Reviewed by: Elizabeth Ann Maisel
We enjoyed the show, and the MC was really funny and had a good voice. Before it started we ended up waiting in several different areas for them to set up. The cups for the drinks were too small, even for water and soda. I can understand having small cups for the alcohol, but it was difficult to drink enough water. It would have been more comfortable with the tables and chairs set up on the grass, instead of sitting on concrete (too hot!)Also, a bigger selection of vegetarian options would be good. Overall, as first timers to the Island, we really enjoyed the show. Thanks!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Lori & Craig
This was our first trip to Hawaii, and we thought the luau was a great value! The food was great, and since our room looked over the luau area, we got to see the pig being put in the imu pit early in the day, and then experienced how great it tasted hours later!
Unfortunately our luau was rained out just as the show started, and though we got a raincheck for the show, we had another event planned for luau nights and could only come late into the show. I think we missed a good portion of the fire dancers as we only saw one guy. What we did see was great though!
I'd definitely do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Lori & Craig
It was definitely a unique experience, and having it depart from the pier in downtown Kona was great. We saw some marine life, though I guess we expected a bit more variety of fish (mostly yellow ones). Guess the fish don't come when it's sub time though! We loved looking at the coral and seeing a whole different world under the surface.
We did buy the CD that was offered for $20 with your picture, thinking it would have a variety of marine life pictures from previous trips, but on first inspection, it doesn't appear to have much. We did get our picture on the CD plus pictures of everyone else on the ride ... Don't think it was worth the $20.
Overall, a great and unique thing to do and I'd definitely recommend it to first-timers and those with kids, but not something I'd do again I don't think.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was THE HIGHLIGHT of our honeymoon trip to Big Island. MAJESTIC is the only word we could describe the active volcano. We could feel the breath of our planet. Will do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/28 |
Reviewed by: LENNY & SHERRY FROM VA.
IT WAS VERY FUN A MUST DO DON'T BE SCARED I AND MY WIFE ARE NOT FOND OF HIGHTS BUT YOU DO NOT NOTICE HOW HIGH YOU ARE IT IS VERY SECURE AND SAFE AND BECAUSE IT SIGHTS ARE UNBELEAVABLE THAT YOU CAN ONLY SEE FROM OUT AND UP THERE A MUST DO
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A+ A must and A MUST doooooooo the 1200' line
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Guide was excellent
Tour was good
Wait at airport to return to your original island was intolerably too long.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/23 |
Reviewed by: JJH
This was a great time. The staff was helpful and friendly in making sure you had a great time. Kayaking was a good and steady pace. Snorkeling was amazing! Being underwater with the fish and coral is a must see! Seeing dolphins playing close by is really neat too.
Cave was a bit disappointing, being only 30 feet deep, you coulnd't really go in them.
If you are up for the extreme, try the cliff jump, its definately a thrill and safe.
All in all, a good experience; great way to spend a morning in Hawaii.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/19 |
Reviewed by: SFBayArea
The horseback ride through the Waipio Valley was definitely very scenic. It's a beautiful area. My horse was a little temperamental, preferring to stop and chew on plants by the wayside every few feet. The guides were good with the horses but didn't provide much background or cultural information about the valley and its people. Overall, it's a great way to explore this beautiful, unique valley.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Doug
Overall, it was a fun experience to be in a submarine. We got to see a pod of dolphins, so that was exciting. It's like scuba diving but you don't get wet. Pretty neat. The pier is a walking distance from downtown Kona, so it was very close to our hotel.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our first time to the Islands and our first Luau. We were not disappointed. We had a fantastic time and loved the entertainment. The host was great and very informative of the Hawiian and Polynesian cultures. We loved the costumes and how the dancers interacted with the guest. We upgraded our tickets and ended up sitting in the very front row. WoW! We could not have had a better time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kie
Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to have at least one dinner that truly felt like Hawaii, so I participated in this show. There was a bit of a wait from check-in to entry, but once we were shown to our seats, there were various activities prepared one after another, and I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest without getting bored. Next to us was a group of grandparents in their mid-80s who were college friends, and we had a great time chatting with them. The food was a spread of local Hawaiian dishes, and what I thought would be just a little bit ended up filling my plate completely, leaving me quite full. As for the dancing, several young women and men performed dances from various countries, and it was very impressive. It turned out to be a memorable night!
せっかくハワイに来たのだから、1日くらいはハワイを感じるディナーをしたい
なーと思いこのショーに参加しました。
チェックインから入場まではやや時間がありましたが、いったん席に案内され
てからは、次から次にいろんなアクティビィティーが準備されていて飽きるこ
となく思う存分楽しむことができました。私たちのと隣には80代半ばの大学
仲間というおじいちゃんおばあちゃんたちのグループの方たちがいらっしゃり
、いろんなお話をしたりしてとっても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。料
理もハワイのローカルな料理がずらーっと並んでいて少しずつとっていたつも
りがいつの間にかお皿いっぱいになっていておなかいっぱいでした。
ダンスですが若い女性と男性数名がいろんな国のダンスを踊ってくれとても迫
力がありました。
思い出に残るいい夜になりました♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/08 |
Reviewed by: kie
I participated in this cruise with my parents, making it a family of three. We were the only Japanese people there, but everyone was friendly and it was a lot of fun.
The weather was nice that day, but since it was February, it was quite cold when we entered the water. However, once we got used to it, it was no problem at all! We were able to see beautiful tropical fish swimming around.
We snorkeled at two locations, and in between, we enjoyed breakfast and lunch. The large hamburger for lunch was very filling and delicious.
I think this is a great activity for those who want to spend a relaxing time on the sea.
Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins during the cruise, but we did see whales!
今回このクルーズには両親と3人で参加させていただきました。日本人は私たち家族だけでしたが、皆さん気さくで楽しかったです。
この日はお天気も良かったのですが、やはり2月なので海に入る時は結構寒かったですが、慣れてしまえばもうへっちゃら☆きれいな熱帯魚たちが泳ぐのを見ることができました。
シュノーケルは2箇所で行い、その合間に朝食や昼食をいただきました。昼食のおっきなハンバーガーはボリュウム満点でとってもおいしかったですよ。
のんびりした時間を海の上で過ごしたい方にはいいアクティビティだと思います。
クルーズの途中では残念ながらいるかに会うことはできませんでしたが、鯨には会えましたよ♪
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This tour was by far the highlight of our Kona vacation - guide Karen was knowledgeable and friendly and put us at ease even though my sister was a first time snorkeler. She also gave a fantastic history of the island and everything we saw on the way. The best part was seeing a school of dolphins as we were kayaking to the first snorkel sight! I look forward to doing this activity again on my next trip!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Tom and Jo
This was an enjoyable hour! The staff was great! Spinner Dolphins, Eel, Manta Ray and lots and lots of beautiful fish in the reef! Worth every penny!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Lorrie B.
Pearl Harbor was amazing. Lunch at Duke's, as recommended by Leo, on Wakiki Beach was wonderful. All in all we had a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Jim Trigg
With 2 ladies that are deathly afraid of heights and sea-sickness, this was a great time!
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| Posted on: | 2008/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Dan
Our family had a great time. I loved the diving board from the upper deck! Mahalo!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wow. It was so much fun!!! I've never been in a sea cave before, so it was definately one of the trips I never forget. Thank you for the great time!
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was my first snorkel trip ever and I couldn't stop talking about it. The entire experience from the boat, to the staff, to the waters, to the history was amazing!!!!
I will definitely do it again!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The horses are very user friendly. You get to cross numerous streams, see water falls, and ride along jungly trails. The guides were great. They gave a nice riding lesson, took pictures for us, and kept us laughing with their humor. The trip ended with some wild fruit tasting and a scenic drive out of Waipio Valley.
A very good time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very Interesting. Beautiful area.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The crew was fantastic. A very unique way to see ocean life up close. It was a bit crowded and you have to bend over to see out the windows if you are taller than 5 foot, but you soon forget about that as you look through your window.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Jules
This is the best luau i have ever been! Not only is it very affordable but the host is very informative on the cultures of the hawaiians and the other polynesian tribes. My best friend and I had soo much fun in this luau and plus we are amazed at the fire show that they put on. We were very overwhelmingly satisfied w/ the amount of food that they serve (about 20 diff kinds of hawaiian dishes)not to mention the 2 hours open bar! I had too much mai tais w/in two hours! This is a great luau to go to for first timers or as regulars.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Asher
Great time with friendly hosts. Would recommend the trip to someone who is new to horses or has not seen the Waipio Valey before.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to others.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Carol James
Enjoyed this very much. We have done this on Oahu and Maui and looked forward to doing this at Kona too. Great fun.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Asher
This was a great experience for all. The natural beauty was stunning, and the staff was just as great. I wish the water was calm enough to go into sea caves, but the kayak tour did not suffer because of it. Sense of adventure and willingness to put in physical effort is required, but well worth it. Our group did end up with cuts and bruises.
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
As everyone recommended, the staff and other participants are all friendly, and basic English conversation is sufficient, allowing you to fully enjoy the vacation vibe on the Big Island. There are pamphlets with Japanese translations for snorkeling precautions, which is reassuring. Breakfast, lunch, alcohol, and snacks are all included, providing excellent service. Regarding the sea, you can encounter schools of dolphins, and they give you plenty of time for snorkeling, but the water is quite cold. For those who have snorkeled in other countries, the variety of fish might feel a bit lacking.
皆さんのお勧め通りスタッフや他の参加者たちはみんなフレンドリーで、簡単な英会話で通用しますし、ハワイ島でのヴァカンス気分を十分満喫できます。シュノーケルの際の注意事項も日本語訳のパンフレットがあり安心です。朝食やランチ、アルコールやスナックまでついていてサービス満点です。海については、イルカの群れに出会えますし、シュノーケル時間もたっぷり取ってくれるのですが、とにかく水が冷たい。他国でシュノーケルをやったことのある人にはお魚の種類が少なくてちょっと物足りないかも。
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/11 |
Reviewed by: マヤ
We were the only Japanese couple on board. The boat was full with couples and families (about 60 people), but it was spacious enough, and the staff were friendly, chatting with us and other tourists in my limited English. My husband and I couldn't swim without wearing rash guards because it was cold (unfortunately, it was a cloudy day), but the other Westerners enjoyed snorkeling in just their swimsuits without feeling cold at all. There was even a pregnant woman who was 10 months along, which surprised me! Even if you can't swim, there are various floatation devices available, so it's fine. The hamburgers on the boat were very delicious! During the return cruise, we were overwhelmed by sleepiness and ended up dozing off together in the sea breeze. Also, there were two clean toilets on the boat, so we felt comfortable using them. We enjoyed snorkeling at two points and encountered large groups of small dolphins at both spots, which excited everyone!
私達夫婦1組だけが日本人でした。
カップルやファミリーで満席(60人くらい)でしたが、
充分余裕のある広い船でしたし、スタッフも気さくに
話しかけてくれたり、他の観光客と私のつたない英語で
お喋りをしたりしました。
私や主人はラッシュガードを着ないと寒くて(あいにくの
曇り空だったため)泳いでられませんでしたが、他の
欧米人のみなさんは誰一人寒がることなく、水着だけで
シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
10ヶ月の妊婦さんもいて、驚きました!
泳げなくても、いろんな浮き輪があるので大丈夫です。
船上でのハンバーガーがとても美味でした♪
帰りのクルージング中はものすごい睡魔に襲われ、
二人で海風に煽られながら爆睡してしまいました。
また、船上のトイレは2つあり、清潔なので
安心して使えました。
2つのポイントでシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、
どちらにもたくさんの小さなイルカの大群に遭遇し、
みんなで興奮しました!
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| Posted on: | 2008/01/05 |
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