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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

This was an experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed by: Mike Miller

Our family’s first experience whale watching was truly impressive. The crew was professional with information and safety. They did not leave out the fun and had a nice variety of refreshments. We did take the 1:30 pm tour and saw many whales.
The confirmation email as to directions to find them was not so great. They are not in front of the Lava Lava restaurant ( which kept us circling for 10 mins) they are to the right of iLava Lava down along the beach 100 yards aprox, is 2 palm trees on the beach w/ small orange sign to check in. You should notice the platoon boat and catamaran out in the water awaiting for you.
Have extra cash available for tip they are worth it.

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Packages: Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/18
Activity Date: 2022/02/14

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Well worth the trip

Reviewed by: Robert

Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.

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Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/02/07
Activity Date: 2022/02/05

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Fantastic crew and trip!

Reviewed by: Laurie

The sailboat was new and beautiful. The crew were knowledgeable and very helpful. They let us do some whale watching and fish chasing and we had a fantastic time! We will definitely take this trip again but next tome we will do the 5 hour.

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Aloha Laurie, Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We look forward to your next visit!

  • Just plain fun!

  • Pure joy.

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/06
Activity Date: 2022/02/04

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

LOVED IT

Reviewed by: Colleen

We had a great time on the shuttle. Our driver, Forest was fun, professional and had so much to share about the area and island. We got to go down to some beautiful spots and get out to take pictures. It was amazing. I highly recommend you take this tour. The windows are out so you don't feel closed in. It is a long way down and up so think long and hard about hiking it. We are so glad we choose to Book this tour-- You will be happy you did! It was an amazing experience.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/02/01
Activity Date: 2022/01/24

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Excellent service

Reviewed by: Teresa

The tour was excellent even if the surf had made the water a little cloudy. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the surf conditions, you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew (and got to see that honu feeding).
We know there are a lot of activities 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: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/22
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Perfect birthday celebration

Reviewed by: Ms Jones

All of my expectations were delivered. Everything I imagined the Luau would be or could be was beyond my dreams. The staff was wonderful, the waiters were attentive and friendly. There will definitely be a next time to the island. The acknowledgment of birthdays, anniversaries and honeymooners was a joy to see. I met one of the birthday girls and a newly married couple it was a pleasure to celebrate with them all. ALOHA!!

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/01/20
Activity Date: 2022/01/18

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Gorgeous Sunset and Spinner Dolphins

Reviewed by: Ted

Our group had a phenomenal time for the sunset cruise in Kona. Captain Dave and Chelsea were fantastic. Great photographers and a wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed the total experience. It was very relaxing, the cool breezes and we saw schools of multiple spinner dolphins, which made it thoroughly fantastic! Thank you!!!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/19
Activity Date: 2022/01/17

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great day snorkeling in the sun!

Reviewed by: Jane

Such a welcoming crew and staff at Sea Quest. They worked through changes easily and made sure everyone was comfortable. Not only was the snorkeling great with tons of fish and coral but you also get several stops along the ride to look at lava tubes, caves, and larger wildlife. Very knowledgable crew and great spot to visit for both beginner and advanced swimmers/snorkelers.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/01/18
Activity Date: 2022/01/15

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Such a fun experience! We saw spinner dolphins

Reviewed by: Dan

The sunset cruise was a lot of fun! The crew was super friendly and we had a great time! While on our cruise we got to see spinner dolphins up close which was really cool to see!

Definitely book this if you’re looking for a great sunset experience!

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/15
Activity Date: 2021/12/26

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

Reviewed by: Mike

The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The surf didn’t allow for good visibility on the day we chose to go, but they informed us ahead of time and gave us the option of rescheduling. We chose to go anyway and they worked hard to still make it a great experience.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the limited visibility, you enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/01/14
Activity Date: 2022/01/05

4.5-Hour Sea Paradise Premium Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour with Breakfast & Lunch

Must Do in Kona!!

Reviewed by: SusanB

Wonderful, cheerful, professional staff. Lovely, clean NEW boat. This trip was a thumbs up. We were greeted by Joshua who was happy and briefed us well. On board were Asia, Jesse and Capt. Mike Morgan. This team worked well together to keep us entertained, fed, schooled on area history and safe. All of the gear was in good condition, the food was healthy and served efficiently using pandemic protocols. We were clearly informed of where to snorkel and attended by one or two employees while in the water. We were able to make part of the trip back under sail which was a silent treat. This is a top snorkel area on the island and the Sea Paradise trip is top notch! Top this off with seeing spinner dolphins and five different whales ….. a wonderful way to spend the morning.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Susan, Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to share your beautiful photos. We hope to see you for more adventures soon!

  • Under sail

  • Whale!

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Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/13
Activity Date: 2022/01/11

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great snorkeling and sea cave tour experience

Reviewed by: Tanya L.

The captain and the assistant are very nice and knowledgeable. We saw a few amazing sea caves and lava tubes on the way to the snorkeling stops. Saw beautiful fishes at both stops and the 2nd stop (Captain Cook's Monument) is best and our GoPro caught awesome videos of those beautiful fishes.

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Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/10
Activity Date: 2022/01/07

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

awesome little trip!

Reviewed by: EMN

Great staff and fun little outing for my 6year old :)

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for reviewing your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your little one enjoyed the trip!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we really appreciate that you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/08
Activity Date: 2021/12/15

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Awesome and beautiful

Reviewed by: Gregory

So can’t wait to do this again next time we visit !!! Beautiful views and fun times

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/08
Activity Date: 2022/01/06

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Reviewed by: Travis

The tour guide was excellent and had some great stories, but we were completed clouded out and didnt see any stars.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/01/01
Activity Date: 2021/12/30

Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour

The tour guide was very knowledgeable

Reviewed by: Zarin Daruwala

The tour was enjoyable due to the guide Adam’s knowledge of horticulture, Hawaii’s history and lots of folklore.

Thanks Adam for a wonderful day spent on the tour!

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Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/30
Activity Date: 2021/12/28

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Great experience with awesome crew

Reviewed by: big island lover

We took the cruise last Thursday. The cruise time from the harbor to the site was a little long but worthful. The sunset view was beautiful. And we were so lucky to see a group of dolphins. The two girls were super nice and very helpful. Also, they offer a different price for people with ride-only. It was a great experience. I regret for not giving tips because my wallet was left in the car. I hope they could accept Zelle/Apple pay of tips later.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/29
Activity Date: 2021/12/23

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Phenomenal experience!

Reviewed by: Suzie

The manta ray night snorkel was AMAZING! Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to meet each one of us individually. Being in the dark ocean with these amazing creatures is a breathtaking experience that can’t be put into words or explained with videos. You just have to do it. We have 5-6 rays that barrel rolled under us continuously for about 20 minutes.

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/29
Activity Date: 2021/12/27

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

One Word: Disappointed

Reviewed by: Chris

I paid for and experienced the sunset Manta Ray Night Time Snorkelling on Dec. 23, 2021. I completely understand that these are wild animals and that it's extremely unpredictable whether or not you'll get a good chance to see them up close and personal. That said, that is what this company is selling and what we are paying extremely good money for. if you are going to charge for it, then every effort should be made to deliver on that experience.

The crew overall did a decent job, but once we arrived at the area where the Manta Rays were supposed to be, I was surprised to see a huge number of boats of various sizes and setups. I then realized that perhaps our setup was not ideal. I noticed that some arrange the snorkelers in a circle or square formation, making it more likely for everyone to get a good view of the Manta Ray if it shows up. Our setup was just some floating paddle boards, and our particular location was not ideal. I would say all of us on our particular paddle board barely caught a glimpse of a Manta Ray, whereas others I believe based on what they said got a much better view. This was extremely disappointing. I'm sure those who did catch a good shot will talk about a different experience, but all of us who were on the boat paid good money, not just those who got a good view of the Manta Rays.

This makes it hard to recommend this particular outfit to others

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Chris, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve our tours. We are deeply sorry that your encounter with the Manta Rays fell short of expectations on our tour. Our captain and crew went to great lengths to provide a memorable experience, but the unpredictability of wildlife and ocean conditions can sometimes pose challenges. We hope you can join us again in the future to restore your impression of our tour and see more Mantas up close. Mahalo

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/28
Activity Date: 2021/12/23

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Met Expectations and then some

Reviewed by: Greg

Was thrilling and informative. The crew were friendly and helpful and made every effort to make sure the experience was enjoyable. The mantas were so close and very impressive. Also saw dolphins as a bonus.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/25
Activity Date: 2021/12/23

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Great time

Reviewed by: Magda

Delicious buffet! Great MC and dancers! Loved the backdrop of the ocean.

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/23
Activity Date: 2021/12/21

3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Delightful Snorkel Cruise

Reviewed by: Grandma Tess

Despite a windy day, Captain Cindy was able to find a great place to snorkel. The briefing provided by the captain described the best ways to snorkel. I learned something new! I felt safe as the crew had a member who went on a surfboard to watch over the participants.

I can’t believe the hospitality of the crew— serving drinks, food and snacks with ease.

This was one of the highlights of our trip.

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Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/22
Activity Date: 2021/12/20

Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great experience with Hawaii Nautical

Reviewed by: Irina

We saw two whales during our trip! We went on a tour in December, when the whale watching season just started, yet we were lucky to encounter two whales. The tour departed from Waikaloa, which was a bit of a drive from our place in Kona. However, it is supposed to be a better area for spotting whales. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience.

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Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/20
Activity Date: 2021/12/19

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Majestic Oceanfront Celebration

Reviewed by: Vhurteau

Excellent pageantry and making educational entertainment fun for the whole family that includes history of the various South Pacific tribes together with an excellent orchestra, singing and an outstanding master of ceremonies. The buffet food was fine but you go here to enjoy a majestic recreation of Hawaiian tradition!

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/12/18
Activity Date: 2021/11/28

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray night snorkeling

Reviewed by: Awale Farah

The experience was amazing. A big ray came so close touched my elbow.

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/12/16
Activity Date: 2021/12/14

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Living your best life

Reviewed by: Randi

We had an amaZing time! We saw whales. The crew was incredible. No dolphins tho which was a bummer but that’s ok!

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/12/12
Activity Date: 2021/12/10

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Amazing Manta Ray Excursion

Reviewed by: Susie

Our entire family had an amazing evening swimming with the Manta Rays, it was magical. The crew, with Captain Bryce were fantastic, knowledgeable, and fun. Highly recommend this trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha!
Thank you for sharing your great experience!
We are very happy to hear that.
Yes!! Guests will experience a magical night with Manta Ray and our crews;)

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/12/03
Activity Date: 2021/11/30

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Great for kids!

Reviewed by: Hawaii Visitor

Perfect activity for kids or those with limited mobility. Great crew and fun experience.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha -- thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/11/28
Activity Date: 2021/11/26

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

The crew really went out of the way to make it a great experience

Reviewed by: JCarter

Pirate Wednesdays - Would highly recommend. You get a comedy show as well as the manta rays

Reply from activity provider

Aloha! Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!

A Hui Hou:)

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/26
Activity Date: 2021/11/24

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great time!!

Reviewed by: Lisa

This was our very first time in Hawaii, and of course our first luau. The show was great, the food was good, and so were the drinks! It was a beautiful evening and very well done, and completely safe! I highly recommend this luau whether it’s your first or you are a seasoned professional!

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/14
Activity Date: 2021/11/09
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