Reviewed by: zsarahz
I from the Mid-West so seeing a dolphin was never on my bingo card so I thought! This establishment was great and so helpful. The pictures were amazing and I will never forget the experience!
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Aysha
It was so good to go such a tour with a local guide. He was soo friendly and knowledgeable and pleasant. We had a very good time throughout valley , learned about history and culture.
I really appreciate the guide and all people behind .
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Intrepid traveler
Beautiful valley and great guide. The valley is definitely worth a visit. If you are on the big island don’t miss this one out.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Happy Travels
Mind blowing tour! Incredible crew: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, well prepared. The experience of a lifetime. Huge manta rays, swimming all around us! Gentle giants. Feeding on the plankton attracted to the lights. I know the crew told us that experiences may vary in numbers of mantas seen, but we were extremely lucky and saw close up mantas almost the entire time!
Take warm clothes for afterwards. Some people took Dramamine (good idea if you get seasick easily)
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/03/02 |
Reviewed by: MikeM
Guide was a local from the waupiah Valley and was very very knowledgeable give us a very good insight as to real native life there .. highly recommend it
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Andrea B
Tour driver was so kind and even born in that valley! He had so much great info and was so careful driving us
would do a taro sample at the end
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Waikoloa2026
Three of my kids participated in the swimming with the dolphins and LOVED IT! One even said it was the best day of her life! It was very informative and Patrick had a really great personality and interacted with well with all the participants in the group. I highly recommend going to Dolphin Quest at the Hilton Waikoloa!
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
For a hotel luau they sure put on a show, very talented group!
Mahalo for your wonderful feedback and thank you for making Island Breeze Luau a part of your vacation!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We had some great activity on our tour, and it was really easy to get the hang of flowing with these gorgeous animals!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/19 |
Reviewed by: UOEk
Great place. My teens greatly enjoyed the experience and Grace was fantastic.
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Grandma Judy
This is such a wonderful experience! Very well run, and like nothing else!
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/16 |
Reviewed by: JC
You need to do something about large groups that get very drunk, are disrespectful towards the event and its participants. Loved the show but it was a distraction and didn’t allow us to enjoy the whole show experience.
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Y.K
The hula dance was very beautiful and relaxed, which eased my mind. The flowing dresses that matched the movements and the graceful fingertips were elegant. The Tahitian dance was powerful and impressive. I really enjoyed the Hawaiian atmosphere. I'm glad I came to see it.
Dancing myself was fun, even though it was just for a short time during the meal. Many people left during the cool time when they took a break for dinner, but since the dance continued until 8 PM, I was happy to see it until the end.
If you're staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel, I recommend going to see it.
フラダンスはとても美しくゆったりとしていて心が和らぎました。動きに合わせて流れるようなドレスも、滑らかな指先も優美でした。タヒチアンダンスは迫力があって圧巻でした。ハワイ気分を満喫できました。見に来てよかったです。
自分でダンスをするのは、食事の席で短い時間でしたが楽しかったです。
途中で食事時間を取るクールタイムに帰ってしまう人が大勢いましたが、20時までダンスはあるので最後まで見れて良かったです。
ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジホテルに泊まるなら、見に行く事をお勧めします。
Even if you have a priority reservation, it's better to arrive earlier than the meeting time to get an even better seat. If you're sensitive to alcohol, it's definitely best not to drink. It would be
優先予約をしていても集合時間より早く行ったほうがさらに前のいい席に着けます。アルコールに弱い方は絶対に飲まないほうがいいです。眠くなったり、気分が悪くなって、ダンスを見逃したらもったいないです。
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| Packages: | プレミアムシート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
Every part of this experience was wonderful. The scenery is stunningly beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and informative.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Gina & Denise
How often can you get a kiss from a dolphin!? For me, this is once in a lifetime experience.. at least until I I come back and do it again!! The dolphins were great to interact with, our dolphin handler really ensured we all had time to interact with the dolphins. And Jennifer made sure that we understood how to appropriately interact with them. Always wonderful when animal handlers ensure the welfare and safety of the animal is a priority.
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/11 |
Reviewed by: ルノ
Initially, the day I had reserved was canceled due to bad weather. The staff kindly assisted me, and I changed it to another day. On the rescheduled tour date, the weather was favorable, and the staff's service was excellent, making it a fun day.
当初、予約した日が天候不良で欠航でした
スタッフの方が親切に対応していただき、他の日に変更しました
ツアー変更日は、天候に恵まれ、スタッフの対応もよく楽しい一日にになりました
マハロ(ありがとう)ご参加いただき、天候のためにクルーズの日程を変更しなければならなかった際にご理解いただきありがとうございます!クルーズを楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです。
Mahalo for joining us and for being so understanding when we had to change your cruise date due to weather! We're so happy you enjoyed your cruise.
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
We had a free afternoon on the Big Island and wanted to check out the Waipio Valley. After a little research, we found that the only way for non-locals to visit was with an official guide. The Waipio shuttle is a custom vehicle designed to safely navigate the tricky terrain - including steep grade and crossing shallow rivers. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Not only could he expertly drive us where we needed to go, but he also offered to take photos at each beautiful stop. This was a highlight of our trip!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/02/04 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きっ子
We had a wonderful time watching an impressive Hawaiian show. As the night got cooler, it might be a good idea to have a cardigan or something to wear during the winter.
圧巻のハワイアンショーを見ながら素敵なひと時を過ごしました。夜になるにつれて肌寒かなったので、冬はカーディガンなど羽織があると良いかもです。
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| Packages: | 一般席 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The Royal Kona Resort Luau was a fantastic oceanfront experience. The setting overlooking the water was beautiful, especially at sunset, and the evening was well organized from start to finish
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort Luau - Standard Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Swimming beneath the waterfalls was refreshing, and the kayaking and SUP added a fun mix of adventure
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Dad of 5
The food and show were both great. It seemed like a smaller venue than one we went to on Maui a few years ago, which was nice because there was less wait to get food and every seat had a great view of the show. Great for the kids, it wrapped up around 7:30pm. Fire dance was pretty cool as well.
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort Luau - Standard Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Kparks
Great food , entertainment and company . Great time
Mahalo for your feedback, very glad to see you enjoyed yourselves and thank you for making Island Breeze a part of your memories.
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| Packages: | Special Holiday Luau: Thanksgiving (Nov 26th) & Christmas (Dec 24th & 25th) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Micah
Forrest was an amazing guide for a very complex and breathtaking history/landscape/culture.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Experience of a lifetime
What a wonderful experience to get close to dolphins! My daughter (11) loved it so much. She got to swim with the dolphins and work with the trainer to give commands to the dolphins. It was so exciting to see all the amazing knowledge these beautiful creatures have. The trainers provide so much information as to the care and conservation of dolphins.
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Ericka
Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and prepared and our experience was unique with the viewing of a huge shooting star crossing the sky as a prelude to the eruption of the volcano in the distance. Unforgettable, thank you!
Bring warm clothes and wear boots.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
Highly recommend. We had a local guide who did a fantastic job educating us about the people and culture of the valley. The views were stunning. Can’t say enough good about it.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/10 |
Reviewed by: たねこ
I participated with my 69-year-old mother at the end of December. I was anxious because I couldn't speak English and it was my first experience with snorkeling, but thanks to the excellent support, I was able to participate in the activities with peace of mind.
First, they were able to confirm reservations and answer inquiries in Japanese over the phone. Additionally, although the boarding staff only provided English guidance that day, a Japanese-speaking staff member came to pick us up since we had requested hotel transportation. That person helped us prepare for boarding, provided us with important information after we boarded, and supported us after we disembarked.
Even though it was the end of December in Hawaii, which made me worry about the cold sea, I followed the staff's recommendation to rent a wetsuit, and I felt comfortable without feeling cold at all. During the activities, there were enough staff members watching over and supporting the participants.
Thanks to this, I had a wonderful experience seeing many manta rays and a beautiful sunset. Even if we hadn't encountered any manta rays, I still think just snorkeling in the waters of Hawaii would have been a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it!
12月末に69歳の母と参加しました。
英語も話せずシュノーケリングも初体験のため不安でしたが、手厚いサポートのおかげで安心してアクティビティに参加することができました。
まず、電話での予約確認や問い合わせに、日本語で対応していただけます。
また、乗船スタッフは英語ガイドのみの日でしたが、ホテルへの送迎を頼んでいたところ日本語スタッフの方が迎えに来てくださいました。
その方に乗船までの準備を手伝っていただいたり、乗船後の注意点も教えていただいたり、下船後のサポートもしていただきました。
ハワイとはいえ12月末の海ということで寒さが不安でしたが、スタッフの方のお勧めに従いウェットスーツを借りたところ、寒さを感じることはなく快適に過ごせました。
アクティビティ中も、参加者に対して十分な人数のスタッフが見守ってサポートしてくれます。
おかげさまでたくさんのマンタと綺麗な夕日を見るという素晴らしい体験ができましたが、もしマンタと遭遇できなかったとしても、ハワイの海でシュノーケリングするというだけでも十分に素敵な経験だったと思います。
とてもおすすめです!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Manta University on the Big Island. We also appreciate your five-star rating. I'm glad you were able to encounter many mantas! It was lucky to see the sunset from the ocean as well! Snorkeling in the waters of Hawaii is a great adventure even as an adult! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour until the end with peace of mind. Please make sure to take advantage of the repeat visitor discount when you come back to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! たねこさま。ハワイ島マンタ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございましまた。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。たくさんのマンタに出会えてよかったです! 海の上からのサンセットも見られてラッキーでしたね!! ハワイの海でのシュノーケリングは大人になっても大冒険ですよね!! ツアーを最後まで安心して楽しんでいただいたようで、嬉しく思います。ぜひ、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはリピーター割引を利用して遊びに来てくださいね。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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| Packages: | 1便プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Lillo
Only way to enter in the valley, it was great! Tour guide was really friendly and took lots of photos of us
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Rainy |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2026/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Daisuke
There is an observatory. The starry sky is very beautiful. I do not recommend driving there by yourself. The return trip is dark and the roads are bad.
天文台があります。星空か、とても綺麗です。自分で運転して見に行くのは、おすすめ出来ません。帰りは、暗く道も悪いです。
The summit is cold, so it's necessary to take measures against the cold.
山頂は寒いので、防寒対策が必要です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Elverta Kid
Our Pearl Harbor and Ford Island tour was an unforgettable and meaningful experience. The visit to the USS Arizona Memorial was deeply moving, offering a powerful reminder of the events of December 7, 1941, and the lives lost that day. Touring the Battleship Missouri was equally inspiring—standing on the very deck where World War II ended felt humbling and historic. Our tour guide, Ernest, was an interesting and engaging addition who shared fascinating stories and insights that brought history to life. Lunch at the Ford Island Aviation Museum was good and provided a nice break in the day. We also appreciated the smooth, on-time flights between Kona and Honolulu with Southwest Airlines—comfortable and well-handled from start to finish. The round-trip bus transportation to and from the airport was convenient, well-organized, and stress-free. Overall, this was a well-planned, educational, and memorable day we’ll long remember.
The tour wasn't cheap - $1171 for two people for less than a six hour tour.
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| Packages: | Complete Pearl Harbor Experience Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/10 |
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The road quite steep and the ride is bumpy, be aware!