the region as well as its history. He shared with us his experience in the valley, told us about the things and places we were viewing, and explained the challenges the region has and still does face. We loved the views, the animals, and the friendly greetings from the locals.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Wild mare

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/24
Activity Date: 2025/07/23

2-Hour Kona Kayak Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari

Lovely morning kayak!

Reviewed by: Holly & Dan

We had a great morning kayak trip and Olivia was wonderful!! We loved her stories about the history of the area and learning more about Hawaii in general. Thanks especially for your breakfast tip on the Coffee Shack, what an awesome spot! It all made for a perfect morning, thank you Olivia!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Morning Dolphins Kayak Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/21

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Fascinating!

Reviewed by: Rebecca

We’ve been with family. Children 12 and 10 years old. All of us were so excited and totally happy with this experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/07/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/21

King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Fun and family friendly ocean adventure!

Reviewed by: Jamie

We had an amazing time on the water kayaking, exploring caves, and snorkeling! Our guide Ryan was super helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Dolphin Watch Kayak & Snorkel Sea Cave Tour [4 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/21

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Maria

This cruise was outstanding! The crew was polite and attentive. The dinner was excellent! There was live music as well as someone giving us a little history of the island in between songs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. We also were lucky enough to see the spinner dolphins put on a little chauffeur for us. We saw flying fish. Overall, it was an excellent experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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We are thrilled that you had a great time! Providing an outstanding experience is exactly what our goals are! Thank you for joining us! We hope to see you again someday soon! Best regards!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/20

スポーツフィッシングツアー 貸切または混載 釣り具レンタル付きで気軽に参加OK!<4・6・8時間/ホノコハウ湾>by Bite Me 3 Corporation

Nothing is biting. なんも釣れん

Reviewed by: う~りん

I can't catch even a mahi-mahi, let alone a marlin. Wouldn't it be better to move the boat closer to where the baitfish are? Am I watching too much of "Ooma's Tuna Fishing" on TV? (laughs)

カジキどころかシイラすら釣れん
もっとナブラしてる付近に船移動させたら釣れるんと違うの?
“おおまのマグロ漁”TV見過ぎかな(笑)

現地スタッフ: 2

場所・雰囲気: 2

スケジュール: 4

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Packages: 【混載ツアー】4時間
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/07/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/20

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Incredible Doesn’t Capture It

Reviewed by: Mook10

This was by far the most memorable thing our family did on the Big Island, it’s got to be one of the most amazing things we’ve ever done together. Stop reading this review and go book your trip now. You won’t regret it.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/21
Activity Date: 2025/07/19

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Magical stargazing tour!

Reviewed by: Steph

We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, we had a great time with our guide at the stargazing tour. Our highlights were the lava caves, watching the sunset as well as stargazing. The sky was unbelievable and we learned a ton with our very knowledgeable guide.

Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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I would skip the boiling pots when water level is low as there is nothing to see.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/20
Activity Date: 2025/07/18

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Mixed experience

Reviewed by: AJH

Pros: pig roast being done onsite, got to witness uncovering and presentation of the pig. (my son hated this portion!). menu and performances were both great! I liked different island nations being represented in music and dance and a little bit of story telling/history to tie it together. performance was good length and sunset was gorgeous! desserts and beverages were also delicious.

Cons: attempted to check in entire luau at one time slot. made for a lot of time waisted waiting in hotel lobby check in line. check in inside and then second check in outside felt redundant. we arrived at 5:22, email confirmation had suggested 5:30 check in, but spent several (20+ minutes) waiting to check in. by the time we arrived in luau area, we missed the 'activities' portion of the luau. we also missed the royal entrance of the luau show. we did however have great seats so first-come-first-seated wasn't an issue.

brief meet and greet with performers after the show felt rushed -- they were spread along exit sidewalk and available for a quick picture but were ushering us along immediately, without any chit chat -- which is a huge difference compared to other luaus.

professional photography of your party was an additional $25 for digital download. fresh lei's were an additional $10 each, which in my opinion were reasonably priced but I've had digital photography and leis included at other similarly-priced luaus.

having dined at this marriott the night before and spoken to several guests in the week it seems this particular marriott has become quite overpriced for the level of service and age of property it's become. it has an outstanding location, but is overpriced for the level of service or hospitality i've experienced at other similarly priced marriotts in the islands. pool and restaurants were crowded and bonvoy perks were lacking/zero. kids meals were reasonable, but got charged $10 each for kids scoop of vanilla icecream.

Local customer service: 3

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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go earlier than confirmation email suggests if pre-show activities or royal entrance are important.

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/07/19
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

A once in a lifetime experience. Captain and crew was fantastic.

Reviewed by: AJH

Captain and crew of Ocean Encounters 1 dove in ahead of guests, made a plan, and navigated us there. Honestly, we had a great viewing spot and several other boats' guests were eager to move into our spot upon our exiting. Boats are staggered and have a neighborly way of communicating where/when/how each group will be staggered but I would have been disappointed to be in one of the peripheral groups. These are wild animals, so no telling what each evening will look like, but was glad to have a captain who led the charge.

Tips: It is a bit of a rough ride for 20 mins out and approx 20 minutes back. If you are someone who suffers from carsickness or seasickness, highly recommend treating for that before you leave. We had 2 of 30 guests puking over the sides. I gave my carsick kiddo dramamine about an hour before-- no issues.

Do have inexperienced family members practice snorkeling ahead of tour so that they can spend the entire 45 minutes head down in the water enjoying the fish and rays and the learning is done in a pool or bay ahead of time. There were zero swimming skills necessary on this trip but knowing how to calmly enjoy breathing through a snorkel for an extended period was the difference between guests who really enjoyed and guests who didn't. There was a surfboard with handles that the group held on to, which was pulled into position by the guides.

Do warn your kiddos that these rays are HUGE. My youngest expected small 3-4 foot rays like we have in our aquarium and was initially very surprised (terrified) by the 12-15 wingspan on some of these beautiful creatures. They got right up in our personal bubble/faces/immediately underneath bellies and legs so do be ready for up-close amazing experience.

Do not bring a bunch of stuff/items as they end up dripped on and/or in the way. If the weather is warm all you need is shoes that are okay getting wet/dripped on, and a towel. They provided water and light packaged snacks on the return trip.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Take more pictures and consider taking and sharing photos with fellow tour guests.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/19
Activity Date: 2025/07/16

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Need to know basis

Reviewed by: DanMar

Just got back from our tour, but if you're questioning of splurging, take these into consideration: these are based on my experience tonight.

1) liking the convenience of a tour guide driving to the summit. But if the sunset view is what you’re after- you can drive to the summit yourself. Everyone follows the rule of leaving the observatory after sunset. Totally understandable. STUNNNNING views. Keep in mind it’s gravel paved and quite treacherous at night- but doable.

2) huge upset: if stargazing is what you’re after- like me. I was disappointed that they only show THREE views through telescope. Three. That’s it. First was a cluster of random stars. Second, after math of a super nova. Third was millions of stars what believed to be pulled in by a black hole. Amazing stuff, but that’s all you get. I was reading other previous reviews and they seem to enjoy more bang for their buck. The tour guide did go over the constellations using a laser and showed some stars in the sky without needing the telescope- but if you’re wanting to see planets, stars up close, we were limited to three.

3) food was okay- salty lasagna. Just save some few bucks and bring your own food.

4) bundle up-long sleeve and pants, close toe shoes is a must. It gets cold at night. They do offer parkas and gloves.


Would I want to do this again? Not after tonight. It was overpriced for what they offer.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/15
Activity Date: 2025/07/14

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing

Reviewed by: Duncan Miller

Sam was fantastic - really gave us all an exceptional tour of the night sky and was very knowledgable and great with the kids too!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/15
Activity Date: 2025/07/13

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Up Close with Manta Rays

Reviewed by: Kara

Watching these huge sized manta rays glide beneath us was surreal! Best experience hands down.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/07/14
Activity Date: 2025/06/11

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Rained Out

Reviewed by: Rained out

Of course you can’t predict rain in Hawaii but you can have spots to seek cover. The event did pass out rain plastic but only once at the beginning and we did not get any.

Once the rain passed there was no attempt to wipe chairs so even if the rain stopped you were still soaked.

The hurried the show to see a quick fire dancer set but that was not that good.

Even without the rain you couldn’t see. The tables in rows made it difficult. The food was ok. The drinks didn’t not taste like any alcohol was in them just super sweet drinks. Overall I was not happy with the event.

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 1

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 1

Tips and suggestions

Look for a smaller venue.

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/07/12
Activity Date: 2025/06/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun time

Reviewed by: LK

Zip line over 250 foot waterfall. Great fun. Mirabell & Calista were fantastic guides, made our day.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/07/12
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun time!

Reviewed by: HJ

Riding the UTV was an unforgettable adrenaline rush through stunning landscapes—pure adventure from start to finish. The guides were fantastic and made the whole experience safe, fun, and absolutely thrilling!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo HJ for choosing Umauma for your ATV experience. Glad you had a great time!!

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/02
Activity Date: 2025/06/30

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

A fun filled day!

Reviewed by: Kara

Highlights included walking through Volcanoes National Park, seeing steam vents and lava fields up close, the stunning black sand beach at Punaluʻu, and panoramic views over Waipiʻo Valley.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Kara

It’s a long day, but absolutely packed with jaw-dropping sights and well-paced stops.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31
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