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All Reviews for Kid Adventures (Ages 8-12)

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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
awesome little trip!
Activity Date: 2021/12/15 | Posted on: 2022/01/08
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Great staff and fun little outing for my 6year old :)

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families
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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.
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Awesome and beautiful
Activity Date: 2022/01/06 | Posted on: 2022/01/08

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

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Life Changing with The Best Crew Ever!
Activity Date: 2022/01/03 | Posted on: 2022/01/06

It's true, discovering the Manta's is a must do on Kona and the best place is Keauhou Bay with the "Dolphin Discovery" crew. I chose this company based on their reviews and it was the best decision I made! Our family numbered 6 among an intimate group of 12, plus the crew. Everyone of the crew from the "in-water" guides (Justin & Chaz) to the Capt. and shore staff were AMAZING. Super helpful, patient, approachable, knowledgeable and everything a group could ask for and more! Equipment is top notch and the hot, lavender/chamomile tea & cookies after the swim/snorkeling is the perfect touch!! Thank you very, very much for making this one of the most memorable experiences we had in Kona!!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Families
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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Fantastic ATV tour as a Family Activity!
Activity Date: 2022/01/03 | Posted on: 2022/01/05

Fantastic tour for folks looking for an easy-paced ATV tour with insights into a working Hawaiian ranch. We had a great time as a family with elementary and high school aged kids and really enjoyed our first ATV adventure. Hosts are really welcoming and very knowledgeable of the local Hawaiian farming, trees, fruits and the Hamakua coast. This is not a thrill ride, and yet you come away with the experience of a lifetime. They really go over and beyond to accommodate the tour to your pace, preference and highlight the best of Mauka to Makai (Mountain to Sea), not to forget the breathtaking views of the coastline! We would highly recommend the tour for families and special kudos to our hosts - this tour would not be half as fun without them!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Families
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Manta rays
Activity Date: 2021/12/30 | Posted on: 2022/01/01

Crew, equipment, boat, customers and experience were all AWESOME

Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Good tour guide, but no stars :(
Activity Date: 2021/12/30 | Posted on: 2022/01/01

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

Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
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Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour
The tour guide was very knowledgeable
Activity Date: 2021/12/28 | Posted on: 2021/12/30

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!

Packages: Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as: Families
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Great experience with awesome crew
Activity Date: 2021/12/23 | Posted on: 2021/12/29

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.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Families
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Phenomenal experience!
Activity Date: 2021/12/27 | Posted on: 2021/12/29

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.

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Families
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
One Word: Disappointed
Activity Date: 2021/12/23 | Posted on: 2021/12/28

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

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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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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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Once in a lifetime experience
Activity Date: 2021/11/29 | Posted on: 2021/12/25

truly, it was an amazing experience, once in a lifetime, we really enjoyed it, highly recommended

Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
최고에요
Activity Date: 2021/12/23 | Posted on: 2021/12/25

짚라인을 하와이 와서 처음 타봤는데 난이도 아주 쉬운 코스부터 길고 난이도 있는 코스까지 단계적으로 진행해서 수월하게 액티비티를 즐길 수 있었어요.
스탭분들도 매우 친절하고, 코스를 이동하는 중간에 인근 마을의 특징 및 문화, 생태환경, 역사에 대한 다양한 안내도 해주셔서 지루할 틈이 없었습니다.
무엇보다 짚라인 장비를 매우 꼼꼼하게 체크해주시고 안전에 잘 신경써줘서 불안하거나 두려움 없이 온전히 재미에만 집중할 수 있었어요. 힐로 쪽 방문할 계획이 있으시다면 꼭 한번 해보시길 추천드립니다!! 아참 중간에 인근 농가에서 기르는 바나나도 먹을 수 있어요 ㅎㅎ 그래도 아침은 든든히 드시고 썬크림 잘 바르고 오시길 추천드려요 :)

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Met Expectations and then some
Activity Date: 2021/12/23 | Posted on: 2021/12/25

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.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Great time
Activity Date: 2021/12/21 | Posted on: 2021/12/23

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

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families
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3-Hour Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Morning Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical
Delightful Snorkel Cruise
Activity Date: 2021/12/20 | Posted on: 2021/12/22

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.

Packages: Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2021/12/20 | Posted on: 2021/12/22

We will give 5 *****, The tour was amazing. Derrick did an awesome job in keeping us all informed with many details and of course quizzed us as well. It was a fun trip. Thanks for taking care of the special request on our food as well. Food wise- it was very well organized and catered. Breakfast and coffee at the coffee plantation was very apt. Wine tasting and Lunch was very well paired. Snacks and soda at the waterfalls was cool! Raincoats and umbrella was very helpful when it started raining while heading to the volcano view point. Superbly planned and catered to everyone’s needs. We will definitely recommend our friends and family.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Terrible..
Activity Date: 2021/12/19 | Posted on: 2021/12/21

The tour was not complete… the main atractive “volvcano park” was terrible… we was there less than 1:30… terrible !!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa at Anaehoomalu Bay- Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Great experience with Hawaii Nautical
Activity Date: 2021/12/19 | Posted on: 2021/12/20

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.

Packages: Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as: Couples
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Majestic Oceanfront Celebration
Activity Date: 2021/11/28 | Posted on: 2021/12/18

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!

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Friends
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Manta Ray night snorkeling
Activity Date: 2021/12/14 | Posted on: 2021/12/16

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

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]
So much fun!
Activity Date: 2021/12/13 | Posted on: 2021/12/15
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We really enjoyed ourselves on our cruise. The captain and crew were amazing and incredibly attentive. It was a choppy night on the ocean but they made it fun and it helped to take our minds off of it. We even spotted a few whales on our trip. We highly recommend!

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Pau Hana Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the choppy ocean conditions, you enjoyed your cruise and your interactions with our Captain and crew. We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored you chose to both join us and to recommend us!
Mahalo and a hui hou!

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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise
Living your best life
Activity Date: 2021/12/10 | Posted on: 2021/12/12

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

Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Beautiful waterfall at the end, but most of the zip lines short
Activity Date: 2021/12/04 | Posted on: 2021/12/06

Enjoyed the waterfall, guides were great, but a lot of money for essentially 2 longer lines over ravines. Good for beginners, but I would call it 2 or 3 lines, since the others were essentially trainers that were only a couple seconds each.

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amazing Manta Ray Excursion
Activity Date: 2021/11/30 | Posted on: 2021/12/03

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!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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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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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2021/11/30 | Posted on: 2021/12/02

Derek had so much knowledge and an amazing personality! He made the tour personal and fun! This tour really takes you through some of the coolest parts of this island. Coffee farms, bakeries, black sand beaches with sea turtles, volcano glow, lava tubes, the most spectacular view of the stars, and so much more. It’s well worth the experience. The food was not so great, but everything else was beyond amazing so it made up for it. 10/10 would recommend this tour!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]
Simba is cool
Activity Date: 2021/11/30 | Posted on: 2021/12/02

Wonderful trek through Waipio Valley. They staff was extremely attentive and reachable throughout the ride. Beautiful surroundings and luxury delivery down the valley to the beautiful horses. I am a very inexperienced rider and I felt very comfortable from the drive down the steep terrain to leading my horse on the trail. My horse was very responsive and this made taking in the scenery a easy, enjoyable and unforgettable experience! Simba was a great horse!

Packages: Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure
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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Great for kids!
Activity Date: 2021/11/26 | Posted on: 2021/11/28

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

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 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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Guided Waipio Valley Horseback Riding & Waterfall Tour [Closed]
Horseback ride
Activity Date: 2021/11/01 | Posted on: 2021/11/27

The ride was fun! Horses were well behaved. My horse was kinda hungry most of the time! We saw taro fields and the guides told us a lot about the native history of the Waipo valley. Enjoyed overall.

Packages: Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Couples
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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
Activity Date: 2021/11/24 | Posted on: 2021/11/26

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

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha! Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!

A Hui Hou:)

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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Manta Adventures
Activity Date: 2021/11/20 | Posted on: 2021/11/23

Tour was professionally done, we saw to many Mantas to count...was such a beautiful experience:). Hot tea and good discussion afterwards was great! Thank you so much!!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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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.