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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Great for kids
Activity Date: 2022/10/21 | Posted on: 2022/10/23

We had a great time on the boat. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and it was the perfect activity for a group with kids and grandparents. Everyone got to see fish and turtles up close in a way that was easy and enjoyable for a group not up for snorkeling

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Fantastic
Activity Date: 2022/10/11 | Posted on: 2022/10/20

This is a must do. It was fantastic. Our pilot was Wade and he was very
informative

Packages: 60-min Flight
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Brent & Jesse are great!
Activity Date: 2022/10/15 | Posted on: 2022/10/19

I was nervous because I hadn't kayaked on the ocean before, but Brent & Jesse kept us safe while making the day SO MUCH FUN! Brent even took my son up a 32 foot cliff to jump off! The sea cave was cool, but the snorkeling was fantastic. So beautiful and fun!! Thanks guys for a great day!

Packages: Standard Package
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/17 | Posted on: 2022/10/19
Ana

Such a beautiful ranch and the guides were very knowledgeable!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Well worth it!
Activity Date: 2022/10/16 | Posted on: 2022/10/18

The Manta Ray Night Snorkel by Sea Quest is well worth the expense for the unique opportunity to get up close to the beautiful rays. There are a lot of different companies doing this type of tour. Sea Quest really has the entire process dialed in to make the most of the experience and to maximize your viewing time. Very professional and just downright nice. They truly care about delivering. Would highly recommend.

Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Couples
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Incredible experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/13 | Posted on: 2022/10/17

The guides were incredibly informative and so down to earth! We felt so welcomed and ended up with a private tour!! The whole experience was amazing, but my absolute favorite part was going to the ocean!! The view is spectacular and we even saw a pod of dolphins swim by !! 10/10 and I highly recommend it!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Mantas are amazing but not the boat or the crew.
Activity Date: 2022/10/10 | Posted on: 2022/10/17

The boat was old and had not enough power. On the way there we were passed by many boats of same size. Then the boat wouldn't start at all and we were towed back to port. 3 passengers were very sea sick.
The crew didn't provide any information about the manta reys while we watched. Other boat crews were very informative.
Would not recommend.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great Experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/10 | Posted on: 2022/10/17

The crew, the equipment and the atmosphere were fantastic. But all topped by the giant Manta Rays that we saw on the trip. Once in a life time experience and was one of our favorite things we did while in Kona!

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

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/02 | Posted on: 2022/10/16

- absolutely awesome guide
- outstanding landscape
- sea kayak / cliff jumping / snorkeling / picnic on the sea
- as soon as I go back, I will participate again

Packages: Standard Package
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Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour
Wish we did it when we arrived
Activity Date: 2022/10/13 | Posted on: 2022/10/15

It was such a great experience! Our tour guide was AMAZING! So personable and knowledgeable. He knew sooo much history. I don’t think there was a question asked he couldn’t answer at all. My favorite stops were the lava tube and volcano summit visits. Incredible views. My wife and I were saying we should’ve done this when we first arrived instead of at the end of our trip. Sooo much great information. Learning about how coffee was made was also great! Keep it up!

Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Night Manta Ray Experience
Activity Date: 2022/10/09 | Posted on: 2022/10/12

We had an amazing experience, the mantas were huge and plentiful. Seeing the amount of plankton, no wonder the mantas stays in that area. The crew was awesome, the hot chocolate was great. Finding Sea quest was easy, and getting out to the swim site was quick. The only downfall was when water would get into the mask, and you go to readjust the mask, because there’s a lot of plankton around, could there be a possibility that you may have swallowed some as well, or may have gone up your nose. My friend had a serious sinus infection the day after our tour. She’s doing ok now. Otherwise, we had a blast and will cherish this moment forever. Thank you for the experience.

Packages: Swim with Mantas
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
Fun Day!
Activity Date: 2022/10/05 | Posted on: 2022/10/12

Great day to see all parts of the Volcano Park! Nice they have Hilo side tours as we were nervous when staying on Hilo side.

Packages: Volcano Adventure Tour
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Must Do!
Activity Date: 2022/09/24 | Posted on: 2022/10/12

This experience was awesome and you dont even need to be a great snorkeler!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Friends
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Aloha Kara,

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Fun!
Activity Date: 2022/09/23 | Posted on: 2022/10/12

Jumped over to Bg Island for the day and this tour hit it all! Great experience

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Not great!
Activity Date: 2022/09/15 | Posted on: 2022/10/11

It was OK. Nothing was explained well. Water was cold and did not expect to be hanging by the side of board for half hour to watch them coming at you! Very inconvenient, cold and ill-explained activity. Although staff was helpful. Wished they listened to the individual difficulties to understand. Could have enjoyed better with help.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray Snorkel!
Activity Date: 2022/10/05 | Posted on: 2022/10/09
Rob

The crew was fun, safe and respectful as well as extremely fun! We saw a minimum of 3 and a max of well… it was 7 or 8 at once. We were all so pleased with this even and I highly recommend going at sunset.
The rays were magnificent and gentle for such large creatures. They truly are a sight to see.
Will do this again on our next visit.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Big island Tour
Activity Date: 2022/10/06 | Posted on: 2022/10/09

We had a great time on the tour. The description about black sand beacb was misleading we did t go there since it’s not anywhere near hilo but We got to see lava rocks, lava tubes and learned a lot about the National park and plants located on the island! Definitely recommend the tour

There is some hiking (up to 2 miles round trip) involved so definitely wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket

Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Such a cool experience!
Activity Date: 2022/10/05 | Posted on: 2022/10/07

The canoe was a very cool option and keeps the number of people in the group low. The boat sailed a very short distance to the manta viewing area- great for me as I tend to get motion sick. The water was warmer than I thought- again great for me bc I think I’m allergic to cold water. I wore my own wetsuit but they provided everyone with a proper wetsuit top. I wore both and was fine. Our 12yo said he was cold but didn’t complain.
We were all provided snorkels and masks. We all got into the water and held onto a floating device equipped with an underwater light. There we’re several mantas in the area and a few of them swam within inches of us! One touched my arm with its belly. We were in the water about 30 minutes at best guess which was plenty of time in my opinion. I specifically booked a shorter tour for fear of getting sick or freezing but none occurred.
Overall it was a very cool experience and our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Definitely recommend this adventure!

Packages: Standard Package
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
A day in paradise
Activity Date: 2022/10/05 | Posted on: 2022/10/07

Jasmine was our guide. She’s so fun and kind and the boats were great. We had plenty of time to snorkel, the coast was lovely, and it was all we could have wanted. We skipped the Cliff diving because the surf was rough. But the sunshine and company, fish and laughter made it all worthwhile.

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Magic night
Activity Date: 2022/10/05 | Posted on: 2022/10/07

The journey was well organised and on time. The team was really cheerful and fun.
We could see Manta Rays swimming below us all along our time in the water. I liked to learn about Manta Rays while seeing them. It was one of the best moment on the island, Magic!

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

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great way to see the sunset
Activity Date: 2022/10/04 | Posted on: 2022/10/06

From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Best excursion ever!
Activity Date: 2022/09/19 | Posted on: 2022/09/30

We had a great time. The Manta Rays gave us a great show! I was a little worried about getting in and out of the water but that was no problem with a little help from our guide. I highly recommend this tour.

Packages: Standard Package
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Best tour ever!
Activity Date: 2022/09/16 | Posted on: 2022/09/19

Our driver was mike and he was awesome! The bus was a luxury bus with limited passengers. Mike was funny and personable and treated us like royalty. Set us up for breakfast and lunch, provided snacks and drinks, cold cloths and hot cloths when needed. Made sure we all got our Portuguese donuts without having to wait in line. Just all around awesome! The back sand beach and the crater on the volcanoes were amazing as well as walking through the lava tube. I 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kelly,
Thanks for posting a review, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Big Island Circle Tour experience! Mike's awesome, so happy you thought so too. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!

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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Family Fun!
Activity Date: 2022/09/16 | Posted on: 2022/09/18

I chose this boat because my group had 2 little ones, 3yrs and almost 1yr old. This was perfect for them. We all enjoyed the lessons and the guide who was very attentive to everyone! I highly recommend this tour

Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mahalo for the wonderful review, and for recommending us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again soon.

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Exclusive Mauna Loa Volcano & Off-Road Adventure Private Guided Tour with Lunch
One Incredible Night!
Activity Date: 2022/08/23 | Posted on: 2022/09/18

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!

Packages: Private Afternoon Tour with Dinner & Stargazing (up to 7 participants)
Attended as: Families
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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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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Great experience!!
Activity Date: 2022/08/26 | Posted on: 2022/09/17
Nin

Amazing experience for the four of us (mum, dad & two teenage boys!). The crew has the right balance of humour, sensitivity & business like manner! The snorkelling experience was just phenomenal, one of the best experiences of our lives! Captured on go-pro, so a memory we can re-live time & time again!

Packages: Standard Package
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Awesome Day
Activity Date: 2022/09/08 | Posted on: 2022/09/15

Filled with amazing views and places along the way. It really hits so many must dos on Big Island- worth every penny!

Packages: Standard Tour
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Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and hope you had a wonderful time on the island!

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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Fun Day
Activity Date: 2022/09/13 | Posted on: 2022/09/15

I liked this tour, but I would say its a one and done!

Packages: Kona Submarine
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome
Activity Date: 2022/09/03 | Posted on: 2022/09/13

This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend going on this tour. The moonlight tour would be my recommendation because there are less boats in the cove. The crew on this trip were great and very helpful the entire trip. They had drinks and snacks available when on the boat. The mantas were constant the entire time we were in the water and I was able to get great footage on my GoPro!

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
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4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch
Really great trip
Activity Date: 2022/09/11 | Posted on: 2022/09/13

Everything is as promised. Great and professional crew. Catamaran was very clean and safe. Beverages always available at no additional cost (except alcoholic). Good continental breakfast and lunch with extra snacks available. We always felt safe and secure both onboard and while snorkeling. Crew added historical info throughout the trip. I highly recommend this trip.

Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
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Aloha Andy,

Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your snorkeling adventures! We are happy to hear of your feedback and recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us in the near future!

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Big Island tours and activities perfect for children ages five to seven. Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, stargazing near Mauna Kea, glass-bottom boat rides, and horseback riding through Kohala ranch lands open up a world of discovery. Guided volcano hikes, waterfall visits to Akaka Falls, and catamaran cruises along the Kona coast keep young explorers engaged. These experiences blend hands-on learning with outdoor fun across one of the most geologically diverse islands on the planet.