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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Great Crew, But Cloudy Day

Reviewed by: TPBChicago, 2023/02/21

The crew was friendly, funny and attentive. Thought we were just getting snacks with our drinks, but also got a teriyaki chicken bowl, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a cloudy day, so no sunset. As such, it would have been nice if they had tried to get us closer to the whales we saw in the distance, to make up for the impending lack of a sunset.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/03
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Up and close!

Reviewed by: MM1, 2023/02/18

Great experience getting to see the whales up and close. The crew was outstanding and very informative. I highly recommend this excursion if you are ever in the area during the whale’s migratory season. The boat size was perfect. Not too big and crowded and not too small to avoid motion sickness.

Breach!

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Attended as:	Friends
Activity Date:	2023/01/28
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Luau with family

Reviewed by: Nick, 2023/02/18

Kids loved it! Highly recommend. Can't wait to come back :)

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/01/25
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Loved it

Reviewed by: Maja, 2023/02/16

This was an amazing experience—the dolphins were incredible. We got to hug them, touch them all over, and swim next to them with our hand on their back but not holding on to them. Maddie, our guide, was so warm and informative. I would recommend bringing goggles (swimming or snorkeling) so that you can put your head underwater with your eyes open to see the dolphins swimming under you. I’m surprised that isn’t recommended. Digital photos are VERY expensive ($170 for all of the photos they took, or $55 for one digital photo). That said, it’s a once in a life time experience, so you’ll probably want some photos.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/14
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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

A fantastic experience

Reviewed by: Daniel, 2023/02/12

What a great experience! Kayaking on the ocean, whale watching, entering a cave and wrapping it up with a bit of snorkeling! Jasmine was a great guide and her confidence on the open waters really enhanced our adventure. It’s definitely a morning well spent!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/09
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely THE best land excursion!

Reviewed by: Analiese Kennedy , 2023/02/09

I know, I know, everyone likes to use the words “best” “amazing” “trip of a lifetime” THIS excursion IS absolutely THE best trip you will book! It may seem a little pricey, but the time, care, and knowledge that our tour guide Travis invested in our group was top of the line!

First of all, do not underestimate the “cold” warnings. It was frigid, cold to the bone so, dress appropriately! If you have a beanie, bring it for this trip.

Secondly, be prepared for the potential that the actual road up to the summit may be closed. Our group (along with 15 others) was told the road was closed and we would not be able to drive to the summit. Travis was able to talk with another tour operator (friends are good) and together they got the rangers to open the road for us last minute!! Yay!

Okay, so let’s talk dinner for a second. They served a vegetarian lasagna that was to die for most of my family are hard core meat eaters, so i was surprised at how quickly they snarfed it all down and EVERYONE commented on how “great” it was Make sure to bring your own water bottle (there is fresh water at the first stop) or whatever you want to drink.

Once we hit the road to climb the summit, the road was definitely an “off road” experience. Lots of major bumps but totally fun . The drive up was spectacular, so have your camera ready. The view from the top will blow your mind. Take a lot of pics and enjoy!

Then on to stargazing. Totally over the top and way exceeded my expectations! Travis had his own telescope that was a high end piece of equipment to say the least! He has so much knowledge that he was eager to share. We even got to see the once in a lifetime “green” comet he spent at least an extra hour with us up there when all the other tour operators were leaving. It was truly the most memorable experiences of my life! Mahalo to the entire team that i know has to work hard behind the scenes for this…my entire family is so grateful for the experience

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/02/07
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Miles & Jan, 2023/02/07

Magnificent performance from all involved dealing with the history of the hawaiin islands and the Polynesian empire. The buffet was way too much to take in!!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/05
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

A great evening

Reviewed by: Billb, 2023/02/04

The entertainment was first rate and the food was surprisingly good. You don’t expect food served to hundreds of people at once to be hot and tasty but they have the logistics well organized and the buffet line moves fast.
The fire stick dancers were excellent, and the whole evening had a very authentic feel.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/01/15
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Susan, 2023/02/04

This was our first luau and it was exceptional! The staff was courteous, professional, welcoming, and overall delightful! The food was very well prepared and there was a wide variety of selections. The show was both entertaining as well as informative and all of the performers ( host, dancers, and musicians) were great!!

I would love to do this again some time!

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/02
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Loved every minute

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/04

We saw lots of Mantas. I can't wait to come back and do it again.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jim,

We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the company of the manta's. We hope to see you in the near future!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/10/23
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Mantas were amazing

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/04

Sea Paradise did a great job. We saw six mantas. I thought the boat trip would be a bit longer. Just a short ride out from shore. So it's not about sailing. But the mantas make up for it.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jim,

Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review. We do offer a shorter boat ride for those who are prone to getting sea sick/don't want to be on the boat for too long. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your manta tour.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2021/11/07
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Spectacular

Reviewed by: Anne, 2023/02/04

We had driven around the island before taking our helicopter fight. What an amazing perspective to see it from above. This should be on everyone's list.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/03/23
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

So close...fun!

Reviewed by: Linda, 2023/02/03

We had such a fun time snorkeling with the mantas. We didn't realize how close they come to you in the water. One of them belly-bumped me by accident. Such graceful sea creatures.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha,

The mantas are truly amazing. Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your manta adventures. We hope to see you soon!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/03/30
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Loved this Luau!!

Reviewed by: Grace, 2023/02/03

This was a very beautiful night! The luau experience was everything we were looking for. It felt like a true traditional experience

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/01/31
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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Must do tour!

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

I was a little nervous about snorkeling at night but I'm so glad I went. It's less of a snorkel and more of a snorkel float where you hold onto a floating mat with LED lights underneath. The mantas were swooping underneath us eating the plankton. It was so calm and magical. Highly recommend.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Jim,

We appreciate your recommendation! It is more of a uniform snorkel and typically not to strenuous. We agree, they are truly magical! We hope to see you in the near future!

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/07/21
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

So cool

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

We weren't sure what to expect with this dolphin interaction but it was amazing. You can tell the care the trainers have for the dolphins and it was a very well run operation helping to build awareness about the local conservation efforts to protect Hawaii's marine life.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/07/21
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Loved being on the water

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

We had a great time on this cruise. Sipping cocktails, watching the sun slip beneath the ocean, looking for the legendary green flash. A perfect evening.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/11/01
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Stunning scenery

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

Wow, wow, wow. There is no better way to see the Big Island than from a helicopter. We felt like we were floating in the air and taking in unbelievable sights. The waterfall landing was the perfect ending to an amazing day.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/11/04
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Fun Day!

Reviewed by: Jim, 2023/02/03

Saw lots of whales. We loved the combination of sailing on a catamaran and seeing whales breaching off in the distance. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii during whale season.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/02/01
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great afternoon on the Catamaran whale watching. We saw several whales and I got smartphone video. The captain and crew were professional, pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed by: TJ Norum, 2023/01/31

This trip is great for families and couples alike. I really enjoyed the fact that the crew helped us locate the whales and went in search of the best viewing spots. Highly recommended for Waikaloa Bay Beach area.

One of my whale shots with my smartphone.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2023/01/29
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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Great family fun!

Reviewed by: Brett, 2023/01/30

Perfect family friendly glass bottom boat tour. At ~35 min, perfect length for our four-year old.

Staff very friendly, marine expert was great at pointing out the different species and interesting traits.

Tour also launches from a very nice, calm protected beach which would be worth visiting again, as the calm waters would allow even the youngest children the chance to walk and splash in the water with maybe a few small fish swimming by.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2023/01/28
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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour - Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Awesome flight over Kilauea

Reviewed by: Tom, 2023/01/29

We had a wonderful experience with Tiana as our helicopter pilot. She was extremely skilled at flying and was a wealth of information regarding the areas we were flying over.

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Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Activity Date:	2023/01/26
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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＞

伝統を楽しめます

Reviewed by: まっきー, 2023/01/21

素敵な雰囲気の会場で伝統的なルアウやミュージックショーを楽しめました。ファイヤーダンス含め素晴らしかったです。
席は相席のようになっており、混んでいると少し落ち着かないです。
またビュッフェも味はまぁまぁでした。

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/12/30
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great tour guides, awesome view

Reviewed by: Gitika , 2023/01/07

Byron and Monique were awesome, they put at ease with their humourous banter. Great views of the 250ft waterfall, would highly recommend

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2023/01/05
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Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

Kids loved it!

Reviewed by: Gina, 2022/12/30

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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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2022/12/28
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Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour - Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Vickie, 2022/12/28

Tianna was our pilot and was a phenomenal one. She handled that very tiny helicopter without a problem. I have a tendency to be motion-sick and I had zero problems with her at the stick.

We were disappointed that there wasn't any lava flowing but we got great views of Kilauea's craters and the changes since we were last on the Big Island. She made sure everyone got a good view of what we were seeing and was quite knowledgeable about the area.

They give you advice about what to wear and I fully advise everyone to pay attention to it. Temp in the chopper was ~50°F with buffeting winds from the rotors. Because we listened, we were comfortable. The only complaint was the wind was strong enough to make my eyes water and it was hard to see at times. That said, it was a fun experience and I highly recommend it.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/12/26
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

So much fun. Great for families!

Reviewed by: Jen & Dion, 2022/12/25

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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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/12/23
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Outstanding Star Hazing!

Reviewed by: Jen & Dion, 2022/12/25

Travis was phenomenal. Knew so much about the island as well as space facts. Definitely worth the price and time.

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Attended as:	Couples
Activity Date:	2022/12/23
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Clouds and storms ruined it

Reviewed by: Fiona, 2022/12/20

We had hoped the weather would clear, but, unfortunately, despite our tour guide’s best efforts to find some clearing, we were beaten by the weather. Our guide, Hunter, was extremely knowledgeable and tried really hard to wait for some sign of being able to observe anything, but had to cancel with no luck. I can imagine it would have been spectacular to see and hear the wealth of information he would have been able to provide if we could have seen it.

The falls and lava tube were lovely. Too much cloud at the top though.

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Attended as:	Families
Activity Date:	2022/12/18
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

A nice evening

Reviewed by: Kristen, 2022/12/15

Food was great especially the pork and salmon. Show was nice, small if you’ve been to some on the other islands. But overall a nice evening.

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Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Activity Date:	2022/12/13
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Great Crew, But Cloudy Day

Up and close!

Luau with family

Loved it

A fantastic experience

Absolutely THE best land excursion!

Loved it!

A great evening

Outstanding!

Loved every minute

Mantas were amazing

Spectacular

So close...fun!

Loved this Luau!!

Must do tour!

So cool

Loved being on the water

Stunning scenery

Fun Day!

Great afternoon on the Catamaran whale watching. We saw several whales and I got smartphone video. The captain and crew were professional, pleasant and helpful.

Great family fun!

Awesome flight over Kilauea

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Great tour guides, awesome view

Kids loved it!

Great Experience

So much fun. Great for families!

Outstanding Star Hazing!

Clouds and storms ruined it

A nice evening

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