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

Manta Adventures

Reviewed by: Kevin&Lorrie

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!!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/11/23
Activity Date: 2021/11/20

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: fyr

We saw so many mantas!!!! It was amazing and awesome!!!! The hot tea was nice as well. Thank you!

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/11/22
Activity Date: 2021/11/20

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Best activity we did on our vacation

Reviewed by: Debbie Baker

This was an amazing experience. Thank you Dave, Jericho and Henry. (also to the amazing woman who gave us the kids mask ~ I didn’t get your name)
They were all so much fun.

We had a blast from the very start. Our tour was a small one with us and one other couple. We went on the first tour of the morning and it was beautiful. This isn’t a quick ride, you actually get a lot of time and amazing views to see.

Your not moving slow and are allowed to put some pressure on the gas. Make sure you follow their instructions and stay with the group and you will have the best time. We stopped at a waterfall and had some water and snack, our grandkids pulled out their lunchables and had the best picnic. I can’t thank our guides enough for the most amazing experience and for finding us some sugarcane to show our grandkids and let them try it.

We rode all over, learned some awesome history and played with sleeping grass. ( I can’t remember the actual name) the kids were shown a game where they throw this little fuzzy thing and play tag. We laughed so hard and got muddy.

Best time ever. This is a must do! Please make sure you show your appreciation at the end. They don’t ask for tips but they sure deserve them.
Mahalo for giving our grandkids and us the best experience and memories.

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Packages: Four Riders Package (1 Driver + 3 Passengers)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/11/20
Activity Date: 2021/10/25

Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Awesome sunset boat cruise!

Reviewed by: Nick Martinez

Excellent service, very friendly and accommodating music to everyone on the cruise!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise, the service provided by our crew, and the music we played.
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you all the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo and a hui hou!

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Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/20
Activity Date: 2021/11/18

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

Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Reviewed by: K Fox

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.

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Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/18
Activity Date: 2021/11/16

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great time!!

Reviewed by: Lisa

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!

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/14
Activity Date: 2021/11/09

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

Good Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

It was a smaller boat, so I felt a little bit squished, but I guess that is how submarines must feel!

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Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/12
Activity Date: 2021/11/10

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

MUST DO

Reviewed by: Kara

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!!

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Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/11
Activity Date: 2021/11/09

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Waipio

Reviewed by: Tdonaldson7

We had a great time. Forest was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I would never want to drive this myself but I felt comfortable with Forest. Thanks for everything!

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2021/11/11
Activity Date: 2021/11/09

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

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Kara

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!

Reply from activity provider

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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Packages: Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/11
Activity Date: 2021/11/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Lovely experience.

Reviewed by: Sanidhya

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

  • Gorgeous sunset from the summit!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2021/11/09
Activity Date: 2021/11/07

Hula Kai Kona First Class Snorkel Tour - 2 Snorkeling Stops, Breakfast & Lunch

Great snorkeling trip! Marginal food.

Reviewed by: 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!

  • Beautiful coastline view.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/11/07
Activity Date: 2021/11/05

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

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Barbara

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!

Reply from activity provider

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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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/11/01
Activity Date: 2021/10/21

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Amazing Marine Naturalist

Reviewed by: Parrot Fish poop

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!

Reply from activity provider

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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Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/25
Activity Date: 2021/10/21

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

Manta swim

Reviewed by: The Sullivan Family

The crew were fabulous! We all would do it again!

Reply from activity provider

Yes, please come back to see Manta Rays and us!!
A hui hou

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/23
Activity Date: 2021/10/21

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Great show, tasty food, friendly staff

Reviewed by: eburatto

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 :)

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/20
Activity Date: 2021/10/17

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Good food, and I loved the production.

Reviewed by: Terri Zimmerman

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.

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/16
Activity Date: 2021/10/14

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Jessi

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!

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2021/10/13
Activity Date: 2021/10/11

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

Awesome experience.

Reviewed by: Katy C

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!

Reply from activity provider

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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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/13
Activity Date: 2021/10/11

Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: MINY

This is the best way of seeing volcano and Hawaii, a once in a lifetime experience. Definitely recommend everyone to join.

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Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2021/10/09
Activity Date: 2021/06/08

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

One of the best tours ever

Reviewed by: Jacqueline Lorah

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.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/06
Activity Date: 2021/10/04

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

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Evelia

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.

Reply from activity provider

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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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Gabriella

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!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/10/02
Activity Date: 2021/09/24

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Alexa & Nick

That was the best zip line my husband and I have ever gone on. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/30
Activity Date: 2021/09/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Very Very Entertaining.

Reviewed by: H. Shoenfield

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

  • Sunsetting over mountain

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/30
Activity Date: 2021/09/28

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze luau

Reviewed by: Becky

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.


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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/25
Activity Date: 2021/09/23

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Our Second Time Taking this Tour

Reviewed by: Wanda

This tour is so good and informative, that we decided to do it again. Our first time was about 2 years ago. Great experience both times.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/21
Activity Date: 2021/09/16

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Not what I expected

Reviewed by: GnC

I give the music snd dancing all the credit. It was a wonderful show. My impression of the food was it was just ok. Maybe we just don’t like Hawaiian
Food but thanks for trying. The deserts were soggy and lacked flavor. For the total experience, this was way over priced and disappointing.I don’t think I would recommend this luau to my friends due to the food.

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Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/21
Activity Date: 2021/09/19

Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Audrey

Ty, Mike, and our captain were great hosts for our sunset cruise! They were all so friendly and always made sure we had a drink in our hand. The catamaran itself was easy to get around and very clean. The crew even offered to take some photos for us as well. Drinks were great, views were great, and overall added a special evening to our Hawaii trip.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip, the service provided by the crew and our catamaran. 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 Sunset Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/18

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

Outstanding time.

Reviewed by: Lisa and Bill Lee

I tried to change to outstanding but it wouldn’t let me. We had a great time and really enjoyed our self. Easy check in. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable of the plants trees fruit etc. They went out of there way to show us and share information. My husband and I would recommend them. Good job.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2021/09/20
Activity Date: 2021/09/16
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