Adventure X Rafting

We had a small group of 10 on this boat and it was perfect for what we like. The crew was fantastic and always taking care of us with snacks and drinks. We chose this boat for the small group setting and paid a little more than other companies to have the smaller setting. We took an 6 & 8 year old with us and they had a blast. We seen some whales and were satisfied. The whales weren’t close but we did see them. Kelsey and Casey were super awesome and Kelsey kept my girls entertained. It was a great trip and recommended for a small group setting with great staff and crew. We were not disappointed.

Captain Casey and Kelsey were a great crew on the boat trip. We went on a whale watching and snorkeling trip and saw lots of humpbacks. I thought they did a good job explaining the biology and regulations. Plus they were very friendly. The cost is a bit overpriced but what isn’t in Hawaii?

Captain Casey, Amy, and Tessa were AWESOME!!!
Whale watching can take patience, but this crew has such positive energy the whales were extremely attracted to their vibe. When we would encounter a low activity time period, Casey would explain history about the whales and even dropped a mic so we could listen to the whales sing under the ocean’s surface. It was so cool!
My boyfriend and I were surprised when the crew kept offering snacks and water to everyone on board. There were hearty sandwiches, delicious brownies, fresh pineapple and more.
I would like to give a shout out to Tessa who seemed so knowledgeable and passionate!

I just got back from a whale watching tour that completely blew my mind! The staff was very knowledgeable and they provided refreshments all throughout the trip, fresh pineapple, cookies and pumpkin bread. But of course you are probably wondering if we saw any whales? AMAZING whale sightings! Early on we saw two adults and a baby whale, but they were pretty boring. Thirty minutes later we were in the middle of five huge humpbacks who were crossing under the boat, flipping over in the water, and showing is their tales. The best was when all five came to the front of the boat and three of them stuck their heads all the way out of the water, I will remember this trip for the rest of my life. Thanks guys so much for the great memory!!! My wife was speechless!

The captain and crew were nice enough, but 16 guests are just too many for a good time to be had by all. My friend and I were not even given real seats on the boat. We were seated on a plastic storage bin. Once they served the snacks (which were good, but definitely not enough for 16 people) it was served on the plastic storage bin, so we lost our «seats.»
I didn’t feel that this tour was worth the $ 140 per person. It seemed that they wanted to squeeze as many people as they could on the boat to make the most money for them, but the group just felt too big for all of us to have a positive experience.

I’ve been lucky to go to Hawaii almost every year for the past 18 years and each we have taken one or two trips with Captain Casey and Adventure X. It is always a highlight of the trip for me and now for my three daughters. Casey and his team are terrific and wonderfully accomadating. Both the whale watch and the swim with spinner dolphins are reccomended. You can’t go wrong with either.

The family and I went on evening whale watching trip. We had a great time and the crew was friendly and attentive.
My son got sea sick but still said afterwords that he had a great time and would go again. That should speak to how awesome the trip was.
We were able to see a few spouts and tails. What an amazing creature.
The sunset toward the end of the trip was the icing on the cake.

Fantastic tour! We took our 5 year old on the wild dolphin/​sea turtle adventure and my expectations were far exceeded.
We saw dozens of dolphins, they swam very close to the boat. We were able to get into the water with them 3 times and swim with them which was surreal and incredible! The 2^nd part of the tour was snorkeling with turtles & fish at a reef and that was also wonderful. The 3 hours flew by and was worth every penny.
The captain & crew were so welcoming and knowledgeable. The onboard drinks & snacks were great.

Was out there post 4^th of July week and had a great time. Pumpkin coffee cake was yummy. We got to see and swam with the dolphins (from a distance– not like they will come up to you). Amy was very helpful on fitting my daughter’s mask. We were able to swim at two different dolphin locations and one for the tropical fish and sea turtles. Capt. Casey was super, making sure we were safe and having fun. We will be back next time.

Dolphins snorkeling excellent service and experience. Captain Casey knew what he was talking about interacting with the dolphins. Best advice, «swim alongside them not at them». For a group trying to improve our functioning in group settings this was a great life lesson. Riley and Kelsie were sweet in helping us get good equipment and providing excellent baked goods and refreshments. They made a conscious effort to remember everyone’s names. These guys are some cool characters. Great music and sweet vibe.

We only saw about 5 dolphins the day we got out, but we saw a bonus humpback whale! It was the end of the seasfon, so that was a treat. Also, the turtle cleaning station at the reef was quite fun to see! The crew was very friendly, the boat was comfortable, and overall it was a great time! Only downside is that getting pictures for our parents was difficult, if the crew offered something like that I think it would be quite popular

I almost hate to write this because I want to keep this gem of an adventure secret.
My four grandchildren ages 6 – 12 are still raving about the trip we were on yesterday to swim with the dolphins. What I did not expect was not only was it a dolphin trip, but we also saw a mother whale and baby jumping in front of our boat. And, at the end of the trip we snorkeled on a reef with turtles. The helpers on the boat were constantly pampering us with drinks, food, and help. Asking repeatedly if there was anything we needed. They were completely equipped and organized. The driver and staff also added a wonderful educational experience for the kids. All in all, the exuberance on the boat made it feel as if this was the crews first trip out. They and the day were amazing.
This quote from my 8 year old grandson says it all. «Can we go every day?»

I’ve been on multiple whale watching trips on the Big Island with different companies. They all have their good points (seeing whales) but if you want to get a unique experience, see whales and have a great time, try Adventure X. You won’t regret it.

Adventure x is the only way I will go whale watching! I’ve been on their whale trip numerous times and once in the summer with the Dolphins.
I’ve been on a catamaran twice and the big boat out of Kona before finding out about Adventure X. There is NO comparison!
Captain Casey and Captain Kelsey and the rest of the crew are super knowledgable and always filled with aloha. Their pupus are fresh and top notch good, always included is freshly cut pineapple.
Mahalo Adventure X … I’ll be back!
Pat Tanaka

Big Fun on Big Island
Captain Casey and the ladies are great. I took my adult daughters out and we had a very good whale watching trip. It’s my 4^th or 5^th time, I try to go out at least once a year. Lots of snacks and drinks were offered and almost all of the seats are good. But people move around so you can find a better spot if you didn’t get on early enough to score the front seats. The boats moves around the whales so you will probably be able to see or shoot your photo from a good vantage point with a little finesse.
The information they give is solid. This is a good year for whales. Mahalo to the captain and crew.

We had a wonderful trip on 2÷17÷15! Captain Casey and crew are professional, friendly and just as excited about the whales at the guests! They were very accommodating to our large group and helped us watch after our kids! Yummy treats were served and lots of whales were seen! I recommend this trip!

Don’t get me wrong. I had an AMAZING time on Adventure X’s dolphin swim. The dolphins were absolutely majestic and snorkeling with massive sea turtles in a beautiful reef was divine.
The organization and size of this tour however, were not up to par with my expectations. Here’s why:
–16 people furiously swimming after a small pod of dolphins is just too big. With a group so large, the peaceful dolphin swim you might be envisioning is immediately transformed into a wild-​dolphin-​rat-​race with all 16 adults and flailing children splashing and kicking their way to the front of the pack. You might scoff now, but trust me, you too will transform into a crazy person as soon as a dolphin is spotted. A few crazy people aint so bad, but 16… it was just too much. Especially with everyone suited up in flippers and swim-​noodles. Expect to be kicked in the face with a flipper and poked in the eye with a noodle at least once, if you’re lucky.
–Secondly, not much instruction was given with regards to treatment of wildlife. The majority of people on our tour were carelessly diving down to touch the dolphins and turtles even though that’s clearly not acceptable behavior. and in fact illegal (for sea turtles at least). When I got back to the boat and told the crew they just kind of shrugged it off, which gives me the sense that they care more about their clients’ enjoyment than the well-​being of the very animals they’re making a profit off of. I’m no crazy animal-​rights-​conservationalist but this definitely angered me.
It is definitely an awesome way to spend a morning in Hawaii, but more care needs to be paid to organization and instruction.

Awesome trip, we did a trip with Captain Cassey and Kelcey (Captain in training). First we visited a pod of dolphins (200 – 300), slip off the boat and you’re swimming with flipper (actually not a bottle nose, but a spinner). After that we saw a sea turtle cleaning station, where turtles come to get their shells cleaned by fish living/​chilling near the coral reef.
I would say the dolphins definitely were the highlight, you could even hear their echo location when under the water, so cool!

Amazing 2 hours. Maybe we got lucky, but the Adventure X crew really over delivered. We swam among a massive pod of dolphins. Just after dropping in the water there were wild dolphins cruising all around us only a few feet away. Our second stop was a spot where sea turtles are known to get their shells cleaned by small schools of fish. Sure enough we witnessed the turtle wash in action. Just swimming in proximity to giant sea turtles would have been fun, but seeing small fish nibble away was extra special. They provided tasty snacks and sandwiches for lunch and even gave me an emergency GoPro charge. Also their boat ramp location is pretty convenient to most of the major resorts.

Went on the dolphin your with adventure x. Casey and his crew are awesome. Very customer service oriented. The snacks and drinks were refreshing. The only issue with my trip was we didn’t see any dolphins. For some reason the pod wasn’t near shore and we drove up and down the coast searching, searching searching. This was a big bummer. We did some snorkeling and saw a humpback whale off in the distance, and took in the sights cruising along the coast.
Unfortunately we were there on an unlucky day. Just a warning, there are no refunds if Mother Nature doesn’t deliver. I don’t blame this on the crew, but just something to keep in mind. It stung a little spending a big chunk of change to take our family out and spend 4 hours staring at waves hoping to see a dolphin. I would have loved to come back another day on my trip to see if we could find dolphins (even if it was a shortened trip). My husband and I plan on trying this tour again the next time we visit with hopes of a better outcome.