Reviewed by: Vincents
So much fun. The location was beautiful, the crew was friendly and the service was great...oh and the plant based menu was delicious. Seeing dolphins made the day. I learned that orcas pass through Hawaiian waters and as a result the dolphins were swimming in and we were lucky enough to see them. Would have been fun to have paddleboards. We all loved it! Thank you.
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Sarah h
It was an amazing snorkeling adventure. My husband and I have never gone snorkeling the crew was amazing. They were helpful and very funny. I suggest doing this. You get to see many different types of animals and sights
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Bridget D
Lovely evening and views with informative narration and entertainment and great food.
Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate the time you took to leave us a five star review! Mahalo! We hope to see you again some day!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: V&M N.
My husband and I got to experience this activity five years ago for the first time and we knew we had to bring our kids this time. Our kids liked the food and the family enjoyed the entertainment. It was great seeing Derek again (the musician/singer). He sang pearly shell again per our request :)
Aloha V&M N, Thanks for joining us again! We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience and rated us five stars! We wish you all the best!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Sophia
Pros: It was worthwhile to do this tour to see the entire Big Island all in one day, without having to do any driving. Adam was very informative and shared many Hawaiian mythical stories along the way. Enjoyed the extra stops at the bakery for Malasadas, the driver got us all plain ones, and the fruit stand we stopped at, at the end.
Cons: many errors due to the fact that Veltra books the tour, through the Hawaii Activities, but they don’t run the tour. So the lunch options were not the options listed when we booked. They called to clarify the meals for our group and still got the lunches completely wrong. No chicken on the salads, not enough sandwiches and too many plain veggie salads. Also, we booked a private tour. We booked a private tour. The website said private tour up to 10, we had 9, so we were under the impression we would be the only group on the tour. This was not the case! There was a group of three in the van when it arrived to pick us up. And the other group had much better looking lunches than ours for some reason. Another disappointing thing was that it was rainy and cold for the volcano portion of the tour. Our tour guide informed us that rainy weather is very very common at the volcano park and near Hilo. We were all dressed for warm weather and we were all freezing for a large part of the tour. Our van had 6 rain jackets, but 12 passengers. It would have been very helpful if the person that called to confirm the tour would have told us there is a chance it might be rainy. One last thing, we accidentally left some candy purchases on the tour bus, we called the company, but have not heard back about retrieving these purchases.
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| Packages: | Private Tour from Kona/ Kohala (up to 10 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Kristy
First tour we had on our trip and it was awesome! The crew was very informative and friendly. Can’t wait to go again! The fresh pineapple they served us was a wonderful end to the trip. Scott definitely knew his stuff!
Aloha for joining us!
Dolphins always give us different pictures and great experiences.
Please come back, we are looking forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watch Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Jen B
Great crew, gorgeous day for a sail. Plenty of flying fish, dolphin sightings and even a few whales!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Dolphin Watch & Kona Snorkel Private Charter (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Sydnie
Brendan and Morgan were lovely, great story tellers and funny jokes. Overall 11/10 cannot recommend enough
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| Packages: | 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Paul Miller
Great trip. Our captain Liam, aka sweet onion, and Shay were the perfect host. They were funny, informative, helpful and the perfect host. Went to 2 great snorkeling spots, sea caves and saw dolphins. They also provided a great lunch and snacks. Definitely recommend this company.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Melissa Wheelock
This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Captain Morgan and his crew were awesome. They made sure we had the best experience; anchoring the boat away from the larger boats packed with fellow snorkelers whenever possible. They were knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend.
Aloha Melissa,
Mahalo for the wonderful review and recommendation. We are ecstatic to hear you had a great experience with us and we hope to see you on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
My husband and I had a great time. He was 12 weeks out from recovering from a pelvic reconstruction surgery and the staff were so accommodating! He enjoyed the boat ride and made it into the water for one snorkel spot! I even got inked on by an octopus! Great day on the water with attentive staff!
Aloha Amanda,
Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful review. It sounds like an amazing day, it's not too often we get to spot an octopus! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Mary A.
Hank was a wonderful guide and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an introduction to the island!
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| Packages: | Private Tour from Kona/ Kohala (up to 10 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Erika
Awesome and respectful Hawaiian crew members did chants, offerings and storytelling as we entered and left the bay. The sail was wonderful, and the crew was super helpful, watching my young son who decided last minute not to go into the water, so I had a chance to enjoy the activity.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us again on your next visit!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Mnm
One of the best experiences that my wife and i have had!!!
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Sandy and Phil
We were only on island for two days, so we had to make the most of it. Rich picked us up promptly and we set out with a total of nine passengers. The van was comfortable, and Rich had water and lunch ready for us, along with clean jackets and umbrellas for the chilly rainy segments of the trip. The drive was safe and pleasant, and Rich regaled us with information and stories. At each stop, he allowed us ample time and shared interesting information.
This was a wonderful day, and we not only saw the island but also learned a lot. Highly recommended, especially if you can get Rich as your driver/tour guide!
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| Packages: | Pick-up from Waikoloa Hotels |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
Reviewed by: mormr
Another wonderful snorkel trip with these folks. Great attention to detail, safety & passenger enjoyment.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us and taking the time to review us. We are thrilled you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you soon!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/22 |
Reviewed by: ぽんであやこ
I heard that you can see almost 100% of them, and I really did! However, dolphins are incredibly fast! Haha. It's obvious, but they are super quick, and I had a hard time taking pictures! So, I recommend using a GoPro or something to record videos and then cutting clips from those!
ほぼ100パーセント見れるとのことでしたが本当に見れました!ただイルカってすごく早い!笑。当たり前ですがめちゃくちゃ早くて写真とるの苦労しました!なのでgoproなどで動画とっといてその動画の切り出しの方がおすすめです!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/28 |
Reviewed by: aaz
We participated as a mother-daughter duo with no snorkeling experience. My mother is in her 60s. Initially, we joined with the mindset that just seeing dolphins from the boat would be enough, but once we set off, we were encouraged by our guide to go into the water. My mother, who can hardly swim, used a float, but the guide skillfully led us, and she was incredibly moved to see the dolphins from the best spot. I was impressed by the professionalism of the guide. Not only was the encounter rate with dolphins high, but the guide also kept track of the participants' names and how much they were enjoying themselves, even while wearing snorkeling gear. This was amidst many other tours. It was truly amazing. Although it was more active than other tours, the love for dolphins from our guide shone through. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves dolphins.
シュノーケリング経験のない母娘で参加しました。母は60代です。
当初は船の上からイルカを観れるだけでもという気持ちで参加しましたが、いざ出発するとガイドの方の勢いに後押しされ海の中へ。ろくに泳げない母は浮を借りながらですが、ガイドさんがしっかりと誘導してくれたので一番の特等席でイルカを観られたと大変感動していました。ガイドさんのプロの仕事はこういうものか。と感銘を受けました。イルカとの遭遇率のみならず、シュノーケリングを着けた上からでもツアー参加者の名前と楽しめているかをしっかりと把握してくれます。他ツアーが沢山入り混じる中でです。本当に凄い。他のツアーよりもアクティブでしたが、イルカを愛するガイドさんの愛が伝わってきました。イルカ好きには何度でもおすすめ出来ます。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/15 |
Reviewed by: あああ
The staff was generally kind and good, but I think the tour would be tough unless you have native-level English skills. Normally, drinks other than alcohol were all-you-can-drink, and chips were served. There were about 30 people, and there were no Japanese people at all.
普通に親切でいいスタッフでしたが、ツアー自体ネイティブ並みの英語力じゃないときついと思います。普通に、飲み物はアルコール以外は飲み放題でチップスが出ました。30人くらいいて日本人は一切いませんでした。
アロハ、
フィードバックをいただき、レビューをしていただきありがとうございます。次回の島への訪問の際に、ぜひもう一度お試しいただければと思います。それまで、ア・フイ・ホウ!
Aloha,
Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to review us. We hope you'll give us another try on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | 14:00出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Lee
My husband and I participated with our 5-year-old child. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to reach the snorkeling spot, but the waves are quite high, so I think it's essential for those who are prone to motion sickness to take anti-nausea medication. On the way to our destination, we even saw whales, which got our child very excited.
At first, our 5-year-old was scared of snorkeling, but there was a bodyboard-like device with a transparent section, and they enjoyed peeking through it. The sea was also very beautiful, and our family was extremely satisfied. This is definitely a tour we would like to participate in again.
夫、5歳の子どもと参加しました。
30〜40分かけてシュノーケリングスポットに行きますが、波がかなり高く乗り物酔いしやすい方は酔い止め薬必須だと思います。
目的地まで行く間も鯨が見えたりと子ども大興奮でした。
シュノーケリングは5歳の子どもは最初は怖がっていましたが、ボディーボードのようなものに乗って一部が透明になっているのでそこを覗きながら楽しんでいました。海もとても綺麗で家族で大変満足しています。
是非また参加したいツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
Reviewed by: D & J
staff were great, boat not over crowded, facilities & service was terrific
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| Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Erin
This was a fun way to spend my birthday. The captain and crew were super relaxed and funny, and the small size of the boat allowed for a sense of camaraderie and fun, as we zoomed through the water at high speeds (make sure to hold on!). Loved this intimate experience rather than some big show boat with a ton of people onboard.
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| Packages: | 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Erica
I visited Kealakekua Bay, known as the Path of the Gods. The hotel I stayed at was the Sheraton, which was conveniently located just a short walk from the meeting point. Since it's the end point for the trolley, I think it's easy to get there even if you don't rent a car or stay at the Sheraton.
The guide spoke English and was very knowledgeable about history, answering any questions we had. Additionally, to protect the coral, we were allowed to use environmentally friendly sunscreen for free. The water was truly beautiful, and I was able to see many cute fish! It was February, but I enjoyed myself without a rash guard. It was a bit chilly, so I couldn't stay in the water the whole time... haha. After snorkeling, they provided fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks on the boat! It was really great!
神々の道と言われるケアラケクア湾に行きました。止まっていたホテルがシェラトンだったので歩いてすぐの集合場所で便利が良かったです。トロリーの終点なのでレンタカーしてない&シェラトン宿泊者じゃなくても行きやすいと思います。
ガイドは英語ですが、歴史の知識も豊富で聞けばなんでも答えてくれます。また珊瑚保護のため、環境に優しい日焼け止めも無料で使用させてもらえます。本当に水がキレイな場所なのでたくさんのかわいい魚たちを見ることができました!2月でしたが、ラッシュガードなしで楽しめました。少し寒くてフルタイムで水の中に入っていられなかったですが…笑 シュノーケルの後、船の上でフレッシュフルーツとスナック、飲み物を用意してくれますよ!とても良かったです!
マハロ・ヌイ(大変ありがとうございます)5つ星の推薦とドルフィン・ディスカバリーズを選んでいただき、感謝します!次回のビッグアイランド訪問でお会いできることを楽しみにしています。ア・フイ・ホウ(また次回まで)!
Mahalo nui for your 5 star recommendation and for choosing Dolphin Discoveries! We hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island. A hui hou (until next time)!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: もんもん
It was the best time ever.
Our guide was super excited!
Seeing sea turtles, dolphins, and whales was a miracle.
Thank you for the most wonderful honeymoon!
最高な一時でした。
ガイドさんも大興奮‼︎
海亀イルカ鯨を全部見出来たのは奇跡でした。
最幸な新婚旅行をありがとうございました♂️
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Lover of Hawaii
The Catamaran ride was very smooth and comfortable. The crew was wonderful and very informative. Once in the water we had seen a large variety of fish and rays. I would highly recommend this adventure.
Aloha,
Mahalo Nui Loa for taking the time to review us. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time with our crew and out on the water. We hope to see you on your next visit :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/09 |
Reviewed by: まりん
The boat sways quite a bit, so at first, it's hard to walk, but during meal times, we anchor offshore, so you can relax. Moreover, at that time, a manta ray and many dolphins gathered around. I think they must have liked the singing. I can't remember the name, but there was a singer with the most beautiful voice singing live the whole time, and songs that felt very Hawaiian, which was truly soothing.
There was also a vegan menu, and the buffet was satisfying.
Most of the participants were from the mainland United States, and they were drinking and making a lot of noise, so even when I was trying to talk about history and the land, I couldn't hear it next to me. But overall, it was the best cruising experience. If you can't speak English, it might feel long and confusing as you won't know what's happening.
It was a bit disappointing that the sunset was partially hidden by clouds, but it was still a beautiful view. People who participated in the previous trip said they didn't encounter anything, so we were really lucky on our trip.
船はかなり揺れるので、最初は歩くのもやっとだけど、食事のときは沖で停泊するので落ち着いていただけます。しかも、この時、マンタが1匹と、イルカもたくさん集まってきました。きっと、歌声が好きだったんじゃないかと思いますお名前は覚えていないけど、最高に美しい声の歌手がずっと生歌を歌っていて、ハワイっぽい曲とか、本当に癒されました。
Veganメニューもあって、ビュッフェも満足でした。
参加者がほぼアメリカ本土から来た人たちばかりで、お酒飲んで大騒ぎするので、せっかく歴史や土地の話をしているのが隣に行っても聞こえないくらいだったけど、とにかく最高のcruisingでした。英語ができないと、何が起こってるか分らなく長く感じるかもしれないけど。
あとは、夕日が少し雲に隠れてしまったのが残念だけど、それでも美しい景色でした。前の便に参加した人たちは、何も出会えなかったそうで、私たちの便は本当に幸運に恵まれました。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We also appreciate you sharing your wonderful photos.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only the scenery of Maui but also the meals and the singing by the performers.
We hope you will choose VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
素敵なお写真もご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
マウイ島の景色はもちろんのこと、お食事や歌手による歌声までお楽しみいただけましたこと、大変うれしく思っております。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: トミー
We participated as a family of four. The crew members were all friendly and attentive, making it a comfortable experience. The sunset was beautiful, and we were thrilled to encounter a pod of dolphins!
家族4人で参加しました。クルーの方々がみんな気さくで気がつき、快適でした。
サンセットも綺麗だったし、イルカの群れに遭遇して、感動しました!
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise.
It was lucky that you also encountered dolphins.
We hope you will use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思います。
さらにイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
I was really lucky to meet dolphins and whales. However, the waves were rough that day, and I got seasick... I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
イルカやくじらに会うこともできて本当にラッキーでした。
ただその日は波が荒く船酔いに…酔い止めお勧めします
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sunset dinner cruise.
It sounds like you were lucky to encounter whales and dolphins.
I hope you were okay after that; we recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand.
We would be grateful if you could use VELTRA for your next trip as well.
VELTRA Customer Support
この度はVELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
サンセットディナークルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで、大変うれしく思っております。
クジラやイルカにも遭遇できたとのこと、ラッキーでしたね。
その後、船酔いは大丈夫でしたでしょうか。事前の酔い止め薬の服用をおすすめいたします。
次回のご旅行も弊社VELTRAをご利用いただけますと幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポート
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Michael and Michele
Great crew! Great boat! Great time! A fun time! Thanks so much!
Aloha,
Thanks for joining us! We hope you'll think of us on your next visit to the islands. Until then, A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii8888
This tour is very good for aged people and Baby. Everyone can enjoy.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [3.5 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
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Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience! We hope to see you again in the future. Leah