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!
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
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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 |
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。
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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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/22 |
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.
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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 |
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!
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 |
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: 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!
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 |
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.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Kara
It’s a long day, but absolutely packed with jaw-dropping sights and well-paced stops.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/31 |
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: Richard
The team is always doing a great job and provide a fantastic experience.
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| Packages: | 9-Line Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/29 |
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: Kiera
I highly recommend this experience! The guides were friendly and attentive and thorough. There were gorgeous cows on the trail and it was great to see them up close as we rode through. The scenery was great and we had lots of fun. Well worth the money for the experience.
Aloha Kiera,
Thank you for your great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Umauma.
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| Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/08 |
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: Ralph and Landon
Planned this trip for over a year to go to Hawaii and all my boy would talk about was swimming with the dolphins. So for his 9th birthday I gave him the best birthday gift ever is what he told me with the biggest hug I’ve ever gotten from him.
Make sure you give yourself extra time for parking.
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/27 |
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: Kara
Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/11 |
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: Jo
If you like adventure in an area you have not explored before, this is for you. We had a side-by-side thrilling ride to an amazing waterfall. The view is breathtaking and the water so refreshing. Water was great to cool off and clean up a bit. Amanda, Alysha, and Saire were excellent guides. They were very helpful and extremely personable. We highly recommend this Big Island adventure.
Shoes and clothes that can get dirty, bandana for your face, water shoes for swimming..
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| Packages: | 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/01 |
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: Paule965
The tour guide was great. We really enjoyed ourselves
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/22 |
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