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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Just....WOW
Activity Date: 2021/07/30 | Posted on: 2021/08/01

The whole experience was well done. Captain Danielle and her crew mate were knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We saw tons of mantas doing endless barrel rolls inches from our masks!!! The boat ride is brief and we spent plenty of time in the water on the light-board. FYI- You need to be able to climb up a 3-rung boat ladder to get out of the water, it went fine with our tour but I could imagine that might be tough for some. Well worth the time and money!!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Fantastic!
Activity Date: 2021/07/11 | Posted on: 2021/08/01
Meg

We had the best time, the crew was fantastic, nice boat, brand new wetsuits, we enjoyed this trip so much. And the hot chocolate after the swim was a perfect touch! We saw I think 5-7 mantas and they were with us the entire dive.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Friends
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Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you felt warmth with Hot chocolate, too ;)

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
An astrophotographer's dream
Activity Date: 2021/07/05 | Posted on: 2021/07/31

An awe inspiring experience, even for my amateur astrophotographer husband. Beautiful photos worthy of placing on our walls.

Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Couples
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Manta rays
Activity Date: 2021/07/29 | Posted on: 2021/07/31

The manta rays were incredible to swim with and the crew did an excellent job. You are taken care of the moment you get on to the boat until the moment you get back. This adventure takes you out with light boards to see the manta rays come swim around you. It was well done.

Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as: Families
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Kona 2-Stop Snorkel Tour & Premium Ocean Raft Dolphin Watch Safari with Lunch
Snorkeling and dolphin swim
Activity Date: 2021/07/29 | Posted on: 2021/07/31

First tour we had on our trip and it was awesome! The crew was very informative and friendly. Can’t wait to go again! The fresh pineapple they served us was a wonderful end to the trip. Scott definitely knew his stuff!

Packages: Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watch Experience
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha for joining us!
Dolphins always give us different pictures and great experiences.

Please come back, we are looking forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Awesome
Activity Date: 2021/07/28 | Posted on: 2021/07/30

I so wanna go again. Very fun and entertaining.
Love the food and music and dancing.

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Spectacular adventure!
Activity Date: 2021/07/25 | Posted on: 2021/07/27

Amazing crew who shared humor, but were extremely focused on safety and total enjoyment for each guest. Thank you Captain Scott, Bryce, and the entire Ikuka Team for this amazing experience. We will definitely be returning. Mahalo!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Thank you for joining with us and beautiful Manta Ray shots!
We are looking forward to seeing you again!

A hui hou

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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great date activity!
Activity Date: 2021/07/23 | Posted on: 2021/07/25

My husband and I had a great time on this sunset cruise! The staff were fantastic and the views were spectacular! Highly recommend

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta Ray snorkel
Activity Date: 2021/07/03 | Posted on: 2021/07/24

This was such an awesome experience! My family and I had such a great time. It was a little scary at first but you get over it really quick once you see the mantas! The crew was also awesome. They made everyone comfortable and constantly checked on us to make sure we were on in the water! 10/10!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you for your nice picture!
People sometimes feel scared first in the dark Ocean but no need to worry.
Manta Rays flip in the blue light is so beautiful.
Mahalo!

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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great Experience!
Activity Date: 2021/07/22 | Posted on: 2021/07/24

The experience at the ATV on the Hamakua Coast was well worth it. The ATV’s were well taken care of, safe, and fun to ride in. The views around the ranch were a mix of everything from ponds, to cattle, to the beautiful Hamakua coast. The best part about the experience was the tour guides. They kept the experience fun, treated us like family, and shared a wealth of Hawaiian knowledge. We highly recommend this ATV tour for anyone looking for a low stress, fun, and knowledge-filled tour on the Big Island.

Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
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Kona Luxury Snorkel Sail - No Wiki Sailing Catamaran Private & Shared Charters
Great cruise!
Activity Date: 2020/11/08 | Posted on: 2021/07/23

Great crew, gorgeous day for a sail. Plenty of flying fish, dolphin sightings and even a few whales!

Packages: 2-Hour Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Private Charter (up to 6 passengers)
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Best snorkel ever
Activity Date: 2021/07/21 | Posted on: 2021/07/23

Brendan and Morgan were lovely, great story tellers and funny jokes. Overall 11/10 cannot recommend enough

Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Couples
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Amazing!
Activity Date: 2021/07/20 | Posted on: 2021/07/22

The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and seeing the mantas up close was an amazing experience. We would so this again, no question!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Great Experience
Activity Date: 2021/07/19 | Posted on: 2021/07/21

This was an extraordinary experience. I loved every minute watching the majestic mantas doing their thing. The staff was incredibly nice, safe, knowledgeable and accommodating. I would ten out of ten recommend this!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Simply Amazing!! Best of my my things I have done on Big Island!
Activity Date: 2021/07/19 | Posted on: 2021/07/20

This has been the most thrilling adventure ever snorkeling with this big creatures!!! Loved it and loved the reggae music on the boat ride out to the snorkel area.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Friends
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Aloha
Thank you for your beautiful photos.
Yeah, Mantas are amazing!

Please come again.
Mahalo!

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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Great packed one day tour of Big Island!
Activity Date: 2021/07/19 | Posted on: 2021/07/20

This was great! Gabby was our driver and she was absolutely amazing. She knew everything about Big Island and was so friendly. This is a nice tour to get it all in in one day.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray tour experience
Activity Date: 2021/07/14 | Posted on: 2021/07/18

First Ill start and say the Rays were awesome. So many showed up and the crew was teaching us facts while we were out there.
The beginning was a little different though. When we arrived at the shop it was very unorganized, the area to get a wet suite top was very dark and scattered, there was very little instruction getting on boat and captain didn't seem to really wanna be there.
I would pick a different company if we did it again.

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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4.5-Hour Sea Quest Premium Rafting Snorkel Tour at Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay
Snorkel Review
Activity Date: 2021/07/14 | Posted on: 2021/07/18

Great trip. Our captain Liam, aka sweet onion, and Shay were the perfect host. They were funny, informative, helpful and the perfect host. Went to 2 great snorkeling spots, sea caves and saw dolphins. They also provided a great lunch and snacks. Definitely recommend this company.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
A must do
Activity Date: 2021/07/13 | Posted on: 2021/07/18

Over all great experience. The boat and crew were great, we seen several mantas even though it was kinda rainy. Went with family and older children. 16 and 19 y/o daughters they loved it.

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta snorkle
Activity Date: 2021/07/16 | Posted on: 2021/07/18

This excursion was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! I’ve been to the Big Island 4 times prior and never did this, but I now highly recommend it! It will truest blow your mind to see these beautiful creatures! Trever, Diego, Captain Wayne and all the other crew that I can’t remember their name, sorry, were very helpful and knowledgeable about the Manta Rays. The rays came within inches of us! Very cool! Highly recommend!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Thank you very much!
Mantas swim in a relaxed matter, and come close and turn around under the blue light.
It is very mystical experience !
Please don't miss out when you visit Kona.
Mahalo

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Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour
Volcano Tour
Activity Date: 2021/06/21 | Posted on: 2021/07/18

So Beautiful and our guide was so friendly!!! It felt like I was in a different world!!

Packages: Pick-up from Waikoloa Hotels
Attended as: Couples
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great sailing
Activity Date: 2021/07/15 | Posted on: 2021/07/17

Wonderful and fun crew! Enjoyed a leisurely evening cruise ending with a beautiful sunset.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Must do!
Activity Date: 2021/07/13 | Posted on: 2021/07/16

Highly recommend this! The guides were knowledgeable and we saw lots of rays! Booked the 6:30pm trip but went out about 7pm which was perfect timing for sunset.

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Kick off your vaca with this trip!
Activity Date: 2021/07/12 | Posted on: 2021/07/14

We had a great time with Jim! The trip was very informative and we learned much about the history of Hawaii. I would suggest taking this tour at the beginning of your vacation so that you can explore in-depth some of the places we visited. The winery and tea tour was amazing! I learn so much about tea and the winemaking process in HI!
Thanks so much!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Sunset and Stargazing Tour
Activity Date: 2021/06/21 | Posted on: 2021/07/13

My husband and I, our 4 adult children, and their significant others had a wonderful time on the Mauna Kea Stargazing and Summit Tour. Everyone even liked the dinner.
Maka was a great guide. He picked us up promptly and was very friendly on the ride to Mauna Kea. We learned a lot about the surrounding area and volcanoes.
The best part was the sunset. It was like being on another planet and the colors were vivid and amazing.
Unfortunately, the amazing sunset was due to the clouds and it made for poor stargazing.
We were able to see the craters of the moon through the telescope and hear about the local names for some of the stars, in spite of the clouds. And I was glad we did not have to drive that windy road ourselves.
I would suggest checking on the cycle of the moon before booking and do not go during a full moon.
We still had a wonderful time and will never forget the Sunset on the summit.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Worth the money!!
Activity Date: 2021/07/09 | Posted on: 2021/07/12

This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Captain Morgan and his crew were awesome. They made sure we had the best experience; anchoring the boat away from the larger boats packed with fellow snorkelers whenever possible. They were knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend.

Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Melissa,

Mahalo for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are ecstatic to hear you had a great experience with us and we hope to see you on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Such a unique experience!
Activity Date: 2021/07/10 | Posted on: 2021/07/12

Crew was great, energetic and attentive. Such an amazing experience, I found myself holding my breath as I felt these magnificent manta rays swim under me.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Amazing night!
Activity Date: 2021/07/10 | Posted on: 2021/07/12

This was by far one of the best things I’ve ever done. I would do it again in a heartbeat if I was given the chance.

Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience
Activity Date: 2021/07/09 | Posted on: 2021/07/11

For a list minute booking, this experience was amazing. The entire crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. We saw so many manta rays up close and personal. They are such majestic creatures. One of the best moments of our entire trip!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Emily,

Yes, they are coming so close enough to touch!
We are so glad you enjoyed the tour and spend a great time with Manta Rays.

Mahalos

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3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical
Do it!
Activity Date: 2021/07/09 | Posted on: 2021/07/11

The day on the Spirit of Aloha was amazing! Doug, the captain was great! He is fun and funny, and he made us feel safe the entire time. Faith and Cole are two of the crew that work on the boat! What great people! We saw a turtle, eel, and spinner dolphins who swam alongside the boat! I definitely recommend this trip for anyone wanting to have a great day!

Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Couples
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