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All Reviews for Hilo Town Attractions in Big Island

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Reviews

8 reviews

Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Fun time snorkeling, but we miss the boat.

Reviewed by: SJ Bass, 2022/09/24

We signed up for a snorkeling trip online. Mind you, we’ve done these trips before where they take us out on a catamaran and find some secluded bay where we can go and check out the tropical fish and coral reef and maybe a chance at a sea turtle.

Well, this trip was not quite the same. We did find a secluded bay that had a nice cool reef and tropical fish but we got there by use of a Ford expedition (which had no AC by the way). We then traveled to a second spot by car, where we did get a chance to see a sea turtle, but not much else.

Our snorkel guide was very kind and considerate and made sure that everybody in our small group of four was safe. But it seemed like he was working with one arm tied behind his back, because he had to hunt out the two places for us to dive.

  • Our snorkeling guide was great!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/22
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Great snorkel and guide.

Reviewed by: Tim H, 2022/08/10

It was a rainy warm trip but had a lot of fun. Devon was a great guide and although we did not see any turtles we saw plenty of fish and coral. Also learned a lot about the local area and history. Very helpful for getting our son, who is not a strong swimmer and new to snorkeling, into the water. Our guide explained everything very well and emphasized safety and respect for the land, sea and marine life.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/08/08
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

What a great experience!

Reviewed by: ominette@hotmail.com, 2022/06/27

Our guide Devin was very accommodating and knowledgeable! He was thorough when discussing safety in the reef and how best to use the equipment. He seemed to enjoy the experience as much as we did even though we know he does this every day! We were thrilled to be able to commune with sea turtles as they relaxed in the sunshine. He then navigated us through the coral reef and pointed out a bunch of wildlife we might have never have seen on our own. The snacks and drinks at the end of the tour were exactly what we needed after swimming for an hour and a half. We appreciated the personalized experience and would absolutely do this again!

  • Absolutely heartwarming to see turtles relaxing in the sun!

Comments from activity operators

Aloha and thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed you experience with us and hope to see again on another of our tours.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/21
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Best of Hilo & Hamakua Coast Private Sightseeing Tours [Open Soon]

Private Hilo 6 hour tour

Reviewed by: Amy Glaser, 2019/07/29

Excellent
Lee took us to many off the beaten track places as well as the more popular tourist ones. He was knowledgeable and so very pleasant. We had a ball!!! He was punctual and ended the day with a surprise visit to a chocolate factory!!!!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2019/07/25
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon

Snorkel and turtles everywhere!!!

Reviewed by: Travis, 2019/06/29

Chad and a guys name I can’t remember (lol, sorry guy but he was nice) met us at the general store and took us to the Blacksand beach. At first, my wife was very claustrophobic and was having trouble snorkeling but Chad worked with her and was very patient and before long she was swimming like a guppy! We had a wonderful time and saw a bunch of turtles! I recommend this tour. It was better than what the cruise ship offered for less money. We would definitely go again.

  • Some of the turtle we saw bathing in the sun.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Travis, Thank you for your 5 star review. I am thrilled you and your wife had a wonderful time. Richardson's is a beautiful beach park and and a favorite spot for the honu to gather and sunbathe. We invite you to join us again on one of our many exciting tours in Hilo!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2019/06/25
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Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]

This was awesome!!!

Reviewed by: Amy, 2016/06/16

Dylan was fantastic as a guide on this excursion!! The ride on the Segways was a complete blast!! We were able to take the ride as a family (4 people). Dylan explained all the plants and the uses for medicinal ones as well as let us taste some of the ones that we would have never had knowledge of before. We would DEFINITELY do this again!!!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2016/06/07
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Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]

Review of Segway Botanical Garden Tour

Reviewed by: Richard Sol, 2014/12/11

Fantastic Tour. Our Guide was excellent, trained us well and the tour of the gardens went very well. She was very knowledgeable and informative. Looking forward to a return visit soon.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2014/11/16
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Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]

Segway Tour Needs Improvement

Reviewed by: Rick, 2014/09/06

For the cost, more than $200 for two of us, this Segway event was not worth it. You only spend a short time on the Segway, and are not permitted to enter the rain forest, which is where we really hoped to go. It also felt like the guide was trying to "fill" the advertised time duration of the trip by over-staying at a simple waterfall site, and riding around the botanical grounds, which we could have easily walked. I would not do this again. Sorry for the negative remarks, but it's how we felt.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2014/08/27
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