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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
The crew really went out of the way to make it a great experience
Activity Date: 2021/11/24 | Posted on: 2021/11/26

Pirate Wednesdays - Would highly recommend. You get a comedy show as well as the manta rays

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha! Thank you for joining with us.
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!

A Hui Hou:)

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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
Manta Adventures
Activity Date: 2021/11/20 | Posted on: 2021/11/23

Tour was professionally done, we saw to many Mantas to count...was such a beautiful experience:). Hot tea and good discussion afterwards was great! Thank you so much!!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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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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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
Attended as: Couples
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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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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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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Lovely experience.
Activity Date: 2021/11/07 | Posted on: 2021/11/09

Very unique. Views of a lifetime!
The host was amazing. Very informative and helpful. Really enjoyed my time on this tour. Will definitely recommend!

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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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
Attended as: Couples
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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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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Fab-u-lo-so!!
Activity Date: 2021/11/04 | Posted on: 2021/11/06

Shawn was an excellent tour guide. He answered all of our questions, and was very knowledgeable about a range of subjects. We were confident in his driving ability, especially in the dark downhill with the goats :-)
Overall, best part of our trip so far!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Reply from activity provider

Thank you for participating in the tour.

Shawn is good guide. He can do everything.

Please join us for other tours the next time you visit the Big Island of Hawaii.

Mahalo !

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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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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Wonderful experience.
Activity Date: 2021/10/19 | Posted on: 2021/10/22

Our tour leader Stephan was exceptional in that he does great photography and is an excellent tour guide and leader. He shared interesting info about the area as we traveled and then took great sunset photos our our group of 3 and airdropped them to us. The parkas provided were an essential and welcome addition since it was quite cold at the mountain top. Wonderful trip!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
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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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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Favorite Big Island Activity
Activity Date: 2021/10/07 | Posted on: 2021/10/17

This was such an amazing experience and our favorite activity that we did on the Big Island! Hiro was a wonderful tour guide, shared lots of great information and was super funny and personable. They have everything covered from making sure you're acclimated to the altitude, stopping for spectacular views, warm winter gear, food, water/hot chocolate/tea, the most amazing star-gazing I've ever seen, etc. Dress warm and don't forget your cash tip money because they will go above and beyond and you'll want to show your gratitude for the incredible experience. Do not miss this activity!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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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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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
One of the best tours ever
Activity Date: 2021/10/04 | Posted on: 2021/10/06

Ok, this is honestly one of the best tours I have ever taken. The van was super comfy, and our guide Arthur was informative, friendly, and honestly just plain fun! Obvious he LOVES this tour.

Words just cannot describe the beauty of this tour. From the drive up, to the spectacular sunset, to the jaw dropping star gazing......endless beauty. Plus, Arthur made sure we stayed safe, and kept us informed about what we should do and what to expect. I felt comfortable and at ease.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing experience. If you do one thing on the Big Island......do this.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
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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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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2021/09/24 | Posted on: 2021/10/02

This was such an awesome experience! The sunset was beautiful being that high up and the stargazing was amazing. It was our favorite experience on the island. Our guide Gage was so great! He was so knowledgeable on the island, the history there and the stargazing. He also helped us feel comfortable and safe on the drive up and back down. We highly recommend this experience!

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as: Couples
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Very Very Entertaining.
Activity Date: 2021/09/28 | Posted on: 2021/09/30

Tour Guide was an enthusiast, patient, native who shared culture, history, science, jokes and Hawaiian myths and songs. You can't ask for more from a guide. Try to book for a moonless night for best view of stars. They use an automated 11 inch telescope. The food was surprisingly very good (vegetable lasagna), the brownie decadent and the hot chocolate and biscotti at the end a nice touch. Had an issue finding the pick up spot, but a phone call resolved this since we were close. If you miss the sign for the international market (if that's your pick up spot), look for the 76 gas station, enter there and drive to the back. Dress warmly and bring a refillable drink. Cold (but not terribly) even with the given parka and gloves. A very enjoyable 8 hour afternoon & evening l

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Outstanding sunset and stargazing experience
Activity Date: 2021/09/21 | Posted on: 2021/09/26

Pickup by the crew was timely, and the vans comfortable, in good condition and clean. The sandwich was delicious, and the two hosts super friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Thank-you, Stephan.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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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
Attended as: Couples
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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.