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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Highly recommend!!
Reviewed by: Mike
What a fun, informative, and relaxing 3 hours. Great history guide and fantastic music! Helen the bartender was great as well. We are a group of six with two elderly parents who were comfortable the whole time and loved it. We will do this again!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/15 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Fun luau show at the hotel
Reviewed by: Chris
This was a pretty fun show to attend. One thing I like a a luau is some of the history of the Hawaiian Islands and Polynesia and this show had some good dances going over the history and region. The house band was excellent and the host, while being kind of Vegas lounge singer-esque, hit a tone that was welcoming and fun. There was some audience participation and the event was generally a good time. The food and drinks we're a little less impressive and while they were as advertised and a typical luau fair, the quality was more of a banquet at a hotel style and the main reason for the 4 star over the 5 star. Fun luau, worth the purchase.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/10 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Beautiful Big Island Luau!
Reviewed by: Grace
This luau at Royal Kona was a truly wonderful experience! I would recommend it to anyone staying in the Kona area when coming to Big Island.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/13 |
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＞
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
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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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/30 |
Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Amazing volcano tour, totally worth the experience.
Reviewed by: Kshitiz
Loved the excursions, especially the evening lava glow. The tour guide was amazing, friendly, and experienced, and made sure we had a really great time
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| Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/20 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Gazing at Stars
Reviewed by: Moma Jen
We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/10 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Go see the telescopes
Reviewed by: Polly
Stefan is a cool guide and got us safely up and down Mauna Kea. It was very cold so I appreciated the ski pants as I came with my own gear and it wasn't enough. The night we ascended was very cloudy so unfortunately no stargazing for us but I mainly wanted to see the telescopes and that was otherworldly. Stefan gave some interesting facts about the telescopes that was appreciated and we got lucky to speak with one of the NASA scientists while up there. There was no rush and we were allotted plenty of time to take pictures and take breaks as the altitude will creep up on you. We were told we'd be refunded $100 for the cloudy skies and I received the refund a couple days later. The sandwich wasn't the best but it was appreciated while up there.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/18 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Beautiful boat ride
Reviewed by: Hawaiian fun girl
The views are amazing. The entertainment was great, the food and service were garbage. The food was ice cold and tasted terrible. My meat was all fat and sauce. The tiny package of Mac nuts and salad were the only thing edible. Getting a staff member to do anything but dance and have fun was difficult.the views and dolphins are worth the money but eat before you go and bring your own drink or you’ll be parched.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/03 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Wonderful experience
Reviewed by: LJLW
This was a fantastic tour to the Summit. Stephan, tour guide, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He even took pics for us on his own camera to share with us. This is not to be missed when you are on the Big Island. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/28 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Reviewed by: brooke
great guides, awesome views, all gear was provided.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Loved it!
Reviewed by: April
Had seating for 5 and was awesome to get our photo taken so if we wanted, we could purchase after the show. It rained in the beginning for half an hour but they had ponchos for everyone. Finally the rain stopped and the music was cool. We got to eat and the show started. Loved everything about the host and how he explained everything like a story teller. My family enjoyed the food and the show. The luau was great and we left happy! Photos and memories! I recommend for sure. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/04 |
Kohala Mountains, Sea Cliffs & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Landing Option
Amazing ride, excellent and enjoyable pilot and guide!
Reviewed by: John L.
The team was professional, friendly and competent. Toshi, our pilot, was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we flew over and provided some incredible views of the canyons, cliffs and waterfalls along the journey. We were able to spend ample time viewing and enjoying the highlights. Toshi was very knowledgeable about a wide range of topics related to the areas we flew over. Highly recommend this trip for anyone considering it.
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| Packages: | Kohala Coast Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/04 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Couldn't believe this was real!!
Reviewed by: Kara
Ziplining right into a waterfall, couldn't get any more Hawaii then that!!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/28 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Outstanding!!
Reviewed by: Ibtihale
I had an incredible time discovering the beauty of Mauna Kea! Mr.Aoki and Wes were very nice and knowledgable. They made us feel so comfortable with the very warm jackets and their kind hospitality. I enjoyed seeing the stars ⭐️ and learning about the constellations and sipping on hot coco;) the best coco I’ve had♥️ Thank you!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing!
Reviewed by: Linda
This tour was magical. We highly recommend using Mauna Kea stargazing Tour and Sunset Adventure. The entire experience was incredible from start to finish. Our tour guide, Gage, was excellent, very knowledgable and had great energy. We learned all about Hawaii's history, landscape, and culture, this was much more than just watching an amazing sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and stargazing. This tour should definitely make your list of things to do while visiting the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Fun for the family!
Reviewed by: Kara
My kids had a blast seeing all the amazing dances and atmosphere!
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/25 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Luau was great!
Reviewed by: Ali
We had a wonderful time at the luau. The food was great and drinks were yummy. The entertainment was just amazing. Very talented dancers, band and host was funny. The entire family had a great time.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/15 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Great first luau experience
Reviewed by: Heather B
We had a great time at the Royal Kona Voyagers of the Pacific luau. The dancers and musicians were wonderful, the setting was stunning and the food was very filling. I would recommend planning on getting there a bit early as parking does get crowded and you do have to wait in line to check in, but the process was quick and very smooth.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/11 |
Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Could have spent a few days here!
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a great tour - really educational and fun. Be prepared for rain, you are in the rainforest and it rains a lot. Our guide cam prepared with umbrellas and rain jackets, which was really appreciated.
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| Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
The last 2 lines are great!
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a fun experience. If you zipped before, you may find the first few lines not very exciting - they're shorter and mostly traveling over farm field without much in the way of scenery. But....the last 2 lines are really great and offer some fabulous views! The staff is also really great!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/08 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Truly an out-of-this-world experience!
Reviewed by: Jaime
I’ll start off by saying our guide, Hiro, was excellent. From start to finish he showed that he was very knowledgeable about the subject at hand and proved to be very courteous towards everyone in the group. The veggie sandwiches that he brought along for us were surprisingly delicious.
The trip itself was amazing and truly a once in a lifetime experience. Naturally I was a little anxious at first considering the high altitude but our tour guide was sure to explain everything in detail and was very considerate. That helped ease my tension a bit.
The day that we left the weather proved to be in our favor and we managed to encapsulate all that this trip had set out to be from the start. The view from the summit was amazing and when we went down to s t a r g a z e once the sun fell the energy from the group was electric.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/20 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Fantastic Experience
Reviewed by: Selina
Had a fabulous experience at the Luau with my family. It was the first luau experience for my daughter and she enjoyed it. Thank you.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/29 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
This is the best excursion
Reviewed by: Kathy
We travel to Kona every other year. We discovered the dinner cruise the last time we went and loved it so we definitely booked it again last week. This year was even better. The crew were ready to help anyone needing help. We were waited on and spoiled. The food was tasty. The historian did a great job as did the music entertainment. We took the cruise at the end of March which should have been too late to view a whale. One popped up right beside the boat. The captain steered the boat to try to follow the whale so we could get another view. It started raining later and once again the captain did what he could to take us out away from the rain. We will definitely do this the next time we return to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/31 |
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Amazing cruise!
Reviewed by: Winnie
We had such a good time on this dinner cruise. The food was good, the DJ and our tour guide was excellent. We ate, danced and enjoying the beautiful views from the ocean of the Big Island. The sunset view is a most see!!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/17 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Excellent night. Excellent view.
Reviewed by: Sarah
This activity is a must do!
The day seemed like it might not be good. Rainy and windy. But once we were i. The tour bus, our guide Gauge, was informative about the island and the areas we were driving through. He assured us it would be a great night for a sunset and stargazing. Like the mountain heard him, she did not disappoint! The sunset was spectacular, with every picture trumped by the next. Is 40 pictures of a sunset too many? Haha.
And when we got to our stargazing spot, the diamonds in the sky sparkled and gave us a show.
Dress warmly so you can enjoy. They provide gloves, but maybe invest a little bit in some good ones.
A++
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/21 |
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
Royal Kona Luau
Reviewed by: RAJ
Fabulous ocean backdrop. Very colourful performance and the fire show was awesome. Food was very good and catered for vegetarians as well. strongly recommended
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/11 |
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Mauna Kea summit
Reviewed by: RAJ
Great experience. Our tour guide Shoyo was amazing. The tour started and ended on time. It gets very cold at the summit and we were provided jackets and mittens. Hot cocoa and sandwiches were yum.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/13 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Unreal
Reviewed by: Kara
The guides have so much knowledge! I recommend this.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/21 |
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
So much fun and super safe
Reviewed by: Esther
We had such a great time on the zipline tour and would definitely do it again. The guides made us feel safe and instructed us on everything, especially since it was our first time. They made the entire experience fun and the views were breath taking. They walked us through everything and caught us at the end of each zipline. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/18 |
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.
Reviewed by: Jarrod Blaker
Our Tour guide Travis was extremely knowledgeable on all things Hawaii (also quite humorous). He was super informative on the history, culture, geology and botany, and that was just on the ride to the summit. It is cold at the top, minus 2 deg Celsius when we were there. However warm jackets and gloves are provided. We took a beanie too which was a good idea.
The sunset is amazing on top of the clouds. We then drove down to 12,000 ft for the stargazing, which was incredible. Travis explained everything very well, and never rushed you. It was probably the best 8 hrs we have spent in Hawaii. Can’t recommend this tour any more highly. Thank you.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/10 |
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