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!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/20 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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!
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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 |
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.
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 |
Reviewed by: Kate
We only found out about this tour because we knew a local person. There’s no sign at the road near the bay as to where to turn or park. Parking cost $38 in the public beach parking area. Once you get to the parking lot, there’s no sign as to where the boat is docked or where the kiosk for the tour company is. One girl working the kiosk told us that they didn’t offer glass bottom boat tours; the kiosk name matched our reservation. The website is very unfriendly. The tour guide was good but the captain could go a bit slower when over a reef so that we unfamiliar with it can focus our eyes to see the fish.
Be prepared for wading in the water to board the boat.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your experiences with us. We're sorry you found us difficult to find -- we aren't allowed to post signage so we do the best we can with our emailed and texted directions, and our reservationists are standing by the phone lines to help with those last minute directions too. The public parking lot at the south end of the beach is still free...but parking a bit closer at the Lava Lava restaurant will incur fees.
We're also sorry you found the website difficult to navigate (not sure if you're referring to Veltra's website or our own website) -- we encourage anyone with issues to contact us directly by phone or email.
We'll pass your feedback on to our captain regarding the boat's speed, and we're also investigating the issue where you were told we don't operate Glass Bottom Boat Cruises.
We appreciate your comments.
Mahalo for joining us!
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Debo
Kool show super packed parking was crazy I recommend parking off site because 200 people plus a fishing tournament and whatever else is happening in the area leaving at the same time it took 45 min just to get out of the parking lot.
If parking is limited something else is going on in the area leaving will be not fun
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/22 |
Reviewed by: EWJames
We had so much fun on this tour. Really great snorkeling. We found eels, puffer fish, and even an octopus.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Chrissy
From the captain to his crew to the boat, it was all perfect. We had the perfect day even with a 17 month old with us. The crew and captain Dante were so accommodating and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this tour for your family.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/12 |
Reviewed by: ミミ
I highly recommend this luau. I was very satisfied with the delicious food and entertainment.
The process starts with checking in at the hotel, after which you are guided to outdoor party tables. Before the show begins, there is a drink bar and interactive activities. You can enjoy free games, a dance experience, and watch the digging up of kalua pig, which is cooked in an underground oven called an imu. Everyone was taking lots of videos and photos! Please note that this activity ends fairly early.
The buffet meal is followed by the grand entrance of King Kamehameha from the sea, and the show starts on stage! There are plenty of dances and songs inspired by Tahiti and Samoa, the ancestors of Hawaiians. The final fire dance was breathtaking. The emcee speaks entirely in English, but I think you can enjoy it fully even if you don't catch everything.
To be honest, I hesitated about whether to participate due to the price, but I ended up being very satisfied.
◆ One point to note is to arrive early for check-in. Check-in starts at 5:15 PM, but when we arrived at 4:45 PM, there were already about ten groups in line. Seating is assigned in the order of check-in, and you proceed to the activities from there, so if you check in late, it might be difficult to participate in the activities.
こちらのルアウはとてもお勧めです。
美味しい食事とエンターテイメントを楽しめてとても満足しました。
流れとしてはホテル館内で受付後、野外のパーティテーブルに案内されます。
ショーが始まる前にドリンクバーと参加型のアクティビティがありました。無料のゲーム、ダンス体験やイムという地中の釜で料理したカルアピッグ(豚の丸焼き)を掘り出す様子を見られます。皆さんビデオや写真をたくさん撮っていました!
このアクティビティははやい時間で終わってしまいますので注意が必要です。
ブッフェのお食事、海からのカメハメハ王の登場に続いてステージでショーがスタート!
ハワイアンの祖先であるタヒチやサモア風のダンスや歌が盛りだくさん。最後のファイアーダンスは圧巻でした。
司会はすべて英語ですが、すべてを聞き取れなくても充分に楽しめる内容だと思います。
正直なところ、お値段的に参加するかどうか迷いましたが結果は大満足です。
◆注意点は早めに受付に行くことかと思います。
受付スタートは17:15-ですが、私たちが16:45に行った時にはすでに10組ほどが並んでいました。席は受付順で案内され、その流れでアクティビティに進むので、受付が遅くなるとアクティビティ参加がむずかしくなるかもしれません。
I didn't feel much of a language barrier. Enjoy the unique luau that Hawaii has to offer!
言葉の壁はそれほど感じませんでした。
ハワイならではのルアウを楽しんでください
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| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/08 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ島大好き
Was it because of the rain that the stage was moved from outdoors to indoors? I was looking forward to the fire dance, but it was canceled, and the show ended about an hour earlier than scheduled, which was disappointing. The food was also limited in variety and not as good compared to other luau shows.
雨降りで、ステージが屋外から屋内に移動になった為なのでしょうか?
楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもなく、予定時間の1時間ほど早く終了になり、ガッカリです。
食事も、他のルアウショーと比べると種類も少なく味も良くなかったです。
I recommend a luau show at another hotel.
別のホテルのルアウショーをお勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Angela Reed
The crew were all very friendly and full of information about the area. The food was good and the extra slides and diving platform didn’t interfere with serious snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/27 |
Reviewed by: ユキコ
The show was fun. I didn't understand it well because the explanation was only in English. The food was delicious.
ショーは楽しかったです
説明が英語だけだったので、よくわかりませんでした。
食事はおいしかったです。
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| Packages: | 一般席 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Dave
We learned so much about island and Hawaiian culture, especially from the knowledgeable luau host.The meats were perfect, with a unique and delicious combination of side dishes. The show was the icing on the cake!!! We will definitely be back.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Bits
Quick and on time. Good way to see some of the sea life with young kids.
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 trip! We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us on board.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Tomas Hidalgo
The Luau dinner event was awesome all my family enjoyed the food, drink and show.
I wish going back again.
The staff are great and helpful.
Great Hawaii culture.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Tammy
Great time, great food, great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening cruising down to Captain Cook. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mean was wonderful. We loved that we could sit back and enjoy the scenery while being served. I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise.
Mahalo Tammy for your patronage and kind review! We are so happy to read that you had a five star experience! Mahalo for your recommendations; we hope to see you again too!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Shena
This was our first luau, but we really enjoyed the experience. We went with the Alii seating package and were very satisfied with the servers, seating and pictures! They told the story of Hawaii and put on a great show with an awesome dinner!
Get the alii seating package!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Jp
Very chill. Lots of history on trip. Great dinner.
Mahalo for joining us and sharing your kind words! Love the beautiful photo! Best to you both!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mickey
Great Whale watching trip out of A Bay! The crew was easy going, informative and interesting.
Wish the trip was longer than 1 1/2 hours. The check in location on the website needs to be updated
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [Holona Speed Powerboat] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Tee R
A little relaxing and adventure. Crew was very friendly and fun. Always felt safe in and out of the water. Meals were good. Would definitely recommend and we would go again!
Thanks so much for joining us and taking the time to share your experience! We are stoked to know that you felt safe, that you enjoyed the service and that you'll be recommending us! Until we meet again; we wish you all of the best!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
A great tour, worth the money as the staff details the conditions of the sky during your viewing.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/16 |
Reviewed by: The Bushnell family
One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Melanie
Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abundant and beautiful.
Highly recommend this tour above others.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Kara
fun, good food, and right at hotel so we loved the ease!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/13 |
Reviewed by: masa
My first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii was filled with uncertainties, but it was comfortable. There was a pickup at the hotel and meals included. Considering the cost of living, the price seems reasonable. They accurately took us to several attractions. The highlight was stargazing. The view was truly amazing. It was quite cold, but they provided warm clothing, so you can rest assured about that. English is quite difficult, so a certain level of proficiency is necessary.
初のハワイ島の旅で分からないことだらけでしたが快適でした。ホテルでのピックアップと、お食事付きです。価格は物価を考えれば妥当と思います。いくつかの名所を的確に回ってくれます。ハイライトは星空鑑賞。本当に素晴らしい景色でした。かなり寒いですが防寒具も用意されているのでそこもご安心ください。英語はかなり難しいので、ある程度のごりょくはひつようです。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/15 |
Reviewed by: きゅう
We spotted them about five minutes after setting sail! After that, they continued to show us blows, breaches, tail slaps, and pectoral slaps one after another. Although we weren't very close, I was completely satisfied with how frequently they performed their "dance."
Fortunately, the Hilton Waikoloa where I stayed had a room at the very end facing the ocean, and during the morning and afternoon, I could see blows and breaches in the distance. I participated in the tour in early March, and it seems to be the perfect time for whale watching, as we encountered them frequently.
We were blessed with good weather; there were some waves, but the boat's rocking was less than I had worried about, making for a comfortable journey.
出航して5分ほどで逢えました!
その後も続々とブロー・ブリーチング・テールスラップ・ペックスラップを見せてくれました。
距離はけっして近くなかったけれど、これだけ頻繁に“ダンス”を魅せてくれたので大満足です。
宿泊していたヒルトン・ワイコロアが運良く海側最突端の部屋でしたが、朝や昼に海を眺めていると遠くでブロー&ブリーチングをしている姿が見えます。
ツアーに参加したのは3月初旬でしたが、頻繁に出逢えるホエールウォッチングには最適・絶好の時期のようです。
好天に恵まれて、多少の波はありましたが心配していた船の揺れも少なく、快適な船の旅でした。
The waiting time before departure is about 45 to 60 minutes. Since you'll be waiting on a sandy beach without shade, make sure to prepare adequate sun protection and hydration on sunny days! You'll be
出航前の待ち時間45~60分ほど。日除けのない砂浜で待つので天気の良い日は十分な日焼け対策と水分補給の準備を!
砂浜から小型のグラスボートで本船まで移動します。足が波に洗われるので濡れてもよい恰好で!
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| Packages: | 10:30発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
Reviewed by: S&R
Absolutely fabulous!
Dancers were amazing. Musicians and singers . Loved it all!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Retired&spending$$itall
Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while snorkeling. It was a very fun experience and I would highly recommend it.
Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Laura J
In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time in the rainbow falls than going over and over to the airport.
Be prepare for cook weather, rain, slippery trails, etc.
Aloha and mahalo for your review!
We’re so glad to hear that you and your family had a good experience and that Dexter made a great impression as your driver and guide—he’ll be happy to hear your kind words!
We also appreciate your feedback about the multiple airport stops. We understand how this can affect the flow of the tour, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our operations team as we continuously look for ways to improve our guest experience.
Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again for another island adventure!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/19 |
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