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Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Adventure

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area …More

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Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Adventure

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$160
Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.

Customizable private small group tour that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour of the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii allows you …More

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Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.

Customizable private small group tour that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour of the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii allows you...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$1,399
4-Hour Kona Private Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a …More

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4-Hour Kona Private Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,623
Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour

Volcanoes National Park is a World Heritage Site and it's no wonder since it is located on Kilauea the most active volcano in the world …More

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Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour

Volcanoes National Park is a World Heritage Site and it's no wonder since it is located on Kilauea the most active volcano in the world...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$181
10 Passenger Max Customizable Private Charter

• Vessel Designed for Exploration: HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS uses a 31’ Ocean Craft RHIB—the same "super-raft" used by military and law enforcement. This design …More

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10 Passenger Max Customizable Private Charter

• Vessel Designed for Exploration: HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS uses a 31’ Ocean Craft RHIB—the same "super-raft" used by military and law enforcement. This design...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,740
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and …More

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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,255
Ali'i Private Tour in Luxury Van

*Just added to this tour, now fully customizable for all of the West side of the big island, no longer just the Ali'i Drive waterfront …More

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Ali'i Private Tour in Luxury Van

*Just added to this tour, now fully customizable for all of the West side of the big island, no longer just the Ali'i Drive waterfront...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$699
Private Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice

Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our …More

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Private Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice

Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$799
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a …More

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Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,740
Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island". …More

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Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,000
Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour …More

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Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$1,995
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you …More

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The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$181
Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

Relaxation Made Easy – Rated One of the Best Beaches in the World! Get whisked away from the Kailua Pier to one of Hawaii’s most …More

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Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

Relaxation Made Easy – Rated One of the Best Beaches in the World! Get whisked away from the Kailua Pier to one of Hawaii’s most...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$135
Hapuna Beach & Hawi

A Hapuna Beach & Hawi trip with us in our custom luxury van is the perfect way to get out to see the stunning Kohala …More

5.0 (4)

Hapuna Beach & Hawi

A Hapuna Beach & Hawi trip with us in our custom luxury van is the perfect way to get out to see the stunning Kohala...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$599
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour

Experience the magic of Hilo with a private, small-group adventure made just for you. Stroll black sand shores, say Aloha to green sea turtles, wonder …More

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Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour

Experience the magic of Hilo with a private, small-group adventure made just for you. Stroll black sand shores, say Aloha to green sea turtles, wonder...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$800
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up …More

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Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$1,900

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Jill our tour guide did...
New York City
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
Laurie_S, Sep 2026
Jill our tour guide did...
Jill our tour guide did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Awesome Tour!
New York City
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
Paige_H, Sep 2026
Awesome Tour!
C Hawaii Tours was excellent! Agnes was very informative and made you feel like you were part of her family.We really saw many beautiful waterfalls and the black sand beach. Also, we saw other sites in Hilo as well. Our group really enjoyed our day off the cruise ship.
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Fabulous tour from Hilo cruise port
New York City
Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour
denlews57, Sep 2026
Fabulous tour from Hilo cruise port
Excellent day visiting Richardson black sands, Macadamia nut factory, the fantastic national volcanoes park, the beautiful Rainbow Falls with a bonus trip to the big island candy store. Andre was our guide and he was exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable and amusing. Lovely to have just 11 passengers on the bus. Ensured we were back to the cruise ship with plenty of time to spare. One of the best days of our holiday.
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Friendly captain and crew
New York City
4-Hour Kona Private Charter
Johannah_B, Aug 2026
Friendly captain and crew
We are a family ranging from 4 to 73 y/o. We enjoyed the boat ride although sitting for awhile in a bumpy ride is not so comfortable still we had fun. Captain and crew were very friendly and informative. We saw a lot if dolphins and fishes while snorkeling at captain cook. We wish we even had more time snorkeling. My niece 6 y/o and nephew 4 y/o was their first time snorkeling and they were experts right away. I was kinda scared for them going into the water but they actually had the most fun. There was enough lunch and snacks and drinks for our family. We even brought home the leftovers. It’s also easy to find the location and once you book, you just show up and they were really nice. They even gave us sun screen to use. Also everything is provided for the snorkeling.
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Best fishing experience on island
New York City
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
Charitysch, Aug 2026
Best fishing experience on island
Amazing, incredible, fun, beautiful!!! Brian and Tracey were amazing! The best experience so far on the Island and best fishing experience ever! We caught sooooooo many fish, including a 20lb Wahoo! Don’t waste your time going elsewhere🐟😍
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The Pele Express was amazing!
New York City
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
mast_g, Jul 2026
The Pele Express was amazing!
Daniel was a great guide, he has great knowledge of the island and has an upbeat personality. The tour was for small group which made the experience intimate. He met us on time and showed us some fun and beautiful places. We highly recommend the Pele express.
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Big Island snorkeling
New York City
10 Passenger Max Customizable Private Charter
684thyc, Jul 2026
Big Island snorkeling
Over all great experience! Highly recommend!! The boat was super fast!!! Quality equipment!! I’ve always had issues with the mask leaking but NOT on this trip! Was able to enjoy the snorkeling!! Mitch and Riley lead us to spinner dolphins! Will book again next time we are back on the Big Island!
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Family Snorkel Day!
New York City
10 Passenger Max Customizable Private Charter
Sightseer698555, Jul 2026
Family Snorkel Day!
A wonderful charter experience that was easy going and supplied everything we needed so was stress free Led by Captain Mitch and Riley as guide. The 10 person boat was great to avoid crowds and get in and out of site with ease. We had one family member not comfortable with the ocean/snorkleing but the guide and captain made her uncomfortable with the experience she was in the water the entire time! We saw beautiful coral reefs and a multitude of fosh along with spinner dolphins chasing our wake. The captain and guide were top notch and very knowledgeable about the marine life and history of Hawaii. Can’t wait to call them and book next trip to the Big island.
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Best Tour Ever
New York City
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
802francisg, Jul 2026
Best Tour Ever
I rarely write reviews, but Daniel made it impossible not to. Out of all the tours we’ve taken, this was by far the best. Daniel was incredibly knowledgeable, shared interesting stories that made the drive fly by, and took us to amazing places. His energy, humor, and passion made the entire experience fun from start to finish. If you’re looking for an unforgettable tour, ask for Daniel—you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for making our trip so memorable.
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Hilo experience
New York City
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
K8647EFmichaelr, May 2026
Hilo experience
Jill was great. She had us laughing from the start. We stopped at Rainbow Falls to start and it was great to learn about the significance of the falls to the community. We then headed up to the Volcano National Park, it was eye opening, we hoped to see the eruption, but only steam. Jill shared a lot of info on the history of eruptions and what it meant/means for the community, great opportunity to learn. We really enjoyed walking in the lava tube. We stopped at a local chocolate store at the end and bought some home. Overall a great way to spend a day in Hilo.Thank you, Michael
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Agi was amazing! She was...
New York City
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
WingTong_N, May 2026
Agi was amazing! She was...
Agi was amazing! She was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and flexible with time. We really enjoyed Akaka and Rainbow falls. Admired the natural foliage of Hawaii and even saw turtles! Truly a wonderful experience! Thanks, Agi!
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Tour guide makes perfect day
New York City
Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour
Tachita76, Mar 2026
Tour guide makes perfect day
Thankfully for whatever reason we were drawn to this business as soon as we got off the cruise. The guide walked us to an open vehicle that took minutes driving us to the office so we could pay for our tour. Another Thankful moment they had two tickets left to do exactly what I had in mind for the day!!! So the earlier you can get here the better chance you have especially if you want to tour the volcano & waterfall. Daniel was a great tour guide, lots of kindness, down to earth & family oriented! He had his tour mapped out so his group could sightsee the main attractions of Hilo. Lots of insight given about Hilo with Daniel leading the way. I could not have asked for a more perfect day than we had despite not knowing how I was gonna get around to things I read about. It helped our group was on time from sightseeing each time dropped off. The traffic picked up as the day went on but Daniel got us back to the cruise ahead of schedule for departure
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Great company for a private tour.
New York City
Private Volcano Tour
kylebC3175DN, Mar 2026
Great company for a private tour.
We contacted several tour companies looking for a private tour. Malahini was the first we found that was very accommodating for a private small group tour. We had other plans that day and our guide adjusted the tour to meet our needs. Dan was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun. He made the day a great experience. Highly recommend this private tour.
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Hilo Highlights
New York City
Private Volcano Tour
Roving39951163463, Feb 2026
Hilo Highlights
We went to Rainbow Falls and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Dan was very good and provided excellent commentary. It was a very good experience
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Best snorkeling experience!
New York City
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter
kaitlynsQ1262ZB, Jan 2026
Best snorkeling experience!
I had a great experience New Year’s day with Colin. It was my family of 5 and it felt very personal and fun. We saw dolphins, whales, and lots of fish. The snorkeling spot was awesome, and the food and drink provided was wonderful. They also have prescription goggles with was nice and the whole trip was very accommodating. Colin told us all about history on the island and went above and beyond with the history and sight seeing.
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Great fishing and fun!
New York City
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
Erika A, Nov 2025
Great fishing and fun!
So much fun! Had a great day on the water with Kihe and Erika showing us all the great fishing spots off the coast. Caught lots of fish and just had such a nice time hanging out and relaxing. Highly recommend this charter!
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