Joe and Captain Ko made fantastic guides! Captain Coe kept the boat moving, and as still as possible well following whales, stingrays, turtles, dolphins, and probably more. We had a fantastic journey thanks Joe and Ko you guys are great! read more

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This private boat tour with snacks was amazing. Captain Ko and Joe were great, so friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing nature adventure with late in the season whale, dolphins, turtle, eagle ray, octopus and so many fish. The most important part was feeling safe. At the end of the end of the trip Joe gave us an edited video of footage he took during the trip. What a great souvenir read more

We had the most AMAZING time with Captain Ko and Erika. Captain Ko's boat is absolutely beautiful and he was the best host. They took us to night snorkel with the manta rays. If you do one thing while you are on Kona,,,, you will not be sorry going with Aloha Kona Tours. The manta rays were the most incredible experience!! Thank you Captain Ko and Erika read more

Our family had the BEST time on this sunset manta ray cruise. Right off the bat we saw a baby seal in the harbor hanging out right next to our boat. He was so cute. Then we start to drive out and the amazing staff told us to keep an eye out for dolphins. We kept our eyes peeled and yelled "dolphins!!!!" and the captain stopped the boat and we were able to see the dolphins doing some amazing tricks. They rode alongside our boat for awhile and we got so many amazing videos of the dolphins at sunset. The captain was also extremely flexible for us as we wanted a family photo at sunset, and he made sure we had the perfect view for our photo. When we finally got to the manta ray site, we put on our wet suits and our staff Carmela explained we'd be attracting plankton with our light that the manta rays will eat. Surely enough, almost as soon as we got into the water, 2 huge manta rays swam underneath us. The staff was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the sea life, and we had an unbelievable time on this cruise. Definitely recommend for anyone coming to the big island, a must!!! read more

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We have nothing but nice things to say about Kochiro and Ron and this amazing boat ride. We had the boat to ourselves, which was worth every penny. We saw turtles, dolphins, pilot whales, and more. It was an amazing day and we will definitely do this again. read more

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We had a wonderful time, the captain in the first May are fantastic, and do whatever they can to make your trip what you want it to be. The boat is super comfortable. A nice snack is included and we had a wonderful time seeing lots of wildlife! Would definitely do this again. read more

You will NOT be disappointed!! It's so worth it!!! This chartered boat ride is so comfortable and luxurious!! Being able to be with family and friends and be sipping on mimosas and enjoy the beautiful view of the Kohala coast from the ocean on this boat, was SO nice!!! We saw dolphins, turtles, and flying fish!! Captain and his crew are very attentive and knowledgeable, they are there to make sure you make unforgettable memories to take home with you. I want to go again!!!! read more

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Great private charter, very family friendly snorkeling trip. Took us to a great spot and had fun snorkeling with a private snorkeling guide.

We're not exaggerating when we say this is our family's best-ever tour -- and one of the most fun days we've ever had. We were a bit hesitant to book the charter, as there weren't many reviews online compared with other operators. The reviews were uniformly good, but it still gave us pause. We learned on the tour that Captain Ko focused exclusively on the Japanese market until COVID interrupted his operations, and that he only started offering tours to English speakers within recent months. Thus, the relatively few reviews on English-speaking sites. Let's just say we're glad we listened to the reviewer who said, "Just book it." Let me tell you about our perfect day on the water. Captain Ko and his crewmate Kamma (not sure of the spelling) greeted us at the harbor with the boat tied up and ready to go. We were asked what we wanted to see that day. We said, "Wildlife and a private beach, please." Captain Ko and Kamma exceeded our expectations in every way. We saw spinner dolphins right out of the harbor. We stopped at a manta ray snorkel spot, and although we didn't see rays, we saw plenty of gorgeous fish. Even better, we were the only ones there -- quite a difference from the Captain Cook area. After we moved on from there, we stopped near another boat to snorkel with 3- to 5-foot reef sharks -- a rare treat. We eventually made our way to a private white-sand beach. Although it wasn't completely private, it was still gorgeous and very secluded. As we snorkeled to the shore, we came across two sea turtles munching on the sea grass. We then lounged on the beach for a while, swam back to the boat, and loaded up on snacks. On the way home, Captain Ko's eagle eyes spotted two humpback whales. It's early in the season for humpbacks, so this was an unexpected treat. We were already nearing four hours on the water, but the captain graciously extended our tour for an additional half hour so we could enjoy the whale watching. We saw dolphins again upon entering the harbor. Captain Ko and Kamma were wonderful hosts. They were friendly, easy-going, informative, and enthusiastic. Kamma even acted as our personal photographer at times. The boat itself was super-comfortable. There were several seating and lounging areas, a speaker system that played our tunes via Bluetooth, and cup holders galore. Our hosts provided snorkel gear, snacks, and drinks, so we weren't wanting for anything. Overall, it's hard to put into words what a beautiful day we had -- although I suppose we just did, ha. Captain Ko and Komma are a phenomenal team. They go above and beyond to make your day as perfect as they can. We can't recommend this tour highly enough. read more

This tour was EXCEPTIONAL! I went today with my parents and the captain and crew were not only incredibly nice, but they were so knowledgeable about Hawaii and were more than willing to accommodate our curiosities. That boat was absolutely beautiful and extremely comfortable. We were so excited for this boat trip experience and our expectations were completely exceeded. Best boat trip we have been on!!! read more

We had the best day on this incredible boat with the best captain! Our 2 kids will remember it forever. The snorkeling was incredible and we got to see turtles and so many dolphins. Captain Ko is wonderful. We cannot wait to come back! read more

Five stars! Ten out of ten! Captain Ko and his guide, who my kids called "Auntie," were both absolutely wonderful hosts. The hospitality was top notch. We felt so comfortable and welcome. This is a gem of a tour for families with younger kids, who are not yet fully competent ocean swimmers. They have life vests, pool noodles, and help the kids get in and out of the boat. You can take your time and have "guest's choice" on where to snorkel. My kids called the tour "Awesome!" and "The Funnest Trip Ever--better than a video game" (which is saying A LOT). We saw dolphins, jumping silver fish, and snorkeled in a remote cove. My husband swam up to a white sand beach that he had practically all to himself. The boat was luxurious and Captain Ko made us a sweet snack spread, complete with fresh pineapple and other treats. My favorite part was cuddling on the back of the boat with both my kids on return from our awesome adventure. Thank you for such a KIND island experience. read more

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We had the most incredible day of whale encounters, and having a private boat with knowledgeable captains made all the difference. Captain Ko could anticipate the whales' movements, and it resulted in three unbelievably close sightings. The boat was clean and comfortable, he served a beautiful snack tray, and he was flexible and accommodating to what we wanted to do and see. We would not hesitate to use them again! read more

This was a great tour! The crew was so friendly and helpful, they were very attentive to the needs of our children as well. The boat is so comfortable! We loved touring around on it and we were lucky enough to see dolphins! The captain was very respectful and kept his distance, but we got a few great sightings including some cow calf pairs with tiny baby dolphins! They took us to a few beautiful places to snorkel. My son who is 8 was brave and went snorkeling in water deeper than his head for the first time using a noodle the crew lent him. We had a great time on this boat and highly recommend! It is especially great for groups if you can charter the whole boat for yourself! You can spend the same amount of money to go on a big boat that takes tons of tourists, but if you want a truly personalized experience, try Kona Aloha Tours. read more

We are celebrating for our 25th anniversary in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Captain and his crew are so kind and hospitable. Enjoyed the sight seeing, snorkeling and talk stories for the morning charter. For us, the most impressed and memorable event for this trip was that we are able to connect with beautiful nature and awe God created. Thanks to Captain and Aloha Kona Tours staff! We will be back for your Sunset Cruise next time! read more