Hawaii Cruises: Excursions
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Once you've booked your cruise, click on "Log In to My NCL" and enter your user name and password. If you are a new user, create an account. Once you're logged in, you should see a summary of your booked cruise(s). Click the button for "Shore Excursions". If this button is not clickable, you may need to wait at least 60 days prior to your vacation date. Once you get to the Shore Excursions shopping page, you should see each port city offering Shore Excursions for every day of your cruise itinerary. Click through each port city to get more info and pre-book excursions for each guest you’re traveling with. You can also call 1-866-625-1167 if you have any questions.
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Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Drive through Lihue Town and head north along the dramatic coastline to the Wailua River. At the marina, your guide will direct you to a flat-bottom motor launch for your journey ... more
Drive through Lihue Town and head north along the dramatic coastline to the Wailua River. At the marina, your guide will direct you to a flat-bottom motor launch for your journey up Hawaii's longest navigable river. At the head of the river, you'll disembark for a brief walk to the Fern Grotto, a hauntingly beautiful cave. Board your motorcoach and continue a bit further into the valley of the Sleeping Giant. From here, a short walk will bring you to Opaeka’a Falls. Note: The pathways at the Fern Grotto may be slippery. Fern Grotto may be substituted by the Pacific Paradise Gardens if not available. An additional optional shopping stop may be provided. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 3½ hours | $69* | $39* |
Haleakala Crater at Sunrise
You can sleep when you return home from vacation! This very early morning adventure takes you to the top of the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala. Rising over 10,000 ... more
You can sleep when you return home from vacation! This very early morning adventure takes you to the top of the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala. Rising over 10,000 feet above sea level, Haleakala is renowned for its raw beauty and unique scenery. You'll marvel at the crater's eerie lunar-like landscape of cinder cones and ancient lava formations. The view is absolutely amazing. On clear days, you'll even enjoy views of the sunrise, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with respiratory or heart problems. Bring a sweatshirt as temperatures can be cool at the summit. Coffee and a pastry are also included. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 6 hours | $99* | $99* |
Ocean Kayak & Snorkel
Kayak along four miles of the scenic Kona coastline and black lava sea cliffs to Kuamoo Bay. Along the way, see great sea caves and giant lava tubes; you may even spot a playful ... more
Kayak along four miles of the scenic Kona coastline and black lava sea cliffs to Kuamoo Bay. Along the way, see great sea caves and giant lava tubes; you may even spot a playful dolphin or a green sea turtle! Then, jump into the waters of a protected cove to snorkel and see some of Hawaii's marine life up-close. Don't worry beginners, a friendly and knowledgeable guide will greet you and provide you with basic paddling and snorkeling instructions and safety information. Note: Participants must be at least 10 years of age. We recommend you wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. This tour is not recommended for those with back problems or heart conditions. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4 hours | $99* | $99* |
Secrets of Puna
Experience life on the planet’s most active volcano during this deluxe tour to Kilauea. Meet your guide for the day and board your tour vehicle. The drive to the volcano will ... more
Experience life on the planet’s most active volcano during this deluxe tour to Kilauea. Meet your guide for the day and board your tour vehicle. The drive to the volcano will take you through Banyan Drive where visiting dignitaries such as Babe Ruth, Cecil B. DeMille, and then-Senator Richard Nixon planted the famed Banyan trees. The drive also takes you past the waterfront Japanese Gardens of Queen Liliuokalani. The lush greenery of Hilo gives way to stark black basalt lava flows in Kalapana, a village completely destroyed by the advancing lava flows just a few years ago. Your first stop is the Painted Church. Now decommissioned, it was moved by determined villagers not once but twice to evade the molten lava flows. Next, you'll walk across the recent lava flows to the newest black sand beach on the island. You'll witness how the volcano engulfed everything in it’s path, even completely filling in Kaimu Bay with molten lava. This walk takes you over what once was the best swimming beach on Hawaii Island. Continue along the scenic Puna coastline to view the jagged lava cliffs of MacKenzie State Park. Then your guide will share a volcanically heated lava cove where you can take a refreshing dip or snorkel looking for tropical fish and the occasional giant green sea turtle. Finally, you'll visit Lava Tree State Park to view the incredible lava formations found here. Left behind in a sudden lava flow in 1790, the hot lava cooled around the native Ohia trees in black rock formations that must be seen to be believed. Your return drive will take you through Hilo. A Hawaiian-style barbecue lunch, which includes complimentary beer and French Champagne, is prepared by your guide along the way, and special dietary needs are happily accommodated with advance notice. There are opportunities to purchase local products and souvenirs along the way. Note: Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring a swimsuit and towel. Tour capacity is limited, molten lava will not be seen, and order of itinerary may change. Participants must be at least 4 years of age. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 6½ hours | $179* | $179* |
Waimea, Wailua & Fern Grotto
This introduction to Kauai, the 'Garden Isle,' features two of the area's most dramatic natural attractions: 2,857-foot-deep Waimea Canyon and a ride up the Wailua River to the ... more
This introduction to Kauai, the 'Garden Isle,' features two of the area's most dramatic natural attractions: 2,857-foot-deep Waimea Canyon and a ride up the Wailua River to the famed Fern Grotto. Your adventure starts with a drive to a lookout point at 3,400 feet above sea level. From here, you'll have an unsurpassed view of the rainbow-colored canyon with its reds and browns from exposed volcanic rock and blues and greens from lush tropical vegetation. Next, you'll board a riverboat for a cruise up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto. This beautiful lava cavern forms a natural amphitheater with excellent acoustics. At the grotto, keeping with island custom, a chorus will serenade you with the traditional Hawaiian Wedding Song. Note: The pathways at the Fern Grotto may be slippery. Fern Grotto may be substituted by the Pacific Paradise Gardens if not available. Lunch is included. The pathways at the Fern Grotto may be slippery. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 8 hours | $109* | $79* |
Haleakala Sunrise (Exclusive)
The day begins with pick-up at 3:30 am via an exclusive 8-passenger luxury limo-van. To capture all the beauty that is the sunrise at Haleakala, we travel directly to Haleakala ... more
The day begins with pick-up at 3:30 am via an exclusive 8-passenger luxury limo-van. To capture all the beauty that is the sunrise at Haleakala, we travel directly to Haleakala National Park and the crater summit. Start the day, 'on top of the World', at majestic Pu'u Ula Ula (Red Hill), the pinnacle of Haleakala, at 10,023 feet. Continental breakfast is served, prior to sunrise. 'First light' reveals a pallet of golden pastel hues plus a 360-degree view encompassing the Big Island of Hawaii, West Maui, Lanai, Molokai and beyond. The 'House of the Sun' Visitor's Center offers breathtaking panoramas from the rim of the crater. There are numerous photo opportunities while descending this mountain drive. You'll learn, in-depth, about the native Hawaiian people, their culture and land from an entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide. Complimenting to this invigorating experience is a run-of the menu breakfast at a charming 'upcountry' restaurant. Also, during this memorable day, you'll have a chance to visit an upcountry protea farm, to see these ancient and exotic flowers. There are 1,500 types of protea, 90 of which grow on Maui. Returning at a 'Maui-style' pace, takes us through the vibrant agricultural region of 'upcountry' Maui. Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with respiratory or heart problems. We do not guarantee the weather will permit viewing sunrise. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 6 hours | $219* | $219* |
Kauai - The Director's Cut
Hawaii’s newest and most exciting tour takes you on an action packed Hawaiian Hollywood odyssey. You’ll explore some of the most romantic, exciting and adventurous movie ... more
Hawaii’s newest and most exciting tour takes you on an action packed Hawaiian Hollywood odyssey. You’ll explore some of the most romantic, exciting and adventurous movie locations in the world and be enlightened with the rich history of the island. This unique live narrated tour with specially licensed video scenes from the various movies make this a must do activity in Kauai. You’ll not only watch scenes from amazing big screen movies; you’ll actually stand in or view the exact spots of the shoots like you were one of Hollywood’s most famous stars. Experience both fiction and reality, letting you feel as though you’re actually part of the TV show or movie. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 6½ hours | $119* | $79* |
Kilauea 2 Ways
Start in the lava-buried village of Kalapana where a short walk across the recent lava flow reveals the beautiful black-sand beach at Kaimu. Look for surface outbreaks and ocean ... more
Start in the lava-buried village of Kalapana where a short walk across the recent lava flow reveals the beautiful black-sand beach at Kaimu. Look for surface outbreaks and ocean entries of the current eruption. We then make our way down the Puna coast to Mackenzie State Park for an amazing view of the 40-foot cliffs that meet the Pacific Ocean. Next travel across the stark black lava flows to find where the lava met the sea in the 1960 eruption. We then travel to an iron-based cinder cone for a photo opportunity. This cinder cone was another creation of the Kilauea eruption of 1960. Finally we explore Lava Tree State Park where we’ll take a short walk to a 1790 lava flow which covered the jungle and ohia trees. This is certainly the perfect way to end your Big Island volcano adventure! Note: If you have any back problems, existing heart conditions or are pregnant, this tour is not for you. You must wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. You won't see molten lava on this tour. Order of itinerary may change. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4 hours | $119* | $119* |
Flowers & Coffee
Flowers & Coffee showcases small farms in the district of Puna that constitute the agricultural backbone of Hawaii. If you’re a flower lover and coffee aficionado, this ... more
Flowers & Coffee showcases small farms in the district of Puna that constitute the agricultural backbone of Hawaii. If you’re a flower lover and coffee aficionado, this excursion is for you! First you’ll start with a visit to a colorful anthodium farm that is also a clearing house for other tropical flowers like Heleconias and foliage such as Ti leaf. Walk into shade houses where the anthodium’s are grown in beds on the ground and learn their history and lore. Explore a modern orchid nursery with a great variety of spectacular orchids in bloom and learn about the biology, history and economics of orchids. Walk through greenhouses viewing thousands of potted orchids on benches and see the million-gallon reservoir of rain water. Last, savor the aroma at a coffee mill where local varieties of beans, recently rated the best in the world, roasted to different stages, will be tasted. Learn about processing methods and ask any questions you have about coffee. The fragrance in the bean roasting room must be experienced to be believed. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4 hours | $89* | $69* |
Kauai Backroads Adventure
This exclusive journey takes you by air-conditioned 4 x 4 van, along seldom-used roads to areas of incredible beauty. Due to their inaccessibility, these roads have been off ... more
This exclusive journey takes you by air-conditioned 4 x 4 van, along seldom-used roads to areas of incredible beauty. Due to their inaccessibility, these roads have been off limits to all but sugarcane workers for years. Meander past reservoirs and fields en route to Kilohana Crater, as your guide tells you about Kauai's history and culture. The 360-degree panorama from the summit of the crater is breathtaking. Then, continue through Old Koloa Town, the birthplace of Hawaii's sugar industry to pristine Mahaulepu Beach. Here you'll enjoy a light snack and an optional nature walk. On the return, you'll pass through a mountain tunnel to further enhance your backroads look at Kauai. Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with back problems, those prone to motion sickness, or who are pregnant. Children under 4 years of age must ride in a car seat. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 4 hours | $99* | $59* |
Road to Hana
Sit back and enjoy the sights along the famed Hana Highway without having to navigate the twisting, curving road yourself. An expert driver takes the wheel, while you take in the ... more
Sit back and enjoy the sights along the famed Hana Highway without having to navigate the twisting, curving road yourself. An expert driver takes the wheel, while you take in the incredible scenery: lava cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, the rugged northern coastline, and tropical hillsides. You’ll visit various sites along the way to 'heavenly Hana,' the wonderfully isolated, unspoiled region between the eastern slopes of Haleakala and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy lunch on your own at Hana Ranch before heading to the Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park. There you’ll have the chance to photograph the glistening pools formed by several waterfalls cascading down the side of Haleakala. Before heading back to your ship, indulge your taste buds and try some local wine at the Tedeschi Winery. Note: Participants must be at least 6 years of age. This tour is not recommended for those guests who are prone to motion sickness or suffer from back problems, as part of the road traveled is unpaved. You will be given time to purchase your own lunch. less
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| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 9½ hours | $139* | $139* |
Crater Hike & Akaka Falls
From dramatic black lava flows to lush native rainforests and magnificent waterfalls, you’ll experience the best Hilo has to offer. Take in the beauty of Hawaiian nature as you ... more
From dramatic black lava flows to lush native rainforests and magnificent waterfalls, you’ll experience the best Hilo has to offer. Take in the beauty of Hawaiian nature as you pass wild orchids, ferns and Kahili ginger plants. Once in Volcanoes National Park, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations and hike down into a volcanic crater. The four mile round-trip hike crosses pahoehoe lava and A’a lava, meanders through forests of lava tree and passes gaping, steaming fissures where lava once fountained over a thousand feet skyward. This part of the tour is for experienced hikers as a good pace must be maintained. It does cross some rugged sections requiring visual and balance acuity. Switchbacks, stairs and uneven surfaces will be encountered, as well as highly variable weather patterns. Your next stop is Jagger Museum, overlooking the current heavy venting of Kilauea Crater. After the park, you’ll head north passing charming, historic Hilo and drive along the scenic Hamakua coast to one of Hawaii's most impressive waterfalls. You’ll stop at Akaka Falls State Park, where the 442-foot Akaka Falls drops over lushly green coated cliffs into a deep pool below. The jungle creates a magical backdrop on a journey full of beauty and adventure. From the beauty of the rainforests flora and fauna to the beast of the devastation at Volcanoes National Park, this is a part of Hawaii you’ll always remember. Note: Participants must be at least 10 years of age, experienced hikers and in good health. Infants are not permitted, even if carried by adults. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Due to natural sulfur gases, this tour is not recommended for those with respiratory or heart problems. Light lunch, water and ponchos are included. An alternative waterfall may be visited due to weather conditions. less
| Approximate Duration | Adult from | Child from |
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| 8 hours | $119* | $119* |
