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“The trip was informative , check in seemed a bit unorganized. Jess was a great tour guide and knew the area well.”
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, lava fields, Rainbow Falls, and gardens into a small-group day with pickup.
“Great location.. not close to everything but close enough to see the black sands beach and turtles, the southern most point of the United States and the volcano!! The unit was well maintained with everything we needed. Thank yooo!”
Hilo Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, and Kilauea flow history, plus port pickup and a small-group guide.
“Enjoyable excursion; very friendly, helpful and informative tour guide; saw many beautiful spots... some stops may be difficult for those with mobility issues. Not really enough time at each stop for us because we are handicapped and it took a little time walking to and from the bus to the target spot. Still a very…”
Kona shore excursion with Kona coffee sampling, the Painted Church, and a turtle trail at Kaloko-Honokohau. Port pickup included.
“Jessica was our driver and tour guide. She met us holding a sign just as we got off the tender at the harbor. During the excursion, she did an outstanding job pointing out places of interest and providing information about them. The transport van was comfortable with large windows and air-conditioned. The PA system worked…”
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.
“Our driver, Justin, had a lot of knowledge about the area. He was born on the island. It was a great experience.”
Small-group Hilo and Volcanoes day with a local guide, national park entry, lava tube walk, waterfalls, and tastings.
“Don was an excellent communicator from the moment I booked the tour. Our tour was amazing! Don made a point of showing us all the extras, places that weren’t on the itinerary but that we had time to see in between stops around Hilo. He knew the best places for lava flows, peacock lava, waterfalls…”
Cruise shore excursion from Nawiliwili to Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn, with sugarcane and history stops in a small air-conditioned group.
“The tour guide was awesome. Very informative and great personality. Tour was great 👍 great views. Way better price than the cruise ship”
Suva’s Navua River tubing with a village visit, waterfall swim, and lunch. Wet fun with guides who sing as you float.
“Fabulous day! Dougie and Cookie made this day unforgettable. They so appreciate (all of them do) tourists to their home. The lunch was great and authentic. The float was so fun and when all the guides gathered together to sing us down the river with some gospel songs, it was beautiful!”
Hilo shore tour to Volcanoes National Park with lava-tube and recent eruption views, plus Rainbow Falls, gardens, black-sand sights.
“Auntie Karen gave us a great tour! Lots of colorful, local stories while driving. Great visit to Volcano NP, made more stops than expected for all the best sights. Caught many other sites around Hilo area, especially enjoyed Rainbow Falls.”
Hilo shore excursion with Rainbow Falls, Edo-style gardens, Nahuku lava tube in Volcanoes NP, black sand beach, and lunch.
“Desmond and Anthony were the absolute best! Full of local history and facts and so very kind. Our day was absolutely the very best!!! Great sites, yummy lunch, and a fabulous snack of fresh fruit. Hugs all around when we were done as we had become friends. This is a not to miss tour!”
Kona shore snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay on a small Zodiac: Captain Cook views, sea-cave stops, and dolphins or whales from onboard.
“This Kona snorkel tour was an unforgettable experience. The two crew members were professional, friendly, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable in the water. We explored beautiful reefs, visited sea caves, and were even lucky to spot whales along the way. Everything was well organized and perfectly timed for cruise passengers — highly recommend…”
A cruise-friendly Kauai tour that links real island views to famous movie sets, with guided clips, air-conditioned comfort, and a included lunch.
“Very interesting and documented the most interesting was the Highlighter, the guy is very kind and friendly”
Cruise-friendly Upolu highlights in a small group: cave pool swim, To Sua Ocean Trench, Lalomanu Beach, and Papapapaitai Falls, with safe return.
“Samoa Surf & Turf Tours is an outstanding option to experience Samoa while in port on a cruise ship. There is no worry that they will get you back to the cruise ship on time, before last call. And upon booking your tour, Shawn & Janette are eRead more”
Guided Road to Hana from Kahului with free port pickup, Wai'anapanapa black sand, waterfalls, and Hana town time.
“Great day, Bjorn was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Hana Tour- he took you along on the journey. The only negative was the seats on the bus weren't too comfy for such a long day.”
Sea scooter snorkeling shore trip from Anahola with gear, map, and turtle spotting tips for about 5 hours in Kauai.
“Kelly was great, she lent us her equipment and gave us detailed instructions about parking and what to expect at each of the beaches. We had a lot of fun snorkeling in Anini Beach and Tunnels Beach! The sea scooters were so fun and made gRead more”
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