Reviewed by: Vincents
So much fun. The location was beautiful, the crew was friendly and the service was great...oh and the plant based menu was delicious. Seeing dolphins made the day. I learned that orcas pass through Hawaiian waters and as a result the dolphins were swimming in and we were lucky enough to see them. Would have been fun to have paddleboards. We all loved it! Thank you.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Stacey D
My husband and I took our 15yr old son. We enjoyed the food, good portions and several options were available. The show was fascinating, and the performers were enjoying themselves which made the show even better. Would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Overall, awesome experience! After reading reviews, I was super nervous about the validity of this site, especially considering that this site was able to get me tickets to a Luau that was sold out on all other sites. I called the venue to be reassured that this was a real site, and they confirmed it's validity! We showed up to the luau, had an amazing experience, and had 0 complications! Def. recommended!
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Shane Kennedy
The guides were nice and professional. The trail was not as challenging or scenic as what the site portrayed. However my teenage children did enjoy it. The short walk to the waterfall was a nice touch and made the experience better.
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Beautiful setting facing ocean, Show was entertaining, staff was attentive, Food was plentiful and good but not outstanding. Mai tais were tasty but seemed watered down.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Lovely evening and views with informative narration and entertainment and great food.
Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate the time you took to leave us a five star review! Mahalo! We hope to see you again some day!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: V&M N.
My husband and I got to experience this activity five years ago for the first time and we knew we had to bring our kids this time. Our kids liked the food and the family enjoyed the entertainment. It was great seeing Derek again (the musician/singer). He sang pearly shell again per our request :)
Aloha V&M N, Thanks for joining us again! We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience and rated us five stars! We wish you all the best!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie Doty
This was an event booking for my family. My 4 year old and 14 year old both equally enjoyed it. My for year old loved learning the hula. Food was plentiful and the story told was wonderful. All of the staff were efficient and super sweet.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Summerlover71
We loved all the cultural dances and the food was amazing! Great experience on our honeymoon.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Tp3
Staff was great, sunset was great and nice way to spend a birthday.
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| Packages: | Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Jesse
I so wanna go again. Very fun and entertaining.
Love the food and music and dancing.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Gina and Zachary
The day on the Spirit of Aloha was amazing! Doug, the captain was great! He is fun and funny, and he made us feel safe the entire time. Faith and Cole are two of the crew that work on the boat! What great people! We saw a turtle, eel, and spinner dolphins who swam alongside the boat! I definitely recommend this trip for anyone wanting to have a great day!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
Show itself was pretty good. Food was just ok. Happy there was a kids food table. Disappointed there was a small desert selection
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Shankar
Staff are super friendly and funny. Loved the experience of going to 150 ft inside the ocean and see the marine life !!!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/28 |
Reviewed by: Xiomara
This was such a fun and relaxing experience. The bartender was absolutely the best. Besides the fact that it was an open bar - he granted every request with the biggest smile on his face. The whole crew was absolutely great. Me and my girlfriends really enjoyed our time out at sea. the sunset was STUNNING. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Debbie M
We enjoyed the trip and thought we'd see at least one waterfall in addition to the volcanoes. After paying $670 for my husband and I, we were really put off by the "begging" for a tip for the pilot - the staff told us thee time about how to tip the pilot - felt it was really cheesy. We always tip and don't need to be told three times. Also, we asked about validating parking and were told absolutely not.
On the positive side, the pilot was very knowledgeable, took us over volcanoes and had was very skilled - we felt safe.
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| Packages: | 60-min Flight |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/25 |
Reviewed by: April from Dallas Tx
I really enjoyed my experience. It’s not just snorkeling but they had paddle boats, water tube, a mat that allowed you to lay out in the ocean. The lunch cruise had grilled hornet burgers with soft buns. The drinks were tasty! Crew was friendly but very strict when it came to the rules, however, everyone made it back home safely. Great experience with my family!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Dusty mosier
Me and my husband had a great time on the ziplines, the lead people were amazing and fun, the scenery was breathtaking as you got to speed over waterfalls and such. I would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | 9-Line Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Marlin
The luau was good, we enjoyed the show. Food was okay, could have been better. Limited vegetarian options, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: jpimsler
On the specific date we went it rained, so that's a lost star that's in no way their fault! If we had wanted to leave and not stay in the rain they would have given us a refund or moved the tickets to a different date.
The show as very educational and the dancing was great! Our one year old was in a trance! Such awesome culture across the Pacific islands. The food was really good and big portions/as much as you want since it's a buffet. Before you leave check out the Hawaiian/Polynesian exhibit inside the hotel.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Joe
Kevin was our guide for our two hour tour and he was great! He was very professional and made us feel at ease right away. We learned so much fun and had fun at the same time.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kayak & Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/18 |
Reviewed by: JulieG
It was a grand finale to our trip. Really enjoyed the dancers.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Dawn
Fantastic show!!! Excellent food!! Would go again!!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/16 |
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: | 2021/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/15 |
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: | 2021/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Angie
We enjoyed our time at the Hilton. We did two luaus while in Hawaii and enjoyed this one by far over the other. The open bar was a nice touch. Never had to wait long in line. I appreciated being served by staff rather than having to get up during the show
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Char
The luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village was outstanding! The food was delicious, well prepared and all Covid precautions taken. The show was awesome, many different takes on Hawaiian dancing and singing. Appropriate for adults and children. I highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Carli M.
We had a wonderful time at this luau. Our 4 year old enjoyed it and we all loved the food and drinks. Would recommend this luau to anyone searching for a family friendly luau!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/27 |
Reviewed by: brightangel804
Had a great time learning about Hawaii History, enjoying the food and show.
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| Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Tiffany
Fabulous snorkel trip and sailing. Fantastic staff made it really special.
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| Packages: | Kohala Snorkel Adventure Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor [Apr 15 - Dec 14] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/19 |
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