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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amaze balls

Reviewed by: Matt

Excellent crew and amazing experience swimming with the fishes. Highly recommended.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

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

Most Fun in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Terry

We spent 8 days on the big island and participated in a number of guided activities (submarine, luau, snorkling, parasail, zip lines) This was by far the most enjoyable. The staff was excellent. There was a great deal of interaction with the dolphins. (We weren't just watching the staff have them perform behaviors) It was educational. It was amazing. It was fun.

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Packages: 30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/08

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great adventure

Reviewed by: Steve

The whole crew was outstanding. So helpful, knowledgeable, courteous, personable. We had a great time. Thanks so much to Seaquest!!! Highly recommend.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/30
Activity Date: 2022/07/28

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great trip

Reviewed by: Alexa

The crew and team were great/ I had 6 kids ages 5-10 and they did a great job and were very accommodating and helpful! Would do it again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Alexa,

We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/28
Activity Date: 2022/07/26

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Such a cool tour!

Reviewed by: MKSC

This was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend it! Everything felt safe and easy. We were able to focus on the wonderful display from the rays under us. The team was amazing, and even took pictures. All around incredible.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/27
Activity Date: 2022/07/21

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Epic night

Reviewed by: Ray

Great staff... friendly and kind... everything was perfect specially the mantas❤️

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Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our captain and crew, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/17

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Highlight of our trip

Reviewed by: Abby

The Manta Ray snorkel experience was AMAZING! one of our favorite things we did on the Big Island. The crew was so fun and helpful. The hot chocolate after we got out of the water was the perfect touch. Definitely book this tour!!!

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Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience from our guests'! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/17
Activity Date: 2022/06/25

Big Island Manta Ray Snorkel Cruise from Keauhou Bay - Sunset & Night Tours

Great time!

Reviewed by: Reif family

The boat fit the 5 of us plus crew perfectly with space. Captain Bambi and Mason were knowledgeable and took us to see the parrots and goats while we were waiting for the sun to set and mantas to come out. Those lighted surfboard really attracted the mantas, and the pool noodles helped keep our feet up. FYI be prepared to do the Superman pose holding the surfboard. Get a good arm work out. We saw at least 5, one even touched my youngest, which scared her but no harm. I wish the surf boards would have a camera to record all the mantas but otherwise great trip!

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Packages: Sunset Cruise with Appetizers & Night Manta Ray Snorkel [90 mins]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/10

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Kelly

We took our young children on the tour (11 & 4 yrs) and the staff looked after us the whole evening. The kids had a great time and nothing was too much effort. Thanks Angeline for swimming us to the hot spot - what an experience!

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Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/10

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Great crew!

Reviewed by: Reif family

Friendly, attentive and courteous crew! Good selection of beverages and fresh fruits and snacks were good (kid friendly). I liked that I saw the crew wiping down all the rails and high touch surfaces after the last group/ before we boarded. Saw some dolphins and plenty of fish, and a couple of flying fish! The crew and captain were very informative about the reef and preserving the reef life. One member even informed a kayaker that he was too close to the reef and could damage it. Will book with them again our next round.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Reif family,

We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful day out on the water. We look forward to making more memories with your family in the near future!

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/11
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Jane

It was a beautiful day and the crew was friendly and funny. Gear was provided and they had snacks available before lunch. The guava juice was especially delicious.

The swim itself was fantastic. There were so many colorful fish and one of the crew showed us a starfish. We enjoyed the adventure so much that snorkeling is officially our new favorite hobby.

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Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/07
Activity Date: 2022/06/30

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts!

Reviewed by: Ricky McKinney

A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple. A wonderful experience with outstanding hosts. The privacy and attention to detail was unbelievable. The lunch lacked greens/salad that we thought would be included. Snorkeling was less than expected visually. Overall the adventure of a lifetime for a mature couple.

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Packages: Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/05
Activity Date: 2022/07/01

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Amy

The most amazing thing I have ever seen! Don’t miss this!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Amy!

Mahalo for your kind words, we're glad your group enjoyed the experience of a lifetime! Please keep us in mind for your future booking needs, and we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/04
Activity Date: 2022/07/02

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Night snorkel

Reviewed by: Kat

An amazing experience, once in a life time. A must!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/03
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

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

Must do activity!

Reviewed by: Kendikane

This was a great experience! Highly recommend doing!

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/02
Activity Date: 2022/06/09

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Turtles and Dolphins!

Reviewed by: Ashton H

We got to see a turtle and a pod of like 15 dolphins we learned were currently in a half conscious state and they can basically auto-swim!
Boat was a little crowded with the kids on board. Would prefer an option with adults only as they were a little much for our honeymoon.
Overall great time! The cooled lava caves were very cool and go up all inside the big island!

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Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/30

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

Must do!!

Reviewed by: Joshua Baeza

The crew was great and the experience was a must do while on the big island!!

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters

BEST Catamaran snorkeling sail!

Reviewed by: J Slayton

We did the No Wiki Kona LUXURY SAIL, dolphin watching, snorkeling. This was the best Catamaran snorkeling sail we've ever been on! (and we've done quite a few)
The captain and crew were knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. They found us a fantastic snorkeling spot in a reef corner with LOTS of different fish and turtles and no other boats there at the same time. The breakfast and lunch was really great as well. I loved that they put cushioned chairs on the mesh canvas area up font so that you could sit so comfortably in the best spot on the boat! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend it

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Packages: Shared Charter: Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Cruise with Lunch (4 hours)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/30
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing Manta experience! Once in a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Pam UK

Hands down the most amazing experience ever! The guides were knowledgeable, supportive and made you feel safe. The whole experience was just magical! Thanks so much!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Best Ever!

Reviewed by: J. Hope

-The Staff was incredible
-I loved the the boat, it was well equipped and safe
-People should bring a warn sweatshirt for the ride back
-The manta's were plentiful and exciting
-Best Ever excursion!!
-WORTH IT and MUST try it

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our crew and staff, and are ecstatic that you enjoyed yourself out on the water with us! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/28
Activity Date: 2022/05/31

Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

What a great experience!

Reviewed by: ominette@hotmail.com

Our guide Devin was very accommodating and knowledgeable! He was thorough when discussing safety in the reef and how best to use the equipment. He seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did even though we know he does this every day! We were thrilled to be able to commune with sea turtles as they relaxed in the sunshine. He then navigated us through the coral reef and pointed out a bunch of wildlife we might have never have seen on our own. The snacks and drinks at the end of the tour were exactly what we needed after swimming for an hour and a half. We appreciated the personalized experience and would absolutely do this again!

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Aloha and thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed you experience with us and hope to see again on another of our tours.

  • Absolutely heartwarming to see turtles relaxing in the sun!

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Packages: Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/27
Activity Date: 2022/06/21

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Disappointed

Reviewed by: Sandles

While I understand there is no guarantee to see and experience manta rays feeding on plankton, I was extremely disappointed with this experience, the crew did not provide a good experience for all. There were a lot of people on this adventure (more than what I felt should be) and as result, the crew had to use three different boards to accommodate everyone. As a result the board with most of the lights, it attracted the manta rays, leaving the others without. The other two did not attract any. I feel the crew should have maneuvered the other two boards or people on those boards to the larger board area so that they could experience the Mantra Ray feeding. I was also very disappointed that there were no lights at the bottom pointing upward. On other manta ray snorkels I joined, when there are lights from the top and from the bottom many more manta rays appear and feed.
The crew also did not provide insights and interesting facts on the Mantra Rays, at least I didn’t hear anything.
The one nice thing I enjoyed about this trip was that the experience allowed me to enjoy nighttime boating.

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Aloha Sandles,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.

Best,
Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/23
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

An incredible adventure!

Reviewed by: Grace

An incredible adventure for the family and I! I knew I wanted to see the Captain Cook memorial but I never anticipated such an immersive aquatic experience.

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Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/21
Activity Date: 2022/06/16

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Amazing

Reviewed by: Williams

We had a great time. Seth and Colleen were wonderful. Kay was extremely helpful. The Manta's were beautiful and amazing.

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Rafting Tour - Kona Ocean Experience

Amazing snorkeling adventure!

Reviewed by: Kevin H

This trip was a wonderful introduction to the great snorkeling in two of the bays on the west coast of Hawaii. Our guide provided all the gear we needed for the water. Our guide was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable about local sea life and the culture and history of the coast we explored. As a family, we were novices at snorkeling but our guide stepped us through getting into and out of the water and directed us to the best areas of the bays to explore. Right out of dock, a pod of spinner dolphins crossed in front of the boat! Flying fish appeared along our route and there were many species of fish and many black sea urchins in both bays. The snacks hit the spot and the cultural history of the bays and coastline were very interesting. After the excursion, we felt we were ready to set off on our own snorkling adventure!

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Packages: Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Watching Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing experience.

Reviewed by: Hilari Freeman

The tour was great. The sunset was amazing. The boat ride out was super fun with water and sodas. The guides worked hard to get us positioned for the rays. We got to see several rays with one completely in the center of our group doing several flips while eating. Afterwards we got hot chocolate.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Hilari,

We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, and thank you for sharing your pictures! All returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii Team!

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

A magical experience!

Reviewed by: Siobhan

This experience is 100% worth it and is a must do if you are visiting the Big Island. The Manta Rays are magical and come so close to you that they sometimes even touch you. It is a once in a lifetime memory that you will never forget. Sometimes the image of them doing their barrel roll pops into my head during work and I am taken back to a moment that didn't even seem real. It was so special. While I would recommend this tour to someone who has snorkeled before, we had a member in our group who was a first timer and they did great and had a wonderful experience. Don't let anything hold you back and just book it. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and all about keeping you safe and comfortable. You will not regret it!!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/15
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

It was awesome!!

Reviewed by: Catherine Campbell

The night manta ray snorkel was sooooo cool!! We saw many manta rays and the guides were very helpful with information.
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Kona!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/14
Activity Date: 2022/06/12

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

The flight was operated by a Japanese pilot and was exclusively for Japanese families. 日本人パイロットに日本人ファミリーのみのフライトでした。

Reviewed by: angel39

The location of the airport was a short drive from the hotel. The airport waiting lobby was crowded, and if you’re not careful, you might miss the announcement for your helicopter. During the flight, there were only Japanese passengers, and the explanations were not bilingual in English and Japanese, which made the information plentiful and fulfilling. It was very lucky that there were no explanations in both languages, as that can be tiring. The course and flight time were excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the erupting Hawaii Island. However, I was a bit anxious because there was little time until the taxi back, and the USB with the flight video wasn't ready.

ホテルから飛行場の場所は少し車で走りました。飛行場の待合ロビーは混雑しており、注意していないと乗るべきヘリ案内を聞き逃しそうです。
フライト中は、日本人だけで英語と日本語のバイリンガルの説明ではなかったので、情報量も十分で充実したものとなりました。英語と日本語の説明だと疲れるので、とてもラッキーでした。コース、フライト時間も申し分なく、噴火しているハワイ島を堪能しました。帰りのタクシーまでの時間が少なく、フライト映像のUSBが書き上がらず、ハラハラしましたが。

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2018/07/30

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Fun

Reviewed by: Michelle

Length of trip perfect for first time snorkelers (12 yr old children). Crew knowledgeable, attentive and fun.

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Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/11
Activity Date: 2022/06/07
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