Reviewed by: Tammy
We enjoyed our day. The staff were organized and very friendly. They ensured everyone was safe and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed being able to explore the property and look at the waterfalls. We had a nice time sitting by the waterfall and having time to enjoy going in the water. We were a bit disappointed by the ride itself as were are more seasoned and experienced riders. The pace was very geared to beginners and some guests had no clue what they were doing and that slowed the activity. We also hoped to have a ride close by ocean and that isn’t part of this activity, not their fault. I should have looked into that more. We basically road around through trails in a field. One last bit of advice, they should chill the drink they serve better. We appreciated though being provided a drink and snack part way through.
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/28 |
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: VR
The enthusiasm from our private guide was fabulous. She was very sensitive to the 6/7 and the 5 yr olds reactions and adjusted to make the experience so so special.
A remarkable experience.
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/10 |
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: Melanie
This is our second time on this tour and we highly recommend it. Staff are great and the swimming was wonderful!
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| Packages: | 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/18 |
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: Kara
You get it all here! It is always nice to get a swim experience more personalized to the tour!!
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/17 |
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: なお
The explanations are in English, so it's tough with limited language skills, but I managed somehow (^ - ^)
Anyway, the dolphins are adorable!
Playing, swimming, and feeding them was a valuable experience.
説明は英語なので、半端な語力では辛いけど、まあ、なんとかなります(^-^)
とにかく、イルカはかわいいです!
一緒に遊び、泳ぎ、エサやり。貴重な体験でした。
Even if you're not very good at English, you should challenge yourself. You'll manage somehow. If you care about dolphins and closely observe the instructor's actions, you'll understand where it's oka
多少、英語が苦手でもチャレンジすべきです。なんとかなります。イルカを大事に思い、インストラクターの動作をよく見れば触って良いところがわかります。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/02 |
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: LaTisha
Such an amazing experience! The handlers were well educated on the dolphins and it was great
Please book this experience! It is well worth it
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Megan from NY
Excellent trainers really made it a personalized experience for everyone!
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/26 |
Reviewed by: ベル
I struggled with English, so there were parts I didn't understand, but I have already experienced the volcano as an option. This tour was great because I got to experience the world of ancient Hawaii, as well as Kona coffee and honey from the present-day Big Island.
英語が苦手だとわからないから部分もあるけど、火山はオプションでもう経験済。このツアーはハワイの昔、映画モアナの世界と現在のハワイ島のコナコーヒーと蜂蜜を体験出来て良かったです
English only.
英語オンリーです
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| Packages: | ワイコロア・コナ地区送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/26 |
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 |
Reviewed by: chim
I didn't want to go into the ocean, but my elderly mother did, and since it was our first time in Hawaii, I wanted to see the underwater world while snorkeling. The glass-bottom boat made both of our wishes come true.
While we didn't see a wide variety of colorful corals, the water was clearer than we expected, and we were able to see quite a few fish. We even encountered dolphins! Although we only saw their fins.
The staff were cheerful and kind, and even though we hardly spoke any English, we had a great time.
海に入りたくない高齢の母と、せっかく初めてのハワイ島だからシュノーケルで海の中を見てみたい私。どちらの希望も叶えてくれたのがこのグラスボートでした。
色とりどりの珊瑚〜とまではいきませんでしたが、予想より水の透明度が高く、そこそこ魚も見られました。イルカも遭遇しましたよ!ヒレしか見えませんでしたが。
スタッフも明るく親切、英語のほとんど話せない私達でも充分楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Whitney S
Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was exceptional—staff members were attentive, frequently checking in to offer drinks and clear dishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it!
Thanks so much for joining us and the five star review! We hope your travels have you visiting us again in the near future.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/16 |
Reviewed by: ごーごー
The drinks were delicious, and I was able to enjoy local dishes like Kalua pig, along with an impressive show. The music and the dance were all wonderful. Since I watched it at Sunset Beach, I can't forget that sunset. If I have the chance to come again, I will definitely watch it one more time.
お酒も美味しく、お料理もカルアピックなど郷土料理も堪能できら上に圧巻のショー。曲も踊りも全てが素敵でした。サンセットビーチで観れたのであの夕焼けが忘れられません。また来る機会があったら、絶対もう一回観ます。
For those celebrating birthdays or weddings, everyone from the guests will be able to offer their congratulations.
お誕生日や結婚祝いの方、ゲスト皆んなから祝福してもらえますよ。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Kona sunsets are awesome, definitely our favorite. We loved that we got a night to just take it in while enjoying the ocean and awesome eats
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/11 |
Reviewed by: どり
I was able to experience my dream submarine. I felt excited as we dove down. I wish it were a bit cheaper.
あこがれの潜水艦を体験することができました。潜っていくときはワクワクしました。もう少し安ければよいのですが。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Mark from Oregon
Everything was perfect! The boat is virtually brand new and is spotless! The crew was amazingly friendly and competent. We were traveling with 3 generations of our family, ranging from 3 to 72 and everyone raved about how this was one of the best adventures any of us had ever experienced! You will not regret booking an adventure on the Spirit of Aloha!!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/11 |
Reviewed by: GMC
I heard the sound of a whale for the first time. Thanks to the captain's accurate comments and the great energy of the passengers, it was a fun atmosphere, and the hour and a half flew by in no time.
クジラの鳴き声を始めて聞きました。船長さんの的確なコメントと乗客のノリの良さが相まって楽しい雰囲気の中、あっという間の1時間半でした。
マハロ -- 私たちを選んでいただき光栄です!
Mahalo -- we're honored you chose to join us!
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| Packages: | 10:30発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Gary and Jonna P
Guides were great
Dolphins are clearly very well taken care of and lived
100% awesome
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Kazzie
As we left the shoreline, the captain noticed several whales breaching in the distance. He asked if we wanted to go past the reef to see it and we all said yes, of course. We spent most of the 30 minutes whale watching from a distance. On our return trip, the crew still found time to pass over the reef and explain several interesting details not only about the reef but the animals the call it home. It was a great time and the crew did a great job!
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your experiences aboard the Glass Bottom Boat. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got a chance to see the Humpbacks too!
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 onboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/03 |
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