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ハワイ島 ATVツアー 1人乗りバギー 自然豊かな牧場内を四輪バギーで巡る!果物狩り&動物ふれあい体験付き<午前・午後/英語ガイド>by オハナ・ランチ

I'm disappointed. がっかりです

Reviewed by: はるパパ

I participated because it was said that you could join without a license, but it was just a slow line of cars and not interesting at all. If that's the case, I'd much rather go to Yanbaru in Okinawa, which is a hundred times more fun.

免許がなくても乗れるということで参加しましたがちんたら列をなして走るだけでなんの面白みもなかった。これなら沖縄のやんばるんちゃの方が100倍楽しい

現地スタッフ: 2

場所・雰囲気: 1

スケジュール: 1

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 2

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It might be good for those who are scared of rides and prefer to go slowly.

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乗り物が怖くてゆっくり走るにはいいかも?

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Packages: 1人乗りプラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/31
Activity Date: 2025/08/07

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I highly recommend it‼️ ものすごくお勧め‼️

Reviewed by: けんけん

I participate in the same tour almost every year! I've also gone horseback riding on Oahu, but the Big Island is definitely more enjoyable! Since it's up in the mountains, the weather is often bad, but this year it was clear and perfect. You rarely get to experience such refreshing 90 minutes. No matter how many times I participate, I always want to ride again next year. I highly recommend it to everyone!♡

同じツアーに毎年のように参加しています♪
オアフ島でも乗馬をしたことがありますが、ハワイ島の方が断然気持ちがいい!
山の上なのでお天気が悪いことが多かったですが、今年は快晴で最高でした。
こんなに清々しい90分は、なかなか味わえません。
何度参加しても、また来年も乗りたいなぁと思います。
みなさんも是非♡

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

  • 晴天でした!

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/30
Activity Date: 2025/08/08

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Nature! 大自然!

Reviewed by: anko

I had a very meaningful time with a full two-hour horseback riding experience. Even if you don't understand English, they teach you patiently, and the horses are very smart, so I think it will be a fun experience even for beginners. It became my best memory on the Big Island. I would love to experience it again next time.

2時間たっぷり乗馬体験ができとても有意義な時間でした。英語がわからなくても丁寧に教えてもらえますし、とにかくお馬さんがとっても賢いので、初めてでも楽しい体験になると思います。
ハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。
また次回も体験したいです。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/27
Activity Date: 2025/08/25

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Love the BI

Reviewed by: Kara

So many gorgeous stops along this tour, and the guides are so funny and make a long day seem like a breeze.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/06/30

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great time!

Reviewed by: Feather

The performers were beyond amazing.
The table service was excellent.
The food was excellent - so delicious!
The price for premium upgrade- disappointing.
The ambiance could have been more authentic rather than long rows of very crowded tables and unbearable heat for the first 90 minutes before sunset.
Closer to the water maybe? Sail shaped tarps for shade maybe?
Definitely recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 3

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Dress light. Bring a hand fan.
Expect some rude people to walk up for a better look & block view

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Packages: Premium Package - Alii Seating
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/20
Activity Date: 2025/08/17

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Incredible experience!

Reviewed by: Dolphin experience

Worth every second! The trainers make the experience so special and being so close to the dolphins was a once in a lifetime experience. Loved every minute!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/15
Activity Date: 2025/08/13

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

They provided courteous service. 丁寧に対応してくださいました

Reviewed by: yuki

I was worried because I hadn't received a confirmation email for the tour (I contacted VELTRA and they followed up for me).

However, on the day of the tour, I was about 20 minutes late for the meeting time, but they kindly said, "It's okay!" and allowed me to join (I did call ahead). After boarding the boat, they provided a briefing on the sizes of the snorkeling equipment and how to use the camera correctly. They also prepared Japanese instructions, so even though my conversational skills are very basic, I felt comfortable participating.

The waves felt a bit high, but they designated a snorkeling area, and during the snorkeling, staff members were patrolling on a paddleboard, which showed they were very attentive to safety. It seemed like the tour was fully booked, but there were plenty of floatation devices and life jackets available. Although I could see to the bottom, there weren't many fish, likely due to the high waves, but we still had a great time as a family!

Since it was a large boat, I didn't experience seasickness, and the cruising to and from was enjoyable. I felt from our conversation that they have a great respect and consideration for the ocean. After getting wet, the cruising felt cold, so I think it would be good to have a separate towel that doesn't get wet. I found the free water a bit difficult to drink. Also, since there were no warm drinks available, if you're worried about getting cold, it's better to bring your own.

The staff were kind, and they were accommodating even with my limited English skills. It was fun!

ツアーまでは、予約確定のメールが来ていなかったりで心配でした(ベルトラさんに問い合わせして、フォローいただきました)。

が、ツアー当日、集合時間から20分ほど遅れてしまったのですが、『大丈夫よ!』と言ってくださり心よく参加させてくださいました(事前に電話はいれました)。
船に乗った後は、シュノーケルの物のサイズや、正しい動画の使い方をレクチャーしてくれます。日本語の案内も用意してくれるので、すごく簡単な会話しかできない私でも安心して参加できました。

波は少し高いように感じましたが、シュノーケルエリアも指定してくださり、シュノーケリング中も職員の方がサップに乗って巡回されていたりして、安全にはすごく気を配っているのが伝わりました。
ツアーは満席だったように思いますが、浮き輪や救命胴衣も十分に用意されてました。
波が高かったからか、底まで見渡せたもののお魚はそんなに多くみられませんでしたが、それでも充分家族で楽しめました!

大きなボートだったので、船酔いもなく、行き帰りのクルージング楽しかったです。
海への敬意や配慮もすごくされているのだとお話しから感じました。
濡れた後のクルージングは寒く感じるので、羽織るタオルは濡れてしまうのと別にあると良いと思いました。
フリーで用意されているお水が少し飲みにくいと感じました。あと、温かい飲み物はないので、冷えてしまうことが心配なら自分で用意して行った方がいいと思います。

スタッフの方も親切ですし、拙い英語力でも対応してくださいます。楽しかったです!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 4

Tips and suggestions

I couldn't use the reef-friendly sunscreen I bought in Japan... However, they provide free sunscreen on the ship that we can use. Be careful when buying sunscreen in Japan.

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日本で買って行ったリーフフレンドリーの日焼け止めが使えず…でも、船にフリーで使っていい日焼け止めを用意してくれています。
日本で日焼け止めを買っていく場合は要注意です。

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Packages: 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/14
Activity Date: 2025/08/09

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Great Price

Reviewed by: Vai

We were traveling with young kids who were not really into snorkeling.. so we were looking inexpensive ways to look at some beautiful marine life. This was perfect for us. 5 minutes walk from our resort. Friendly, knowledgeable and more importantly patient staff. Luckily we kind of got a private tour as there was no one else at the same time as ours.

Kids loved it, we loved it too. Definitely recommended!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your family enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of ways to experience the ocean while you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to join us onboard and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Packages: 30-Minute Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/11
Activity Date: 2025/08/09

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Memory of a lifetime

Reviewed by: Claude

It is an experience with my 3.5 year old daughter I will never forget, and I think she will remember forever. The trainer was very informative and great with kids. It’s clear how much they care about the dolphins, and the dolphins love what they do.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 10-Minute Wee Tots Program - One Toddler (Ages 2-4) + One Adult
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/10
Activity Date: 2025/07/16

ケアウホウ湾シーカヤック&シュノーケルツアー 海中洞窟探検プランあり <早朝・午前/日本語ガイド>by キング・カヤック・ハワイ

It was nice to have a sense of privacy. プライベート感もあって良かったです

Reviewed by: あや

On the day, there were four of us, including my son. The guide provided instructions in English for the other couple and mixed in some Japanese for me.

Although we were a bit slow at times with the unfamiliar kayaking, they always kept an eye on us and waited. The waves were a bit high, so we couldn't jump from the rocks, but we were able to enter the cave as far as we could while ensuring safety.

They also made sure to allocate enough time for snorkeling, and everyone enjoyed it. It was clear that they really love interacting with Hawaii's nature and people. I definitely recommend this experience.

当日は私と息子を含めて4人。別のカップルと息子には英語で、私には日本語も交えてガイドして下さいました。

慣れないカヤックで途中遅れたりもありましたが、いつも目を配り待っていてくれたり。波が高めで岩からのジャンプは出来ませんでしたが、安全確保をしながら洞窟もギリギリまで入る事が出来ました。

シュノーケルも時間をしっかりとって下さり、みなさん楽しんでいました。ハワイの自然や人と関わる事がとても好きな様子が伝わって来ました。是非オススメします。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

Even if you're not familiar with kayaking, I think they teach you gently, which makes you feel at ease.

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カヤックに慣れていなくても、優しく教えてくれて安心できると思います。

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Packages: 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/09
Activity Date: 2025/02/18

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Dolphin swim

Reviewed by: Grammy

This was an incredible experience for my eight year-old grandson for his birthday. Parker was wonderful and even had the dolphins sing happy birthday to my grandson.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/07
Activity Date: 2025/08/05

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー  レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ(ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ)<日・火・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題>

The content of the show is excellent, but... ショーの内容は最高なのですが

Reviewed by: はるパパ

The content of the show was excellent! However, the service at the Hilton hotel was disappointing. When I checked in at Hilton's Kingsland, the concierge advised me to arrive early to secure a seat, but when I actually went, I couldn't enter until the scheduled time. Despite having reserved a premium seat, I was made to wait in the general line. There were people who were allowed to enter preferentially, while we were left waiting and then admitted as general attendees. The event was held at a completely different location than what the concierge mentioned. What is the point of having a concierge??? But the show was absolutely fantastic.

ショーの内容は最高でした!
が、現地ヒルトンホテルの対応はいただけない。
ヒルトンのキングスランドにチェックインの際にコンシェルジュに確認したときは早めに行って席を確保したほうがいいといわれたのに実際に行くと時間まで入れずプレミアムシートを予約していたにも関わらず一般の列に並ばされた。
優先的に入っていく人たちもいたのに我々は待たされた挙句一般で入場。
コンシェルジュの言ってた全く違う場所での開催でした。なんのためのコンシェルジュ???
でも、ショーは最高によかったです。

現地スタッフ: 1

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 2

サービスの快適さ: 3

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It's better to clearly communicate the details of the ticket.

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チケットの内容をきっちりと伝えたほうがいいです。

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Packages: プレミアムシート
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/06
Activity Date: 2025/08/05

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great time

Reviewed by: Loved it

Love the dolphins. Was a great experience with my animal loving 9 year old and rest of the family.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/06
Activity Date: 2025/08/04

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号

It was excellent. 最高でした

Reviewed by: Ryu

I was able to see a lot of fish, and it was a wonderful experience. My son really remembers how delicious the chips we had on the boat were, to the point that he wanted seconds.

Just as we were returning to the port, there was a tsunami due to an earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsula, which made us a bit anxious, but they safely returned us without any issues. I feel like I want to participate again.

魚もたくさん見られて、とても良い体験をせて頂きました。
息子は、船上で頂いたチップスが美味しくてお代わりしてしまうほどだったことがすごく記憶に残っているようです。

丁度港に帰る頃にカムチャッカ半島の地震の影響で津波が来たタイミングで、多少慌てましたが、問題なく送り返して頂きました。
また参加したいと感じています。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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The ship was larger than I expected, and there were many people participating. Since there was no Japanese support, there were fewer Japanese people, but it was great for us to experience the overseas

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思っていたより船が大きくて、たくさんの人が参加されていました。日本語対応ではないので、日本人は少なめでしたが、私たちにとっては海外の感覚を味わえて良かったです。

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Packages: 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/29

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I chose this place for two consecutive years. 2年連続連続でこちらにしました

Reviewed by: ラブレ

The horses were beautiful and cute, and the female guide was very friendly, speaking slowly and kindly, which made it a lot of fun. I participated again this year, just like last year. It was truly enjoyable, just like before. There were also flush toilets, and they had a good selection of rental items like windbreakers, which was helpful. Additionally, the pet dogs and cats were unbelievably friendly, and they brought me a lot of comfort.

馬も綺麗で可愛くガイドの女性も非常にフレンドリーでゆっくり丁寧に話してくれて、とても楽しかったので、昨年に続き参加しました。前回同様本当に楽しかったです。水洗トイレもあり、ウインドブレーカーなど貸し出し用グッツもそろっていて助かりました。またペットの犬猫達も信じられない位人懐っこい性格で、彼らにも癒されました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/28

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

We loved it!

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!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Great for all ages!

Reply from activity provider

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

  • Yellow Tang one of many we saw

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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

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー  レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ(ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ)<日・火・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題>

It was a very enjoyable experience. とても楽しい経験でした

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。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

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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

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

a must do in hawaii!

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.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

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

ハワイ島 野生のマンタ×ナイトシュノーケリング☆伝統的なカヌーに乗って夜の海へ出発!<夕方または夜/約1時間30分/英語ガイド/ハワイ島発>

The power of the manta rays was incredible. マンタの迫力がすごかった

Reviewed by: ゆんゆん

Mantas came close to me multiple times, and I was extremely excited. They swam so close that it was almost surprising we didn't bump into each other.

マンタが何度も何枚も近づいてきてくれて大興奮でした。
ぶつからないのが不思議なくらいの距離まで何度も泳いでくれます。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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There are many places where you can park on the street, which can be a bit of a hassle. It's better to arrive early and park your car.

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路駐可能な箇所がいっぱいで困りました。早めに到着して車を停めた方がいいです。

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/24
Activity Date: 2025/06/22

3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Great staff, not a lot to see

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.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/24
Activity Date: 2025/07/22

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Fascinating!

Reviewed by: Rebecca

We’ve been with family. Children 12 and 10 years old. All of us were so excited and totally happy with this experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/07/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/21

King Kayak Hawaii - Keauhou Bay Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Fun and family friendly ocean adventure!

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.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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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

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Outstanding!

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!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

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

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Mixed experience

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.

Local customer service: 3

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

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

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

A once in a lifetime experience. Captain and crew was fantastic.

Reviewed by: AJH

Captain and crew of Ocean Encounters 1 dove in ahead of guests, made a plan, and navigated us there. Honestly, we had a great viewing spot and several other boats' guests were eager to move into our spot upon our exiting. Boats are staggered and have a neighborly way of communicating where/when/how each group will be staggered but I would have been disappointed to be in one of the peripheral groups. These are wild animals, so no telling what each evening will look like, but was glad to have a captain who led the charge.

Tips: It is a bit of a rough ride for 20 mins out and approx 20 minutes back. If you are someone who suffers from carsickness or seasickness, highly recommend treating for that before you leave. We had 2 of 30 guests puking over the sides. I gave my carsick kiddo dramamine about an hour before-- no issues.

Do have inexperienced family members practice snorkeling ahead of tour so that they can spend the entire 45 minutes head down in the water enjoying the fish and rays and the learning is done in a pool or bay ahead of time. There were zero swimming skills necessary on this trip but knowing how to calmly enjoy breathing through a snorkel for an extended period was the difference between guests who really enjoyed and guests who didn't. There was a surfboard with handles that the group held on to, which was pulled into position by the guides.

Do warn your kiddos that these rays are HUGE. My youngest expected small 3-4 foot rays like we have in our aquarium and was initially very surprised (terrified) by the 12-15 wingspan on some of these beautiful creatures. They got right up in our personal bubble/faces/immediately underneath bellies and legs so do be ready for up-close amazing experience.

Do not bring a bunch of stuff/items as they end up dripped on and/or in the way. If the weather is warm all you need is shoes that are okay getting wet/dripped on, and a towel. They provided water and light packaged snacks on the return trip.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Take more pictures and consider taking and sharing photos with fellow tour guests.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/19
Activity Date: 2025/07/16

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Rained Out

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.

Local customer service: 1

Location & environment: 1

Schedule & duration: 1

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 1

Tips and suggestions

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

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun time

Reviewed by: LK

Zip line over 250 foot waterfall. Great fun. Mirabell & Calista were fantastic guides, made our day.

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Packages: Zipline Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/07/12
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fun time!

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!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

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

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

A fun filled day!

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.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Fabulous!

Reviewed by: Kara

It’s a long day, but absolutely packed with jaw-dropping sights and well-paced stops.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/06/30
Activity Date: 2025/05/31
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