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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Awesome
Activity Date: 2021/11/20 | Posted on: 2021/11/22
fyr

We saw so many mantas!!!! It was amazing and awesome!!!! The hot tea was nice as well. Thank you!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Friends
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]
Awesome sunset boat cruise!
Activity Date: 2021/11/18 | Posted on: 2021/11/20

Excellent service, very friendly and accommodating music to everyone on the cruise!

Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha,
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise, the service provided by our crew, and the music we played.
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you all the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo and a hui hou!

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Amazing tour
Activity Date: 2021/11/11 | Posted on: 2021/11/19

We had an amazing time on this tour. PJ, our guide, could not have been better. He was so entertaining and informative, and made the whole day fun & interesting. The highlight was getting to see the lava at night - truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Highly recommend!

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Great guide!!!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/17 | Posted on: 2021/11/19

Dastan was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Had some much knowledge of everything Hawaiian. Enjoyed all parts of the tour, was a long day and glad we were the first stop on returning!!!!

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Activity Date: 2021/11/16 | Posted on: 2021/11/18

This Manta Ray Night Snorkel was near the top of my husbands life list! It was very well organized and the guides were very informative. We saw at least 5-7 Rays. Many came up quite close to check us out. We would definitely do this again, but next time we will bring the camera! I felt very safe the whole time and for me, 45 minutes was just the right amount of time.

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Great time!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/09 | Posted on: 2021/11/14

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!

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Good Experience
Activity Date: 2021/11/10 | Posted on: 2021/11/12

It was a smaller boat, so I felt a little bit squished, but I guess that is how submarines must feel!

Packages: Kona Submarine
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
MUST DO
Activity Date: 2021/11/09 | Posted on: 2021/11/11

Learning about the manta ray and watching them feed was amazing! The crew is hawaii is always so helpful assisting me and caring for us! I would recommend this to anyone and love all my excursions here- MAHALO!!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Waipio
Activity Date: 2021/11/09 | Posted on: 2021/11/11

We had a great time. Forest was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I would never want to drive this myself but I felt comfortable with Forest. Thanks for everything!

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise
Loved it!
Activity Date: 2021/11/09 | Posted on: 2021/11/11

Lunch was delicious and the boat is amazing! The size is awesome and it is super clean! We loved the snorkel and the crew was extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful assisting me in the water!

Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in the near future!

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Amazing Experience. SO. MUCH. FUN!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/07 | Posted on: 2021/11/08

This tour will have you learning so many great things about Big Island. They pushed our tour back a tad but they did this to let us see more of the night lava flow!

There are simply too many good things about this tour - from the stop at Black Sands (breathtaking) to the 3 course dinner that was TO DIE FOR and all local!

I would recommend this to anyone!!

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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Hula Kai Kona First Class Snorkel Tour - 2 Snorkeling Stops, Breakfast & Lunch
Great snorkeling trip! Marginal food.
Activity Date: 2021/11/05 | Posted on: 2021/11/07
Jim

The boat and crew were great! The snorkeling equipment was first class. We didn't see that much wildlife at the two stops. A lot of small fish. The second stop was better. Didn't notice in the sign-up that the BBQ was vegan. That is nice for folks who like it but it would have been good to offer non-vegan food as well. We paid extra for the food on the cruise and I would have liked some regular food. Overall, the bar and drinks offered were very good and served with a smile. My wife thought the boat and seating were the best. The crew were very informative and happy to share their knowledge and culture with the guests. Would do it again!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
Great day
Activity Date: 2021/11/04 | Posted on: 2021/11/06

The guide was very knowledgeable of the fauna and history of the island. He pointed out things that would have otherwise been overlooked. At the volcano he even setup a telescope for the group to get a closer look. My wife and I really enjoyed the tour.

Packages: Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
Attended as: Couples
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amazing!!!
Activity Date: 2021/10/21 | Posted on: 2021/11/01

Everything went very smoothly. Our crew was wonderful & very helpful. I had trouble getting into the boat after climbing the ladder & Trevor was so kind to help me in the boat. We had a wonderful time. The Manta Ray experience will be hard to top! So great of them to share pictures they had taken from below!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Barbara,

We are very glad you spend a great time with us!
Please come back with your friend and family again!

Mahalos

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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
Amazing Marine Naturalist
Activity Date: 2021/10/21 | Posted on: 2021/10/25

Not only could we ask her about anything going on 'under the sea', she could tell us in English OR Hawaiian. Wish I could retain a smidge of all that excellent info!

Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as: Couples
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Mahalo for such a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the information that the narrator shared with you. Aloha!

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Manta swim
Activity Date: 2021/10/21 | Posted on: 2021/10/23

The crew were fabulous! We all would do it again!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Yes, please come back to see Manta Rays and us!!
A hui hou

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Great show, tasty food, friendly staff
Activity Date: 2021/10/17 | Posted on: 2021/10/20

This was our first luau experience and it did not disappoint! We were all very pleased with the friendliness of the staff, the beautiful location, the delicious food, and the spectacular show. It was really entertaining!
Just one thing I found odd was that the Mai Tais felt "virgin". I am a very light drinker, and I get tipsy with 2 glasses of wine, but I had 5 Mai Tais and I was completely sober... weird. They were delicious though! That's why I had 5 :)

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Families
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Good food, and I loved the production.
Activity Date: 2021/10/14 | Posted on: 2021/10/16

Good venue and parking was easy to find. Plentiful food with a lot of variety and a beautiful view with the water. I especially liked the production showcasing the different island cultures.we brought family with us that had never exp Hawaii or a luau so was especially nice to share that experience in a positgive light.

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Amazing experience
Activity Date: 2021/10/11 | Posted on: 2021/10/13

This activity was great. Our tour guide gave us informative details on our stops we visited. Getting to view the stars, the moon and the planets were stellar! My 7 year old had a blast. We would do it again. The area we stopped at had a restrooms and nice little playground. The sandwiches were good and the hot coco was yum!

Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Awesome experience.
Activity Date: 2021/10/11 | Posted on: 2021/10/13

The entire experience from start to finish was amazing! The sunset cruise was a fun addition to swimming with the Mantas. The staff is super fun, helpful and knowledgeable. The Mantas are breathtaking- we were in awe of them! I’m so glad we did this tour, definitely a major highlight of our week in Kona!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha,
We are grad you had a great time with Manta Rays,
They come so close and flip flip flips..it's really amazing!
Thank you very much for your nice pic ;)
Mahalo

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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Unforgettable Experience
Activity Date: 2021/06/08 | Posted on: 2021/10/09

This is the best way of seeing volcano and Hawaii, a once in a lifetime experience. Definitely recommend everyone to join.

Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Families
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Beautiful!
Activity Date: 2021/09/09 | Posted on: 2021/10/02

This experience was amazing!

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and we can't stop talking about how cool this experience was.

We got to see BIG and BEAUTIFUL mantarays and they were really close too.

The guys from the crew were also super nice, funny and told us lots of interesting facts about the marine life.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Congratulation on your wedding !
We are happy to spending such a special time with ​you.
Manta rays make a beautiful sight very close to us.
Wish you happiness!

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Amazing!
Activity Date: 2021/09/27 | Posted on: 2021/09/30

That was the best zip line my husband and I have ever gone on. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Island Breeze luau
Activity Date: 2021/09/23 | Posted on: 2021/09/25

The islander Breeze Luau was everything we expected and more. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that Covid restrictions were in place and the experience was not compromised. Each party had their own table that was 6 feet apart. The food was fantastic and fresh! The drinks were good as well! And the star of the show was the music, dancers and the master of ceremonies! They all really put their aloha into the show! Thank you for a great experience.


Packages: Ohana Package
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Great Trip!
Activity Date: 2021/09/22 | Posted on: 2021/09/24

This was a rally fantastic trip. Be prepared because this trip is over 10 hours. (We ran closer to 11) and requires a lot of walking. That being said, the day was EXCELLENT. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely do it again.

Packages: Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Our Second Time Taking this Tour
Activity Date: 2021/09/16 | Posted on: 2021/09/21

This tour is so good and informative, that we decided to do it again. Our first time was about 2 years ago. Great experience both times.

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Not what I expected
Activity Date: 2021/09/19 | Posted on: 2021/09/21
GnC

I give the music snd dancing all the credit. It was a wonderful show. My impression of the food was it was just ok. Maybe we just don’t like Hawaiian
Food but thanks for trying. The deserts were soggy and lacked flavor. For the total experience, this was way over priced and disappointing.I don’t think I would recommend this luau to my friends due to the food.

Packages: Ohana Package
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]
Amazing Experience
Activity Date: 2021/09/18 | Posted on: 2021/09/20

Ty, Mike, and our captain were great hosts for our sunset cruise! They were all so friendly and always made sure we had a drink in our hand. The catamaran itself was easy to get around and very clean. The crew even offered to take some photos for us as well. Drinks were great, views were great, and overall added a special evening to our Hawaii trip.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, the service provided by the crew and our catamaran. 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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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Outstanding time.
Activity Date: 2021/09/16 | Posted on: 2021/09/20

I tried to change to outstanding but it wouldn’t let me. We had a great time and really enjoyed our self. Easy check in. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable of the plants trees fruit etc. They went out of there way to show us and share information. My husband and I would recommend them. Good job.

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Awesome trip
Activity Date: 2021/09/18 | Posted on: 2021/09/20

This was by far one of the best places to go with ATVs. My husband and I have been all over the states and always ride ATVs and this was one we will always remember. Luckily we came after it rained and it was so muddy and perfect conditions for muddin!! There wasn't an inch on our bodies that wasn't covered in mud and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Would highly recommend this! The waterfall part was adorable and worth getting in the freezing water.

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
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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.