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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
What a great experience!!!
Activity Date: 2021/06/27 | Posted on: 2021/06/29

Our crew was awesome and made the experience just totally rad.

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]
GREAT TIME
Activity Date: 2021/06/26 | Posted on: 2021/06/28

This was such a fun and relaxing experience. The bartender was absolutely the best. Besides the fact that it was an open bar - he granted every request with the biggest smile on his face. The whole crew was absolutely great. Me and my girlfriends really enjoyed our time out at sea. the sunset was STUNNING. Highly recommend.

Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
The tour is not 60 minutes - closer to 50 minutes.
Activity Date: 2021/06/25 | Posted on: 2021/06/28

We enjoyed the trip and thought we'd see at least one waterfall in addition to the volcanoes. After paying $670 for my husband and I, we were really put off by the "begging" for a tip for the pilot - the staff told us thee time about how to tip the pilot - felt it was really cheesy. We always tip and don't need to be told three times. Also, we asked about validating parking and were told absolutely not.
On the positive side, the pilot was very knowledgeable, took us over volcanoes and had was very skilled - we felt safe.

Packages: 60-min Flight
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta dive
Activity Date: 2021/06/25 | Posted on: 2021/06/28

Was lots of fun! Saw manta rays and enjoyed the sunset!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great review
Activity Date: 2021/06/24 | Posted on: 2021/06/26

Wonderful experience! The captain and crew was amazing!

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Awesome!
Activity Date: 2021/06/24 | Posted on: 2021/06/26

I would totally do this again! Such beautiful creatures!

Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great tour!
Activity Date: 2021/06/24 | Posted on: 2021/06/26
jrd

We booked this sort of last minute and were so pleased with the tour! The crew was great and had some very funny and entertaining jokes/stories. The manta rays were indescribable and it was such a unique experience. One major thing to note - we went in the middle of June and it was still very cold in the water, wetsuits are a must in my opinion!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha, Thank you for joining our Manta Ray snorkeling tour! We are grad that you had a great time with Mantas. Yes, since Manta Ray tour stars after Sunset, we highly recommend to wear wet suits during snorkeling. Thank you for your advice!
A Hui Hou.

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Incredible
Activity Date: 2021/06/20 | Posted on: 2021/06/25
Mel

Never done anything like this. Is like a must do in Kona.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Awesome experience and wonderful guides
Activity Date: 2021/06/22 | Posted on: 2021/06/24

A must do when visiting Hawaii! Good for all ages?

Packages: Standard Package
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Memories for lifetime
Activity Date: 2021/06/22 | Posted on: 2021/06/24

We traveled with our 7 and 10 year old boys. The 7 year old snorkeled for the first time that morning and didn't really like it. The staff on this tour were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us get the way suits and pick snorkeling gear. By the end of the day, our kids were raving about the trip and wanted to go back and spend more time. Keep in mind, this adventure happens after sundown! You don't actually snorkel freely in the dark. You are holding on to a floating structure alongside other passengers while the crew circle around checking on everyone and helping them float. Watching the manta rays was very very cool... More cool than my words can describe. The waters were choppier than I thought they would be.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Snorkeling of my dreams
Activity Date: 2021/06/11 | Posted on: 2021/06/23

Awesome and respectful Hawaiian crew members did chants, offerings and storytelling as we entered and left the bay. The sail was wonderful, and the crew was super helpful, watching my young son who decided last minute not to go into the water, so I had a chance to enjoy the activity.

Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mahalo for the wonderful review! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us again on your next visit!

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome company and great experience!
Activity Date: 2021/06/21 | Posted on: 2021/06/23

Very pleased with our mantra dive experience. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and took charge to make sure everyone had the best experience possible. At one point a few children refused to stop kicking their legs in the water after being asked numerous times to keep still (or else they scare the plankton away and therefore mantas don’t come), after the children repeatedly showed they could not follow directions they were asked to leave the water, as to ensure a good experience for the other people on the excursion. Very much appreciated that. Also great snacks, and fun music!

Seemed to be a very special experience and we were surprised it is marketed as family friendly. In our opinion, only well-behaved kids over ~9 should come on this... otherwise there runs a risk of ruining it for everyone, or even hurting the mantas.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Safe and reasonable
Activity Date: 2021/05/28 | Posted on: 2021/06/19

The crew met us on time and were reasonably friendly, the boat looked well kept, and the wetsuits were clean. Everything felt safe and there were free sodas and snacks on the way back to the harbor. It's about 30 minutes from the harbor to the site where the mantas feed, and we got there pretty early so the crew was able to secure a good anchor spot amongst the dozens of other boats. Once it was dark enough we jumped in the water and held on to the raft attached to the boat. A light was shone and a few mantas swam up to feed on plankton near the light. We felt lucky to have them come to our boat because I'm sure with so many boats, other tourists may have struck out. After 30 minutes the captain told us we were leaving which was disappointing because we were still enjoying the show, and our boat was the first to leave. It felt like the crew was tired from a long day and wanted to get home, so our tour was shortened for their convenience. Overall I'm glad we did it but it could have been better.

Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Amazing!
Activity Date: 2021/05/21 | Posted on: 2021/06/12

Our favorite activity on our trip! The guides were funny, patient, knowledgeable and personable!

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
The best tour!
Activity Date: 2021/06/11 | Posted on: 2021/06/12

Our family of 4, with twin 11 yos thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Trevor and Tamae went above and beyond making sure everyone was taken care of. We saw Manta Rays galore!! It was the most unforgettable experience. I highly recommend it!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha Alyssahsieh,

Thank you for joining our Manta Ray sunset Tour!
Yes, it is very exciting that Manta Ray flies so close!!
Please come again with your friends and families.
Mahalo

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise
Excellent Experience
Activity Date: 2021/06/10 | Posted on: 2021/06/12

I really enjoyed my experience. It’s not just snorkeling but they had paddle boats, water tube, a mat that allowed you to lay out in the ocean. The lunch cruise had grilled hornet burgers with soft buns. The drinks were tasty! Crew was friendly but very strict when it came to the rules, however, everyone made it back home safely. Great experience with my family!

Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Fantastic time seeing the Mantas!
Activity Date: 2021/06/09 | Posted on: 2021/06/12
Ray

I really loved the snorkel session and so did my mom. At first he was a little nervous about getting in at night but the staff were very nice and accommodating to help her in.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great Experience
Activity Date: 2021/06/04 | Posted on: 2021/06/10
Mnm

One of the best experiences that my wife and i have had!!!

Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Couples
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ケアウホウ湾 シーカヤック&シュノーケリングツアー <英語ガイド/軽食付き>by オーシャンサファリ・カヤック
Be careful of seasickness while kayaking.
シーカヤックでの船酔いには気を付けて
Activity Date: 2021/06/06 | Posted on: 2021/06/09

The tour itself was good, but I got seasick while sea kayaking. Although I managed to reach the cave, I felt so unwell that I had to turn back early. There were about 8-10 pairs participating in the sea kayaking, and around 4 pairs returned early. I recommend that anyone who gets seasick take motion sickness medication before departure. The two tour guides were funny and very nice. If you want to take photos with your phone, I suggest bringing it in a waterproof pouch with a strap.

ツアー内容自体は良いものでしたが、シーカヤックで船酔いをしてしまい、洞窟まで我慢し到着したのは良かったのですが、気持ちが悪くて一足先に引き返すことになりました。8-10組ペアのシーカヤックが参加していますが、4組ほど早帰りとなりました。船酔いする方は、出発前に酔い止めの薬を飲むことをお勧めします。ツアーガイドの2人の方は、面白くてとても良い方でした。携帯で写真を撮りたい方は、ストラップ付の防水のパウチに携帯を入れて持参することをお勧めします。

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Highly Recommend
Activity Date: 2021/06/07 | Posted on: 2021/06/09

Trevor, Kaimani, Alex, and Captain Wayne were amazing. Our five year old was a little scared, and Trevor took such good care of him. The manta rays are incredible and the crew made it that much better.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Thank you for your review.
We are happy that we could help you and your family fun snorkel with Manta Ray!

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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Outstanding!!!
Activity Date: 2021/06/02 | Posted on: 2021/06/04

The best sunset cruise I’ve been on!
Great food and drinks! The staff was amazing! Sunset was awesome! We saw dolphins! I would totally recommend that cruise!!

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great views
Activity Date: 2021/05/28 | Posted on: 2021/05/31

Really cool to see the island this way! The staff was informative and friendly. The views are absolutely amazing!

Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Great tour
Activity Date: 2021/05/27 | Posted on: 2021/05/29

I went solo. There were 2 tour guides. They were informative and funny. I threw up because of road sick and maybe too much caffeine and food coma in the morning (I assumed - I ate my bf&coffee b4 the tour started and ate their bf & tasted their coffee again). The lady guide took care of me well. Other people in the trip were nice too. Some lady gave me a motion sickness pill and some lady asked me how I was feeling. Thanks!

We went to 6-7 places. I like the black sand beach the most. Walking through the volcano tube was fun. But another volcano attraction was not I expected because we couldn’t get too close to the volcano. It was dangerous Lol. So I couldn’t get a clear pics of the crater.

Big island is a black island (in my opinion) because of dry black lava spreading all over the island.

They picked me up in the morning and dropped me off at the Kona airport in the evening. I flew for a day trip. Call them when you arrived at the airport. They need a reminder. I think my tour guides were Gary and Gabbie. I bought this trip to celebrate my bday. Great serviceThank you!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Amazing!!! Best Hawaii experience yet!
Activity Date: 2021/05/27 | Posted on: 2021/05/29

Best dinner cruise ever. It was magical! More than 5 stars!

Highly recommend. Capitan and crew were amazing!

Packages: Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
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Umauma Falls Hilo Zipline Tours on the Big Island - 9 Lines with Optional Waterfall Swim & Lunch
Amazing and Fun
Activity Date: 2021/05/25 | Posted on: 2021/05/28

Me and my husband had a great time on the ziplines, the lead people were amazing and fun, the scenery was breathtaking as you got to speed over waterfalls and such. I would definitely do this again.

Packages: 9-Line Zipline Tour
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Waipio Valley
Activity Date: 2021/05/26 | Posted on: 2021/05/28

Our trip was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful time!

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Good luau show!
Activity Date: 2021/05/20 | Posted on: 2021/05/26

The luau was good, we enjoyed the show. Food was okay, could have been better. Limited vegetarian options, desserts and alcoholic beverages.

Packages: Ohana Package
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Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
Unforgettable memories
Activity Date: 2021/05/23 | Posted on: 2021/05/25

I love the crew and the service. My friends and I had a very wonderful time enjoying the sunset as well as seeing many manta rays yesterday. We would love to come back for a dolphin/whale trip in the future with you guys! Thank you!

Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Beautiful - Location on Website is Wrong.
Activity Date: 2021/05/01 | Posted on: 2021/05/24
CEC

Beautiful catamaran run by a family. We saw some dolphins while on the sunset cruise. They offered canned beers and hard seltzers, and and a boxed teriyaki meal with salad. The meeting location was difficult to find; they said one of the booking sites (HawaiiActivities.com) has the location listed incorrectly. It is NOT next to the Harbor House restaurant on the north side of the harbor. Instead , once you get to Honokohau Harbor, you follow the road on the south side of the harbor all the way to the yellow gates. The parking lot is no longer paved. Then walk through the gates all the way to the end of the pier.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Well done show, good food
Activity Date: 2021/05/20 | Posted on: 2021/05/22

On the specific date we went it rained, so that's a lost star that's in no way their fault! If we had wanted to leave and not stay in the rain they would have given us a refund or moved the tickets to a different date.

The show as very educational and the dancing was great! Our one year old was in a trance! Such awesome culture across the Pacific islands. The food was really good and big portions/as much as you want since it's a buffet. Before you leave check out the Hawaiian/Polynesian exhibit inside the hotel.

Packages: Ohana Package
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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
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.