Reviewed by: Nature love
Absolutely amazing. You can feel the spirit and history of the land. Like no other place.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Ekl
We had a great driver/tour guide in Omar. He shared his love for the valley where he was born and raised with such joy and we felt like we got an insider’s view. The personal anecdotes about his family, and tales of fishing, hunting, canoeing, surfing, etc., really made the tour come alive for us. The overlook provides a stunning view but going into the valley provided a rich context for life of the Hawaiian people who have lived off the land and sea for generations. The valley is such a special place, a piece of history and way of life beautifully preserved; I feel blessed and privileged to have had this experience. And we even met one of the wild horses.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Dave
We learned so much about island and Hawaiian culture, especially from the knowledgeable luau host.The meats were perfect, with a unique and delicious combination of side dishes. The show was the icing on the cake!!! We will definitely be back.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Bits
Quick and on time. Good way to see some of the sea life with young kids.
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! We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us on board.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Joe
Found our tour guide Shaun (sp?) to be very informative about the area and Island history. Great scenery and an awesome education!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Tomas Hidalgo
The Luau dinner event was awesome all my family enjoyed the food, drink and show.
I wish going back again.
The staff are great and helpful.
Great Hawaii culture.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - General Seating |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/01 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
You definitely should go! I saw the original landscapes of Hawaii that you can only experience by joining the tour. The guide was very experienced, which gave me a sense of security.
ぜひ行くべきです!ツアーに参加しないと見ることが出来ないハワイの原風景を見ました。ガイドの方はもちろん慣れていて安心感がありました。
If you have motion sickness medication, candies, or pickled plums, I think those who get car sick will be fine. Since you can enter the river, it might be a good idea to bring a towel to wipe your fee
酔い止めと飴や梅干しなどあれば車酔いする方は大丈夫だと思います。
川に入ることができるので、足元を拭くタオルなどを持参するといいかもしれません。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/21 |
Reviewed by: M&R
Tour guide was a local. This was once in a lifetime experience to go down into the valley and see the long cascading waterfall. We meandered through trails & crossed 7 streams and passed by taro fields.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Rex
Our guide was very friendly, courteous, and informative. Having lived and worked in the valley, he displayed his passion and knowledge throughout the tour.
Be ready to learn about history and Hawaiian culture.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Tammy
Great time, great food, great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening cruising down to Captain Cook. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mean was wonderful. We loved that we could sit back and enjoy the scenery while being served. I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise.
Mahalo Tammy for your patronage and kind review! We are so happy to read that you had a five star experience! Mahalo for your recommendations; we hope to see you again too!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/22 |
Reviewed by: LilMis California
Our tour guide (Shawn) was VERY informative and passionate about telling us the history and sacredness of Waipio Valley, the Valley of the Kings. We had such a great time! My 7yr old (who doesn’t like to sit still) enjoyed this tour immensely! Especially trying to find the prawns in the stream. Would definitely do this again!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Jenn
Highly recommend! The tour guide provided details and history of the region, with various stops along the way for us to soak in the beauty of the valley!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Shena
This was our first luau, but we really enjoyed the experience. We went with the Alii seating package and were very satisfied with the servers, seating and pictures! They told the story of Hawaii and put on a great show with an awesome dinner!
Get the alii seating package!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Jp
Very chill. Lots of history on trip. Great dinner.
Mahalo for joining us and sharing your kind words! Love the beautiful photo! Best to you both!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
My husband and I really enjoyed our ride down into the valley. We learned a great deal of history from our guide as well as trivia like the fact they used Waipio Valley as the "Dry Land" in the movie Waterworld.
It's a beautiful and magical place.
The at Art gallery/gift shoppe where you meet has wonderful Hawaiian made products!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Tee R
A little relaxing and adventure. Crew was very friendly and fun. Always felt safe in and out of the water. Meals were good. Would definitely recommend and we would go again!
Thanks so much for joining us and taking the time to share your experience! We are stoked to know that you felt safe, that you enjoyed the service and that you'll be recommending us! Until we meet again; we wish you all of the best!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Such an experience to go into the valley, you can feel the spirit of Hawaii in places like Waipio Valley.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Kara
fun, good food, and right at hotel so we loved the ease!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/13 |
Reviewed by: きゅう
We spotted them about five minutes after setting sail! After that, they continued to show us blows, breaches, tail slaps, and pectoral slaps one after another. Although we weren't very close, I was completely satisfied with how frequently they performed their "dance."
Fortunately, the Hilton Waikoloa where I stayed had a room at the very end facing the ocean, and during the morning and afternoon, I could see blows and breaches in the distance. I participated in the tour in early March, and it seems to be the perfect time for whale watching, as we encountered them frequently.
We were blessed with good weather; there were some waves, but the boat's rocking was less than I had worried about, making for a comfortable journey.
出航して5分ほどで逢えました!
その後も続々とブロー・ブリーチング・テールスラップ・ペックスラップを見せてくれました。
距離はけっして近くなかったけれど、これだけ頻繁に“ダンス”を魅せてくれたので大満足です。
宿泊していたヒルトン・ワイコロアが運良く海側最突端の部屋でしたが、朝や昼に海を眺めていると遠くでブロー&ブリーチングをしている姿が見えます。
ツアーに参加したのは3月初旬でしたが、頻繁に出逢えるホエールウォッチングには最適・絶好の時期のようです。
好天に恵まれて、多少の波はありましたが心配していた船の揺れも少なく、快適な船の旅でした。
The waiting time before departure is about 45 to 60 minutes. Since you'll be waiting on a sandy beach without shade, make sure to prepare adequate sun protection and hydration on sunny days! You'll be
出航前の待ち時間45~60分ほど。日除けのない砂浜で待つので天気の良い日は十分な日焼け対策と水分補給の準備を!
砂浜から小型のグラスボートで本船まで移動します。足が波に洗われるので濡れてもよい恰好で!
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| Packages: | 10:30発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
Omar was a remarkable, knowledgeable, and personable guide. He grew up in this sacred valley and his relatives still live there. This shuttle tour is the only way tourists can visit Wai'ipo Valley, which is an absolute must-see. So book your trip and ask for Omar as your guide!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Awesome!
We had a wonderful time! Great information and an experience everyone will benefit from.
Take a light jacket or sweatshirt because the weather can be unpredictable.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Cloudy |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/10 |
Reviewed by: born in Oregon
We had an excellent guide. A safe driver! He knew exactly what to do when the transmission went out. He made sure we were all safe! I loved the knowledge he shared of the valley, people and history.
He was very personable and he made the tour very enjoyable.
My GPS didn't recognize some if the turns but we fumbled our way in!
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/06 |
Reviewed by: S&R
Absolutely fabulous!
Dancers were amazing. Musicians and singers . Loved it all!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This is a must-do experience while on the Big Island. Local knowledge and passion for the history and importance of this amazing valley makes this guided tour an incredible experience for all ages.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/24 |
Reviewed by: chim
I didn't want to go into the ocean, but my elderly mother did, and since it was our first time in Hawaii, I wanted to see the underwater world while snorkeling. The glass-bottom boat made both of our wishes come true.
While we didn't see a wide variety of colorful corals, the water was clearer than we expected, and we were able to see quite a few fish. We even encountered dolphins! Although we only saw their fins.
The staff were cheerful and kind, and even though we hardly spoke any English, we had a great time.
海に入りたくない高齢の母と、せっかく初めてのハワイ島だからシュノーケルで海の中を見てみたい私。どちらの希望も叶えてくれたのがこのグラスボートでした。
色とりどりの珊瑚〜とまではいきませんでしたが、予想より水の透明度が高く、そこそこ魚も見られました。イルカも遭遇しましたよ!ヒレしか見えませんでしたが。
スタッフも明るく親切、英語のほとんど話せない私達でも充分楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Whitney S
Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was exceptional—staff members were attentive, frequently checking in to offer drinks and clear dishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it!
Thanks so much for joining us and the five star review! We hope your travels have you visiting us again in the near future.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Jing
An unexpected and surprising journey of elves. We are tourists from China, attracted by the original vegetation, wild horses, and clear streams in the valley. The travelogue written upon returning to China has attracted a lot of attention from friends.
Pay attention to the weather forecast and choose sunny days for viewing.
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| Packages: | Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/27 |
Reviewed by: ごーごー
The drinks were delicious, and I was able to enjoy local dishes like Kalua pig, along with an impressive show. The music and the dance were all wonderful. Since I watched it at Sunset Beach, I can't forget that sunset. If I have the chance to come again, I will definitely watch it one more time.
お酒も美味しく、お料理もカルアピックなど郷土料理も堪能できら上に圧巻のショー。曲も踊りも全てが素敵でした。サンセットビーチで観れたのであの夕焼けが忘れられません。また来る機会があったら、絶対もう一回観ます。
For those celebrating birthdays or weddings, everyone from the guests will be able to offer their congratulations.
お誕生日や結婚祝いの方、ゲスト皆んなから祝福してもらえますよ。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Kona sunsets are awesome, definitely our favorite. We loved that we got a night to just take it in while enjoying the ocean and awesome eats
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/11 |
Reviewed by: D&J
The Captain and Crew were amazing and informative. It was such a Great Time. Would so go Again!! A Perfect Evening for it.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Sail. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of ways to watch the sunset while you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend one of yours with us and that you'd consider joining us onboard another time.
Mahalo and A Hui
P.S. Thanks for posting that beautiful photo too!
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| Packages: | [A-Bay Departure] Waikoloa Sunset Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/10 |
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Have lunch at the stand where Kukuihaele Rd meets Wai’pio Valley road. The Hawaiian Plate was delish