Page 30) Things to Do in Big Island in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Fun show - great for family!

Reviewed by: ike1225

This was a fun experience for all! The food was good and the show was engaging and fun for the whole family. Great views of the ocean and the sunset as the evening went on. Would definitely recommend for others in the future!

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/02
Activity Date:	2022/02/01

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Perfect tour of the island!

Reviewed by: Kerry

This tour was perfectly laid out. We covered a lot of territory, but it all went smoothly. The tour included breakfast and lunch, which were both excellent. Loved seeing a coffee plantation, winery, Black San Beach with turtles, the volcano crater, and waterfalls. Our guide, Derek, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. I was traveling with a child, and she also enjoyed all our stops.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/02
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Very good experience

Reviewed by: thimaire

Really a very good tour.

The landscape is wonderfull. The guide is perfect... very commited.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/05

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Awesome time

Reviewed by: Junya

Came from Oahu for work. Had some extra time. We had fun. The staff was friendly and funny. Thanks to my local Braddas for showing us a good time. We’ll be back on the next trip to the big island

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Packages:	Solo Rider UTV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/27
Activity Date:	2022/02/25

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Tour guide Aaron is amazing!

Reviewed by: Megan

Wow, if only every tour guide held a masters in history and was a native to the area they were leading a tour! Aaron was truly brilliant and super knowledgeable about everything from Hawaiian history to language and culture to geology and astronomy. His easy going personality put the group at ease, and we had fun connecting with the rest of the guests while learning a ton! The day flew by and we would do it all over again. Ask for Aaron!

Lava at night

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/26
Activity Date:	2022/02/24

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

Great informational tour

Reviewed by: Courtney H

Great informational tour. Loved gazing at the stars and having James describe all the constellations. Best photo too! The jackets he provided were a life saver.

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Packages:	Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/23
Activity Date:	2022/01/24

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm / Twilight Volcano Tour with Night Lava Viewing

Reviewed by: Kathryn

We enjoyed our tour and Drew our tour guide was energetic and shared a lot of knowledge with everyone.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/23
Activity Date:	2022/02/18

Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Whale watching near hilton for the masses

Reviewed by: Aki

Overall it's an must do cruise to go out on the ocean on a Catamaran near the Waikoloa area.

We saw whales from far off as it was afternoon and the bigger ship is not attractive to the whales.

We would do the morning trip on the powerboat with fewer people or go for the sunset cruise.There is not much info provided during the cruise so it's lacking the fun in whale watching as it can be boring if nothing happens.

It would also be better if there was a spotter pointing to the breaches as it happens very quickly and multiple people spotting can be confusing.

After you get on board you are mostly left on your own and the boat only goes less than half a mile out.

We saw more whales from the shore than on the boat but it was good to get out on the ocean with this cruise.

View from catamaran cruise

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Packages:	Buy One, Get One FREE! Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/21
Activity Date:	2022/02/19

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Jimbo

Once on board everything was terrific. Great staff, perfect weather, good drinks and unexpectedly a chicken dinner with rice and salad was offered. Had we known that - wouldn’t have had late lunch. Would have rated excellent- except the map provided was POOR. Drove around frantically for 25 minutes in marina trying to find where to go. No phone number provided. Fortunately a crew member called us and we made it. Others had same problem.

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/18
Activity Date:	2022/02/14

Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

This was an experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed by: Mike Miller

Our family’s first experience whale watching was truly impressive. The crew was professional with information and safety. They did not leave out the fun and had a nice variety of refreshments. We did take the 1:30 pm tour and saw many whales.
The confirmation email as to directions to find them was not so great. They are not in front of the Lava Lava restaurant ( which kept us circling for 10 mins) they are to the right of iLava Lava down along the beach 100 yards aprox, is 2 palm trees on the beach w/ small orange sign to check in. You should notice the platoon boat and catamaran out in the water awaiting for you.
Have extra cash available for tip they are worth it.

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Packages:	Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/18
Activity Date:	2022/02/14

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Third time is a charm

Reviewed by: Dennis and Linda

We had attempted two times previously 9 years ago to see the Mantas and were unsuccessful. We warned our group this time that we may be bad luck. Our experience was over the top, well over 10 Mantas and Justin and Connor were great at sharing their knowledge of these fascinating creatures. We would definitely recommend to anyone wondering about this novel opportunity.

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/16
Activity Date:	2022/02/13

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Lots of Mantas

Reviewed by: Awesome day!

We had a great trip! We had non stop manta ray action! Apparently we were very lucky. I left my phone on the boat because the current was a little rough. It was an awesome experience, would do again!! They were literally belly to belly with me. It was a really cool experience!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/11
Activity Date:	2022/02/09

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Truly Majestic

Reviewed by: Susan

It was awesome! As soon as we got in the water we had Manta rays doing barrel rolls around us. Captain Kai, Justin and Jaz made the experience alot of fun. They know their Manta rays. An experience I recommend. Lady's I did this solo, don't hesitate. The night I went was well worth the money. Aloha!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/02/10
Activity Date:	2022/02/08

Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Lleur

This tour was an amazing experience! The drive to Volcano National Park was beautiful and we enjoyed each stop along the way. Viewing the lava field was phenomenal! Our tour guide, Bryce, was a font of knowledge and made the day even more special. Every comfort was thought of from a clean, spacious Mercedes van, to rain jackets and warm parkas. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/08
Activity Date:	2022/02/06

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Well worth the trip

Reviewed by: Robert

Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.

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Packages:	Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/07
Activity Date:	2022/02/05

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Patricia

Justin was so knowledgeable about the manta rays - we learned many interesting things. The equipment provided was very good quality and most comfortable. The most unforgettable part of the experience was seeing so many beautiful manta rays! And they came so close that we were touched by them as they swam.

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/07
Activity Date:	2022/02/04

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Fantastic crew and trip!

Reviewed by: Laurie

The sailboat was new and beautiful. The crew were knowledgeable and very helpful. They let us do some whale watching and fish chasing and we had a fantastic time! We will definitely take this trip again but next tome we will do the 5 hour.

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Aloha Laurie, Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We look forward to your next visit!

Just plain fun!
Pure joy.

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Packages:	Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/06
Activity Date:	2022/02/04

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Coolest experience of my life!

Reviewed by: Coolest experience

This was the coolest experience of my life, and that is not an exaggeration at all. Plus that is saying a lot as we are world wide travelers and have done epic things. Every person living on the Big Island or traveling to the Big Island should do this! If you are considering it and wondering if it will be kinda cool or maybe sorta lame (like I thought it might be) let me assure you it is beyond cool!
We literally had to have close to a dozen manta rays swimming around us, most would swim within inches of us. Some VERY large ones also! No need to fear they have no teeth or stingers and are harmless (unless you are plankton). These creatures are truly magnificent!
The crew onboard was wonderful and knowledgeable. When we were done there was hot tea and a snack which was an added bonus.

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/04
Activity Date:	2022/02/02

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

LOVED IT

Reviewed by: Colleen

We had a great time on the shuttle. Our driver, Forest was fun, professional and had so much to share about the area and island. We got to go down to some beautiful spots and get out to take pictures. It was amazing. I highly recommend you take this tour. The windows are out so you don't feel closed in. It is a long way down and up so think long and hard about hiking it. We are so glad we choose to Book this tour-- You will be happy you did! It was an amazing experience.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/01
Activity Date:	2022/01/24

4.5-Hour Sea Quest Premium Rafting Snorkel Tour at Honaunau & Kealakekua Bay

Great day!

Reviewed by: Colleen

Captain Steve made our experience very special. We stopped in two snorkel spots, saw some caves close up, had a nice snack and lunch. Were told neat things about the island and the locations we snorkeled at.
The waters were a little choppy. We felt very safe with Steves driving. The tour states it is not good for someone with any physical issues. There was some bouncing around on the boat, so we would agree with that.
Professional Company. They offered a few different types of snorkeling tours. Pick one-- you won't be disappointed.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/01
Activity Date:	2022/01/25

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Great tour

Reviewed by: Satisfied customer

A wonderful tour. Definitely worth while. Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable. Learned so many things. From the coffee making process to the history of King Kamehameha. The night tour of lava view was great. Although you don’t actually see the lava itself you do see the red glow. It was a long day of touring but Aaron made it very enjoyable. Don’t miss the lava tube walk.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/29
Activity Date:	2022/01/27

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Excellent service

Reviewed by: Teresa

The tour was excellent even if the surf had made the water a little cloudy. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the surf conditions, you enjoyed the trip and the service and information provided by our crew (and got to see that honu feeding).
We know there are a lot of activities on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and a hui hou

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Great manta ray viewing with awesome crew!

Reviewed by: Matt D

Super competent captain and crew who were helpful with gear, getting on/off the boat, assisting those who were uncomfortable once in the water. The manta viewing was amazing, close up and continuous. Our guide provided background information on the mantas. Several other species of smaller fish were present also. Definitely recommend this activity!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2021/12/31

Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Perfect birthday celebration

Reviewed by: Ms Jones

All of my expectations were delivered. Everything I imagined the Luau would be or could be was beyond my dreams. The staff was wonderful, the waiters were attentive and friendly. There will definitely be a next time to the island. The acknowledgment of birthdays, anniversaries and honeymooners was a joy to see. I met one of the birthday girls and a newly married couple it was a pleasure to celebrate with them all. ALOHA!!

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Packages:	Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/01/20
Activity Date:	2022/01/18

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Gorgeous Sunset and Spinner Dolphins

Reviewed by: Ted

Our group had a phenomenal time for the sunset cruise in Kona. Captain Dave and Chelsea were fantastic. Great photographers and a wealth of knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed the total experience. It was very relaxing, the cool breezes and we saw schools of multiple spinner dolphins, which made it thoroughly fantastic! Thank you!!!

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: Alex

The manta rays were inches from us, and all four in our group had an exceptional time. The guides were knowledgeable and really added to the experience. Highly recommend.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/19
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Great day snorkeling in the sun!

Reviewed by: Jane

Such a welcoming crew and staff at Sea Quest. They worked through changes easily and made sure everyone was comfortable. Not only was the snorkeling great with tons of fish and coral but you also get several stops along the ride to look at lava tubes, caves, and larger wildlife. Very knowledgable crew and great spot to visit for both beginner and advanced swimmers/snorkelers.

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Packages:	4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/01/18
Activity Date:	2022/01/15

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Circle tour

Reviewed by: Christine

We really liked the tour, got to see the everything in whole Island that we wanted to see! Robert was our guide and gave us the history of the islands, so knowledgeable and mixed in fun stories! Don’t think we would of seen all of it on our own

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Packages:	Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/16
Activity Date:	2022/01/14

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Such a fun experience! We saw spinner dolphins

Reviewed by: Dan

The sunset cruise was a lot of fun! The crew was super friendly and we had a great time! While on our cruise we got to see spinner dolphins up close which was really cool to see!

Definitely book this if you’re looking for a great sunset experience!

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/15
Activity Date:	2021/12/26

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

Reviewed by: Mike

The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. The surf didn’t allow for good visibility on the day we chose to go, but they informed us ahead of time and gave us the option of rescheduling. We chose to go anyway and they worked hard to still make it a great experience.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that despite the limited visibility, you enjoyed the cruise and your interactions with our crew.
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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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/01/14
Activity Date:	2022/01/05

Things to Do in Big Island in 2025 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12 in Big Island

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Fun show - great for family!

Perfect tour of the island!

Very good experience

Awesome time

Tour guide Aaron is amazing!

Great informational tour

Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm / Twilight Volcano Tour with Night Lava Viewing

Whale watching near hilton for the masses

Sunset cruise

This was an experience of a lifetime.

Third time is a charm

Lots of Mantas

Truly Majestic

Absolutely amazing!

Well worth the trip

Great experience!

Fantastic crew and trip!

Coolest experience of my life!

LOVED IT

Great day!

Great tour

Excellent service

Great manta ray viewing with awesome crew!

Perfect birthday celebration

Gorgeous Sunset and Spinner Dolphins

Unforgettable Experience

Great day snorkeling in the sun!

Circle tour

Such a fun experience! We saw spinner dolphins

Great crew! Friendly and knowledgeable!

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