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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Amazing
Activity Date: 2023/03/23 | Posted on: 2023/04/08

Delicious food paired with amazing local Hawaiian talent. This was one of our favorite luaus on Big Island after a few past years of trying around.

Packages: Ohana Package
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
All the Best Parts of BI
Activity Date: 2023/03/13 | Posted on: 2023/04/08

From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset, this tour is a entire day filled with memories. The guides were knowledgeable and so kind and accommodating, which we appreciate :)

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kara,

Thank you so much for the kind review! Thanks for acknowledging the guide, they are your captain for the day and we are so proud of the ones we have. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!

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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Absolutely amazing!!
Activity Date: 2023/03/16 | Posted on: 2023/04/08

Fantastic crew, tasty food, comfortable cruise, playful dolphins, and a beautiful sunset!

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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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>
A manta ray right in front of me.
目の前にマンタ
Activity Date: 2023/04/02 | Posted on: 2023/04/06

Departure in the rain
By the time we arrived at the manta sea, the rain had stopped.
Underwater, the mantas spun around several times, and we couldn't help but cheer.
It was amazing to see them glide through the water as if they were flying.
It was just cold; we had two towels with us.
The guides were very kind, and it was reassuring to participate with Japanese support.

雨の中出航
マンタの海に着いたら 雨はあがっていた。
海の中では マンタが何度か回転して 思わず 歓声があがります。
海の中をまるで 飛んでいるかのように去っていくのもすごかったです。
ただ寒かった タオルは2枚入りました。
ガイドさんたちはとても親切で 日本語対応で安心して参加できました。

Packages: 送迎付きプラン
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you for joining us.
The sight of swimming while flipping in the water is breathtaking!
After the night tour, your body may get cold after coming out of the water, so please bring a larger towel or warm clothing when you participate.
Mahalo.

Thank you for joining us.
水中を翻って泳ぐ様は圧巻です!
夜のツアーは水から上がった後に体が冷えますので、ご参加の際は大きめのタオルや防寒着をお持ちください。
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Honokahau Harbor Private Sail Experience
Activity Date: 2023/03/19 | Posted on: 2023/04/05

Our experience could not have been any better! The water was calm, weather was perfect, even with the clouds, which made it more beautiful! The captain and crew, Jack, Ian, and Taiyo were so attentive, gracious, and kind towards us, as we scattered our mother's ashes. It was a day we will always treasure. We highly recommend it and look forward to another sail in the future (just for fun!). Mahalo and blessings from our Ohana to yours!

Packages: Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
Sunset Cruise
Activity Date: 2023/04/03 | Posted on: 2023/04/05

Dolphins and whales plus a beautiful sunset with excellent service and guidance by crew.

Packages: Private Charter: Sunset Sail Cruise
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Best tour I did in Hawaii!
Activity Date: 2023/03/12 | Posted on: 2023/04/01

Amazing guide! Super knowledgable and passionate! He knew places to go to have absolute privacy. It was a bit cloudy when I went so he offered for me to come again for free, and both times were stunning. I learned a lot and the pics are unlike anything else you'll ever get in your life.

We rented a car so it was great to have a tour where you just show up for the stargazing time, instead of spending hours driving around picking up other tourists.

Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime experience..I'd enjoy again and again!
Activity Date: 2023/03/09 | Posted on: 2023/04/01

The crew made the cruise fun and enjoyable for people of all ages.

Snacks were included, but you may not want to est if you get seasick easily.

As part of the experience, they even took some pictures during so we could just enjoy the experience ourselves.


Note: If it's the right season, you may even be able to see other wildlife on the Sunset cruise like we did!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha! Thank you for joining our manta ray tour. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a great time. Come back soon, Mahalo

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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless
Activity Date: 2023/03/10 | Posted on: 2023/04/01

The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless. We had breaching whales all evening. Fun was had by the whole family. We were surprised when they served a meal, but it was delicious.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2023/03/29 | Posted on: 2023/03/31

We had the best experience with our two five-year olds! They were both got a little nervous about the snorkeling and the crew patiently offered different options until they agreed to the kick boards with lenses. A big hit!! We saw a variety of fish and enjoyed the beauty (and history) of Cooke Cove The slides were also entertaining as the kids watched different people (including mom and dad) zoom down!! If you are concerned about the all veg breakfast and lunch, don’t be. As meat eaters, we all agreed the food was outstanding. To top it off, the Captain’s historical knowledge and witty comments made the ride to and from the coral reefs a lot of fun. We highly recommend tour!

Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
So so so worth it!
Activity Date: 2023/03/17 | Posted on: 2023/03/30

I get anxious snorkeling and this was a fantastic alternative. The guide was super knowledgeable and funny. My 5 year old son loved it too and we could chat about what we were seeing in real time, which I loved.

Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2022/07/27 | Posted on: 2023/03/28

Check in was pretty simple and easy. Trainers were super friendly. Great adventure for families.

Packages: 30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
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キラウエア国立公園ツアー コーヒー農園立ち寄りやマウナケア山に近いサドルロード付近での星空観測もあり<昼食・夕食付き/英語ガイド>
Wonderful tour
素晴らしいツアー
Activity Date: 2023/03/23 | Posted on: 2023/03/27

I was able to learn a lot about lava from the very detailed explanation. Although we couldn't see the starry sky, we can't go against nature.

非常に丁寧な説明で、溶岩について、多くを学ぶことができました。
星空が見えなかったですが、自然には逆らえないですね。

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Giddy!
Activity Date: 2023/03/24 | Posted on: 2023/03/26

James was awesome! Our family had a summit tour booked with another company that canceled stated that road was closed, not sure that was true, as I’m scrambling to find an alternative other company said they were still going. Anyway, God‘s got a plan and I came upon epic tours. Even though this wasn’t a “summit” tour my son has a AAS in astronomy and was focused on star gazing and James delivered! James provided chairs to jackets if needed. And gave us a tour of the night sky! And we have a great picture to remember it!

Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Amazing experience. Great crew!
Activity Date: 2023/03/22 | Posted on: 2023/03/25

If you do one thing on the west side of the big island this is it. Words and pictures don't do the experience justice. The crew of the boat was safety conscious and the captain ran a tight ship. As a passenger we felt in good hands. Do your homework about what this tour involves. If you cannot swim and/or are afraid of the water this is NOT FOR YOU!!!. This tour had 1/2 a dozen non-swimmers on the tour. They were miserable and the crew had to spend an inordinate time catering to them.

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
This tour was the highlight of our week on the Big Island.
Activity Date: 2023/02/28 | Posted on: 2023/03/25

Awesome day on the Big Island. A full day with a coffee farm, tour of the Volcanoes National Park, then stargazing on a clear night. Our Tour guide Aaron was the best. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture, the volcano, and then the night sky was awesome. He was so helpful and kind. This was a once in a lifetime experience. The volcano stopped erupting a few days after our tour. So, we felt so lucky to get to see an active volcano. Be sure to take a sweatshirt or jacket. It got cold in the evening. It is a full day, but so worth it.

Packages: Standard Tour
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Wasabi Volcano Tour
Activity Date: 2023/03/14 | Posted on: 2023/03/23

We really enjoyed our experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Aaron was very informative! I mean who better to have for a tour guide than a history teacher!! The only part that could use some improvement are the meals. We expected a meal with more substance.

Packages: Standard Tour
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Zipling
Activity Date: 2023/03/15 | Posted on: 2023/03/22

Overall great experience. There was construction traveling to the location and they waited for the people that were stuck in traffic. The staff was very friendly and answered and questions we had. They helped take pictures at the end by the waterfall for everyone. I felt very comfortable with the safety equipment. Especially going over the waterfall and the other really far drop. I would definitely recommend this company.

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Worth Every Penny
Activity Date: 2023/03/22 | Posted on: 2023/03/22

Not only does it cover so many aspects of the island, you have an excellent guide the full time that makes you understand each area you are stopping at and the history!!

Packages: Standard Tour
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Aloha Kara, and thanks for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we thank you for choosing Kailani Tours!

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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Amazing
Activity Date: 2023/03/14 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

Amazing views! Great staff! So nice and helpful. Loved the waterfall spot!! Very refreshing!

Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Amazing
Activity Date: 2023/03/16 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

Great Capitan + crew! Beautiful views! Very clean and organized! Loved the history given by crew members! Would definitely recommend!!

Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Courtney,

Mahalo for sharing your beautiful pictures and for your wonderful recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in the near future!

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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa at Anaehoomalu Bay- Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Big Island Waikoloa Whale watching
Activity Date: 2023/03/15 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

The crew was amazing and qued a mother and baby, possibly 2 to the surface for play time!

Packages: Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
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ケアウホウ湾 シーカヤック&シュノーケリングツアー <英語ガイド/軽食付き>by オーシャンサファリ・カヤック
Thank you for their support!!
親切なサポートに感謝!! Thanks for their support!!
Activity Date: 2023/03/18 | Posted on: 2023/03/20

We participated in a two-person kayak with six people in total. At first, it was very refreshing to paddle through the beautiful sea, but as we got out into the open water, there were some waves, and my two sons got seasick. We managed to reach the cave, but we decided to turn back halfway. One of the two instructors helped us by pulling back the kayak that had one of my sons who got sick and couldn't paddle anymore. Although we felt like we were causing trouble, they helped us with smiles and no complaints, which was really appreciated. Everyone, don't forget to take motion sickness medication when sea kayaking. I feel like we could have enjoyed it even more if there had been snorkeling, but it was fun even up to that point, and it left a good memory. Also, the activity I participated in was conducted entirely in English.

二人乗りのカヤック3つに6人が乗る形で参加しました。
最初は綺麗な海の中をカヤックで進んでいくのは非常に爽快でしたが、外海に出るに連れて少し波もあったため
息子2人が海で酔ってしまいました。
洞窟の前までは行けたんですが、途中で帰ることに。インストラクターの2人のうち1人が、1人が酔ったため疲れて進まなくなったカヤックを1つずつ引っ張って連れて帰ってくれました。
迷惑をかけてしまいましたが嫌な顔せず、笑顔で助けてくれて本当に助かりました。皆さん、シーカヤックでは酔い止めは忘れずに。
本当であればシュノーケリングもあってもっと楽しめたと気もしますが、途中まででも楽しかったし、十分記憶には残ったので良かったです。
あと、私が参加したアクティビティは完全英語でした。

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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Humpback whale breach, cocktails, and a delicious bite
Activity Date: 2023/02/20 | Posted on: 2023/03/19

Lovely crew, delicious Mai Tai, amazing wildlife viewing. I have never seen a humpback whale do a complete breach, and this was just supposed to be a sunset sight cruise! We laughed and truly enjoyed the time. Our plans changed from going to see the stars to this, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Wish I had understood I would be barefoot the whole time (I likely didn't read the memo). Would have changed which shoes I wore to board.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Great Adventure
Activity Date: 2023/03/16 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

This was such an amazing tour. Forrest was very knowledgeable of the Hawaiian history and legends of the valley. He knew each local resident by name. It felt very special to get to see such a remote, sacred part of the Big Island.

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>
I had a great time.
楽しめました。
Activity Date: 2023/02/20 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

The Hawaiian show with the sunset over the ocean was wonderful. Since it was outdoors, I was worried about the rain, but it was fine.

海をバックに夕陽が落ちてのハワイアンショーは素敵でした。
屋外なので雨も心配しましたが大丈夫でした。

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Outstanding trip out, small group and great crew!
Activity Date: 2023/02/24 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

We arrived slightly late and the crew kindly waited a bit for us. There was only 4 of us which made the experience felt a lot more enjoyable - it was not crowded or noisy! No jostling of people.

Once out there, we got in the water smoothly and saw 2 rays, 3 times. Unfortunately, the ray sightings have reduced in recent years so we considered ourselves lucky! Highly recommend it all round!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Zachary
Activity Date: 2023/03/07 | Posted on: 2023/03/09

Just want to say that my husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Zachary he was very knowledgeable and attentive with everyone in our group! Thank you!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Flora,

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you picked Kailani to tour you around the island. Zachary is amazing, a very humble and knowledgable guide. Thanks again for posting, and we hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!

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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Turtles!
Activity Date: 2023/03/06 | Posted on: 2023/03/08

Three generations trip and this was a last minute addition.
The staff was amazing, the boat was easy to board and comfortable, and we saw turtles!!
Completely enjoyable and would readily recommend!!

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families
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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 your whole family enjoyed the trip, the information and service provided by the crew, and most importantly, got a chance to experience our underwater world.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Book Eka Tour - You won’t regret it!!!
Activity Date: 2023/03/05 | Posted on: 2023/03/07

Eka snorkeling with manta rays was amazing. The small, personalized tour is a great way to see the rays. Loved the classic canoe. This was perfect for ray family and I can recommend this tour group highly enough. Kai was great - he is so knowledgeable about the rays and he calmed my 9 y.o.’s fears -he on spectrum and they were very flexible in how we got him into the water and to the board. My son can’t stop talking about how great this experience was-he can’t wait to go again. Book this tour - you won’t regret it. The entire group was accommodating and friendly and made this the best adventure of our Hawaiian trip. Thank you Eka.

Packages: Standard Package
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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.