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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Wow!!
Activity Date: 2024/06/28 | Posted on: 2024/07/21

Gentle giants for certain!! What amazing creatures to get to play around with in the water

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
10 out of 10
Activity Date: 2024/06/28 | Posted on: 2024/07/21

Great crew, fun boat, and the sea caves were incredible to get to see!!!!

Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
All in One!
Activity Date: 2024/06/26 | Posted on: 2024/07/21

This day may be long, but you get to see all the island and find spots you want to go back and see more! The stargazing was unreal!!

Packages: Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Luau at hotel
Activity Date: 2024/06/25 | Posted on: 2024/07/21

Was a good evening, was smaller than I imagined but none the less the crew puts in the work!

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Wonderful Experience
Activity Date: 2024/05/25 | Posted on: 2024/07/21

Got to celebrate our anniversary on the Kona waters, very beautiful sunset and very good grub!

Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Happy Anniversary! Mahalo for joining us and your kind words!

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Just do it, amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2024/07/18 | Posted on: 2024/07/20

The crew was really nice, and we have such a great experience. I was scared at first, but swimming with the mantas was really cool. This is definitely a must do in your trip to Kona.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Awesome show!
Activity Date: 2024/07/17 | Posted on: 2024/07/19

Great service and fantastic dancing! We loved the entire show and Dinner! Fire dance was great at the end!

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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ケアウホウ湾シーカヤック&シュノーケルツアー 海中洞窟探検プランあり <早朝・午前/日本語ガイド>by キング・カヤック・ハワイ
The Japanese guide was a great help.
日本語ガイドで大助かり
Activity Date: 2023/10/24 | Posted on: 2024/07/19

I couldn't make it to the meeting place on time, but I felt a bit relieved that my husband and I were the only participants. The guide was someone I had met a few years ago, which was another relief. Getting in and out of the canoe was a bit challenging, but while paddling, I asked the guide various questions and he recommended a delicious hamburger place. It was great when we went there afterward! Thank you very much. As I get older, paddling the canoe is becoming more difficult. I would be happy if you could create some other tours as well.

待ち合わせ場所に時間にたどり着けなかったが、参加者が私たち夫婦のみで少し安心。ガイドさんも何年か前にお世話になった方でまた一安心。カヌーの乗り降りは少し大変でしたが、カヌーを漕ぎながらガイドさんにいろいろ尋ね、美味しいハンバーガー屋さんも教えていただきました。その後食べに行ったら美味しかったです!ありがとうございました。
年をとると段々カヌーを漕ぐのもしんどくなってきています。
他に何かツアーを作っていただけると嬉しいです。

Packages: 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Honeymoon luau
Activity Date: 2024/07/12 | Posted on: 2024/07/18

This was the most perfect event. We has a great time celebrating our honeymoon.

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
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野生のイルカウォッチング&ダブルシュノーケリングクルーズ byイルカ大学<ランチ付き/英語ガイド(日本語スタッフ乗船日あり)>
It was fun.
楽しかったです
Activity Date: 2024/07/12 | Posted on: 2024/07/16
Aki

I participated in this tour. With Tamae's guidance, I was able to experience the culture of Hawaii Island while traveling, watch dolphins at sea, and see sea turtles while snorkeling. It was a lot of fun.

当ツアーに参加させていただきました。Tamae様の案内もあり、ハワイ島の文化に触れながら移動し、洋上ではイルカウオッチングをして、シュノーケリングではウミガメをみることもきました。とても楽しかったです。

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Aloha! Aki,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University at the Kona campus. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling in the magnificent scenery. Dolphin University also has locations on the Big Island and Oahu, so please join us again when you come back to Hawaii! We look forward to welcoming you back. A hui hou and big mahalo!

Aloha! Aki様
この度はイルカ大学コナキャンパスへご参加いただきありがとうございました。雄大な景色の中でのシュノーケルを楽しんでいただけたとのこと、嬉しく思います。ハワイ島、そしてオアフ島にもイルカ大学がありますので、またハワイにいらっしゃるときはぜひご参加くださいね!心よりお待ちしております。a hui hou and big mahalo!

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Absolutely worth it!
Activity Date: 2024/07/01 | Posted on: 2024/07/15

An absolutely amazing experience!!! Our guide Anderson was very nice and energetic, helped us took great photos. The stargazing is a wonderful experience, making me curious about the dark sky.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Great sunset cruise.
Activity Date: 2024/07/10 | Posted on: 2024/07/12
Tom

Awesome experience. The catamaran was very roomy with plenty of space to spread out. The Captain and 2 crewmembers were awesome. Always had a drink in my hand, they also served us teryaki chicken and a salad. Check in process was a breeze. Definitely recommend this cruise.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great time!
Activity Date: 2024/07/09 | Posted on: 2024/07/11

The evening manta ray tour was amazing!! Crew was great, Trevor, Scott, Mitch were all top notch. Diego? Well, okay, he was great too! Ha! Seriously, fun crew, AMAZING manta rays, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great experience, fun crew!
Activity Date: 2024/06/11 | Posted on: 2024/07/10

Great experience, fun crew! Everyone in our group loved it and if the opportunity ever presents itself we'd do it again!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール
A lifetime of memories.
一生の思い出
Activity Date: 2024/07/07 | Posted on: 2024/07/10
TKG

I had a wonderful experience on this tour. Thanks to our guide, Tad, the tour became even more enjoyable. This is a tour that I definitely recommend experiencing when you visit the Big Island.

このツアーで素晴らしい体験ができました。
そして、ガイドのタッドさんのお陰で
ツアーがより楽しいものになりました。
ハワイ島に来たら必ず体験して欲しいツアーです。

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ケアウホウ湾シーカヤック&シュノーケルツアー 海中洞窟探検プランあり <早朝・午前/日本語ガイド>by キング・カヤック・ハワイ
It's reassuring to have a Japanese guide.
日本人ガイドさんで安心
Activity Date: 2024/07/08 | Posted on: 2024/07/10

We were the only Japanese couple, so we received dedicated care from a Japanese female guide, which allowed us to enjoy the experience without any worries. We were very satisfied with both the kayaking and snorkeling. She took many photos for us, and by the time we returned to the hotel, they had already been sent to us.

Before we left, she also provided information about a nearby Japanese-owned coffee plantation, making it a wonderful day. Thank you very much.

日本人は我々夫婦だけだったので、日本人女性ガイドさんに専属でケアして頂き、全く不安なく楽しめました。カヤックもシュノーケリングも大満足。写真もたくさん撮って頂き、ホテルに戻る頃にはもう送って下さってました。
帰り際に近くの日本人経営の珈琲園情報も教えて頂き、とても良い一日となりました。
有難うございました。

Packages: 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン
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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール
It became the best memory!
最高の思い出になりました!
Activity Date: 2024/07/06 | Posted on: 2024/07/09

It was a tour with an English guide, but they kindly explained things in Japanese as well! You have to ask for water and hot drinks yourself to get them. The sunset and starry sky were absolutely amazing on this tour! If I come back to the Big Island, I will definitely ask Masashi Nature School again!

英語ガイドのツアーでしたが、日本語を交えて説明してくれたり、とても親切でした!
お水と温かい飲み物は自分から欲しいと言わないと貰えません。
sunsetも星空も最高すぎるツアーでした!
またハワイ島に来たらマサシネイチャースクールさんにお願いします!

Packages: 基本プラン
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great time!
Activity Date: 2024/07/07 | Posted on: 2024/07/09

Caprain Lauren was great. Informative, helpful,and professional. We saw pilot whales, sea caves, a turtle, and of course...the snorkeling.
Both spots were great and we had PLENTY of swim time.
Thanks for a great trip!

Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>
A little disappointed.
少しがっかり
Activity Date: 2024/07/05 | Posted on: 2024/07/08

I arrived on time, but there was not much guidance, and I didn't know what to do. I was flustered and confused about the drinks as well. It's understandable that Japanese isn't spoken, but the staff didn't have any smiles either. After it started to rain, there was no guidance, so I returned to my room.
I think the meal was Hawaiian cuisine, but the taste was just okay. I was a bit disappointed.

時間通りに行きましたが、案内があまりなくどうしていいかもわからず、ドリンクも何も分からずあたふたしました。日本語が通じないのは仕方ないけどスタッフも笑顔もないし。雨が降り始めてからの案内もなく部屋に戻りました。
食事もハワイ料理だと思いますが、味もいまいち。少しガッカリでした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール
Mauna Kea, which has been my dream for many years, is amazing.
長年の夢だったマウナケアは最高。
Activity Date: 2024/07/06 | Posted on: 2024/07/08

The sea of clouds and the incredibly beautiful sunset created a wonderful starry sky. The scale and scenery were impressive. The driver guide, Tad, who provided guidance in Japanese, was excellent.

雲海と最高に綺麗な夕日に素晴らしい星空でした。スケールや景色も感度しました。日本語でも案内してくたドライバー案内係のタッドは最高でした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール
Mauna Kea Mountain Sunset and Stargazing
マウナケア山サンセットと星空観察
Activity Date: 2024/07/07 | Posted on: 2024/07/08

One of the reasons I came to the Big Island for the first time was to see the starry sky! It far exceeded my expectations, and I was able to see a sky filled with stars. It was just July 7th, Tanabata, with Orihime and Hikoboshi, and the Milky Way was clearly explained by the tour guide using a laser pointer, making for a very satisfying stargazing tour. ^_^ Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take good photos of the starry sky, so I will only share the sunset photos. I'm sorry.

初めてハワイ島に来た目的の一つが星空を見る!でしてが、予想を遥かに上回り
星が降ってくるような星空を見ることができました。
ちょうど七月七日 七夕の日で、織姫に彦星、天の川も
レーザーポインターで分かりやすくツアーの方が説明してくれて大満足の星空観察ツアーでした^_^
残念ながら上手く星空は写真が撮れず、サンセットの
写真のみ掲載します。御免なさい。

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ハワイ島 ケアラケクア湾 シュノーリングツアー <軽食付き/英語ガイド>
Rafting is refreshing.
ラフティング爽快
Activity Date: 2023/08/11 | Posted on: 2024/07/07

The staff were very friendly. The water clarity at the snorkeling spot wasn't as good as I had hoped, but I was able to encounter sea turtles and manta rays, which made it a lot of fun.

スタッフ皆様、大変親切でした。シュノーケリングスポットの海の透明度は期待したほどではなかったですが、ウミガメやマンタにも遭遇できて、大変楽しめました。

Packages: 09:00/12:45出港(シュノーケル1か所)
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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール
I was able to see a beautiful sunset and starry sky!
綺麗なサンセットと星空が見れました!
Activity Date: 2024/07/05 | Posted on: 2024/07/07

The weather was favorable, and it was comfortable at the summit with light winds. At the top, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset, followed by a sky full of stars. The guide communicated with the group in both English and Japanese along the way, which made it very enjoyable.

天候に恵まれ、山頂でも風が弱く過ごしやすかったです。
山頂では綺麗なサンセット、そしてその後満天の星が見れました。
ガイドの方が道中も英語と日本語両方でグループに話しかけていて、とても楽しかったです。

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ケアウホウ湾シーカヤック&シュノーケルツアー 海中洞窟探検プランあり <早朝・午前/日本語ガイド>by キング・カヤック・ハワイ
Everything is great.
全てが最高
Activity Date: 2024/06/19 | Posted on: 2024/07/07

The sea, kayaking, and snorkeling were all amazing.

Thanks to the attentive Japanese guide, I was able to enjoy everything without any stress.

I definitely want to go again!

海もカヤックもシュノーケルもすべてが最高でした

日本人ガイドさんの細やかな対応あり、無理なく楽しむことができました

また是非いきたいです

Packages: 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン
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マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>
Manta is super close!
マンタ激チカ
Activity Date: 2024/06/18 | Posted on: 2024/07/07

It was a day without a Japanese guide, but I still had a great time.

I got to see manta rays up close, which was amazing.

The service at Dolphin University in Honolulu, where there was a Japanese guide, was much better, so compared to that, it was a bit disappointing.

日本人ガイドがいない日でしたが、楽しめました

マンタがすごく近くで見れて最高

ホノルルの日本人ガイドがいたイルカ大学の方がサービスはかなり良かったので、そこと比べてしますと少し残念

Packages: 1便プラン
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Aloha! Maki,

Thank you for participating in Manta University this time. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience of swimming with the manta rays. It's great to know that you have also participated in Dolphin University! Thank you for that. As you mentioned, tours on Oahu always come with a Japanese-speaking guide, but for tours on the Big Island, it may vary depending on the day and the specific tour. If you have another opportunity to join a tour on the Big Island, please be sure to request a Japanese-speaking guide. We will definitely arrange one for you upon request. We sincerely look forward to your next participation, Maki. A hui hou and Mahalo nui!

Aloha! Maki様
この度はマンタ大学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。
マンタと泳ぐ体験を楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しく思います。イルカ大学にもご参加いただいたことがあるのですね!ありがとうございます。おっしゃる通り、オアフ島のツアーでは必ず日本語ガイドがつきますが、ハワイ島のツアーは日によってツアーによってはつかない場合がございます。またの機会にハワイ島のツアーに参加される時はぜひ日本語ガイドをリクエストして下さいね。ハワイ島のツアーはリクエストを頂ければ必ず日本語ガイドを手配いたします。Makiさんのまたのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。A hui hou and Mahalo nui!

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Riding the waves in ocean kayaks adventure
Activity Date: 2024/06/18 | Posted on: 2024/07/06

Knowledge guide. Showed us landmark’s and had great snorkeling.

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Loved this!
Activity Date: 2024/04/12 | Posted on: 2024/07/06

We were a bit nervous about being in the water at night, but not to worry as the guides make the whole evening experience comfortable!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
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Doors-Off & Doors-On Kohala Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour [Not Operating]
Gorgeous!
Activity Date: 2024/04/12 | Posted on: 2024/07/06

What a morning, sights I will remember in my head forever!

Packages: Doors-OFF Flight [30 mins]
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Crystal Clear Waters!
Activity Date: 2024/04/08 | Posted on: 2024/07/06

What a wonderful afternoon, the water conditions in Kona are better than I have seen in many islands!

Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Once in a lifetime
Activity Date: 2024/04/08 | Posted on: 2024/07/06

It was such a fabulous and unreal experience, the scared part left my body right when we started seeing the rays as they are so gentle!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Kailua-Kona, just minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA), is a top destination for tours and activities on Hawaii’s Big Island. Enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau, take a submarine ride beneath the waves, or relax on a sunset cruise along the Kona Coast. Adventurous travelers can snorkel or dive with manta rays just south of town in Keauhou. With historic sites, coffee farm tours, and oceanfront dining along Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona is the perfect base for Big Island fun.