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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Amazing cultural experience!

Reviewed by: Emily

I had been to the top of the valley a few times before, but going into the valley was such an experience! It was incredibly peaceful, beautiful, and Kaleo was a wealth of knowledge about his home. I will absolutely be visiting again when family visits 🤙🏻 mahalo for the experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/02
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Very fun and exciting

Reviewed by: Kiera

I highly recommend this experience! The guides were friendly and attentive and thorough. There were gorgeous cows on the trail and it was great to see them up close as we rode through. The scenery was great and we had lots of fun. Well worth the money for the experience.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Aloha Kiera,
Thank you for your great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Umauma.

  • On the ATV trail

  • At the waterfall

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Packages: Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/31
Activity Date: 2025/05/08

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

Wonderful crew and beautiful spot to snorkel.

Reviewed by: Angela Reed

The crew were all very friendly and full of information about the area. The food was good and the extra slides and diving platform didn’t interfere with serious snorkeling.

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: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/05/29
Activity Date: 2025/05/27

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Best horseback riding experience!

Reviewed by: ALDL

The two female guides were very educational and enthusiastic. They checked all the riders for safely along the way. Great views. We all laughed! Pictures were taken. We recommend this ranch.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/05/26
Activity Date: 2025/05/24

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Beautiful History

Reviewed by: Tammy K

We witnessed the amazing beauty of Hawaii and learned the ancient practices that are still used today. What an unbelievable experience!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii.

  • Wild Horses

  • Waterfall

  • River Crossing

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/25
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

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

Not like I remembered it.

Reviewed by: Family Vacation

I was excited to share the Lei Greeting with my family, since I recall it was a great way to start off the trip when we did it years ago. However, the Greeter just sort of handed you a Lei and Bracelet and said welcome. There was no big greeting, she was too busy to offer to take a picture, never looked us in the eyes and looked like she was overworked and just trying to hand out meals to 50 small school children as fast as possible. I ended up pulling my family aside and asking a stranger to take our photos and then explained how this is a great way to start off our family vacation.

Local customer service: 2

Location & environment: 2

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 1

Comfort & well-being: 2

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Packages: Small Group Lei Greeting Package (2 to 7 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/23
Activity Date: 2025/05/21

伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー  レジェンズ・オブ・ハワイ(ヒルトンワイコロアビレッジ)<日・火・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題>

Show ショー

Reviewed by: ユキコ

The show was fun. I didn't understand it well because the explanation was only in English. The food was delicious.

ショーは楽しかったです
説明が英語だけだったので、よくわかりませんでした。
食事はおいしかったです。

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Packages: 一般席
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/05/20
Activity Date: 2025/05/18

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Enjoying nature to the fullest while horseback riding. 乗馬しながら大自然を満喫

Reviewed by: Kan

While gently swaying on the horse, I occasionally stretched my legs. Along the way, I passed through herds of goats and cows, fully enjoying the great outdoors. On that day, it rained quite a bit, which I regret a little.

馬にゆっくり揺られながら、時々ホゾを伸ばして。
途中、ヤギや牛の群れの中を通り抜け
大自然を満喫しました。
当日、けっこうな雨で、それだけが少し悔やまれます。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/05/18
Activity Date: 2025/05/16

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Best Birthday Gift Ever

Reviewed by: Ralph and Landon

Planned this trip for over a year to go to Hawaii and all my boy would talk about was swimming with the dolphins. So for his 9th birthday I gave him the best birthday gift ever is what he told me with the biggest hug I’ve ever gotten from him.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Make sure you give yourself extra time for parking.

  • We both had an amazing time

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/17
Activity Date: 2025/04/27

Kohala Coast Private Catamaran Charter & Snorkel Tour - Big Island Shaka

Excellent Boat Outing on the Big Island!

Reviewed by: CAR

Incredible day with an excellent crew for a fabulous day of boating on the Big Island of Hawaii! The crew was fantastic and so informative!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour Standard Private Charter Package (up to 6 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/16
Activity Date: 2025/05/14

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Peaceful and spiritual

Reviewed by: Nature love

Absolutely amazing. You can feel the spirit and history of the land. Like no other place.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/16
Activity Date: 2025/05/14

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful Wai’pio tour

Reviewed by: Ekl

We had a great driver/tour guide in Omar. He shared his love for the valley where he was born and raised with such joy and we felt like we got an insider’s view. The personal anecdotes about his family, and tales of fishing, hunting, canoeing, surfing, etc., really made the tour come alive for us. The overlook provides a stunning view but going into the valley provided a rich context for life of the Hawaiian people who have lived off the land and sea for generations. The valley is such a special place, a piece of history and way of life beautifully preserved; I feel blessed and privileged to have had this experience. And we even met one of the wild horses.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Have lunch at the stand where Kukuihaele Rd meets Wai’pio Valley road. The Hawaiian Plate was delish

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/14
Activity Date: 2025/05/12

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Informative and Relaxing

Reviewed by: Dave

We learned so much about island and Hawaiian culture, especially from the knowledgeable luau host.The meats were perfect, with a unique and delicious combination of side dishes. The show was the icing on the cake!!! We will definitely be back.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Premium Package - Alii Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/09
Activity Date: 2025/05/02

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

Great satisfaction and dissatisfaction. 大満足と不満

Reviewed by: アキ

I experienced it on May 7, 2025.
1. I was very satisfied with the location, the pilot, and the staff. I highly recommend it. 100 points.

2. Since my seat was on the left side, all the highlights were on the right side of the journey. The aircraft blocked my view, and I couldn't take the photos I wanted, which was disappointing. I requested the pilot to make a turn, but it was only accommodated once. Minus 40 points.

2025年5月7日体験しました。
1、体感は、ロケーション、パイロット、スタッフのみなさんには大満足でした。
おすすめです。100点

2、席が左サイドだった為、見所は全行程右サイドで、隣りの人越し、機体が邪魔になり、せっかくのロケーションが写真も思うように撮れず、心が折れましたよ
パイロットに旋回をリクエストしたがその1回切りの対応でした。
マイナス40点。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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The front row seats are the best!

Tips and suggestions

前例の席が最高ですよ。

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/08
Activity Date: 2025/05/07

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Beginners can enjoy it too. 初心者も楽しめます

Reviewed by: えみた

I was able to fully enjoy the scenery while riding a horse along Kohala Coast. Although it's in English, they teach you how to ride carefully, so beginners and young children can also have fun. I would like to use this service again when I come back next time.

コハラコーストを馬に乗りながら、存分に景色を楽しめました。
英語ではありますが、丁寧に乗り方を教えてくれるので、初心者や幼い子供たちも楽しめます。
また次に来たときも利用したいです。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

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Packages: 1.5時間プラン
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/07
Activity Date: 2024/12/30

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

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!

Local customer service: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/05/07
Activity Date: 2025/04/11

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

Magical

Reviewed by: Kara

We were pre-jittered, but for no reason as this was the calmest experience I could of imagined!

Location & environment: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

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Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/05/07
Activity Date: 2025/04/10

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Quick and informative

Reviewed by: Bits

Quick and on time. Good way to see some of the sea life with young kids.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip! We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us on board.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2025/05/04
Activity Date: 2025/04/21

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Intense ride to an amazing waterfall

Reviewed by: Jo

If you like adventure in an area you have not explored before, this is for you. We had a side-by-side thrilling ride to an amazing waterfall. The view is breathtaking and the water so refreshing. Water was great to cool off and clean up a bit. Amanda, Alysha, and Saire were excellent guides. They were very helpful and extremely personable. We highly recommend this Big Island adventure.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Shoes and clothes that can get dirty, bandana for your face, water shoes for swimming..

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/03
Activity Date: 2025/05/01

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Best Big Island activity

Reviewed by: Joe

Found our tour guide Shaun (sp?) to be very informative about the area and Island history. Great scenery and an awesome education!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/03
Activity Date: 2025/04/28

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Awesome show and dinner.

Reviewed by: Tomas Hidalgo

The Luau dinner event was awesome all my family enjoyed the food, drink and show.
I wish going back again.
The staff are great and helpful.
Great Hawaii culture.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Myself Tomas my daughter Adriana and my wife Rhina

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Packages: Standard Package - General Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/26
Activity Date: 2025/04/01

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Big Island Tour

Reviewed by: Paule965

The tour guide was great. We really enjoyed ourselves

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/25
Activity Date: 2025/04/22

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I want to go again. また、行きたい

Reviewed by: いっちゃん

I received a message the day before that the event might be canceled, and I was waiting for a notification on the day itself, but there was none. Somehow, I managed to get to the location with the rental car, but it was a bit hard to find.

With all that, I was feeling dissatisfied and anxious until it started, but once the horseback riding began, it was incredibly fun! The horses are just so smart. Since the altitude is high, it rained on some parts of the course, and there were muddy spots, but they walked very well.

The rain-soaked grasslands looked beautiful. In the midst of all this, a family of wild pigs, about ten of them, crossed the path like a scene from a movie. The two and a half hours flew by. It was truly a wonderful experience. I really want to go again!

前日に中止になるかもと連絡があり、当日の連絡を待っていましたが無し。何とかレンタカーが現地に行けましたが、少々分かりにくい場所です。
そんなこんなで始まるまでは不満と不安でしたが、実際に乗馬が始まると、めちゃくちゃ楽しい!
お馬さんがとにかく、賢いです。標高が高いので雨がコースによっては降ったので、泥濘みもありましたが、すごく上手に歩いてくれます。
雨に濡れた草原がキレイに映ります。
そんな中を映画の一コマみたいに野生の豚の親子が10匹程で横断します。2時間半があっという間にです。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。。
すごくまた、行きたいです。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

It's an English lecture, but it's totally fine. The horse understands the course perfectly.

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英語のレクチャーですが、全然大丈夫です。お馬さんがコースを完璧に理解しています。

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Packages: 2.5時間プラン
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/25
Activity Date: 2025/04/18

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Good tour to the Valley of the King

Reviewed by: M&R

Tour guide was a local. This was once in a lifetime experience to go down into the valley and see the long cascading waterfall. We meandered through trails & crossed 7 streams and passed by taro fields.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/22
Activity Date: 2025/04/14

Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Gymielee

We went snorkeling and saw turtles! It was nice to have a guide to show and teach us. We had a great time!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/04/22
Activity Date: 2025/04/20

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Enjoyable Day

Reviewed by: Tammy

We enjoyed our day. The staff were organized and very friendly. They ensured everyone was safe and comfortable. The grounds were beautiful and we enjoyed being able to explore the property and look at the waterfalls. We had a nice time sitting by the waterfall and having time to enjoy going in the water. We were a bit disappointed by the ride itself as were are more seasoned and experienced riders. The pace was very geared to beginners and some guests had no clue what they were doing and that slowed the activity. We also hoped to have a ride close by ocean and that isn’t part of this activity, not their fault. I should have looked into that more. We basically road around through trails in a field. One last bit of advice, they should chill the drink they serve better. We appreciated though being provided a drink and snack part way through.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 3

Schedule & duration: 3

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Ask about who you’re going to be touring with, as less experienced tourists slow the pace down.

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Packages: 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/28

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Informative Tour

Reviewed by: Rex

Our guide was very friendly, courteous, and informative. Having lived and worked in the valley, he displayed his passion and knowledge throughout the tour.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Be ready to learn about history and Hawaiian culture.

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Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/24

Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

Great time!

Reviewed by: Debbie

Great zip line experience! Beautiful scenery. Always felt safe. Guides were awesome! I was worried about transportation from cruise ship and back. We caught a taxi and same guy came back to pick us up. No problem.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 5

  • Zipline past waterfall

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Packages: Zip Isle 8 Zip Lines & 200' Suspension Bridge
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/19
Activity Date: 2025/03/25

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

Great time!

Reviewed by: Tammy

Great time, great food, great service! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening cruising down to Captain Cook. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The mean was wonderful. We loved that we could sit back and enjoy the scenery while being served. I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Mahalo Tammy for your patronage and kind review! We are so happy to read that you had a five star experience! Mahalo for your recommendations; we hope to see you again too!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/12
Activity Date: 2025/03/22

Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Indelible

Reviewed by: VR

The enthusiasm from our private guide was fabulous. She was very sensitive to the 6/7 and the 5 yr olds reactions and adjusted to make the experience so so special.

A remarkable experience.

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: 30-Minute Deluxe Encounter - Ages 5 & Up
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/12
Activity Date: 2025/04/10
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