Reviewed by: Lei
I participated with my husband, who uses a wheelchair, and our sons, who are in fifth and second grade. The deciding factor for us to sign up was the large boat that allows wheelchair access. Since I used to dive a lot during my student days, I wanted my children to experience snorkeling and dolphin watching at accessible points by boat, but it was quite challenging with a wheelchair. I was very happy that we could go this way.
However, the meeting time was early in the morning, and we had to leave the hotel by 6 AM to drive from Waikoloa, which made my sons look sleepy the whole time. That was a bit disappointing. Still, the snorkel, mask, and fins we borrowed were comfortable, and despite it being their first time snorkeling in open water, they weren't scared at all and had a lot of fun. They also loved the noodle, a long floating device. (My husband wasn't feeling well and didn't snorkel, so I'm not sure if he would have supported them if they had wanted to.)
The kids wore life vests, and I only had the noodle, but it was enough to keep me afloat. The fish at the snorkeling spot were honestly fewer in variety compared to places like Okinawa, but I think it was a good experience for the kids' first time.
We also saw dolphins on the way there! We had breakfast (a variety of breads, fruits, and yogurt) before snorkeling, and during the snorkeling time, we could come up whenever we wanted to eat the hamburgers for lunch. The taro chips served at lunch were a favorite of the kids.
On the way back, we had a longer cruise away from the coast to look for big animals (dolphins, whales, mantas, etc.). Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any, but the cookies they handed out during that time were delicious, and my younger son asked for seconds.
It was a half-day tour, but it became a very enjoyable memory! If I could wish for something, I think a tour with a later meeting time and just lunch would be better. By the way, my children and I took motion sickness medication, so we didn't get seasick. My husband seemed a bit unwell, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even for those who usually don't get seasick!
車椅子の夫と小学5年生、2年生の息子たちと参加しました。
申し込みの決め手は車椅子のまま乗り込むことができる大型の船、ということでした。
私自身は学生時代ダイビング三昧だったので、船に乗って行けるポイントでのシュノーケリングやイルカウォッチングは子供たちにも体験してほしいことでしたが、車椅子にはなかなかハードルが高く。。今回このような形で行けてとても嬉しかったです。
ただ、集合時間が朝早く、Waikoloaから運転して行くため6時台にはホテルを出なければならず、息子たちは終始眠そうだったのが残念ポイント。。
それでも、貸していただけたシュノーケル&マスクとフィンが快適で、初めてのオープンウォーターでのシュノーケリングであったにも関わらず全然怖がらず、二人ともとても楽しんでいました。ヌードルという、細長~い浮き具もお気に入りでした。(今回夫は体調もさほど優れずシュノーケリングはしなかったため、やりたいと言えばサポートしてくれたのかどうかは不明です)
子供たちはライフベストを着用、私はこのヌードルだけでしたが、充分浮いていられました。ポイントのお魚は、正直沖縄などよりは種類も少なかったですが、子供たちの初めての体験としてはよかったと思います。
行き帰りにイルカも見られました!
行きに朝食(何種類かのパンと果物やヨーグルトなど)を食べて、シュノーケリングの時間中好きな時に上がって来て昼食のハンバーガーを食べる、という感じでした。昼食で出たタロイモチップスが子供たちのお気に入りでした。
帰りは大物(イルカ、クジラ、マンタなど?)を見つけるために、行きより海岸から離れての長めのクルーズでした。残念ながら遭遇はできませんでしたが、この時間に配ってくれたクッキーが美味しくて、次男はおかわりしていました。笑
半日のツアーでしたが、とても楽しい思い出になりました!
欲を言えば、集合時間遅めのランチだけのツアーがよいかな、と思いました。
ちなみに私と子供たちは酔い止めを飲んで行ったせいか船酔いはしませんでした。夫は少し気分が悪そうでしたので、普段酔わない方も念のため酔い止めをお勧めします!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Crystal
It was nice overall. The staff are friendly and worked hard. Food taste was okay. Generous portion. The boat is small and with waves, my 5 years old got sea sick and was throwing up.
Aloha-thank you for joining us. We appreciate your kind words.
It's unfortunate that your five year old experienced motion sickness. Our vessel is a sixty-five foot long double decker catamaran. The good news is that most guests do not experience motion sickness. For guests who know they have a propensity to experience motion sickness we recommend an over the counter remedy such as Dramamine at least an hour before boarding. Best wishes to you and your family!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Got to celebrate our anniversary on the Kona waters, very beautiful sunset and very good grub!
Happy Anniversary! Mahalo for joining us and your kind words!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/25 |
Reviewed by: CMJ
Cousin Dave from Roberts Hawaii our tour guide was great, has an awesome sense of humour.
Visiting a Kona Coffee house, trying the different types of Kona coffee was educational. Also the macadamia fruit cake samples yummy .
The sacred refuge of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park so peaceful. Standing on the black sand beachfront beautiful.
Next stop was St Benedict’s Painted Church dating back to 1899, still standing and used for mass. Stunning.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Pride of America Cruise Ship |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Jen
It was nice. The staff enjoyed educating on your surroundings The staff were very friendly and attentive. If you're looking for a fun time.... I wouldn't call it fun... nice and relaxing is what it was. We realized on this trip that this was geared more for kids and elderly.
Mahalo for your kind words. We are glad you had a relaxing evening!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr & Mrs Locke
My husband and I were looking for a romantic way to cap off our week in Hawaii, and this was the perfect cruise for us. We were looking for something “quintessentially” Hawaiian and what is more iconic than a sunset dinner cruise? We are also both big history buffs, so we booked this tour based on the descriptions about the knowledgeable captain and crew, and they did not disappoint! They were full of commentary and stories about their island, and very patient answering all of our stupid questions. Mahalo and aloha, wish we could stay there!
[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]
Mahalo for joining us! Thanks a million for your kind words!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Stay at King Kam so this evening was an easy evening on grounds. Show was really great, food was good too
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Penpen
The cruise ship was luxurious, and the snacks were as advertised. The restrooms were relatively clean and spacious. I was impressed by the blue ocean and vast sea right after departure! The view of the natural beauty of the Big Island from the ship was amazing!
It might have been a time of high waves, but the rocking was intense, comparable to a roller coaster, and there were many people feeling unwell on board. I kept looking at the sea to avoid getting seasick.
After more than an hour of intense rocking without spotting any whales, we turned around, and after two and a half hours, we got quite close to the departure point when we finally saw a whale in the distance. The two people who joined me were feeling too sick to see anything, so they accepted that they would have to rely on the video I took.
I personally don't get seasick, so I was fine, but it might not be recommended for those who do.
客船は豪華で、軽食も情報通りでした。
お手洗いも割とキレイですし、広めでした。
出発直後は青い海、広い海に感動しました!
船から見るハワイ島の大自然も最高でした!
波の高い時期だったのかもしれませんが、とにかく揺れがすごく絶叫マシーン並みで、船内に体調不良者続出で、もらい◯◯しないように海を見続けていました。
1時間以上激しい揺れの中進んでもクジラは見つからず、Uターンして出航して2時間半経ち、出発地点にかなり近くなってきたところで遠くにクジラが見えました。一緒に参加した2人は具合が悪過ぎて何も見られず私の撮った動画で見れたことにしよう、と納得した、と言う感じでした。
私は船酔いしないタイプなので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いする方にはあまりオススメではないかもしれません。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます。フィードバックをいただき感謝いたします。あなたにとって最良の結果を願っています。残念ながら、船に乗る際には酔いが影響することがあります。ほとんどのゲストは問題なく過ごされています。酔いを経験されたことをお祈りしています。酔い止めの薬として、ドラマミンやボニンなどの市販薬があります。これらの薬は、乗船の少なくとも1時間前に服用すると効果的です。あなたとあなたのご家族に最良の願いを込めて!
Thank you for joining us. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best.
Unfortunately motion sickness is a factor anytime anyone goes on a boat. The vast majority of our guests do fine. Sending well wishes that you experienced motion sickness. There are over the counter remedies for motion sickness like Dramamine and Bonine. These medications work best if taken at least an hour prior to boarding.
Best wishes to you and yours!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Gayla
Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Darren Steffan
Wife and I attended the Luau on February 29th, which happens to be my wife's Birthday ( yes she is a leap year baby) The Hosts took time out to personally wish here happy Birthday and all attendees sang "happy Birthday to her. One of the Best birthday's she will have.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/29 |
Reviewed by: まんぼう!
We participated as a couple aged 64 and 57. Since it was a trip in February, we boarded the boat with high hopes of definitely encountering whales. It was about a two-hour cruise where we witnessed spouts and large breaths up close. I was a bit disappointed because I thought we would see larger whales closer. The boat was rocking, so we didn't eat any snacks. I'm glad we had this valuable experience.
64歳と57歳の夫婦で参加しました。
2月の旅行だったので鯨に確実に遭遇できるだろうと期待に胸を膨らませて乗船。
潮吹きや大きな息遣いも目の当たりにした約2時間のクルーズでした。
もっと大きな鯨が近くで見られると思っていたので少し残念ではありました。
船が揺れるので軽食は食べませんでした。
貴重な経験ができて良かったです。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます!
Thank you for joining us!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/23 |
Reviewed by: ぽん
The staff were all kind and fun, even though they spoke English. They chased after the whales over and over, and you could tell they were really trying to show us their bodies. Chips and drinks are available on the first floor, so it's fine to participate hands-free (a light jacket would be better). I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
英語だけどみんな優しくて楽しいスタッフさん達でした。
クジラを何度も何度も追いかけてくれて、どうにか体を見せようとしてくれているのが伝わります。
チップスやら飲み物は一階に置いてあるので手ぶら(薄い防寒があればベター)で参加で大丈夫です。
酔い止めは飲んで行ったほうがいいと思います。
マハロ!私たちと一緒に四つ星のレビューを残していただきありがとうございます!楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います!あなたとあなたのご家族に最良の願いを込めて!
Mahalo for joining us leaving a four star review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed yourself! Best wishes to you and yours!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Kim A
We had such a great time! The crew was so nice. We had a great snorkel day, saw lots of fish. The water activities were a great bonus. The slide and platform were fun too! We went as a couple but great for families/children also. Had pastries and yogurt for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and cash bar open the entire time. I do wish for the price at least 1 drink could be included, but it was still a great time. We even saw some dolphins following our boat shortly before docking at the end
Thank you for joining us! We are thrilled that you had a five star experience!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Houston
The food was ok. The entertainment was ok. I’ve been to a luau before and this time was just ok. It wasn’t worth the price.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really enjoyed the dinner, we were nervous but it was soooo delicious!!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share a kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed dinner! Best wishes to you and yours!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Brett Lapp
It was very cool. Every one was very kind and accommodating. Guide was informative and pilot was very good. We saw a couple sharks and tons of other fish. Kids loved it! (12 and 10) Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: tmessall@msn.com
Staff was terrific at all levels; dock staff, wait staff, bar tenders, historian, musician, & Captain. Everyone was upbeat, personable, courteous, professional, and entertaining.
Food was excellent and the drinks were generous. The captain was very personable and entertaining. Mother-nature provided us with a pod of pilot whales to observe, while keeping a safe distance. Historian was fabulous, giving everyone a much better appreciation and respect for the Hawaiian culture. The music got everyone rocking and rolling with the motion of the boat. A great selection of songs that had the passengers engaged in song.
Can't say much more. We loved it, would do it again, and would highly recommend it to everyone. It was a 3 hour tour that was well worth it.
Aloha tmessall@msn.com,
We are thrilled to learn that you had such a great time!
Mahalo for joining us and taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you sharing your kind words and hope to see you again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Amy S
This was our family’s first trip to Hawaii and we had an amazing time!! This was the perfect event to close out our stay here!! AMAZING!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Gail Cela
We had a lovely time at the Luau. We were celebrating my sons & his friend graduation from High School.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Yummy food and evening full of entertainment! Perfect on a Hawaii getaway
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Drinks were good, food was yummy and lots of, and the crew was really joyful!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
i really liked this luau! right near the water and very productive evening
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent.
Aloha Kara!
We are thrilled to learn that you had lovely evening! Best to you and yours! We hope that you'll be able to join us again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Delicious food paired with amazing local Hawaiian talent. This was one of our favorite luaus on Big Island after a few past years of trying around.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Miles & Jan
Magnificent performance from all involved dealing with the history of the hawaiin islands and the Polynesian empire. The buffet was way too much to take in!!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Susan
This was our first luau and it was exceptional! The staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and overall delightful! The food was very well prepared and there was a wide variety of selections. The show was both entertaining as well as informative and all of the performers ( host, dancers, and musicians) were great!!
I would love to do this again some time!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Alli
We saw pilot whales up close and the staff were so informative, helpful, and truly loving their work. I really wish that we had been able to see a humpback whale since we were there in the right season. But I have to presume that they were not able to find any that day. Guess I’ll just have to come back to Hawaii again?!
Aloha Alii!
Thank you for joining us and taking the time to leave a four star rating!
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
It was a nice experience. The service was outstanding as the whole crew was very polite and always ready to assist. The ride itself was a bit rough.. not sure off it was just on that day due to the wind and current being strong or the captain was driving too fast lol.. but I did get a bit dizzy. The food Wass tasty and the views, info and music were also on point.
Mahalo for joining us! We are glad that you enjoyed outstanding service! Thank you for the five star review and kind words! Best wishes to you and yours!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Cindy W
One of the most fun nights! Shawn was an awesome host. We laughed, hung out in lava tubes and enjoyed the stars! So fun that it was just us... not a big group. We created a memory that we will have for a life time!
Aloha Cindy and Family, mahalo for the review and the kind words! I am very glad that you all had such a great time! I too enjoyed taking you all on our adventure and still get a big smile thinking about the laughs we had. Thanks again and looking forward to our next adventure together! A hui hou, Shawn
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| Packages: | Private Afternoon Tour with Dinner & Stargazing (up to 7 participants) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I liked this tour, but I would say its a one and done!
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/13 |
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ご参加いただきありがとうございます!心よりお祈り申し上げます!
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