Reviewed by: Emily Yoon
The captain and crew are so nice
The boat is very clean and comfy!
the experience was really good.
We got to see bunch of dolphins and whales breaching really close to.
Thank you so much!
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| Packages: | Private Whale Watching Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Jim
Good host is great
Divers are cool
No turtle nor much depth
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| Packages: | 75-min Reef Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/06 |
Reviewed by: S Lawrence
We had an awesome time viewing the Manta Rays. We were able to see the spinner dolphins in the sunset as well. The staff was great and very accommodating. Definitely worth the trip to the big island!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/13 |
Reviewed by: jhutch1368
Night snorkel with manta rays was recommended to me by a coworker who lived on Kona. We booked this for our vacation based on her recommendation. We brought our ‘kids’ ages 30, 16, 13. I think it would be hard for younger kids. In fact, one child I’d say about 6 sat on a float the entire time. Swimming in ocean at night even with a wetsuit (a MUST), a noodle, and holding on to a raft is trying even for an adult. That being said, it was so cool! We were fortunate to see many manta rays! I wish I could’ve taken pictures. It was plenty long enough time. Any longer would’ve been too much. We had perfect weather and the light of the full moon. The crew was awesome and fun. You could tell they loved their job and were friends. Shout out to the girl on our crew named Ryan, who took extra care and patience helping my 30 year old daughter swim back to boat.
Aloha,
We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your family members, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!
Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
Reviewed by: しもみ
It was a very thrilling tour. The excitement of boarding a submarine on the ocean (of course, safety was taken into consideration) and the sunken ships and planes after diving felt like something out of a movie.
とても迫力あるツアーでした。
海上で潜水艦に乗るところからワクワクするスリル(もちろん安全に考慮されてました)、潜水後も沈没した船や飛行機が映画のようでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The amount of dolphins out during our tour made me feel extra lucky! The west side of Oahu is sure gorgeous
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Sail with transportation [1:00 PM] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Lisa May Weir
From the amazing staff who fulfilled every moment. To seeing whales, turtles, dolphins and many varieties of fish. Diving off the boat into the ocean. A perfect day to end our vacation in paradise Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Sail [1:00 PM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/02 |
Reviewed by: AXS
Arrive at the port and check in at least 15 minutes before departure. The departure was on time. The weather was clear, but we only saw about ten whales from a distance. When I participated previously, we encountered several whales up close, saw them dive, and even ran alongside a pod of dolphins, so this experience was quite modest in comparison. It was disappointing that the captain kept talking not only about the whales but also engaging in small talk like a monologue, showing zero enthusiasm for actively searching for whale spots. (The previous captain was proactive, using experience and intuition to find the best spots and move quickly.) Whether you can see the whales well really depends on the captain. (You can't choose, though...)
出港15分前までに港に集合して発券。時間どおりの出港でした。天気は快晴でしたがクジラは10体弱遠目に見えた程度。以前参加したときは間近に何体も出現し、ダイブも見られたり、イルカの群れと併走したこともあって、それに比べるとかなり控えめでした。船長がずっと解説のみならず世間話も独り言のようにしゃべり続けていて、熱心にクジラポイントを探し当てるようなやる気はゼロだったのが残念でした。(以前の船長は経験と勘で次々とベストポイントを当てて積極的に移動していた。)クジラがよく見えるかどうかは本当に船長次第です。(選べませんが。。)
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| Packages: | 午後クルーズ<12:00出港> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/11 |
Reviewed by: RubyR
We loved our whale watching tour. I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring sunscreen and a hat or a shirt to cover up with as it gets hot on the boat. I plan on doing this again next time and booking though Veltra. Great price for the best tours. Tip: rent the binoculars or bring your own for close up viewing.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Standard Whale Watch Sail (7:30 AM & 10:00 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Mar
I participated with my 5-year-old son and his father! First, the voucher said to gather at 10:30, but when we arrived, we were told to regroup at 10:55, so we changed and gathered! When we assembled, we were given life jackets, but they were wet from the previous customers! If you’re not wearing a wetsuit, it can be quite cold! My child was already saying it was cold at that point.
The activity was supposed to be 35 minutes of fun with dolphins, but there was an explanation that took about 30 minutes before it started, and we were left feeling quite cold in the wet life jackets against our bare skin, waiting for the dolphin interaction to begin. (It was December, and it wasn't very hot, but it was sunny ☀️)
Once we got into the water, it was incredibly cold!!! In the end, my lips turned purple, and I was shivering uncontrollably. Afterward, we jumped into the hotel jacuzzi. Other foreign guests also looked a bit cold. If you have underwater goggles, you can dive down and observe, but since it's the dolphins' habitat, it can't be helped; however, there were some weeds, and the water wasn't exactly clean.
That said, the interaction with the dolphins was plentiful; they performed many tricks right in front of us, we could feed them, and we swam alongside them✨. We took lots of cute photos and returned very satisfied. For the 35-minute activity, you need not only a towel but also a swimsuit.
5歳の息子と父親で参加しました!
まず、バウチャーには10:30集合になっていましたが行ってみると55分に再集合と言われ、着替えて集合!
集合がかかるとライフジャケットを渡されるのですが、前のお客様が着ていたものなので濡れています!
ウエットスーツを着ていないとかなり冷たいかも!
子供はその時点で冷たい冷たいと言っていました。
そして、35分間イルカと楽しめるアクティビティとのことでしたが、始まるまでの説明というか、お話がプラスで30分程と、とても長く冷たいライフジャケットを素肌に着たまま、なかなか始まらないイルカとのふれあいに水に入る前から既にちょっと寒そう。(12月でとても暑い日ではなかったですが晴れていました☀️)
そして水に入ると、またとんでもなく水が冷たい!!!
最終的に唇は紫でガクブルでガタガタ震え、終わってからホテルのジャグジーにドボンでした
他の外国の方々も少し寒そうにしていました
水中眼鏡を持っていれば一緒に潜って観察して良いのですが、イルカの住むところなので仕方ないのですが、潜ると藻があったり水は清潔とは言い難い様子。
が、イルカとの触れ合いはたっぷり、目の前で沢山芸をしてくれたりフィーディングができたり、イルカと一緒に並んで泳げたり✨可愛い写真もたくさんで大満足で帰ってきました
35分のアクティビティでは持ち物、タオルだけではなく水着必要です
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ&じっくり触れ合える!ドルフィン・アドベンチャー |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Samy
Great tour
Fantastic experience
One in a lifetime opportunity don't miss.
Fantastic crew
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ひろ玉くん
The crew was really searching for whales, but as is common in nature, it depends on the whales' mood, so it was disappointing not to see any. People who went on a different whale tour that same day seemed to have seen them well, which made it even more disappointing. However, the boat itself was stable and I felt safe on it, and it would have been truly amazing if we had seen whales! I hope to see them next time, and I look forward to enjoying winter in Hawaii again someday!
船員スタッフは鯨をすごく探してくれてましたが
まぁ自然界の常識でもあるように、鯨のご機嫌次第とはいえ
見れなくて残念でした。
同じ日に別の鯨ツアーに行った人はしっかり見れたらしく
余計に残念な思いです。
でも、船そのものは揺れも少なく安心して乗っていられましたし
これで鯨が見れたらほんと最高でしたね!
次回は見れることを願って、いつかまた冬のハワイを楽しみたいです!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Samy
was a different experience.
Will recommend others to have this one-time experience.
Nice snorkeling and under water view.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Samar
It was an amazing experience!
The crew was fantastic, great service
The captain gave lots of information and fun facts about whales. We got amazing viewing of the whales.
Thank you for your feedback and great review. I hope you had a great vacation.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Chynna
I ended up going pelagic diving on Christmas Eve, and it was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Sharks are my biggest fear, this was my opportunity to face them. It was comforting for me that the crew gets in the water right along side you.They were very down to earth people, and genuinely create an environment where you feel safe. At a few points I started to slightly freak out as the sharks got uncomfortably close and the crew swam right alongside me and reassured me that I’d be fine, and they would keep them away if they came any closer. I was able to tough out the experience and got out of the water exhilarated, shaking, and completely in awe of what had I had experienced. I am left a memory that I will never forget / take for granted. I would 100% do it again , and I recommend this crew to all of my friends.. I wouldn’t chose any other charter!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Pelagic Shark Swim & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/24 |
Reviewed by: S. White
Captain Trevor and his crew were outstanding!! The manta rays were incredible and while we were watching them the crew gave us facts about these amazing creatures.
Aloha,
We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your group, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!
Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Gina
We had a great experience on board! The guides were educational and friendly! Our children (3y & 14m) had a lot of fun and enjoyed being able to see all the creatures! We saw turtles, an eel, and so many fish!
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/28 |
Reviewed by: りっく
I received a short message about the cancellation due to rough seas, and I was able to change it to the morning two days later over the phone. Since I spoke in English, I'm not sure if the change could be made in Japanese.
I downloaded the Japanese guide from the Atlantis Adventures website in advance and listened to it through Bluetooth headphones on my phone using Spotify.
There was a Japanese guidebook available for free at the ship's shop.
The weather was nice on the day of the trip, and I had a great time. On the way back, I saw a turtle. In the submarine, there were many fish, and I spotted a shark under the airplane.
海が荒れてキャンセルとshort messageで連絡があり、電話で二日後の朝に変更してもらいました。英語で話したので日本語で変更できたかはわかりません。
日本語ガイドはAtlantis adventures のHPで事前ダウンロードし、携帯のSpotify でbluetooth 経由ヘッドホンで聞きました。
船の売店に日本語ガイドブックか置いてあり無料でもらえました。
当日は天気もよく楽しめました。帰りの船で亀がみえました。潜水艦では魚がたくさんと、飛行機の下にサメが見られました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was wondering if I would see one, but I saw a whale.
It was a bit small, so maybe it was a baby?
I couldn't take a good photo, but the blue of the ocean was beautiful, and I'm satisfied.
とうかな?とおもってましたが、クジラ見れました。
小さめだったから、子供かな?
写真は上手く撮れなかったけど、海の青も綺麗で満足です
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Cullison
We had an excellent time.. We were looking for a casual fun experience for Christmas evening and this trip delivered. This is my 6th time in Maui and have participated on many excursions and this is on the top of my list. Crew was fabulous and attentive. Captain was experienced and knowledgeable. Felt safe the entire time. The cost was appropriate for what we received...and as a reminder, always tip the crew
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Souvik Kundu
Well planned and executed with full of adventures. Must do at Waikiki. Very convenient. Great experience!
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us. We love hearing that your tour guide did a fantastic job of making your experience memorable. We're also excited you were able to see some great marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.
Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Jen & Dion
My family loved this tour. Great for kids. We loved not having to get in the water to see coral and fish.
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Cyndy
The experience was good. We saw both whales and dolphins. The unfortunate thing was that they overbooked the boat and there wasn’t seats available for everyone on deck. Being forced to sit in the crew area below and not hear the captain’s commentary had a way of making you feel unwelcome. However, we did get to do the activities and saw wonderful marine life.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/23 |
Reviewed by: A. Pacheco
Our family went on the early morning Whale Watching tour. It was worth getting up early to go! Our captain was very knowledgeable about the tour and surrounding islands. He took us a little farther out so we were able to see 3 whales! It was 2 males chasing down a female and she was leading them out on a chase! I would definitely recommend this cruise!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Whale Watch Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/03 |
Reviewed by: トラベラー
It's December, so it can't be helped. There are no Japanese staff, but it’s not a problem. It's a permanent two-tap setup, and it's an activity that beer lovers will be satisfied with.
12月ですし、仕方ありません。
日本語スタッフは居ませんが、困ることはなし。
2タップ常設の、ビール好きにも、満足のいく
アクティビティです。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Phil
Unfortunately the water was very choppy the day we went out and I experienced pretty bad seasickness the whole time. Unfortunately they did not have anti-nausea medicine like Dramamine on board. It was a very bad couple hours for me unfortunately.
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/21 |
Reviewed by: たまちゃん
It was reassuring to have two staff members who spoke Japanese. I was a bit nervous at first because we went further out to sea than I expected, but it makes sense... if the water is shallow, there won't be any fish to see, right? (laughs) I can't swim at all. I even dislike putting my face in the water. But please bear with that. After entering the sea, you'll put on the sea bob. After that, please do the equalization. If you can do that, you're good to go!!! At first, we'll get used to it near the surface, and if everything is fine, we'll dive a little deeper to meet the fish. It's strange to be underwater even though I can't swim. I wish I could have seen a few more types of fish, but that's being greedy... Time flew by, and when we got the signal to go back up, we returned to the boat. Once you're back on the boat, it gets cold with the wind, so please make sure to bring a jacket!!! Since there are other people, you can eat snacks and drink water while waiting. They will take videos and photos, which you can purchase at the end. Don't worry and just enjoy yourself. It became a lifelong memory.
日本語話せるスタッフが2人もいて心強かったです。
思ったよりも沖へ出たので始めはビビッていましたが
そうですよね...海中に入って魚を見るのですから浅かったら
魚いませんもんね(笑)
私は全く泳げません。
水に顔をつけるのも嫌です。がそれだけは我慢して下さい。
海に入ってからシーボブを被ります。
そのあとは耳抜きをして下さい。それが出来ればこっちのもの!!!
始めは海面近くで慣らして問題なければもう少し潜って魚たちと御対面~。
泳げないのに海中にいる自分が不思議。もう少し違う種類の
魚が見られたらよかったのですが贅沢ですね...。あっという間に時間が
経ち、もう上に行くよって合図があり船に戻りました。船にあがって
からは風に吹かれて寒くなるので必ず上着を持って行って下さい!!!
他の人たちもいるので待っている間にスナックを食べたり水が飲めます。
動画撮影、写真撮影して下さるので最後に購入出来ます。
心配せずに楽しんじゃって下さいね。一生の思い出になりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Chris
With this being our first snorkel tour, I wasn't sure what to expect. I can tell you that it was just as much about the people running the tour as it was about the tour itself. Everyone was dedicated to making our experience a memory to last a lifetime. The boat was great, the food was awesome, the drinks were a nice touch and the snorkeling was exactly what we were hoping for. Thanks again for making this an awesome memory.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Discover Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/12 |
Reviewed by: ふたばらっと
It was a valuable experience to see the underwater world in Hawaii. However, I couldn't find any information about "Japanese narration available for download." Once seated, there was no opportunity to ask questions to the staff. In reality, there were no staff members available to answer questions, and at both the boat before boarding the submarine and at the meeting point, there was no situation where I could inquire about the "Japanese narration available for download." There were also no Japanese brochures. This was very disappointing.
ハワイの海中を見ることができ貴重な体験でした。
ただ、『日本語ナレーションダウンロード可能』はどこへやら?
座席につくと係の人に質問できる状況ではなかったです。実際には質問できるような係の人はいないし、潜水艦に乗る前の船でも、集合場所でも『日本語ナレーションダウンロード可能』の質問ができるような状況ではありませんでした。日本語パンフレットもありませんでした。これが非常に残念でした。
Thank you for using VELTRA.
We are glad to hear that you had a valuable experience.
However, we apologize for not being able to provide information regarding the Japanese narration, which may have caused you some anxiety on the day of the tour.
We received notice from the local operating company that the Japanese service has changed, and we updated the tour page recently.
To avoid similar inconveniences in the future, we will work closely with the local team to ensure better service.
Thank you for your understanding.
VELTRA
VELTRAをご利用くださりありがとうございます。
貴重な体験ができたようで、嬉しく思います。
しかしながら、日本語ナレーションにつきましてご案内できておらず、当日不安なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたことお詫び申し上げます。
現地催行会社より日本語サービスが変更になっているとの連絡を受け、先日ツアーページを更新しました。
今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、現地とのコミュニケーションを密にとって、より良いサービスが提供できるよう努めてまいります。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRA
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Nikhil
It was perfect! The crew was really kind and helpful. The captain was really funny and entertaining. And the star of the show - the Manta Rays - we're absolutely breathtaking. We were lucky to find a group of Manta Rays en route and decided to drop anchor and just spent all the time there. That gave us more time with the Manta Rays. We weren't the best swimmers so the crew helped us with life jackets and they helped to and fro the float. We had a great time and I would absolutely recommend them.
Aloha Nikhil,
Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/27 |
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Aloha! Thank you for joining our manta ray tour in Kona! We are happy to hear that you were able to see so much wildlife. Thank you for choosing Iruka Hawaii Dolphin. Come back soon. Mahalo