Reviewed by: Hawaii lover
This is a must see. Shuttle tour was safe, timely, and very informative. Our guide actually grew up in the valley so shared very accurate info. Beautiful place.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2026/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
After the snorkel, the crew offered hot cocoa and snacks, which was a nice way to warm up and reflect on the experience during the ride back under the stars
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable sharing rich history and stories that really brought Waipio Valley to life. Navigating the roads with this company felt safe, and the off-road portion allowed us to access areas we never could have reached on our own! A win
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lots of great sights throughout, the water is very crystal clear in kona
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Sunset views in Big Island was the best sunset we ever seen!!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/16 |
Reviewed by: LENA
Thanks to the captain and the naturalist, I was able to encounter whales at an incredibly close distance. I was told it was a very lucky experience.
船長やナチュラリストのおかげで、ものすごく至近距離でクジラに出会えました。とってもラッキーなことだと言われました。
I think it's better to go dressed in a way that can handle getting wet.
濡れても大丈夫な格好で行く方がいいと思います。
ありがとうございます!私たちの船にご参加いただき、感謝します!
Mahalo for joining us onboard!
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/19 |
Reviewed by: としちゃん
We set sail to catch the sunset. Enjoyed some snacks and cocktails while feeling a bit tipsy. Spotted a whale in the distance. We had the best sunset experience on the Big Island of Hawaii!
サンセットに合わせて出航。スナックとカクテルでほろ酔い。遠くにクジラを発見。最高のハワイ島サンセットを楽しみました!
Since you'll be going barefoot when getting on the ferry from the sandy beach, it's best to wear sandals.
砂浜から渡りボートに乗る際に裸足になるのでサンダル履きがよいですよ。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Kara
What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This evening offered stunning sunset views over Kealakekua Bay, with live entertainment that added a festive, relaxing vibe!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Kara
An amazing day on kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a refreshing swim near Umauma Falls.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
the manta rays glided beneath and around us, often coming within just a few feet, the tour felt very respectful and peaceful all at once.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Snorkeling with manta rays was absolutely unforgettable The boat was well-maintained, the sunset cruise beforehand was a beautiful bonus. Highly recommend this unique Big Island adventure.
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Nancy V
Forrest was quite knowledgeable and so polite! I'm prone to motion sickness, but did not get nauseous at all in the van. Got to get out and walk along the water, pet and feed horses, and learn all about the history of the beautiful, Hawaiian valley. The gift shop was great, too, with very reasonably priced snacks and ice cream. Wonderful and memorable experience! Mahalo nui loa!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
We had a great time on the glass bottom boat tour with our toddler. He loved seeing the fish and hearing about the coral reefs. It was his first time on a boat! The tour guide was very informative and was so happy to share all information he had about the island.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your son enjoyed the trip and the information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Chris
Wonderful crew, great boat, dolphins, and the ocean. What could be better?
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/11/05 |
Reviewed by: ゆーたん
The atmosphere was really nice under the beautiful moon. Both the show and dinner were excellent! It was a wonderful experience on the Big Island of Hawaii!
月も綺麗な下で、とにかく雰囲気がとても良かったです。
ショーもディナーも、最高でした!
ハワイ島での素敵な体験になりました!
It might be better to go early since the parking lot was full.
駐車場がいっぱいだったので、早めに行った方がいいかもしれません。
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| Packages: | スタンダード・ルアウ・パッケージ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Oliver family
This trip into the valley was a highlight of our friend’s visit to the Big Island from Massachusetts. We all commented on what a great guide Forrest is.
This trip should be on all visitors must see list.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/28 |
Reviewed by: アキムゲンキ
We were the only Japanese participants. It truly felt like an overseas trip. The guide is also focused on environmental protection, practicing the balance between nature conservation and tourism on the Big Island.
Additionally, they pay attention to the safety of tour participants, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. There were plenty of fish swimming around, and the water clarity was high, making it a fun tour.
Lunch and breakfast were simple but delicious. I would love to participate again when I come back to the Big Island.
日本人の参加は我々のみ。まさに海外旅行です。ガイドは環境保護にも注力しており、ハワイ島の自然保護と観光の両立を実践しています。
また、我々ツアー参加者の危険行為にも注意を払っており、安心して楽しむことができます。魚も沢山泳いでおり、透明度も高く、楽しいツアーでした。
ランチ、朝食も手軽だけど美味しかったです。
また、ハワイ島に来る時には参加したいです。
Participants come from various places across the United States and Europe. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of international travel.
参加者もアメリカ各地、ヨーロッパからと、様々。
海外旅行の雰囲気を存分に楽しめます。
Aloha, thank you very much for posting such a wonderful review. We sincerely appreciate that you joined us and had a great time on the water. We look forward to your next visit. Mahalo~
Aloha, 素敵なレビューを投稿していただき、誠にありがとうございます。ご一緒にお越しいただき、水上で楽しいひとときをお過ごしいただけたことに、心より感謝申し上げます。またのお越しをお待ちしております。Mahalo~
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| Packages: | 08:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Joe
Nice cruise with excellent staff, especially the captain
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/13 |
Reviewed by: めみちゃん
The buffet had a wide variety of food and drinks, and I definitely overate. The Hawaiian songs and dances were also enjoyable. The sunset view in the background was lovely.
バイキングの料理も、飲み物も豊富で、食べ過ぎました。ハワイアンの歌や、踊りも楽しかったです。
背景の夕焼けの景色もステキでした。
The piña colada, a cocktail made with coconut milk and pineapple juice, was very delicious. I definitely recommend it.
ピナコラーダというココナッツミルクとパイナップルジュースのカクテルはとても美味しかったです。
ぜひ、おすすめします。
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| Packages: | 一般席 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Holli
This tour was one of my favorite things we did while on the Big Island! Initially, the plan was to just go to the Waipi'o Valley lookout. I am so glad we ended up deciding to take the tour. You're taken down into the valley (on an extremely steep road) in a 10ish seater van. I get really carsick and had no issues during the tour. Our wonderful guide, Forrest, informed us of the history of the valley and it's people. He was extremely informative and clearly cares so much about the valley and it's history. The views inside the valley were stunning! Do yourself a favor and book this tour.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Kelc
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to teach us about Waipi’o family and ensure we experienced it to the fullest!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Deb
A great trip. Staff , boat and equipment was excellent. Fun for first time snorkeling
Mahalo for joining us! We hope you're able to come again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Our invoice said to check in at 4:15 but when we got there they said check in was 5:15 after checking in we waited another hour to enter and then dinner and the show didn't start until 7 pm! That was almost 4 hours of waiting. The show and dinner was great but the wait time was terrible.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/26 |
Reviewed by: M. LANEY
I have a gluten allergy and it was SO incredibly helpful to have everything clearly labeled. The show was outstanding, the crew was friendly and helpful, the food was absolutely delicious. All around 10s
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| Packages: | Royal Kona Resort Luau - Standard Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Hot at first with the sun coming down, but the sunset views are phenomenal!
Thank you for joining us and your kind words! We hope that you're able to join us again someday soon!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Shawnda Starr
I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/31 |
Reviewed by: おハナ
At the first point, we didn't encounter any manta rays, so we moved to a spot where we could meet them while holding onto the pole. Then, illuminated by the light, the manta ray appeared beautifully as if it was glowing. It was truly breathtaking. After that, it seemed like it was greeting us, swirling around and opening its mouth wide to suck in plankton, which made us incredibly excited each time. The water temperature was a bit low, and by the time we returned to the boat, we were shivering. However, we received hot chocolate on the boat, which warmed up both our salty mouths and cold bodies a little. Thanks to the Japanese guide's attentiveness, we were able to enjoy the tour without any worries. Thank you very much. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone going to the Big Island of Hawaii.
最初のポイントではマンタは現れなかったので、私達はポールにつかまったままマンタに遭遇できるポイントまで移動。すると光に照らされてまるでマンタが光っている様に美しく登場しました。大感激です。その後も挨拶でもしてくれてるかの様にクルクルと回転したり、口を大きく開けてプランクトンを吸い込んでいる様子がみれて、その度に大興奮でした。水温が少し低くて船に戻る頃にはガタガタ震えてしまいましたが、船でホットチョコのドリンクを貰い塩っぱい口の中も寒い体も少し温まりました。日本語ガイドの方が気を配って頂いたので何も不安なくツアーを楽しめました。ありがとうございました。ハワイ島に行く方には、是非参加する様勧めたいと思います。
Since we will be leaving in the evening, we can also enjoy the sunset. Once we get on the boat, it will be cold, so I think a large towel is definitely necessary.
夕方に出るので夕日も楽しめます。船に上がってからは寒いので大きなタオルは絶対いると思います。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Manta University on the Big Island. We also appreciate your five-star rating. The manta rays spinning right in front of you are truly spectacular, aren't they? Thank you for your comments regarding cold weather precautions as well. When you come to Hawaii again, please take advantage of our repeat visitor discount and come back to visit us. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! おハナさま。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た。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。目の前で回転するマンタは迫力満点ですよね!! 寒さ対策に関するコメントもありがとうござます。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: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Candra and Lucas
Our guide to the Waipi'o Valley tour was Kaloeo Olival He did a superlative job. We really enjoyed the tour and learned quite a bit about Hawaiian traditional culture.
Thanks to you and to Kaloeo!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/09/12 |
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Aloha Kara, Mahalo for joining us and your kind words! We have high hopes that you'll join us again someday soon!