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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Great trip!
Reviewed by: Mickey
Great Whale watching trip out of A Bay! The crew was easy going, informative and interesting.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [Holona Speed Powerboat] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/03 |
4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise
Great adventure for all ages
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 |
Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Great crew and sunset
Reviewed by: Haw
Fun experience for the whole family. Great crew, fun drinks and good unexpected food.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/05 |
Big Island Horseback Ride - Hamakua Coast Trail from Mountain to Ocean
Wonderful!
Reviewed by: Kara
My daughter had a blast. She rides horses and the guides worked so splendid to give her a day she will certainly remember!
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| Packages: | 9:30AM - Morning Hamakua Coast Horseback Ride |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/19 |
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Fabulous
Reviewed by: Kara
A great tour, worth the money as the staff details the conditions of the sky during your viewing.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/16 |
Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great experience!
Reviewed by: Kara
we were nervous at first swimming at night, but we had a wonderful time and would do it again!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/22 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Incredible
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 |
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
Incredible
Reviewed by: The Bushnell family
One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/24 |
Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
The best snorkeling tour on the island!
Reviewed by: Melanie
Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abundant and beautiful.
Highly recommend this tour above others.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/17 |
Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Great route
Reviewed by: Kara
Gorgeous scenery, the provider has a great route for this excursion! I could dream of these views.
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/14 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Great evening
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 |
ホエールウォッチングクルーズ ＜12～3月／午前／軽食付き／ワイコロアまたはカワイハエ港発＞
初出航ながら運良く大遭遇！
Reviewed by: きゅう
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。
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 |
Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
See you in the sky
Reviewed by: See you in the sky
This was an absolutely amazing experience and I highly recommend! The view is stunning- truly unbelievable. You feel as if you have been transported to another world.
Tips from someone who has been there-
Dress as if you are visiting a frozen tundra. Its cold.
Take someone you love with you so you have a witness to what you are seeing- this helps to ease your mind from thinking its a dream. You will be in disbelief of the awesome beauty.
Listen to a great song while you star gaze- here’s mine.
https://open.spotify.com/track/6Z12ukmkHnMUcdcMr8nz3V?si=DG1Wjp0lQcKaP57JfB58mA
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| Packages: | Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/22 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
A must experience for visitors to The Big Island
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 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Do it!
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 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Outstanding!!
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 |
Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Awesome and fun way to see this small corner of the island!
Reviewed by: Sunrise
We had a blast exploring the WOH ranch on our ATVs. Be prepared to get covered in dust but the amazing views make it worth it! Our guides were amazing - making sure the whole group was comfortable and having fun. They shared info about the ranch as well as the island. In addition to being great tour guides they had a lot of great suggestions for places to eat and things to see while on the big island.
Bring a change of clothes and your camera!
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/08 |
キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞
貴重な体験
Reviewed by: なお
ヘリコプターの初搭乗なこともありますが、エキサイティングでした。パイロットさんが日本語でも解説してくれたので、助かりました。まあ、火山活動なので仕方ないですが、キラウエアの赤い溶岩は見られませんでした。あと、滝への着陸ツアーではありませんが、見られると思っていたので少し残念です。
やはり助手席だったらと思います。グループ外の人がパイロット助手席に同乗した場合、その人の服装、振る舞いで、後席の人は快適性、外の見易さに影響アリです。ガイダンス通り暗めの服装をして欲しいです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/28 |
ドルフィン・クエスト イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実！キッズ向けプログラム＜ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内＞
イルカはかわいい
Reviewed by: なお
説明は英語なので、半端な語力では辛いけど、まあ、なんとかなります(^-^)
とにかく、イルカはかわいいです！
一緒に遊び、泳ぎ、エサやり。貴重な体験でした。
多少、英語が苦手でもチャレンジすべきです。なんとかなります。イルカを大事に思い、インストラクターの動作をよく見れば触って良いところがわかります。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ！エンカウンター＜シュノーケリング付き／30分＞ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/02 |
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
Soooo happy we came!
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 |
Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Snorkeling for all ages!
Reviewed by: Retired&spending$$itall
Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while snorkeling. It was a very fun experience and I would highly recommend it.
Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/03/01 |
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
初めてでも安心
Reviewed by: tsbd
馬は個性がありますがよく慣らされており
初心者でも安心して乗馬体験できます！
スタッフも３人サポートしてくださり助かりました。
1時間半のコースでしたが大満足。
海からは少し遠いですが山を満喫できました。
入り口の地図がないので、よく確認が必要。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Others |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/08 |
Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Everything was AMAZING!!!!!
Reviewed by: LaTisha
Such an amazing experience! The handlers were well educated on the dolphins and it was great
Please book this experience! It is well worth it
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/10/20 |
Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
100% recommend!
Reviewed by: Megan from NY
Excellent trainers really made it a personalized experience for everyone!
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| Packages: | 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 10 & Up |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/26 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
I recommend visiting all the places included in this tour
Reviewed by: Laura J
In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time in the rainbow falls than going over and over to the airport.
Be prepare for cook weather, rain, slippery trails, etc.
Aloha and mahalo for your review!
We’re so glad to hear that you and your family had a good experience and that Dexter made a great impression as your driver and guide—he’ll be happy to hear your kind words!
We also appreciate your feedback about the multiple airport stops. We understand how this can affect the flow of the tour, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our operations team as we continuously look for ways to improve our guest experience.
Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again for another island adventure!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/19 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Amazing and educational!
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 |
グラスボトムボートクルーズ ＜カイルアコナ発・英語ガイド＞
ハワイ島の海の中
Reviewed by: chim
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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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/01/29 |
4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise
Great experience!
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 |
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
dream trip
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 |
Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch
Great experience
Reviewed by: Rebecca
Fun and informative! Great guides, friendly horses, gorgeous views
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/21 |
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