SHORE EXCURSIONS
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The 15 most popular hawaii & south pacific shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea steam vents, a lava tube walk, and black sand beach sea turtles into one efficient 6-hour day.
Most Popular“Robert was a great tour guide! He taught us so much about Hawaii and the volcanos. I highly recommend this tour”
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, lava fields, Rainbow Falls, and gardens into a small-group day with pickup.
“Our tour guide Jill was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable about Hilo, the volcanoes, and just about everything about the Big Island. We enjoyed her stories and gave a tour of the Hilo area. She was also kind enough to give us local food recommendations and other spots to visit in Hilo. The tour itself…”
Hilo Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, and Kilauea flow history, plus port pickup and a small-group guide.
“We had the most amazing tour guide! can't remember her name, but she was Filipino and just a doll! She was funny, extremely knowledgeable, and had passion for her island. She gave us lots of great information and we saw some amazing sites. Highly highly recommend!”
Kona shore excursion with Kona coffee sampling, the Painted Church, and a turtle trail at Kaloko-Honokohau. Port pickup included.
“Great day! From learning about the coffee farm to seeing huge sea turtles, we spent the day discovering the beauty of Kona! Our tour guide Rusty shared interesting stories as well as the history of the island.”
Maui Road to Hana tour with Lahaina pickup and lunch for a small group, plus Ho'okipa winds, waterfalls, black sand beach, and banana bread.
“Justin was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable. He made that day fun entertaining and we felt we gained some knowledge of the Hawaiian culture. We stopped at several places along the way between the waterfall, lava tube, black, sand, beach, the turtles and the coconut ice cream you couldn’t ask for a more…”
Small-group Hilo and Volcanoes day with a local guide, national park entry, lava tube walk, waterfalls, and tastings.
“What a great guide! Volcano National Park is absolutely breathtaking. We traveled through different parts of town, and enjoyed all of the stops.”
Cruise shore excursion from Nawiliwili to Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn, with sugarcane and history stops in a small air-conditioned group.
“The experience to the canyon was breathtaking. We stopped off at a blowhole that was great. The canyon had so many colors, and we were able to take amazing pictures. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about all the attractions we passed along the way.”
Suva’s Navua River tubing with a village visit, waterfall swim, and lunch. Wet fun with guides who sing as you float.
“The trip was a blast. The guides were great and a lot of fun. The waterfall was awesome and the food was good.”
Hilo shore tour to Volcanoes National Park with lava-tube and recent eruption views, plus Rainbow Falls, gardens, black-sand sights.
“The start of tour through gardens could be skipped to give more time at the state park. Less personal details from the guide and more natural history.”
Hilo shore excursion with Rainbow Falls, Edo-style gardens, Nahuku lava tube in Volcanoes NP, black sand beach, and lunch.
“The best tour in Hilo and the best tour guide duo! Outstanding knowledge, hospitality, and care. Mahalo.”
Kona shore snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay on a small Zodiac: Captain Cook views, sea-cave stops, and dolphins or whales from onboard.
“We couldn’t have had a better day. Our hosts were both personable, cordial, informative & very knowledgeable about the area. We were able to see whales breaching, the monument to Capt Cook and a Lava formation known as the Goddess Pele the Goddess of Fire. We enjoyed an entire hour of snorkeling which was absolutely…”
A cruise-friendly Kauai tour that links real island views to famous movie sets, with guided clips, air-conditioned comfort, and a included lunch.
“The trip started out rough from the very beginning. The tour guide didn't have our information and almost didn't let us go on the tour, even though we had our electronic tickets. The whole time we were rushed from point to point, and in thRead more”
Cruise-friendly Upolu highlights in a small group: cave pool swim, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and Papapapaitai Falls, with safe return.
“We are on a 42 day cruise and this tour has got to be our favorite so far! Jeanette's knowledge of Samoa as we traveled to our adventures was super interesting. The stops were a blast. Swimming in the refreshing spring water of Piula Cave Read more”
Guided Road to Hana from Kahului with free port pickup, Wai'anapanapa black sand, waterfalls, and Hana town time.
“Our tour guide Bjorn was excellent. His knowledge and passion of the island was outstanding. He talked during most of the tour and when he took a short pause he would play Hawaiian music. Made sure that everyone's needs and requests were taken care of from water to assisting my friend with her walker. He…”
Sea scooter snorkeling shore trip from Anahola with gear, map, and turtle spotting tips for about 5 hours in Kauai.
“The scooters are easy to use and help cover more space in a short amount of time. Will definitely use again in the future.”
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