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Kona (Kailua-Kona) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Kona Shore Excursions

Ships anchor off Kailua-Kona and tender passengers to the pier at the center of town, next to Huliheʻe Palace and the shops of Aliʻi Drive. Kealakekua Bay is a favorite for snorkeling and dolphin spotting, and the coffee farms on the slopes above town offer tours and tastings.

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day TourViator
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
★ 5 (652 reviews) · 6 hr
From$187
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Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & VolcanoesViator
Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes
★ 5 (69 reviews) · 6 hr
From$187
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park AdventureViator
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
★ 5 (46 reviews) · 4 hr
From$140
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Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and HiloViator
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo
★ 5 (30 reviews) · 6 hr
From$187
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Hilo Cruise Tour: Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls & BeachesViator
Hilo Cruise Tour: Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls & Beaches
★ 5 (25 reviews) · 6 hr
From$170
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, WaterfallsViator
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls
★ 5 (18 reviews) · 5.5 hr
From$159
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Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.Viator
Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.
★ 5 (16 reviews) · 6 hr
From$1,399
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Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black SandsViator
Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands
★ 5 (16 reviews) · 3 hr
From$119
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4-Hour Kona Private CharterViator
4-Hour Kona Private Charter
★ 5 (15 reviews) · 4 hr
From$1,135
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Private Big Island Volcano TourViator
Private Big Island Volcano Tour
★ 5 (13 reviews) · 6 hr
From$760
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Private Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano Waterfall and Black SandViator
Private Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano Waterfall and Black Sand
★ 5 (12 reviews) · 6 hr
From$1,699
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Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stopsViator
Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stops
★ 5 (10 reviews) · 7 hr
From$2,295
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Discount Shore Activities may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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