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Bite Me Sportfishing Trip - Kona Shared & Private Charters from Honokohau Harbor

Nice day on the ocean

Reviewed by: Susan

Crew was so nice & helpful. Very disappointed that we didn’t even get one bite. They said they usually have live bait to try also but didn’t bring any that day. I know that no one can control the fish but I wish they would have had an alternative to try. It was a beautiful ride on the boat & very comfortable shaded area. I would try them again.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 4-hour Shared Fishing Trip
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/13
Activity Date: 2025/11/20

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: RH

Loved this tour - our tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable and we saw some beautiful spots of the island. Definitely recommend this trip as you get to see a lot in one day. My favourite places were the black sand beach with the sea turtles and the Volcanoes National Park (but to be honest, I loved all the sites).

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/11/25
Activity Date: 2025/11/23

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great experience

Reviewed by: Kara

What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/16

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Kara

This evening offered stunning sunset views over Kealakekua Bay, with live entertainment that added a festive, relaxing vibe!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/17

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

We got to explore the upper slopes of Hualalai Volcano, exploring ancient craters and crawling through a lava tube!

Local customer service: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/08/18

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

Gentle Giants!

Reviewed by: Kara

Floating in the water with the lights attracting plankton which guides the the manta rays to glide gracefully just beneath us, it is truly magical.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/11

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Kona Volcano Hiking Tour & Hidden Craters Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

The guides shared geology, Hawaiian history, and local plant life in a way that felt really genuine. The group was also small so it never felt rushed.

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Packages: Hidden Craters Hike
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/23
Activity Date: 2025/07/12

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Swimming with the manta rays under the stars was absolutely magical.

Reviewed by: Kara

The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/14

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

Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this tour! We saw so much of the Big Island in a single day. And the guide shared really interesting facts along the way.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

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

Great Island Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

A fantastic way to see the islands highlights in one day like the Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley (our favorite), black sand beaches, and gorgeous waterfalls.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/15

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

Full day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The tour guide was super knowledgeable and kept a smooth pace, making it easy to enjoy every stop. Highly recommend for a comprehensive island experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great choice

Reviewed by: Kara

The Mauna Kea volcano tour is a great balance of nature, science, and culture.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Manta Ray Gods!

Reviewed by: Kara

the manta rays glided beneath and around us, often coming within just a few feet, the tour felt very respectful and peaceful all at once.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/09

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

An unreal experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Snorkeling with manta rays was absolutely unforgettable The boat was well-maintained, the sunset cruise beforehand was a beautiful bonus. Highly recommend this unique Big Island adventure.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/07

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

Jam packed!

Reviewed by: Kara

Such a great day - from the black sand beach to the Waipio Valley lookout and multiple waterfalls, of course with visiting Volcanoes National Park as the standout!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/11/22
Activity Date: 2025/07/06

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

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Chris

Wonderful crew, great boat, dolphins, and the ocean. What could be better?

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/11/07
Activity Date: 2025/11/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Good experience

Reviewed by: Yoyo

Our guide was from Hawaii, born on Maui, and has been living on the Big Island for two years. He was handsome, had a great voice, and was genuinely kind. The weather wasn’t ideal — it was cloudy, though we did see the sea of clouds and a bit of sunlight breaking through. It still felt magical watching the sunset above the clouds, even without a clear sky. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see any stars that night, probably due to the season (I went in late October). But the next day, on another tour, I did see a sky full of stars — so it’s still possible! Be prepared for altitude sickness; I felt lightheaded at the summit and was glad we descended soon after sunset. Overall, it was a good experience despite the bumpy mountain road — and it felt great to have “checked off” the highest mountain in the world (from base to peak).

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/11/02
Activity Date: 2025/10/27

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーケリングツアー <英語ガイド/食事付き>

The snorkeling tour is fun. シュノーケルツアー 楽しいです

Reviewed by: アキムゲンキ

We were the only Japanese participants. It truly felt like an overseas trip. The guide is also focused on environmental protection, practicing the balance between nature conservation and tourism on the Big Island.

Additionally, they pay attention to the safety of tour participants, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. There were plenty of fish swimming around, and the water clarity was high, making it a fun tour.

Lunch and breakfast were simple but delicious. I would love to participate again when I come back to the Big Island.

日本人の参加は我々のみ。まさに海外旅行です。ガイドは環境保護にも注力しており、ハワイ島の自然保護と観光の両立を実践しています。
また、我々ツアー参加者の危険行為にも注意を払っており、安心して楽しむことができます。魚も沢山泳いでおり、透明度も高く、楽しいツアーでした。
ランチ、朝食も手軽だけど美味しかったです。
また、ハワイ島に来る時には参加したいです。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Participants come from various places across the United States and Europe. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of international travel.

Tips and suggestions

参加者もアメリカ各地、ヨーロッパからと、様々。
海外旅行の雰囲気を存分に楽しめます。

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Aloha, thank you very much for posting such a wonderful review. We sincerely appreciate that you joined us and had a great time on the water. We look forward to your next visit. Mahalo~

Aloha, 素敵なレビューを投稿していただき、誠にありがとうございます。ご一緒にお越しいただき、水上で楽しいひとときをお過ごしいただけたことに、心より感謝申し上げます。またのお越しをお待ちしております。Mahalo~

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Packages: 08:30出港
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/23
Activity Date: 2025/09/17

Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Warm welcome

Reviewed by: Jakub

Warm and professional welcome with info about useful tips.

Location & environment: 5

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Packages: Small Group Lei Greeting Package (2 to 7 participants)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/10/19
Activity Date: 2025/10/17

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Joe

Nice cruise with excellent staff, especially the captain

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/15
Activity Date: 2025/10/13

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Extremely memorable tour!

Reviewed by: KB

Our guide Wes was incredible! We learned so much and enjoyed the sunset and stargazing on Mauna Kea so much! Wes was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/10/11
Activity Date: 2025/10/09

ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーケリングツアー <軽食付き/英語ガイド>

Goggles for nearsightedness 近眼用ゴーグル

Reviewed by: joe2001cool

I was told there isn't any. Other similar tours provided almost everything... It's disappointing. I should have researched in advance.

無いと言われました
他の同種ツアーだと殆んど用意してくれたのに・・残念です
事前に調べておけば良かったのですが

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 1

サービスの快適さ: 2

Tips and suggestions

If you wear glasses, it's better to prepare contact lenses or avoid them.

Tips and suggestions

メガネの方はコンタクトを用意するか、避けた方良いですよ。

Reply from activity provider

私たちは処方箋マスクを提供していると宣伝していません。そのため、期待を持つべきではありませんでした。あなたは理由もなく1つ星のレビューを残しましたが、素晴らしく情報豊かなツアーに対して受けた例外的な価値を考えると、それは不当です。特別な機材が必要だった場合は、自分自身で準備しておくべきでした。安全な旅行を。

We do not advertise that we provide prescription masks. Therefore, you should have had no expectations. You left us a 1 star review for no reason at all and it is unwarranted considering the excpetioonal value you received for an amazing an informative tour. If you needed specialized equipment, you should have prepared yourself. Safe travels.

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Packages: 午前プラン
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/10
Activity Date: 2025/10/08

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

it was amazing

Reviewed by: Chuck

It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide was so informative and polite it made the trip that much better.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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The only recommendation if you want to see the stars schedule your trip when the moon is near the ne

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/08
Activity Date: 2025/10/03

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

Magical must do experience!

Reviewed by: Holli

If you'e going to Kona, you HAVE to night snorkel with the manta rays! It was such a magical experience that felt once in a lifetime. Initially, I was scared to get into the ocean at night, but once you're in the water, the wonder and amazement settled my fears.

This tour is a particularly good one to choose because the boat ride to "Manta Village" is only about 5 minutes from the dock. There are other tours where you leave from a different dock and the boat ride is 45 minutes. For someone that gets seasick, choosing this tour over others is a no brainer.

Be aware that they may change your tour time. During my visit, they were offering tours at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. We booked the 7pm tour. On the day of tour, they called us at about 1pm and told us the 7pm tour was being cancelled because there weren't enough people signed up. They asked us to join the 6pm tour. They did the same with the 8pm group. Luckily, it worked with our schedule and wasn't a big deal, but it's something to be aware of.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/06
Activity Date: 2025/09/20

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

The tour was amazing

Reviewed by: Dave and Nancy

James, our guide, was very knowledgeable, funny and the added stories he told us were add treat. James made sure we got to see all the views on our way up the volcano. Seeing the views from the summit were amazing. And the star gazing after crazy. Again James showed us all the constellations that were in the sky. The tour also has a telescope were we got top see the moon up close. We even got to see Saturn

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/10/02
Activity Date: 2025/10/01

4.5-Hour Deluxe Kona Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch with Lunch - Body Glove Cruise

Great company

Reviewed by: Deb

A great trip. Staff , boat and equipment was excellent. Fun for first time snorkeling

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/27

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Beautiful way to see the sunset.

Reviewed by: Brenda San Diego

This was our first time doing this excursion. It did not disappoint. Wes, our guide was so knowledgeable and very impressive with explaining things in English and Japanese. The views were breathtaking.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/09/24
Activity Date: 2025/09/18

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

Amazing!

Reviewed by: M. LANEY

I have a gluten allergy and it was SO incredibly helpful to have everything clearly labeled. The show was outstanding, the crew was friendly and helpful, the food was absolutely delicious. All around 10s

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Royal Kona Resort Luau - Standard Seating Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/22
Activity Date: 2025/09/19

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Gorgeous evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Hot at first with the sun coming down, but the sunset views are phenomenal!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/09/20
Activity Date: 2025/07/03

Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Amazing adventure

Reviewed by: Shawnda Starr

I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Childlike amazement

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Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/20
Activity Date: 2025/08/31
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