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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Great Ride
Activity Date: 2023/05/21 | Posted on: 2023/07/07

Clear bottom viewing which is awesome, our family loved the experience.

Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Blast!!
Activity Date: 2023/05/19 | Posted on: 2023/07/07

Family loved this tour! Make sure you book all guests though!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Fun event
Activity Date: 2023/05/18 | Posted on: 2023/07/07

Yummy food and evening full of entertainment! Perfect on a Hawaii getaway

Packages: Ohana Package
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch
Loved the open track
Activity Date: 2023/05/17 | Posted on: 2023/07/07

It was cool that the whole tour wasn't following the guide but at some parts you were allowed to open trot the field.

Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Amazing experience- great guides
Activity Date: 2023/07/03 | Posted on: 2023/07/05

We lucked out with dolphins, sea turtles and an amazing array of fish. The guides were great and answered all our questions while expertly navigating the reef to make sure we saw a ton of fish. I was skeptical initially, but sooooo worth it and a ball for all ages (1.5 -70+).

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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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 cruise, your interactions with our crew, and most importantly, got to see so much marine life!
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored you chose to join us for part of your day.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Great Excursion!
Activity Date: 2023/07/01 | Posted on: 2023/07/03

We loved this excursion! The Boat & staff were excellent! Snorkeling was amazing (tons of fish, turtle & an eel) & the boat with the slides & high dive were so fun for my kids!! This was our favorite hawaiin excursion!

Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great Evening
Activity Date: 2023/05/06 | Posted on: 2023/07/01

Really good water conditions, we got to see a good amount of the rays and the experience was breathtaking!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha Kara! We are thrilled to hear of your amazing experience on our manta ray tour. We hope you come again soon! Mahalo

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Fun Filled Evening
Activity Date: 2023/05/04 | Posted on: 2023/07/01

Drinks were good, food was yummy and lots of, and the crew was really joyful!

Packages: Ohana Package
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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Absolute amazing Experience
Activity Date: 2023/04/21 | Posted on: 2023/07/01

Wish we got to see lava but the experience alone made us know we will soon be back!

Packages: Standard Package
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Luau on the Big Island at the Hilton Resort
Activity Date: 2023/06/06 | Posted on: 2023/07/01

Absolutely wonderful dinner and show. We were seated with enough time to get our food and appreciated that they served the children first while the adults were able to get their drinks from the open bar. Loved having the chance to try different types of drinks from the bar. I was concerned about the weather with it being out in the open since it was cloudy and had rained in the afternoon recently but it was perfect weather! Our kids and I really enjoyed the show and we had a lovely family next to us from Wisconsin that made the dinner even more enjoyable. Would have preferred the waiters/ess come more from the back as they helped their tables so that we could see and record the event a little better. Over wonderful family event that we highly recommend!

Packages: Standard Package - General Seating
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Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure on the Big Island - Aerial Sky Bridges and Optional Waterfall Swim
An adventure seeker must!
Activity Date: 2023/06/28 | Posted on: 2023/06/30

Wed June 28, 2023
Totally awesome experience w professional zippers who keep safety first but make it super fun!! I embraced the challenge of the bridges to help me w my fear of high edges. Curtis and Eli , our guides, are very knowledgeable of Hawaii , and some hidden gems to visit!
Definitely recommend Kohala Zipline’s
Treetop Canopy adventure!
55-515 Hawi Rd
Hawi, Hawaii. 96719

1808 331-8505

Packages: Standard Package: Treetop Canopy Zipline Adventure
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Fantastic
Activity Date: 2023/06/23 | Posted on: 2023/06/26

The tour was wonderful , the crew engaging, helpful, humorous, and knowledgeable , the equipment was fine, thoughtful snacks/drinks provided, and of course then there were the rays.it was a dreamlike experience.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha! We are so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time on our Manta Ray tour. We love to hear about our guest's positive experiences. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo

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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Excellent show
Activity Date: 2023/06/23 | Posted on: 2023/06/26

The show was very entertaining and food was amazing! I would have liked the host to speak a little louder. The tables at the back could barely hear him. Otherwise, great experience.

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Best family excursion!
Activity Date: 2023/06/23 | Posted on: 2023/06/25

MUST DO-Our family comes to Hawaii every summer and this is by far the most magical experience we've ever had on an excursion!!! There were four manta rays swimming around us-truly awe inspiring! Our kids are 16, 14, and 10...ALL LOVED IT and said it was the highlight of our trip! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
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Aloha Molly! Thank you for joining our tour and leaving such positive feedback! We are so glad that your family enjoyed your time with the manta rays. We hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo

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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーケリングツアー <軽食付き/英語ガイド>
It was fun!
楽しかったです!
Activity Date: 2023/06/22 | Posted on: 2023/06/25

I had a wonderful time in the beautiful weather of Hawaii Island!
We first went offshore to find dolphins, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any. However, it felt great to speed along in the rubber boat!
The snorkeling was also beautiful. I think there might be more variety of fish in places like Kerama in Okinawa. The water clarity was about 25 meters!
After snorkeling for about an hour, we returned while getting explanations about the lava caves along the coastline.

ハワイ島の最高の天気の中、素敵な時間を過ごせました!
最初にイルカを見つけに沖合に出ましたが、残念ながら会えませんでしたでもゴムボートでスピード出して進むのでとても気持ち良かったです!
シュノーケルも綺麗でした。沖縄のケラマとかの方が魚の種類は多いかな?透明度は25mくらいあったと思います!
小1時間シュノーケルした後に戻りながら海岸線の溶岩洞窟の説明などもしてくれました。

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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー 滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く!<午前・午後/英語ガイド/食事付>by フェアウィンド号
I was able to enjoy myself freely and at my own pace.
ゆっくり自由に楽しめました
Activity Date: 2023/06/22 | Posted on: 2023/06/24
J&P

The weather was great, and I had a very fulfilling snorkeling experience. I've tried it in various places before, but having plenty of time to enjoy it at my own pace was really good.

天気にも恵まれ、とても充実したシュノーケリング体験ができました。今までいろんな場所で経験しましたが、たっぷりな時間で、ゆっくり自由に楽しめるのがGood でした

Packages: 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間)
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Excellent Family Snorkel Tour
Activity Date: 2023/06/20 | Posted on: 2023/06/22

We went on the afternoon tour with 8 in our family ranging in age from 4 to 65. Most had no snorkeling experience. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The crew were so friendly and helpful! We were impressed with their safety precautions, including all of the crew being certified lifeguards and were watching out for everyone the entire time we were in the water. The water was pristine and we saw so many varieties of fish and even saw an eel. The coral was beautiful, too.

Packages: Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours]
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ダブルシュノーケリングクルーズ byイルカ大学<ランチ付き/英語ガイド(日本語スタッフ乗船日あり)>
Dolphin
イルカ
Activity Date: 2023/06/11 | Posted on: 2023/06/20

The captain exchanged information with other captains and took a detour to an area where we might see dolphins. Sure enough, dolphins came to play around the boat, and we saw them jump twice. Communication is important in everything, isn't it? We also had a great time snorkeling and got to see plenty of yellow fish.

ハワイ島の船長さん同士の情報交換で、イルカに会えそうな海域に遠回りしてくれました。見事、イルカが船の周りに遊びに来てくれました。ジャンプも2回。
コミニケーションは、何事も大切ですね
シュノーケルも、黄色いお魚もいっぱいみれて良かったですよ。

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They are a friendly crew, so please feel free to talk to them a lot!

フレンドリーなクルーたちですので、ぜひたくさん話しかけてください!

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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Island your with Aloha
Activity Date: 2023/05/13 | Posted on: 2023/06/20

We booked this tour based on these reviews, it seems that these reviews were spot on. Our tour started when Tod picked us up on time and whisked us off to our island adventure. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to explain Hawaiian culture and pointed out things in our drive that were informative.

The stargazing portion of our tour was an incredibly unique and awe-inspiring experience. Tod was a knowledgeable guide and took us to a dark and remote location in Mauna Kea, perfect for stargazing. With the use of his personal high-quality telescope, binoculars and a powerful laser pointer, we were able to see constellations, planets, and even faint nebulae. Tod also shared interesting facts and stories about the night sky, making the experience both informative and enjoyable.

Tod even made the experience memorable by playing The Planets by Gustav Holst, its those little details, that made this tour the highlight of our Big Island Vacation.

Overall, this tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to see the stars in all their glory accompanied by our an amazing guide Tod.
Make sure to request him on your next stargazing adventure.

Packages: Standard Tour
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マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>
If you don't see a manta, you can participate for free next time. It was good.
マンタに会えなかったら、次回無料で参加できます。できましたgood。
Activity Date: 2023/06/10 | Posted on: 2023/06/19

There was a Japanese guide. A Japanese woman kindly assisted me over the phone. Unfortunately, if you can't see a manta, you can participate for free next time. In fact, I was able to try again for free.

On June 10th at 18:00, we saw the best sunset, but we only caught a glimpse of one manta passing by in the distance. My husband didn't see any at all.

On June 13th at 21:00, I was allowed to try again for free, and I had the best encounter with 4 to 5 mantas that spun around right in front of me multiple times. It truly felt like a manta experience. Since it’s nature... the impact and emotion were different from just seeing mantas pass by in Ishigaki Island.

Even though I don't understand English, I could feel the excitement of the crew. Since it was dark in the sea, I felt reassured participating just by understanding Japanese.

日本人のガイドさんがいます。電話も日本人の女性が親切に対応してくれました。
残念ながらマンタに会えない時は、次回の参加は無料にして頂けます。実際、無料で再度チャレンジできました。
6/10 18:00からは最高の夕日は見れましたが、遠くに通り過ぎた1枚しか見れませんでした。主人は、全く見れてません。
6/13 21:00に無料で再チャレンジさせてもらい、4~5枚のマンタが目の前で何度もクルクル回転してくれる最高の出会いを見れました。これぞマンタという感じでした。自然相手なので。。。。。石垣島での通り過ぎるマンタを見るのとは、迫力、感動が違いました。
英語が解らない私でも、乗組員のスタッフの興奮が伝わりました。
暗い海なので、日本語がわかるだけで安心して参加できました。

Packages: 1便プラン
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Thank you for participating in the retry. I'm glad you were able to get a solid second chance to encounter the wild manta rays! Please join us again; we look forward to seeing you. MAHALO

リトライでのご参加ありがとうございました。
野性のマンタとの出会い、2度目のチャンスをしっかりゲットしていただけて良かったです!
またぜひこ参加ください、お待ちしています。
MAHALO

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Beautiful!
Activity Date: 2023/06/16 | Posted on: 2023/06/18

The boat ride was so much fun and such an adrenaline rush. The waters were beautiful and perfect temperature for swimming. The captain and crew were so friendly and had so much information about the land. Would definitely do it again and you get so much for the price!

Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
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Kilauea Volcano Guided Hiking Tours | Small Group & Private Experiences
Relaxing Hike at a beautiful place
Activity Date: 2023/06/13 | Posted on: 2023/06/15
D_H

This was a great hike with our guide Jennifer. She adjusted it to match my kids’ level of interest. She was well prepared with all the supplies including backpacks, snacks, rain gear and jackets. On our visit we got sun and rain and sun and rain. My kids’ were tired so we cut our hike short but it was just enough to have great introduction to the park, and the plants and history around it.

Packages: 4-Mile Sunset Volcano Hiking Adventure [4 hours]
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ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ
I was moved by the blue of the sea and sky, the green of the grass and mountains, and the intelligence of the horses.
海や空の青、草や山の緑、馬の賢さに感動しました。
Activity Date: 2023/06/12 | Posted on: 2023/06/14

I had a great time horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, so I decided to try it again this time. Kualoa is quite touristy, and I felt comfortable using their services even though I don't understand English, but there was no one who spoke Japanese here, which made me a bit anxious and dizzy on the horse. However, the staff were enthusiastic and warm, so I was able to get through safely.

The horses are smart, so I mostly just had to sit there, but going downhill was a bit scary, and I tensed up, resulting in knee pain by the end. During the ride, we were told to put our water and phones in a special bag for safety. Also, since the wind was chilly, it was necessary to wear something over our clothes. I participated in a windbreaker, long pants, and sneakers.

It seemed that wearing a helmet was at my own risk, but I borrowed one. Hats can get blown away by the wind, startling both me and the horse, so wearing a helmet was the right choice. This time, I couldn't fully enjoy the magnificent scenery due to my nervousness and not understanding the instructions, but I definitely want to participate again. The photos taken by the staff along the way were wonderful and became great memories.

オアフ島のクアロア牧場での乗馬が楽しかったので今回挑戦しました。
クアロアは観光化されていて英語がわからなくても安心して利用できましたが、こちらは日本語が話せる方はいなかったので不安のあまり馬の上でくらくらしました。しかしスタッフの方が熱心で温かくフォローしてくださったのでなんとか安全に過ごすことができました。
馬が賢いのでほとんど乗っているだけで大丈夫でしたが、下りは少し怖くて力が入り、終了時は膝が痛かったです。
乗馬時は危険防止のため、水と携帯は専用のバッグにいれるように言われました。また、風がつめたいので、羽織るものも必要です。ウインドブレーカーに長ズボン、スニーカーで参加しました。
ヘルメットは自己責任らしかったでが、私はお借りしました。帽子は風で飛ばされて自分も馬もおどろくので、ヘルメットで正解でした。今回は説明がわからず、緊張したため雄大な景色を堪能できませんでしたが、もう一度ぜひ参加したいです。途中でスタッフの方が撮ってくださった写真は素晴らしく、とてもよい思い出になりました。

Packages: 1.5時間プラン
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Good Time
Activity Date: 2023/06/06 | Posted on: 2023/06/08

Scott and his partner did a great job. Wish they had regular ATVs instead of side by sides.

Packages: Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Fun time Luau
Activity Date: 2023/06/06 | Posted on: 2023/06/08

Great evening entertainment, with crowd participation, sing along and laughs. MC ‘Sam’ kept us entertained with jokes, songs and some interesting facts of Hawaii.

The grace of the dances made for a nice calming evening while the fire dances were mesmerising and a must see.

Great food and the free flow of drinks are always a welcome!

A Must if in Kona!!

Packages: Premium Package - Alii Seating
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Ronson is the BEST!!
Activity Date: 2023/05/12 | Posted on: 2023/06/04

Hands down one of the best experiences we’ve had! We were there over Mother’s Day weekend and he was AMAZING… we definitely felt like we made a friend.. he dropped so much knowledge about everything that we couldn’t have been happier to learn what they do there and hand feed the ducks! …Of course the ATV’s were cool and the land beautiful but he truly made our experience what it was and we are so grateful.. thank you!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
We saw a lots of Manta Ray!
Activity Date: 2023/05/13 | Posted on: 2023/06/04

People in bite me were very friendly and fun!
Highly recommend to join their tour!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Highly recommend!
Activity Date: 2023/05/09 | Posted on: 2023/06/03

We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. We had a one year old and three year old with us, and the whole family had a great time. The crew was amazing, the boat was clean, and the drinks were strong. My husband usually gets sea sick, but this was the first time he was completely fine. The boat is big and stable. The crew had several drink choices, snacks, and even brought out teriyaki rice bowls for everyone. They let my three year drive the boat, which made his whole trip. We’re definitely going again on this next time we’re on the Big Island.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Honestly just okay
Activity Date: 2023/05/07 | Posted on: 2023/06/01
Ari

The Luau itself it’s in a nice place, check in was quick. We did have to stand around in the hot sun for a bit.

Seating was a nightmare because the sun is literally right in your face and there’s no shade.

The food was bleh. It was cold and not too flavorful.

Packages: Standard Package - General Seating
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch
Wonderful staff and awesome views!
Activity Date: 2023/05/30 | Posted on: 2023/06/01
KSY

This was a very easy, cruise at a leisurely pace and get some awesome views ride. It was perfect for a family activity; this included one 17-yr old and a 12-yr old. Very friendly staff and small group ride was very enjoyable. Definitely recommended.

Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Action-packed Big Island experiences for kids ages eight to twelve. ATV rides through volcanic terrain, zipline courses above tropical valleys, manta ray night snorkel tours off Kona, and submarine dives bring thrilling adventures to young explorers. Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, horseback riding along Kohala coastlines, and guided volcano hikes add variety. These tours challenge and excite older children while showcasing landscapes from active lava zones to deep ocean encounters.